HPLA profiles - James Lilliston
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James Lilliston
Treasurer
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
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