Business Leader Jerry Duncan Inducted into Alliance Hall of Fame
Friday December 14, 2007
Kingston, TN. - The Roane Alliance honored long-time Roane Alliance supporter Jerry Duncan today at its annual Christmas Open House. Duncan was inducted into the Alliance's Hall of Fame for "providing unwavering support" and making a "long-lasting contribution" to the Alliance.
"We wanted to take advantage of having all these Alliance members and supporters here today to honor one of the founding fathers of the Alliance," Leslie Henderson, President and CEO of The Roane Alliance, said. "This gentleman has supported the Alliance from the very beginning and not just financially - although that, believe me, has been considerable. But also because he has always been there for The Alliance -- whatever we needed....and for me personally as well."
Obviously surprised by the award, Duncan accepted the award from Keith Uselton, the Roane Alliance Board Chair. His wife, Judy Duncan, was at his side, as he thanked everyone for the honor.
Duncan, who is the long-time owner and operator of Jerry Duncan Ford Lincoln Mercury in Harriman, has been a key benefactor to many nonprofit efforts in Roane County for decades, as well as being a major donor to Roane State Community College and the University of Tennessee.
Until today, only two other local business and community leaders have been inducted into the Alliance's Hall of Fame -Steve Kirkham and Jim Henry, two businessmen who were also key in the development and long-term support of the Alliance.
The Roane Alliance is a local economic development corporation with the goals of improving the quality of life and bringing increased prosperity to Roane County. The Alliance consists of both public and private organizations, including the Roane County Chamber of Commerce, the Roane County Industrial Development Board and the Roane County Visitors Bureau.
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Contact:
Leslie Henderson
865-376-2093
