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​2025-2026 Leadership Lexington Class

Michael Adams

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External Partnerships Manager
Fayette County Public Schools

Kit Anderson​

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Deputy Director​
CivicLex

Joy Andrade

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Epidemiologist​
Kentucky Department for Public Health

Sarah Bowling

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Vice President​
Cornerstone Government Affairs

Zach Brien

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Wealth Management Advisor II​
Fifth Third Bank

Kristen Brown

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Market Director-Operations​
CHI Saint Joseph Health Partners

Shane Burks II

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Signaling Project Manager​
R.J. Corman Railroad Group / Signaling

Daniel Burnett

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West Sector Commander​
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government

Toni Cannon

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Chief Operating Officer​
Kentucky for Kentucky

Kiersten Cleveland

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Digital Marketing Manager​
Keeneland

Ciara Coleman

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Opportunity Officer
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government

Cam Dacci

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Commercial Loan Officer​
Community Trust Bank

Alex Degen

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Coach​
Fundraising University

Joshua DeSpain

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Partner/Owner​
Contour Collaborative, PLLC

Lyndy Franklin Smith

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Co-Founder/Artistic Director​
​The Lexington Theatre Company

Keith Gallagher

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Chief Operating Officer​
YMCA Of Central Kentucky

Morgan Griffey

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Gratitude & Donor Relations Manager​
DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation, Inc.

Jennifer Hall

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Executive Director​
Key Assets Kentucky, Inc.

Ashley Holt

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Health Equity & Engagement Manager​
Bluegrass Care Navigators

Armine Hutchens

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Director of Client Relations​
Jt Davis Asset Management

Alison Jackson

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Associate Director, Board + Community Relations​
Bluegrass Community Foundation

Christine James

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Resource Counselor​
Jubilee Jobs of Lexington

Kate Kopytek

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Business Operations Manager​
Hunsicker

Bradley Kruse-Diehr

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Administrative Specialist​
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

John Magner

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Sr. Manager, Engineering​
Kentucky American Water

Brittany Manion

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District-Based Instructional Coach​
Fayette County Public Schools

Sarah Martin

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Owner​
Move Smart

Heather Matics

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Deputy Bar Counsel​
Kentucky Bar Association

TJ Maxberry

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Realtor
Guide Realty

Darius McCoy

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Senior Project Manager​
Elaine Allen

Falon McFarland

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Project Manager​
Commerce Lexington

Harper Michael

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Director of Operations​
Kentucky Chamber Foundation

Bailey Milam

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Event Producer​
Kentucky Event Company

Jay Phillips

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Associate Attorney​
Embry Merritt Womack Nance, PLLC

Kayla Powell

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Director of Student Experience and Engagement​
University of Kentucky

David Richardson

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Lieutenant of Intelligence Unit / RTIC​
Lexington Police Department

Carrie Rogers

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Strategic Partnership Manager​
Fayette County Public Schools

Amanda Royer

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Manager of Brand Marketing and Outreach​
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

Melinda Ryles-Smith

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Vice President for Development​
Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes

Jordan Saas

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Battalion Chief​
Lexington Fire Department

Lauren Simmerman

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Community Relations Manager​
Blue Grass Airport

Anthony Smallwood

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Director of Development​
LexArts, Inc.

Kristin Smith

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Associate Branch Manager​
Baird Private Wealth Management

Eddie Sorrell

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Chief Information Officer​
University of Kentucky Credit Union

Cierra Spaulding

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District Family and Community Engagement Liaison​
Fayette County Public Schools

Mary Jane Speer

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Director of Content​
VisitLEX

Bradley Sutherland

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Vice President​
Central Bank and Trust Co.

Lesley Thomas

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Associate​ ​and Senior Interior Designer
CHAMPLIN | EOP

William Webb

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Real Estate Developer/Owner​
The Webb Companies

Amanda Wheeler

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Experiential Learning Manager​
Lexington Public Library

Cecelia Yeary

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Vice President Cardiovascular, Oncology, & Clinical Support​
Baptist Health Lexington

Alyssa Yozwiak

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Tax Senior Manager​
Dean Dorton

Alison Zeitlin

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Member
Stites & Harbison, PLLC

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  • About
    • Message from the Board Chair
    • President's Message
    • Top Investors
    • Board of Directors
    • Racial Equity Pledge
    • Staff Directory
    • Find Our Offices | Parking
    • NEWS
  • Do Business
    • Business Directory
    • Economic Development
    • Minority Business Development >
      • Minority Business Directory
      • Procurement Opportunities
    • Talent & Workforce
    • Resources >
      • Start a Business
      • Relocate a Business
      • Funding & Financing
      • Publications
  • Live & Work
    • Relocation Guide
    • Job Board
    • Getting Around
    • Demographics
    • Cost of Living
    • Lexington History
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    • Education >
      • Public Education
      • Private Education
    • Health Care
  • Advocacy
    • About Public Policy
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      • Federal
    • Policy Statements & Key Issues
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
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    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • JOIN
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Submit an Event
    • An Evening With Commerce Lexington
    • International Trip
    • Leadership Visit >
      • Past Trips >
        • Salt Lake City 2024
        • Grand Rapids 2023
        • Tampa-St. Pete 2022
        • Austin 2021
        • Raleigh 2019
      • Impact
    • Regional Summit >
      • Regional Summit Agenda
    • Washington Fly-In
    • Salute to Small Business >
      • Past Award Winners
  • Connect
    • Become a Member
    • Peer Programming >
      • Business Owners Advisory Boards (BOAB)
      • Peer Groups
    • Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
    • Leadership Development >
      • Leadership Lexington >
        • Leadership Lexington Alumni Association
        • Projects 2024-25
        • 2025-2026 Class Roster
      • Leadership Central Kentucky >
        • Class Roster 2025-2026
        • LCK Alumni
    • Ambassador Program
  • FOUNDATION