Leadership Franklin is governed by a Board of Directors, and led by an Executive Director. The organization operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Leadership Franklin operations are led by Executive Director Paula Harris. Contact Paula by email here.

Board of Directors

  • Brandy Blanton - Chair, The Factory Foundation

  • Julian Bibb - emeritus FirstBank

  • Robert Blair - B. Media Communications

  • Lisa Clayton - City of Franklin Parks Department

  • Caroline Cross - emeritus

  • Jim Cross - emeritus, Oversite, LLC

  • Tom Curl - Retired

  • Deb Faulkner - Secretary, Franklin Police Department

  • Diane Giddens - Williamson County Government

  • Cassie Jones - CMD Publishing and Southern Exposure Magazine

  • Blake Lambert - Boxwood Insurance

  • Matt Largen - Williamson, Inc.

  • Amy Law - Southern Land Company

  • Tom Lawrence - emeritus, Simmons Bank

  • Gayle Moyer Harris - emeritus

  • Will Powell - Treasurer FirstBank

  • Tameka Sanders - Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

  • Marianne Schroer - Retired