(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) – Marshall County District 3 Commissioner Monti Collins has graduated from the Kentucky Chamber’s inaugural Fellowship for Civic Leadership, a comprehensive program designed to develop the next generation of community leaders across the state.
The Kentucky Chamber introduced this fellowship program in 2024, with Collins among the first cohort to complete the curriculum in August 2025. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between business expertise and public service by encouraging entrepreneurs and business professionals to engage more deeply in civic affairs.
Throughout the fellowship, participants worked closely with current elected officials, policy analysts, and campaign strategists while forging connections with like-minded leaders from communities across Kentucky.
Collins reflected on the program’s impact, stating that the fellowship provided essential insights into effective public service and community leadership. The experience connected him with seasoned leaders statewide, equipped him with practical governance tools, and reinforced his commitment to actively participating in his community’s development.
The diverse group of fellows came from various industries and geographic regions throughout Kentucky, united by their dedication to principled leadership and service grounded in free enterprise principles.
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts praised the inaugural class, emphasizing that the program fulfills its mission of cultivating civic engagement among business leaders. She expressed confidence that the fellows’ newly developed skills and expanded networks will create lasting positive change throughout the Commonwealth.
The Kentucky Chamber expects the program’s influence to expand as graduates apply their training to real-world challenges in their respective communities.
Additional information about the Fellowship for Civic Leadership is available at https://www.kychamber.com/fellowshipcivicleadership.