Republic Bank Named one of the Best-Performing Large Community Banks in the U.S. by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Republic ranked highest among banks headquartered in Kentucky

Louisville, Ky. (Mar. 27, 2024) – Republic Bank today announced it has been named a top-50 best-performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3 -10 billion, with the highest ranking of any bank headquartered in Kentucky. The rankings assess the performance of banking institutions based on returns, growth and funding, while placing a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets. 

Republic Bank Executive Chair Steve Trager said, “This notable designation is a testament to the strength and stability we’ve built over more than 40 years, which fosters peace of mind and confidence among our clients, associates and all those we serve.” 

To compile this ranking, S&P Global Market Intelligence calculated scores based on seven metrics: pretax return on average assets; year-over-year change in operating revenue; adjusted tangible common equity to tangible assets; cost of funds; net charge-offs to average loans and leases ratio; nonperforming assets and loans 90 days or more past due as a percentage of total assets and gross loans and leases plus held-to-maturity securities to total deposits. 

“We’re honored to be named a Top-50 community bank and to be ranked highest in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” said Logan Pichel, president and chief executive officer, Republic Bank. “Combining this recognition of our safety and security with recent recognition for our customer service – and a Net Promoter Score nearly 2-1/2 times* the industry average – shows our efforts to meet clients’ needs are working.”  

Nathan Stovall, director of financial institutions research at S&P Global Market Intelligence said, “As banks and credit unions weather a higher for longer interest rate environment, we are delighted to see them continue serving their local markets.” 

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s announcement can be found at: https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/media-center/press-release/sp-global-market-intelligence-ranks-the-best-performing-us-credit-unions-community-and-public-banks-and-community-banks-by-regio 

*Source: Republic Bank Q3 2023 NPS® (Net Promoter Score) compared to Qualtrics XM Institute 2023 U.S. Consumer Benchmark Study banking industry average NPS®. NPS® is a common metric used by organizations to measure how they are perceived by their customers. See https://www.xminstitute.com/data-snippets/xmi-ratings-nps-2023/. 


About Republic Bank 

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. In addition, Republic Bank Finance has one loan production office in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bank offers internet banking at www.republicbank.com. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $6.6 billion in assets and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. 

 

Source: Republic Bancorp, Inc. 

 

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Louisville Zoo Hosts Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of Earth

New ‘Kids in Action’ program added to annual event

The Louisville Zoo announces the return of its annual celebration, Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Throughout April, the Zoo will host a series of weekend activities and discounted admission opportunities to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote the need to protect it.  

New in 2024, the Zoo introduces the ‘Kids in Action’ program, inviting families and individuals of all ages to participate in environmentally beneficial projects in their own backyards. Participants can choose an activity aligned with conservation efforts and submit photos and explanations of their projects. Submissions will be accepted through April 16 with four winners selected on April 18 through a random drawing. Winners will receive a Zoo prize package and be invited to a special press conference celebrating Earth Month on April 21.  A video retrospective of all projects will be shared on April 22.

“We are proud to once again host this month-long celebration of earth’s remarkable ecosystems,” said Dan Maloney, director of the Louisville Zoo. “Wildlife needs everyone to thrive, and Party for the Planet provides the perfect opportunity for people to learn how they can help promote and protect wildlife and wild places. Big thanks to LG&E and KU Foundation for making the entire month of festivities possible.”

The celebration kicks off with Recycling Weekends on April 6, 13, and 20, featuring various conservation organizations offering tips and suggestions to protect the environment. Special activities, including animal presentations and keeper talks, will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekend.

In addition, the Zoo will offer unique compost sales with ZooPoopyDoo compost available for purchase on April 6, 13, 20, and 27. Fun Day Mondays on April 8, 15, 22, and 29 will feature $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation, with a portion of proceeds supporting conservation projects worldwide.

Party for the Planet culminates with Earth Day observed on April 21, with $5 off general admission at the Zoo’s admissions windows and free parking all day, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo, providing guests with valuable information on environmental conservation.

“Our earth and its resources are precious, and this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate them,” said Mary Kate Gray, manager of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs at LG&E and KU. “We’re proud to continue this long-standing partnership with the Zoo to help foster this tradition and a love of the environment within our community.”

For more information about Party for the Planet events and scheduling, see below and visit louisvillezoo.org/earth.

