Louisville Sports Commission Announces New Board Members
Louisville, Ky. – June 26, 2024 – At its annual meeting, the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) board of directors unanimously approved a slate of officers, committee chairs, and new and re-elected board members for its fiscal year 2025, which begins July 1, 2024. Officers and committee chairs were elected to a one-year term; board members were elected to a three-year term.
William E. Summers V, senior vice president, chief community development officer of Republic Bank, was elected chairman of the board; Dr. Steve Hester, division president provider operations and chief medical officer of Norton Healthcare, vice-chair; Eric Granger, general manager of ASM Global, treasurer; Sheila Hiestand, partner at McCoy & Hiestand PLC, secretary; and Leigh Ann Barney, president of Trilogy Health Services, immediate past chair.
“I appreciate the willingness of such a strong group of community leaders to step up to provide the Sports Commission with oversight and guidance,” said LSC President & CEO Greg Fante. “Our team is thankful for the continuity and organized leadership demonstrated by long-time board members, and look forward to welcoming our new board members.”
New members elected to the LSC board for three-year terms are:
Travis Doster, Texas Roadhouse
Tracie Frist, Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Culee Jennings, Coca-Cola Consolidated
Chris McIntosh, Barlow Wealth Partners
John Hardesty, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Public Protection Cabinet
Casey Ramage, Churchill Downs
Jake Smith,Denton Floyd Real Estate Group
“We are honored to welcome such a talented and diverse group of local business and community leaders to our board,” said Fante. “These individuals bring a wealth of experience and innovative thinking to the board as we continue to focus on promoting active lifestyles and enhancing economic vitality in our community by attracting, creating and hosting sporting events and activities.”
Board members re-elected to a second three-year term are:
DeVone Holt
Michael Masick, Brown-Forman Corporation
The following were elected to serve a one-year term on the LSC’s Executive Committee:
Leigh Ann Barney, Trilogy Health Services
David S. Beck, Kentucky Venues
Doug Bennett, Louisville Tourism
Derek Bland, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
Amy Calabrese, University of Louisville
Greg Galiette, Louisville Bats Baseball Club
Eric Granger, ASM Global – Louisville
Brett Hayes, University of Louisville Health
Steve Hester, Norton Healthcare
Sheila Hiestand, McCoy & Hiestand PLC
David James, Louisville Metro
April LaFramboise, Team Travel Source
Scott Shoenberger
William Summers V, Republic Bank
The following were elected to serve a one-year term as standing committee chairs:
Executive Committee: William Summers V, Republic Bank
Finance Committee: Eric Granger, ASM Global – Louisville
Nominating Committee: Leigh Ann Barney, Trilogy Health Services
Bids and Events Committee: Greg Galiette, Louisville Bats Baseball Club
Strategic Planning Committee: Derek Bland, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
To see the full list of board members, go to http://louisvillesports.org/board-of-directors/