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The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program announced that State Finance Director Bill Poole has been selected as a member of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2025. As one of 57 Scholars, Director Poole will join accomplished leaders in education, healthcare, public service, business, and other sectors to learn and hone leadership skills through interactions with former presidents, noted academics and industry leaders.
For the past decade, PLS has united a broad network of established public and private sector leaders to collaborate and create positive change in their communities and across the world. Chosen for their demonstrated leadership and support of projects aimed at addressing challenges and improving communities, Scholars will participate in a six-month program focused on core leadership skills, including: vision and communication, decision making, and strategic partnerships.
“It is an incredible honor to be named to the 2025 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars,” said Director Poole. “I look forward to interacting with and learning from past presidents and industry leaders. I am excited to work alongside peers from across the country that are dedicated to promoting civic engagement and working on issues that will improve our communities.”
In addition to visiting four presidential centers, scholars will participate in a personal leadership project addressing local and global issues.
“I am proud to surround myself with a dedicated team of public servants to help propel Alabama forward, and I am certainly glad that includes Bill Poole. It is very exciting Bill has been selected for the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, and I know he will represent our state well,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “Congratulations to Bill as he continues taking steps to develop and best serve the people of Alabama.”
Bill Poole was appointed Finance Director for the State of Alabama on August 1, 2021. As Alabama’s chief financial officer, Poole serves as an advisor to the governor and the legislature on all financial matters and is charged with promoting and protecting the fiscal interests of the State of Alabama. He also serves as chairman of Innovate Alabama, the state’s first public-private partnership tasked with promoting entrepreneurship, technology and innovation. Poole was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for eleven years, where he served as chairman of the House Ways and Means Education appropriations committee for eight of those years.
To learn more about the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, visit “Presidential Leadership Scholars.”