Recycling weekends
April 6, 13 and 20

Each weekend in April, the Zoo will host a different conservation organization to offer ways for guests to help our environment! Organizations and programs that help the air, water, land, and, of course, animals will be featured each of these weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy special animal presentations, keeper talks, as well as tips and suggestions to help protect wildlife and wild places.

                April 6                   Crayon Recycling             

                April 13                 Shoe Recycling

                April 20                 Document Shredding

Louisville ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales
April 6, 13, 20 and 27

The most unique and wildest blend of ZooPoopyDoo compost will be made available for sale each Saturday in April from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $45 per scoop. Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. Only open-top truck beds and trailers will be loaded. To purchase online, visit louisvillezoo.org/zoopoopydoo.

Fun Day Mondays
April 8, 15, 22 and 29

Guests can enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking of $7 is not included and will be charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Twenty-five cents from every ticket sold supports species survival activities through the Zoo’s conservation work with regional, national and global partners such as Monarch Watch, Kentucky Natural Land Trust, Snow Leopard Trust, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Polar Bears International and the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program.

Kids in Action Winners Announced
Sunday, April 21

The Zoo will announce the winners of its new Kids in Action program. 

Earth Day Observed at the Zoo
Sunday, April 21

Party for the Planet culminates with $5 off general admission and free parking all day powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission discount cannot be applied to any online ticket purchases and will only be applied during transactions made at the Zoo’s admission windows on April 21.

Plant Sale
Saturday, April 27

Guests can browse a selection of native plant available for purchase at the Zoo from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or while supplies last.

ZOO HOURS

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring/summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.

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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).



Thad Barnes and Michael Denbow Appointed to LeadStites & Harbison’s Business Litigation Service Group

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 22, 2024)—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Thad M. Barnes and Michael Denbow have been appointed to Co-Chair the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group. Each attorney will continue their diverse legal practices in business litigation.

“Stites & Harbison is fortunate to have so many strong leaders across the firm. I know Thad and Michael will do an excellent job serving as Co-Chairs of the group while helping the team execute on the firm’s strategic goals,” stated Marjorie A. Farris, Chair of Stites & Harbison. “We are grateful to Chad McTighe for his past leadership of the Business Litigation Group and welcome him to the Management Committee where he will be able to make an even greater impact at Stites.”

Barnes is a Member (Partner) of Stites & Harbison in the Louisville office. He is currently Chair of the Pretrial Practice & eDiscovery Group and the Lateral Recruiting Committee. Barnes handles litigation across the nation and his practice is focused on complex commercial litigation, intellectual property and health care litigation. He works closely with flavor and fragrance manufacturers and has extensive trial experience in patent litigation, trade secret cases and product liability matters. Barnes also works with clients to implement defensible approaches to the presentation, collection and production of electronically stored information (ESI) for litigation, government requests and investigations.

Denbow is a Member (Partner) of Stites & Harbison in the Louisville office. He is currently the Chair of the White Collar Practice Group. His practice focuses on white collar criminal defense and other government and regulatory matters. He handles matters in federal and state courts throughout the Southeast and represents clients when dealing with such government entities as the Department of Justice, the FBI, the SEC and the CFPB, among others. Denbow also routinely represents professional athletes and entertainers in contract negotiations, business advice and litigation matters.

About Stites & Harbison

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm. With 11 offices across six states — Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia — the firm represents clients across the United States and internationally. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. For more information, visit www.stites.com.

Purdue Opens 2024 Digital Ready Businesses Program

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue Extension workshop series that seeks to help Indiana small businesses build or enhance their online presence will return in communities throughout the state this spring.

“Digital Ready Businesses” was launched in 2017. The program has been updated and new workshops added to reflect current trends. Participants can attend all 11 (1 hour) sessions or only those that meet their needs. The hands-on training, led by county Extension educators, covers a variety of topics, from website basics to podcasting, blogging, the ins and outs of social media, and email analytics and marketing. 

The series is being offered virtually starting in January from 2pm-3pm EST:

  1. Claim Your Online Turf – Tuesday, April 2
  2. Website Basics – Thursday, April 4
  3. Grow Your Virtual Customers – Tuesday, April 9
  4. Search Engine Optimization – Thursday, April 11
  5. Email Analytics & Marketing – Tuesday, April 16
  6. Podcasting 101 – Thursday, April 18
  7. How to Blog Successfully – Tuesday April 23
  8. Introduction to Social Media Platforms – Thursday, April 25
  9. Social Media Plan & Content – Tuesday, April 30
  10. Social Media Analytics & Marketing – Thursday, May 2
  11. Digital Storefront – Tuesday April 7

Sessions are $25 each or you can register for the complete series for $250.

