HPLA profiles - James Lilliston

High Performance Leadership Academy graduate

County: Accomack County, Va.

Number of years in role: 14

Don’t miss this in my county: NASA flight facility

Most influential person in my career: My parents

Biggest challenge: COVID

Motivation for signing up for HPLA: I was nominated by the county administrator

Favorite part of HPLA: The moderators and Gen. Powell

Favorite leadership rule: Leading the first group meeting of the program

My oath or motto: "Be transparent, stay positive, be the change and accept change and have fun"

In my spare time: I garden.

I’m most looking forward to: making the office stronger in all aspects