Loudermilk Named an Emerging Leader

State Sen. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, has been named to GOPAC’s 2012 Class of Emerging Leaders, an accolade bestowed upon “up-and-coming” Republican state legislators.

Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, nominated Loudermilk to be a part of the class, noting his positive contributions to the Georgia General Assembly on the behalf of his constituents, colleagues and the Republican party. 

"During my time in the legislature, I have rarely seen a newly elected senator exhibit the skills of a true leader by being fully dedicated to serving this his constituents and our state without need for praise or fear of ridicule," Rogers said in a press release. "Sen. Loudermilk is a man of great character and conviction; he remains focused on his goal of making Georgia a better place for generations to come."

Loudermilk is currently attending GOPAC’s Emerging Leaders Summit, where GOPAC is educating, training and coaching class members on how to continue to be effective legislative and political leaders. 

“I am eager to learn from both state counterparts and the GOPAC leadership team about how I can continue to help Georgia through my legislative work,” said Loudermilk in the release. “This class includes some very innovative individuals who are introducing bold solutions in their respective states, and I am honored to be included in this group.”

Other state senators named to GOPAC’s 2012 Class of Emerging Leaders include Sen. Jeanie Forrester (New Hampshire), Sen. Ralph Hise (North Carolina), Sen. Jim Luther (New Hampshire) and Sen. Bryce Reeves (Virginia). Eleven state representatives and one delegate also were selected as members of the 2012 Class of Emerging Leaders.

Loudermilk was the only state senator from Georgia accepted into the 2012 Class of Emerging Leaders.

“We are honored to have Sen. Loudermilk join us at this year’s Emerging Leaders Summit,” GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli said. “He is and will continue to be a real leader in the state of Georgia and the Republican Party, and we look forward to working with him.”

Currently representing District 52, which includes Cartersville and portions of Bartow, Loudermilk will , which includes largely different portions of Cartersville and Bartow.