“These workshops are designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners or employees who might not have an online presence, or have one that is outdated,” says Roberto Gallardo, director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and Community and a regional economic specialist for Purdue Extension.

In follow-up surveys, participants have reported significant increases in sales, customer base and customer engagement, and nearly 9 in 10 recommended the series to others.

“We have a long way to go,” one participant responded, “but at least we now have a plan. Since our workshop I started concentrating on Facebook and Instagram with the help of my daughter. She started to post daily even though our content/backdrop was not exactly how we wanted it. We grew Facebook from 1,547 to 2,079 and Instagram from 676 to 2,013.”

For more information, email Daniel Walker at walke422@purdue.edu

Click the link for an informational flyer: Digital Ready Businesses 2.0 flyer March

Writer: Charles Wineland, 765-494-6946, cwinelan@purdue.edu

Source: Daniel Walker, 765-215-1534 walke422@purdue.edu

Norton Healthcare expands access to care in east Jeffersonville

New facility extends Norton Clark Hospital emergency and diagnostic care

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (Feb. 22, 2024) – Norton Healthcare continues its focus of expanding access to health care in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Additional emergency and diagnostic services soon will be available when Norton Medical Center opens on Monday, March 4, in the Jeffersonville Commons shopping center, 2023 Mercy Way.

The new center, a $17 million investment, will house a full-service emergency department and diagnostic center in approximately 15,000 square feet of space.

“Norton Healthcare is committed to increasing access to care for the residents of Jeffersonville and the surrounding communities,” said Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare. “The ability to access care close to home is especially important when emergency services are needed, and we are pleased that this facility includes a 24-hour emergency department.”  

The emergency department will have eight exam rooms — with the capability of converting one to a trauma bay if needed — a lab and access to adjoining diagnostic imaging. It will be open 24 hours per day, seven days a week, with no appointment necessary.

The diagnostic center will include X-ray, CT, ultrasound, screening 3D mammography and MRI capabilities. The center will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients can schedule an outpatient diagnostic imaging appointment by calling (812) 283-2405.

“Norton Medical Center will provide convenient access, close parking and state-of-the-art equipment for patients who wish to receive emergency or imaging services outside of the traditional hospital setting,” said Kathleen Exline, interim chief administrative officer, Norton Clark Hospital.

The center currently houses a primary care office that also provides occupational medicine services for employers.

Soon, an outpatient behavioral health office will open at this location to help reach those in need of less acute mental health care, including individual and group therapy.

Norton Medical Center was designed by Stengel Hill Architecture Inc. and constructed by Nicklies Development.

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About Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system has five Louisville-based hospitals, three hospitals in Southern Indiana and one under construction in West Louisville that is scheduled to open in late 2024.

With more than 21,000 employees, over 1,750 employed medical providers and more than 3,000 total providers on its medical staff, Norton Healthcare is Louisville’s second largest employer. It provides care at more than 430 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The five Louisville hospitals have a total of 1,907 licensed beds, and the Southern Indiana hospitals have a total of 347 licensed beds. The hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care, including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. The system also includes 14 outpatient centers, 17 Norton Immediate Care Centers, nine Norton Prompt Care clinics and an expanded telehealth program. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas.

Norton Healthcare’s five Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute are LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders. Our facilities first received this designation from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in 2018 and have received it in all subsequent years that the designation has been awarded. (HRC did not announce health equality designations in 2021 or 2023.) Norton Healthcare also was recognized in 2022 and 2023 on the Disability Equality Index’s list of Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. More information is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

Summit Construction/LDG Development partnership acquires 20 acres within River Ridge Commerce Center

 

The Louisville-based companies purchase two tracts for planned developments

Jeffersonville, IN (February 8, 2024) – In January, the River Ridge Development Authority finalized two land sales with the LDG Group and Summit Construction LLC partnership, totaling 20.4 acres. 

Summit Construction LLC, based out of Louisville, KY, is a leader in Commercial and industrial construction projects. The company will develop industrial buildings on each of the sites for a total of approximately 300,000-square feet of industrial space.

Summit will begin site work by mid-year. Both buildings should be completed in 2025.

