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One Louisville announces inaugural Board of Directors

One Louisville announces inaugural Board of Directors

65 business, community leaders will guide the new organization’s strategic direction

Louisville, Ky. (May 13, 2026) – Following its first official meeting, One Louisville announced the 65 business and elected leaders that will make up its 2026 – 2027 Board of Directors. One Louisville’s Board is governed by an executive committee of 20 business leaders, and chaired by Matt Thornton, Principal of Thornton Capital. Thornton will serve a two-year term as board chair. Lance Mann, Assurance Director and Louisville Market Leader for Dean Dorton, will serve as vice chair.

“One Louisville’s mission is to accelerate economic growth across all industries, and our board is a direct representation of the diversity of industry our region offers,” said Thornton. “It is an honor to lead the board and work closely with the One Louisville team to drive big results for the Louisville region over the coming years.”

The following leaders will serve on One Louisville’s Executive Committee:

  • Kristen Byrd, Regional President, PNC
  • Ger Colman, CEO, Baptist Health
  • Russell Cox, President & CEO, Norton Healthcare
  • John Crockett, President & CEO, LG&E and KU Energy LLC
  • Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg**
  • Kim Halbauer*, Regional Market President, Fifth Third Bank Kentucky
  • Jennifer Hancock, President & CEO, Volunteers of America Mid-States
  • Lance Mann, Assurance Director and Louisville Market Leader, Dean Dorton
  • Bill Moore, President, UPS Airlines
  • Bill Mudd, President & COO, Churchill Downs Inc.
  • Pat Mulloy, Of Counsel, Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
  • Kevin Nolan, President & CEO, GE Appliances
  • Ashley Parker, Broker/Owner, Parker & Klein Real Estate
  • Tony Reinhart, Director State and Local Government Affairs, Ford Motor Company
  • Carlos E. Sanchez*, President, AT&T Kentucky
  • Camilla Schroeder*, President, Advance Ready Mix Concrete
  • Matt Thornton*, Principal, Thornton Capital
  • Steve Trager, Executive Chair, Republic Bank
  • Joe Ventura, Chief Legal Officer, Humana Inc.
  • Lawson Whiting, President & CEO, Brown-Forman Corp.

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*= founding board member
**= Ex-Officio directors

One Louisville’s governance structure also includes a permanent seat for the Mayor of Louisville and four members of Louisville Metro Council as Ex-Officio members to allow for public oversight. Board terms will be three years with no term limits.

“One Louisville is a true public-private partnership that brings together resources from government and the business community with the shared goal to attract top talent and businesses. I am looking forward to working with the fellow elected officials and many business leaders on the One Louisville board to bring new and exciting economic opportunities to Louisville,” said Mayor Greenberg.

Leaders appointed to serve on the One Louisville Board of Directors include:

  • Jim Allen, Vice Chairman, Baird
  • Duffy Baker, Managing Director and Market Director, JPMorganChase
  • Jennifer Barber, Partner-in-Charge, FBT Gibbons
  • Cleo Battle, President & CEO, Louisville Tourism
  • George Bell, President & CEO, Office Resources, Inc.
  • Gerry Bradley, President, University of Louisville
  • Justin Brown, Managing Director, Endeavor Southeast
  • Spencer Bruce, President & CEO, Louisville Water Company
  • Jenn Callahan, CEO, Amplify Startups
  • Eli Capilouto, President, University of Kentucky
  • Brian Cromer, Partner and Chair of Business and Finance Service Group, Stites & Harbison, PLLC
  • Gigi Dadan, General Manager, Angel’s Envy
  • Condrad Daniels, President, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
  • Mitchel Denham, Member, McBrayer PLLC
  • Chris Dischinger, Owner, LDG Development, LLC
  • Tony Fluhr, Managing Director, NTS
  • Ankur Gopal, CEO, Interapt
  • Mariah Gratz, CEO, Weyland Ventures
  • David Hardy, Executive Vice President, CBRE
  • Maggie Harlow, CEO & Co-Owner, Signarama Downtown
  • Josh Harpole, Louisville Division President, Kroger
  • Dennis Heishman, President, Old National Bank
  • Ja Hillebrand, Chairman & CEO, Stock Yards Bank & Trust
  • John Hollenbach, Managing Partner, Hollenbach-Oakley, LLC
  • Councilman Jeff Hudson**, Louisville Metro Council District 23
  • Tiffany Kelley-Jenkins, President, GCCM, Kelley Construction
  • Mark Kirchdorfer, President, ISCO Industries, Inc.
  • Cynthia Knapek, President & CEO, Leadership Louisville
  • David Lopez, Founder & Senior Consultant, Valor Insights
  • Mike Mays, President & Co-Owner, Heine Bros Coffee
  • Councilwoman Paula McCraney**, Louisville Metro Council District 7
  • Jeff McKenzie, Partner & US Sector Co-Leader, Transportation & Infrastructure, Dentons
  • Caroline Miller Oyler, Chief Administrative Officer, Papa Johns
  • Councilman Anthony Piagentini**, Republican Caucus Chair, Louisville Metro Council District 19
  • Steve Poe, CEO, Poe Companies
  • Rolf Provan, President & CEO, Luckett & Farley
  • Councilman Ben Reno-Weber**, Louisville Metro Council District 8
  • Brad Smith, Regional Market Leader & Chief People Officer, Cherry Bekaert
  • Jason Smith, CEO, UofL Health
  • Todd Spencer, Executive Chairman, Doe-Anderson
  • Carson Stewart, Chief Legal Officer, Yum! Brands, Inc.
  • Neal Thomas, Louisville Office Managing Partner, EY
  • Stacey Wade, CEO, Nimbus
  • Nicole Yates, Chief Government Affairs & External Relations Officer, PC3
  • Josh Zik, President and CEO, AJS Hotels

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**= Ex-Officio directors

“Louisville has an abundance of bright minds and innovators, and we are grateful that many of them have offered their time and talent to serve on One Louisville’s board of directors. Their input, ideas, and expertise will be critical as we make One Louisville a national model for Chambers and Economic Development Organizations across the U.S.,” said Trevor Pawl, CEO of One Louisville.

One Louisville was created in March through the combination of Greater Louisville Inc. and the Louisville Economic Development Alliance as a public-private partnership that puts the city’s economic development organization and Chamber of Commerce under one roof. During its first official meeting, the One Louisville board voted on bylaws, heard updates on strategic priorities, and shared feedback on metrics and expectations for the new organization.

About One Louisville

One Louisville is the regional chamber of commerce and official economic development organization driving business attraction, expansion, and innovation across the Louisville region. Formed in 2026 by combining Greater Louisville Inc. and the Louisville Economic Development Alliance, One Louisville is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit that offers a full suite of economic development, talent attraction, advocacy, and traditional chamber services. One Louisville’s mission is to make the Louisville region the best place in America to build a business, a career, and a fulfilling life. Learn more at OneLouisville.org.