Who We Are
A group business leaders, elected officials, and community members came together to form a group to support all our law enforcement officers in Anderson County. We support the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting us, keeping our community safe, and making Anderson stay GREAT!
Originally organized by Kyle Newton and John Wright Jr., the relaunch of the campaign has been led by Jim Harris and co-lead by Rick Smyth.
Members include:
Jim Harris, Co-Chair
Rick Smyth, Co-Chair
Chad McBride, Sheriff
Jim Stewart, Chief of Police
Eddie Aman, Anderson University Police Chief
Doug Rieser, Highway Patrol
Craig Harrelson, SLED
Rusty Burns, County Administrator
Don Chapman, State House Rep, District 8
Anne Thayer, State House Rep, District 9
Blake Sanders, State House Rep Elect, District 9
Micah Black, Solicitor Elect, 10th Circuit
Kyle Newton, City Council Seat 1
Luis Martinez, City Council Seat 2
Greg Elgin, County Council, District 2
Brett Sanders, County Council, District 4
Andy Patrick, Anderson 5 School Board
Rick Adkins, Chief of Staff, Jeff Duncan
Chet Newsom
Carol Burdette
Amy Chapman
Luther Hill
Chase Kinsey
Eddie Kinsey
Rushmi Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar
NewSpring Church
Kim Penninger
Parker Smith
Wendy Stafford
Art Verbeck
Kyle White
Maril Yeske
Matt Young
We believe in the dedication of law enforcement officers, and we stand by them to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide unwavering support to law enforcement officers, foster positive community relationships, and ensure a safe and thriving environment for all.
Our Vision
We envision a united community where law enforcement officers are honored, respected, and empowered to uphold law and order, creating a secure and harmonious society.