“Summit Construction is excited to continue our relationship with the River Ridge team as we construct two new industrial buildings within the Commerce Center,” said Jeff Robinson, President.  “Providing excellent service to our customers is a proud tradition here at Summit, and our facilities in River Ridge will allow us to continue this performance in a growing location.”   

“It’s great to have such an experienced developer continue making a major impact at River Ridge and reinforcing what we already know – this is a great place to do business,” said Jerry Acy, Executive Director of the River Ridge Development Authority.  “Summit Construction has a track record of success and recognizes the value we offer here in Southern Indiana. We are pleased with their continued investment in River Ridge.”

About the River Ridge Development Authority

The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) manages the River Ridge Commerce Center, a 6,000-acre business and office park established in 1998 to replace lost economic activity from the closure of the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.

Today, River Ridge is home to more than 70 companies such as Amazon, Bose, Collins Aerospace, Medline, Optum and PharmaCord.  Onsite employment totaled more than 11,800 in 2022, and the Center produced a total of over $2.7 billion in economic output and supported an additional 6,300 jobs. The investments and growth at River Ridge earned the RRDA the International Economic Development Council’s 2020 Gold Award for Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse.

About Summit Construction

Summit Construction, LLC has built over 31 million square feet of warehousing for some of the world’s most well-known brands.  Our team of highly trained professional architects, engineers, construction managers, superintendents and support staff efficiently manage all aspects of the design and construction process to deliver the optimal solution for our business partners.

Our level of commitment, service and performance has made us an industry leader and a long-term business partner for some of America’s most powerful brands, including UPS, Dr. Pepper, Best Buy, GE and Johnson & Johnson.

Contacts:
Andy Vetter
Summit Construction LLC
avetter@summit-construction.com
502-897-1044

Wendy Dant Chesser
Chief Director, Corporate Strategy & External Affairs
Wendy@RiverRidgeCC.com
812-285-8979

Brinly-Hardy Company Celebrates 185 Years

Since 1839, Brinly-Hardy Company has been a leader in innovative lawn and garden products, and in 2024, they are celebrating their 185th year!

The history of Brinly-Hardy is an interesting one, tracing all the way back to “Little John Brinly,” a blacksmith from Simpsonville, Kentucky. He first crafted the “Brinly” plow with a wooden moldboard, cast iron front, point and heel bolt around 1805. From there the family tradition continued, as his son, Mr. T.E.C. Brinly, created a one-piece steel plow from a saw blade. This was considered the first manufactured steel plow in this region of the country. The popularity of his innovative plows spread through farms across Kentucky and beyond. The story goes that he even entered his plow into hundreds of fairs and contests, and it never lost a competition. In 1859, Mr. Brinly moved his plow factory to Louisville, Kentucky, and in 1863, Mr. James Edward Hardy joined the firm. By 1900, the company name was incorporated as Brinly-Hardy Company.

“Our longevity is attributable to our storied 185-year history of innovation and customer focus.” says Chief Operating Officer, Judy Splan-Larin. “We definitely are a team here at Brinly and we have a real sense of pride in knowing we are a part of Brinly’s continuing story as we help shape its future success.” Jordan White, VP of Sales and Marketing, agrees that innovation has been key. “We are always looking for ways to make our products easier to use for our customers,” says White. “Brinly is famous for inventing combination products like the Dethatcher-Sweeper and the Aerator-Spreader that do two tasks at the same time. That gives us an advantage. Combining our quality history with creative designs is a can’t-miss strategy.”

Since 1900, the Brinly-Hardy family line has continued to run the company, all the way down to Jane W. Hardy, who became President in 1994 and is still at the helm today. In 1998, Brinly-Hardy Company moved across the river from their original location in downtown Louisville (which is now the Slugger Field Baseball stadium) and settled into their current home. Since then, Brinly-Hardy has been providing great products, parts, and service from their headquarters in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

“If I had to pick one thing that has kept us successful – I’d say great people. That includes great customers and team members, and also supplier partners. And it has a lot to do with ethics – doing the right thing when it isn’t easy, quick, or even maybe as profitable. We’ve literally been here through several wars, depressions, booms, recessions, and pandemics. If we make the right, people-focused decisions, we win together,” says Hardy.

