Annual Assembly
You’re Invited to the
33rd Annual ITPA Assembly
Location - Oaks on the River in Darien, GA
Assembly Registration (Member) - $50
Assembly Registration (Guest)- $50
Hall of Fame Luncheon - TBD
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Please join us in welcoming our 2024-2026 ITPA President Leon Yard!
Leon was born March 24, 1965, in Bennettsville, SC - Marlboro County
Lived in McColl, SC, while attending K-12 schools and graduated as Valedictorian from McColl Fletcher Memorial High School
Won the first academic scholarship given by Campbell Soup Company from their Maxton Plant
Graduated with a BS Degree in Business Administration from Winthrop College (now University) with a minor in Management
Has been associated with the Fire Service since age 14
Been with the Oakdale Fire Department since 1991. Currently serving as Assistant Chief and held the ranks of Captain and Firefighter. He has served on the Oakdale Special Fire Tax Board as a member and as Chairman. Also, a member of the York County Hazmat Team
For the Pioneers, he has served as President of the Comporium Pioneer Club, the National ITPA Awards Committee, the ITPA Historical Committee, and the National Fundraising Committee
Charter Member of the Catawba Wings-Gold Wing Club and a Member of the Honor Guard Motorcycle Ministry
Proud to be a Mason, York Rite Appendant Bodies Member, and Hejaz Shriner
Married to Brenda Lynn Yard for the past 39 years
Has two sons - Lee and Logan, who both attended Clemson University.
Leon and his family currently reside in Rock Hill, SC