Commerce Lexington News:
Commerce Lexington Announces 3-Year Elected Board of Directors Nominees for 2023
[December 1, 2022] - The Nominating Committee of the Commerce Lexington Board of Directors reported the following information to the members of its Executive Board on November 28, 2022. In accordance with Commerce Lexington's bylaws, the following individuals have been put forward by the Nominating Committee for election to the 2023 Commerce Lexington Board of Directors in new three-year term positions and will be voted on by the board on December 12, 2022. The remainder of the Board of Directors will be announced in January, including one-year term and ex-officio members.
NEW 3-YEAR TERM BOARD NOMINEES:
David Bertram, Chief Revenue Officer, Wrigley Media Group
Kimra Cole, President & Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Gas of Kentucky
LaToi Mayo, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, PSC
Kathryn Nash, President, Kentucky American Water
Kim Ogle, Corporate Communications, Toyota Kentucky
Chris Roty, President & CEO, Baptist Health Lexington
Sarah Rowe, Chief Financial Officer, Gray Construction
Elizabeth Woodward, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Director, Dean Dorton
[December 1, 2022] - The Nominating Committee of the Commerce Lexington Board of Directors reported the following information to the members of its Executive Board on November 28, 2022. In accordance with Commerce Lexington's bylaws, the following individuals have been put forward by the Nominating Committee for election to the 2023 Commerce Lexington Board of Directors in new three-year term positions and will be voted on by the board on December 12, 2022. The remainder of the Board of Directors will be announced in January, including one-year term and ex-officio members.
NEW 3-YEAR TERM BOARD NOMINEES:
David Bertram, Chief Revenue Officer, Wrigley Media Group
Kimra Cole, President & Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Gas of Kentucky
LaToi Mayo, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, PSC
Kathryn Nash, President, Kentucky American Water
Kim Ogle, Corporate Communications, Toyota Kentucky
Chris Roty, President & CEO, Baptist Health Lexington
Sarah Rowe, Chief Financial Officer, Gray Construction
Elizabeth Woodward, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Director, Dean Dorton
Commerce Lexington Recognized by Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE) During Annual Conference
[September 30, 2022] - This week’s Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (KCCE) Annual Conference in Lexington included conversations on diverse topics facing Kentucky and the nation, featured speakers Chef Ouita Michel of Holly Hill and Dr. Eli Capilouto, President of the University of Kentucky, and presented the KCCE Annual Excellence Awards, which pay tribute to local chambers of commerce in areas of operational excellence that include membership growth and retention, advocacy, and more.
The Excellence Awards were given in five categories: annual membership dues income less than $75,000 (Group I); annual dues between $75,001 and $150,000 (Group II); annual dues income between $150,001 and $250,000 (Group III); annual dues between $250,001 and $650,000 (Group IV); and annual dues income more than $650,001 (Group V). Within Group V, Commerce Lexington took home the award for Outstanding Membership Growth with a net increase of 84 members or 4.7% during the last fiscal year.
Individually, Commerce Lexington’s Diana Wilson (Office Administrator – Membership & Engagement) was recognized with the 2022 Chamber Staff Member of the Year Award. A 20-year veteran at Commerce Lexington, Wilson has provided outstanding service to the organization and the community, no matter the need or task. She has been instrumental in the success of every aspect of our organization.
Commerce Lexington’s President and CEO, Bob Quick, said, “I am so proud of what our team has accomplished locally, statewide and nationally. Our staff continues to reach new heights in customer service, innovation, and support for our community and region. These recognitions from KCCE mean a lot to our organization as we continue to plan and execute exceptional programs and events, while providing the tools and resources to help businesses succeed."
[September 30, 2022] - This week’s Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (KCCE) Annual Conference in Lexington included conversations on diverse topics facing Kentucky and the nation, featured speakers Chef Ouita Michel of Holly Hill and Dr. Eli Capilouto, President of the University of Kentucky, and presented the KCCE Annual Excellence Awards, which pay tribute to local chambers of commerce in areas of operational excellence that include membership growth and retention, advocacy, and more.
The Excellence Awards were given in five categories: annual membership dues income less than $75,000 (Group I); annual dues between $75,001 and $150,000 (Group II); annual dues income between $150,001 and $250,000 (Group III); annual dues between $250,001 and $650,000 (Group IV); and annual dues income more than $650,001 (Group V). Within Group V, Commerce Lexington took home the award for Outstanding Membership Growth with a net increase of 84 members or 4.7% during the last fiscal year.
Individually, Commerce Lexington’s Diana Wilson (Office Administrator – Membership & Engagement) was recognized with the 2022 Chamber Staff Member of the Year Award. A 20-year veteran at Commerce Lexington, Wilson has provided outstanding service to the organization and the community, no matter the need or task. She has been instrumental in the success of every aspect of our organization.
Commerce Lexington’s President and CEO, Bob Quick, said, “I am so proud of what our team has accomplished locally, statewide and nationally. Our staff continues to reach new heights in customer service, innovation, and support for our community and region. These recognitions from KCCE mean a lot to our organization as we continue to plan and execute exceptional programs and events, while providing the tools and resources to help businesses succeed."