Bouldin, Gilbert, Mansfield honored by Chamber
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Bouldin was one of three community leaders recognized by the Chamber Monday night at its annual banquet at the Civic Center. Linda Gilbert was named Distinguished Citizen while Carolyn Mansfield claimed Volunteer of the Year recognition.
Called a dynamic businessman by Carl Stanley, last year’s winner, Bouldin has worked in nearly every phase of his company, Bouldin & Lawson, which produces automated equipment for the greenhouse and nursery industry.
Last year, his company unveiled two processes which could have global implications in the waste management field. The first is “The Tank,” a grinding system that cuts down on the volume of waste material at demolition sites. The second is a process which can recycle 95 percent of ordinary household trash into useful building materials. A Bouldin Corporation subsidiary, WastAway Services will conduct the new process and in June will handle the county’s solid waste.
Honored as the Distinguished Citizen was Gilbert. A former elementary school teacher, she instituted the kindergarten program at Westwood Church of Christ, where she still teaches a Wednesday night ladies Bible class. Additionally, she is a longtime cultural enrichment volunteer at Taft Youth Center, home of Tennessee’s most serious juvenile offenders.
“I’m surprised and honored,” Gilbert said upon accepting the award. “Growing up in Warren County you can’t help but get involved.”
Named Volunteer of the Year was Mansfield. A Giles County native, she moved here in 1970. She went on to a 20-year teaching career at Viola and West Elementary schools. During the past year she served as co-chair of the First LEGO League project and president of Leadership Warren.
“I like to give back to the community,” said Mansfield. “Warren County has been a real blessing for me and my family over the years.”