City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative

City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9^th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).

Over the course of five months, 42 leaders from across South Carolina, including Wilson and Holbrook, will participate in trainings and projects that will allow participants to gain knowledge on how to effectively lead and respond to issues in their communities. “I am honored to have been selected as a participant for the 9th Midlands class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s DLI.  As the Chief of Police in a multicultural city like Columbia, South Carolina, the knowledge gained through this experience will be invaluable to me both personally and professionally, and will enhance my ability to lead a diverse police force in meeting the challenges and opportunities of 21^st century policing,” Holbrook said.

Both of the city’s leaders will have an opportunity to exchange ideas with other South Carolinians who are working to move our state forward and bring about positive changes in our communities. “I am honored that I was selected for Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative and I am looking forward to working with other like-minded individuals who are focused on creating an environment that yields positive outcomes,” Teresa Wilson stated.

For information on The Riley Institute at Furman, contact Michele Dodgens, Manager of Diversity Programs at (864) 292-3253.