Portobello Management Team Completes Leadership Development Program

Baxter, TN, October 20, 2026—Portobello America announced the graduation of its management team from “Lead Up,” a custom-built, six-month leadership development program. 

The milestone reflects the company’s continued investment in its people, creating opportunities for professional growth while developing the leaders who will help shape its future. 

As part of Portobello America’s “Our People” ESG pillar, the initiative reflects a long-term approach to professional development, encouraging continuous learning, collaboration, and opportunities for growth within the organization. By investing in this comprehensive program—with more leadership initiatives anticipated in the future—the company is proving that people development is fundamentally woven into its DNA. The initiative underscores Portobello America’s employer brand promise: providing a workplace where team members have clear, supported opportunities to build long-term careers.

The program was facilitated by Adam T. Poe, vice president of the Highlands Economic Partnership.