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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jan 20, 2026

Members of the 2026 TBA Leadership Law (TBALL) class gathered last weekend at Montgomery Bell State Park for an opening retreat. Programming included a TBALL Experiences panel with program alumni Cameron Hoffmeyer, Chris Ingram, Courtney Leyes and Martin Trimiew; a presentation on the history of TBALL and the Wilks Award with John Wilks and John Tarpley; and presentations by TBA President Heidi Barcus, Donna Yurdin with Credo Management Consulting, Nashville School of Law Dean Bill Koch, Deb Varallo with Varallo Public Relations, Brandon Gibson with Gov. Bill Lee's Office, Deputy Mayor & Director of HR for Madison County Terica Smith, and Nashville lawyer Randy Kinnard. The class also completed a leadership activity with Adventure Works and attended a session with PR expert Beth Wilson, which focused on building and maintaining an executive presence through confidence, communication, credibility, connection and composure. TBALL strives to equip participants with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders. See photos from the event.

Members of the 2026 TBALL class introduce themselves

Panel with Terica Smith and Brandon Gibson

John Tarpley addresses the group