Leadership Central Kentucky Selects Class for 2024-25 Program

​The Leadership Central Kentucky program is announcing its newest class of regional leaders that will begin the 2024-25 leadership development program with an orientation retreat later this week in Madison County at the Historic Boone Tavern. Now beginning its 23rd year, Leadership Central Kentucky’s mission for its graduates, is for them “to educate to lead, connect, and know our communities.”

​Presented by KU, participants will attend day sessions each month within the eight-county region that includes Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford counties. Class members will study community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism. The topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises, and class discussions.

By connecting Central Kentucky’s leading minds, this unique program cultivates a collaborative spirit and a shared vision for the region’s future. By fostering a deep understanding of our region, we aim to equip these leaders to create a stronger, more prosperous community and to unlock the region’s full potential" said Tyra Harbut, Director of Leadership Development.

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2024-25 Leadership Central Kentucky Class Members:

​Matt Bartley
IT Manager
Hunt Advantage Group LLC.
 
Micah Benavides
Guest Service and Facility Pastor
Eastside Community Church
 
Joy Berry
College and Career Coach
Everybody Counts Initiative
 
Demetria Blair
Program Manager
CHI Saint Joseph Health
 
Shannon Brady
Lead Operational Excellence-CAP Execution
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
 
Christopher Carney
Associate Director of Communications
UK Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
 
Jodi Chmielewski
Owner
JC Winters Fire Protection
 
Chris Clabes
Events Manager
Kentucky Chamber
 
Dawn Flickinger
Manager, Accounts Receivable & Member Information
Commerce Lexington
 
Eileen Frazier
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Nursing
Frontier Nursing University

Casey Hanson
Senior Specialty Accounts Representative
Commonwealth Credit Union

Kerry Howe
Marketing Director
Kentucky Horse Park

​​Olivia Hughes
Worship Pastor
Eastside Community Church
 
Gus Johannsen
Attorney
Littler Mendelson

Taylor McDonald
Stewardship Manager
Baptist Health System KY & IN
 
Alyssa McKenzie
Development Director
The Living Arts & Science Center
 
Dr. Kinga Mnich
Founder & Director
Ziva Institute - Consulting & Coaching
 
Nicole Newsome
AVP/Commercial Loan Officer
Community Trust Bank, Inc.
 
Adriana Palmer
State Specialist for Leadership Development
Kentucky State University
 
Cody Parks
Owners Rep
Keeneland
 
Hunter Porter
Director of Leasing
BC Wood Properties
 
Lena Ramsey
Business Development Manager
Republic Bank & Trust Co.
 
Caitlin Rivard
Clinical Advisor
Frontier Nursing University
 

Paola Roe
AVP Branch Manager-Loan Officer
Community Trust Bank
 
Erin Roth
President/CEO
Telford Community Center YMCA
 
Chase Rule
Realtor
The Real Estate Co.
 
Ellen Williams
External Affairs Specialist
Kentucky American Water