Brinly-Hardy Company continues to be a leading manufacturer and designer of lawn and garden products; including spreaders, dethatchers, carts, aerators, and more. They design and provide outdoor products for both residential and commercial use, and for the top brands in outdoor equipment including Brinly, Spyker, Lesco, and John Deere. When asked about where she sees the company heading, Hardy says, “There is significant industry shift to bigger machines and electric power equipment; we are working hard to make sure we stay on top of that and remain relevant to our 200th birthday and beyond.”

To learn more about Brinly-Hardy Company and its 185-year journey, please visit Brinly.com or contact Kaitlyn Garcia at Kgarcia@brinly.com.

Forty-seven women leaders selected for the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program, the Leadership Louisville Center’s program for women leaders.

Louisville, Kentucky (February 16, 2024) – Forty-seven women leaders have been selected for the second cohort of the Leadership Louisville Center’s Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program, presented by HJI Supply Chain Solutions. This half-year cohort experience was established in 2023 to help mid-level women leaders master the dual role of leading others and managing up. The curriculum – designed by women and taught by women – is centered around the Center’s Women’s Elevated Leadership Learning (WELL) Model. This model ensures participants come away Well-Grounded, Well- Voiced, Well-Connected, Well-Accomplished, and Well-Fueled. The Leadership Louisville Center is also proud to partner with PNC Bank, Humana Inc., Farm Credit Mid-America, and Republic Bank to present the program’s exclusive WELL curriculum. The program is named for esteemed female executive and community trustee, Alice Houston, co- founder/owner and former CEO of HJI Supply Chain Solutions.

Also being announced are the new members of the 2024 Elevate: A Women’s Leadership Council, a strategic advisory council of top-level women leaders who are guiding the Leadership Louisville Center as it continues to invest in women’s advancement. The participants of the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program will benefit from mentorship with these influential women leaders during the six-month program.

“We know that there is still work to be done in bridging the gender gap, but we believe that it starts with providing women with skills, confidence, and connections so they can be promoted into positions of power,” said Cynthia Knapek, president and CEO of Leadership Louisville Center. “After a successful inaugural class in 2023, we’re excited to expand the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program to forty-seven talented women leaders from our community, furthering their strengths and abilities alongside a blend of diverse peers.”

Members of the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program are (click here to learn more):

  • Emily Brandon, Founder, Honing LLC
  • Tanée Brewer, Controller, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
  • Cynthia Brown, Director Center for Entrepreneurship, Louisville Urban League
  • Hillary Bullock, Principal, Hillary Bullock Consulting
  • Deidra L Collins, Contract Plant Specialist, Chevron USA Incorporated
  • Nannie Grace Croney, Program Lead, The Hope Buss, Inc
  • Andrea Davis, General Manager of Museum Operations, Louisville Slugger Museum
  • Samantha Davis, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Family Health Centers,
  • Ina de Mattos Miller, Executive Director, Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council,
  • Lindsey Fleming, Senior Vice President, Elder Advisers
  • Kristy Flippins Bartlett, Founder/CEO, Option to Success
  • Staci Fountain, Director, Talent Acquisition, Heaven Hill Brands
  • Megan Gardner, Director, Marketing, Norton Healthcare
  • Megan Gibson, Partner, Gray Ice Higdon, PLLC
  • Ashby Green, , Fire Inspector 1, Louisville Metro Government
  • Savannah Gregorchik-Menendez, Development Director, Kentucky Humane Society
  • Mickell Harris, Director, Compensation, GE Appliances, a Haier company
  • Erin Herbert, Senior Director of Education & Curation, Muhammad Ali Center
  • Monchiere’ Holmes-Jones, Chief Brand Curator, Mojo Marketing
  • Diana Jerine Johnson, Senior Engineer, Papa John’s International,
  • Natalie Kelly, Vice President, Strategic and Grant Initiatives, Seven Counties Services Inc.
  • Cynthia Lee, Regional Sales Manager/ Entrepreneur, Diverse Entrepreneurship Summit
  • Cheakita Lee-Webster, Human Resource Business Partner, Walgreens
  • Andrea Lightsy, VP-Commercial Banker, JPMorgan Chase
  • Paula Lockhart, Associate Director, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
  • Rachel Mahoney, Capture Management Lead, National Medicaid Operations, Humana
  • Lori Michelle Mangum, Chief Operating Officer, Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana
  • Renesha Martin, Co-Owner, Behavioral Health Professional, Martin and Muir Counseling
  • Elizabeth May, Firm Administrator/HR Manager, Wetterer & Co.
  • Jennifer McMahon, Vice President, Development, Special Olympics Kentucky
  • Amy McStoots Holleman, Regional Area Director, Malone Workforce Solutions
  • Katie Teets O’Connor, Manager of e-Commerce, Yum! Brands, Inc.
  • Katherine Pack, National Account Executive, Aline
  • Karmen Powell, Manager, Distribution Electric Engineering, LG&E and KU Energy
  • Dana Price, Director of Records & Information Governance, Louisville MSD
  • Yolanda Pritchard, Senior Human Resources Director, Brown-Forman Corporation
  • Tiandra Robinson, Lead Educational Talent Search Counselor, KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
  • Katie Rountree, Senior Applications Scientist, Givaudan Sense Colour
  • Tamara Russell, AVP, Office of Belonging and Community Engagement, Jefferson Community and Technical College
  • Becky Schroeder, Director of Sports Nutrition, University of Louisville
  • Lindsay Scott, Partner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
  • Tiffany Smith, Chief Security Officer and Head of IT Operations, Farm Credit Mid-America | Rural 1st
  • Monalisa Tailor, D., President, Norton Healthcare
  • Jessica Burba Turner, Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Angel’s Envy Distilling
  • Mackenzie White, VP/Relationship Manager, PNC Bank
  • Jennifer Williams, Partner, FORVIS
  • Laurie Young, Director of Industry Partnerships, University of Louisville Research and Innovation

