Leadership Randolph has been one of the most successful and worthwhile programs ever offered by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. It not only helps to build stronger community leaders but also to create a bond between different people from different walks of life in the business community. After completing the course of study graduates leave the program with a sense of how society must and can work together, and a better knowledge of the inner workings of the community.

Leadership Randolph began in 1988 with the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce designing and implementing a course of study consisting of eight monthly sessions covering issues relating to area history/communications, education, business and industry, tourism/team building, agriculture/environment, health and human services, criminal justice, government and community involvement.

Each participant is required to be involved in an overnight and day long simulated society activity, directed by Dr. Larry Peppers of Clemson University. Another requirement for graduation from Leadership Randolph is a Police Ride-Along. The eight monthly sessions, in conjunction with SIMSOC and the Police Ride-Along, make this program a unique, behind-the-scenes approach to learning about Randolph County.

The 2010 Leadership Randolph Class is listed below with their business sponsor:

Waynette Hoover Araj, RE/MAX Central Realty
Aundrea Azelton, Randolph County Sheriff's Office
Carol Baldwin, BB&T
Andrew Busam, Randolph Hospital
Jared Byrd, Randolph County Emergency Services
Ernest Carroll, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Derek Clark, Randolph County Schools
Jessica Coltrane, Randolph Bank & Trust Co.
Christopher Dally, CommunityOne Bank
John Evans, City of Asheboro
Casey Fletcher, City of Asheboro
Marcus Frick, Randolph County
Glenn Garner, Randolph Telephone
Yvonne Gilmer, Grays Chapel Elementary School
Shelley Greene, Randolph Community College
Baxter Hammer, Timken Company
Robin Harris, Lindley Park Elementary School
Timothy Hasty, Randolph County Sheriff's Office
Doug High, Natural Highs
Sonja King, Randolph County
Krista Lowe, Randolph County Register of Deeds
Melinda Mabe, CommunityOne Bank
Ray Massey, North Pointe Assisted Living Community
Brad Rice, Asheboro City Schools
Mark Severson, CommunityOne Bank
Jim Smith, Asheboro City Police Dept.
Michael Trent, Randolph Electric Membership Corp.
Todd Trotter, BJ Con-Sew, Inc.
Chad Williams, Randolph Community College