MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. – J. Lamont Harris was presented the Montgomery County Economic Development (MCED) “Bright Star Award” for Outstanding Community Citizenship after stepping down as President of the MCED Board.  Harris has served on the MCED board of directors for 9 years and as president for the last three.

MCED Director Bill Henderson said, “Being elected by the board to serve as MCED President is one of those volunteer positions requiring excellent leadership skills and community pride. We are very fortunate that Monty donated both of those assets to MCED in his tenure as president.”

“Monty possesses a great balance between attention to detail and common sense that have made working with him a pleasure. A skilled diplomat, Monty worked diligently to inspire collaboration inside and outside the organization,” said MCED Secretary/Treasurer Mike McCormick.

Harris is a partner at Henthorn, Harris and Weliever, P.C. Attorneys at Law located in Crawfordsville.  Harris a native of Montgomery County, is a graduate of Purdue University and Indiana University School of Law.

Bright Star Award given to Outgoing President J. Lamont Harris

Bright Star Award given to Outgoing President J. Lamont Harris