First Responder 2024: Det. Sgt. Evan Burton
2024-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Detective Sergeant Evan Burton is the 2024 Chamber of Commerce First Responder of the Year. He is pictured with from left: Chamber President, PVA, Landon Edwards; State Senator Max Wise; Evan; State Representative Amy Neighbors; Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes. Evan began his law enforcement career with the Russell County Sheriff's Office where he worked his way up to a Patrol Sergeant and K9 Handler and was a 2012 Graduate of The Department of Criminal Justice Training. He transferred to the Columbia Police Department in 2019 and in 2022 graduated from the Academy of Police Supervision and currently serves as a Detective Sergeant.
Evan has always loved law enforcement and so naturally his idol is Sheriff Andy Taylor. He recently had the chance to visit the small town of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, a/k/a Mayberry, and got to sit at Sheriff Taylor's desk. He believes there is a life lesson in every episode and has even used some of Andy and Barney's tactics on the job. He is married to the former Cassie Jo Rogers and they live in Adair County. Comments | Permalink
2024-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Detective Sergeant Evan Burton is the 2024 Chamber of Commerce First Responder of the Year. He is pictured with from left: Chamber President, PVA, Landon Edwards; State Senator Max Wise; Evan; State Representative Amy Neighbors; Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes. Evan began his law enforcement career with the Russell County Sheriff's Office where he worked his way up to a Patrol Sergeant and K9 Handler and was a 2012 Graduate of The Department of Criminal Justice Training. He transferred to the Columbia Police Department in 2019 and in 2022 graduated from the Academy of Police Supervision and currently serves as a Detective Sergeant.
Evan has always loved law enforcement and so naturally his idol is Sheriff Andy Taylor. He recently had the chance to visit the small town of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, a/k/a Mayberry, and got to sit at Sheriff Taylor's desk. He believes there is a life lesson in every episode and has even used some of Andy and Barney's tactics on the job. He is married to the former Cassie Jo Rogers and they live in Adair County. Comments | Permalink
Holmes Bend Marina at Chamber banquet
2024-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Holmes Bend Marina family attended The 2024 Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Friday evening. From left are: Joey, Kelly, and Tanner Caldwell with Linda Blankenship and David Butler. Comments | Permalink
2024-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Holmes Bend Marina family attended The 2024 Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Friday evening. From left are: Joey, Kelly, and Tanner Caldwell with Linda Blankenship and David Butler. Comments | Permalink
Agriculturalist 2024: Nick Roy
2024-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The 2024 Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year is Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. He is pictured with, from left: Chamber President, PVA, Landon Edwards; State Senator Max Wise; Nick Roy; State Representative Amy Neighbors; Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes. Nick and his wife, Audrey, have two children Katie & Luke. Since beginning his career at the Extension office in 2007, Nick has worked closely with local livestock producers to improve forage management and production. His deepest interests include forage production and animal nutrition. He provides support to local agriculture groups including the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association, Ag Development Council, Extension Master Gardeners, and Farm Bureau Federation. Comments | Permalink
2024-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The 2024 Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year is Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. He is pictured with, from left: Chamber President, PVA, Landon Edwards; State Senator Max Wise; Nick Roy; State Representative Amy Neighbors; Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes. Nick and his wife, Audrey, have two children Katie & Luke. Since beginning his career at the Extension office in 2007, Nick has worked closely with local livestock producers to improve forage management and production. His deepest interests include forage production and animal nutrition. He provides support to local agriculture groups including the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association, Ag Development Council, Extension Master Gardeners, and Farm Bureau Federation. Comments | Permalink
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