ELEVATE: A WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

As the Leadership Louisville Center continues to invest in women’s issues through programming, in 2023 it launched a council comprised of top women leaders to provide counsel and support the up-and-coming participants in the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program. Elevate: A Women’s Leadership Council will unite and engage some of the city’s most generous and influential women to ensure that the generations following them are nurtured, inspired, and positioned for utmost success. Elevate membership will continually revolve, with new and renewing members each year. Their role will be to serve as a compass for the Center, providing meaningful impact for programming already in place and sparking new ideas and innovative recommendations for the future. Their participation supports scholarship funds that allow more women to participate in Leadership Louisville Center advancement opportunities.

2024 Members of Elevate: A Women’s Leadership Council:

  • Christy Ames, EVP, General Counsel, Republic Bank & Trust Company
  • Jill Bell, Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations, Molina Healthcare
  • Kimberly Bunton, President, TKT & Associates
  • Divya Cantor, Chief Medical Officer UHC KY Medicaid, United Healthcare
  • Tiffany Cardwell, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert
  • Debra Clary, Speaker
  • Toni Clem, Executive Coach, TLC Coaching
  • Karen Cost, Chief of Immunology, Norton Healthcare
  • Kim Dickey, Vice President Human Resources – Gaming, Churchill Downs Incorporated
  • Cathe Dykstra, CEO, Family Scholar House
  • Angie Evans, VP and Chief DEI Officer, PPL Corporation
  • Yvette Gentry, Director of Safety, LDG Development
  • Elaine Gravatte, President, Givaudan Sense Colour
  • Kim Halbauer, Regional President – Kentucky, Fifth Third Bank
  • Jennifer Hancock, President & CEO, Volunteers of America Mid-States
  • Maggie Harlow, CEO, Signarama Downtown
  • Schuyler Heuser, Director, Physician Relations, Norton Healthcare
  • Emma Hutchens, Chief People Officer, Impossible Foods
  • Keturah Jenkins, Associate Vice President – Clinical Operations, Humana
  • Christine Koenig, Director, DMLO CPAs
  • Carly Launius, Global Community Relations Manager, Brown-Forman Corporation
  • Virginia Lee, President, Balanced Solutions LLC
  • Gretchen Leiterman, Chief Operating Officer, Baptist Health
  • Annie Likins, Chief People Officer, Bamboo Health
  • Martha Mather, Chief Operating Officer
  • Tammy McClanahan, Chief Administrative Officer, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Norton Healthcare
  • Paula McCraney, Councilwoman, Louisville Metro Council
  • Tess McNair, Executive Director, E. and S. Foundation, Inc.
  • Lynn Moore, CEO/Owner, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
  • Renee Murphy, Senior VP & Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Norton Healthcare
  • Tawanda Owsley, SVP / Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Hosparus Health
  • Becky Phillips, Partner, Not-For-Profit Services Team Leader (Retired)
  • Von Purdy, VP of Advancement & Community Engagement, Simmons College of Kentucky
  • Theresa Reno-Weber, COO, GoodMaps
  • Mason Rummel, President and CEO, James Graham Brown Foundation
  • Danielle Schaefer, COO, Pappy & Company
  • Evon Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, OneWest Corporation
  • Pamela Stevenson, Kentucky State Representative
  • Heather Vidourek, Chief Administrative Officer, Farm Credit Mid-America | Rural 1st
  • Tina Walters, Director of Investor Relations, Poe Companies
  • Michelle Wells, VP Finance & Information Technology
  • Mary Gwen Wheeler, former Executive Director of 55,000 Degrees, Chrysalis Ventures
  • Chris Whelan, VP Communications and Corporate Responsibility, LG&E and KU Energy
  • Jill Wilcox, Market Executive, JPMorgan Chase
  • Deborah Williams, SVP, Community Development Market Manager, PNC Bank
  • Marita Willis, President of Community Engagement, Community Ventures Corporation
  • Tammy York Day, President & CEO, Louisville Healthcare CEO Council
  • Cathy Zion, Publisher, Today’s Transitions

