On Thursday June 10th, in a room filled with Montgomery County’s public officials, business leaders, educators, representatives of non-profit and civic organizations, and friends, Dr. Hercules Pinkney was lauded as Leadership Montgomery’s Outstanding Leader of the Year.
It was no coincidence that a significant number of attendees pressed their way to shake his hand, or just utter a few words of congratulations, for Hercules Pinkney has been a quiet giant in our midst for several years; and he has garnered the respect of many, including the students and teachers he has served.
Dr. Pinkney has been both an educator and administrator for over thirty years, within the halls of several regional community colleges and, until recently, he was the interim President of Montgomery College.
Montgomery County is fortunate to call Hercules Pinkney one of her own, and I join his friends and colleagues in recognizing his many years of distinguished service—not just as a champion of community colleges being key to preparing future employees and leaders; but also his unique embodiment of steadfast diplomacy and collaboration for the benefit of those who need an advocate.
I have found Dr. Pinkney’s words and actions to be inspirational, and I have truly appreciated collaborating with him for the years he served at the college. I look forward to working with him in the future.
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