Professional Endorsements

“Many people do not realize that the best way of teaching and of leading is through example.  The care and compassion that you’ve shown to every single person you come into contact with has been an amazing thing to witness.  These are two things that are hard to measure or quantify, but that at the same time are immeasurable in the hearts and minds of those affected by them.  The uncanny ability you have to make people feel appreciated, respected and empowered has truly been the rising tide that has lifted all ships.  I have been blessed by the opportunity to work with you.”  — Jeremy Tomlinson, Assoc Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Shriners Hospitals for Children International, Tampa, FL

“You are a beacon of hope, a resounding call of encouragement to each and every one of us.  I have so much admiration for you and hold you in very high esteem.”  — Nathalie Kamel, Director of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Quebec, Canada

“Stephanie, your vision, guiding leadership and personal strength has turned around this “broken” development system into one on track to achieve greatness.  That was no small feat, especially with our unique business model.  Thank you so very much for all that you have done for us.” — Karen Motyka, Director of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Springfield, MA

“Your leadership has been stunning and your talent and persuasion has begun to bring Shriners fundraising arm into the 21st century.”  — Kathy Park, Director of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Portland, OR

“For four years now, to hear the words ‘Main Street Bristol’ was to think of Stephanie (Large) Herron.  As executive director of Main Street Bristol, Herron has been an innovator, a motivator, a conciliator, an advocate of excellence and an adversary of mediocrity.  Her personal energy, flair, and imagination, together with the commitment of downtown merchants, have created a synergy that has returned Bristol a downtown worthy of envy among similar-size towns throughout the nation.  So impressive is she that it was no surprise that her name circulated widely as the candidate many would have loved to see in this year’s state legislative race.” — Rebecca Masters, Editor, Bristol Herald Courier

 

“Stephanie…you have a special ability to lead people and instill in them a sense of purpose.  I want to express my appreciation to you for a job excellently done over the past four years.”–Thomas L. Swadley, Former City Manager, Bristol, Tennessee

 

“It has been my distinct pleasure for the past 2.5 years to serve with the Main Street Bristol organization.  I cannot begin to describe what fine, progressive and professional people I have been privileged to serve with on the Main Street Board … And how were we ever so lucky to get Stephanie for our project director?  Her polished professionalism, undying enthusiasm and persuasive personality are unmatched in any civic organization in the region, and with these attributes she has led Main Street Bristol to its long list of victories.  The long hours she has put in are above and beyond the call of duty, and I doubt seriously that any of us realize just how fortunate we are to have Stephanie leading one of Bristol’s most progressive civic organizations.” — Adam Light, Bristol Herald Courier, Opinion Page

 

“I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Herron through the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Foundation for the past year.  Through her efforts, she has helped develop fundraising for a charity for my late wife, Cathy Coop, to address the needs of those suffering from ovarian and primary peritoneal cancer at Markey Cancer Center.  Stephanie is compassionate but ambitious in her efforts to raise money for “Cathy’s Fund” and was effective in leading and communicating our message of support and hope to those in need.”–Brent Coop, JP Morgan Chase Wealth Advisor and donor.

 

“Thanks Stephanie for your heroic effort on our behalf.”–Dr. Daret St. Clair, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, regarding $500,000 bridge grant funding.

  

“Thank you for all of your support and going the extra mile…it is really appreciated, and more importantly, it really makes a difference.”–Dr. Hartmut Geiger, Director Division of Cancer Core and Experimental Hematology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

 

“Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City of Bristol, Virginia wishes to express its appreciation and thanks to Stephanie (Large) Herron for her many contributions to our City and commend her for the manner in which she has executed her duties as Executive Director of Main Street Bristol.”–Resolution from City of Bristol, Virginia, signed by Mayor Jerry Allen Wolfe