Leadership Louisville Center

The Leadership Louisville Center is the region’s most valuable resource for leadership development and civic engagement. With a purpose to inspire and equip leaders to be better and do better, it has graduated over 15,000 through its programs since 1979. The Center is recognized as a national best practice and is known for its dynamic programming and strong community connections. Programming includes five social impact leadership programs (Leadership Louisville, Focus Louisville, Ignite Louisville, Bingham Fellows, and Encore Louisville), the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program, leadership skills training courses presented through partner brand LeadingBetter™, and events designed to connect leaders and motivate positive change. Learn more at www.leadershiplouisville.org.

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2024 WTR 1000 Recognizes Stites & Harbison’sTrademark Practice

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2024)—World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized Stites & Harbison, PLLC and four attorneys in the 2024 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

Stites & Harbison has been honored for its trademark practice in Kentucky and Tennessee. The firm’s Kentucky honorees include Joel Beres, Scot Duvall and Mari-Elise Paul.

WTR 1000 notes Beres “is a business savvy practitioner” with “a particular affinity for infringement litigation.” Duvall is credited with “25 years of IP wisdom and a nuanced understanding of the prosecution, litigation and transaction processes.” The directory states “Paul excels across the board” and stands out for her “holistic approach.”

The firm’s Tennessee honoree is Alex MacKay. According to WTR 1000, she is a “well-rounded practitioner” who “partners closely with her patrons throughout the trademark lifecycle to dispense carefully tailored advice each step of the way.”

WTR 1000 identifies the leading trademark professionals and firms in more than 80 jurisdictions around the world. Inclusion in the guide is based on extensive research including depth of expertise, market presence, complexity of work and positive peer and client feedback. 

About Stites & Harbison

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm. With 11 offices across six states — Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia — the firm represents clients across the United States and internationally. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. For more information, visit www.stites.com.

Celebrated Singing Hoosiers Return to FCHS for Concert

From current pop songs to classics and from toe-tapping routines to sparkling choreography, Indiana University’s famed Singing Hoosiers will return to Southern Indiana for a concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Floyd Central High School, 6575 Old Vincennes Road in Floyds Knobs.

Known as IU’s Ambassadors of Song, the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers will present “Coming of Age,” a 90-minute celebration of popular song and dance spanning multiple decades, including music of Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, “La La Land,” and “Newsies.”

Tickets to the concert are $10 for adults and $5 for students. They are available by phoning the box office at (812) 542-2284 and leaving a number for a call-back, going to the website (floydcentral.booktix.net), or purchasing them at the door that night.

With roots in the music of The Great American Songbook, the 100 singers and instrumentalists this year represent 25 majors and include three area students: Floyd Central alumni/IU seniors Molly Cavan and Connor Bickel and North Harrison alumna/IU sophomore Emma Griffiths. Notable alumni of the Singing Hoosiers are New Albany residents Kent McCaffrey and Bill Lohmeyer, who were among founding members of the group in 1950 when they were students in Bloomington.

Under the direction of Dr. Chris Albanese, the group has entertained audiences across the United States and in more than 25 countries spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Caribbean. In addition, they have enjoyed collaborations with Duke Ellington, Mel Torme, Sandi Patty, the Indianapolis Symphony, and the Cincinnati Pops. The ensemble also has frequently appeared at regional and national conferences of the American Choral Director Association, most recently in 2021.