Learn about Shaping Our Appalachian Region

The core values by which we live

Meet the Shaping Our Appalachian Region team

Colby Hall SOAR

Colby Hall

Executive Director

Joshua Ball

Chief Operating Officer
Keriston Smith SOAR

Keriston Smith

Chief Financial Officer

Kimberly Albright

Operations Manager

Jennifer Lindon

Administrative Assistant

Kirsten Wilburn

Events Coordinator

Kristin Norman

Marketing and Communications Manager

Misty Lewis Feltner

Multimedia Coordinator

Madilyn Jarman

Grant Program Manager

Meet the SOAR Innovation Team

Sabrina McWhorter

Director of Business and Innovation

Latasha Friend

Client Success Coordinator

Kacy Hicks

Startup Engagement Coordinator

Deveney Redwine

Outreach Coordinator

Barbara Gay

Program Manager

Danna Barnett

Startup Program Coordinator

Meet the SOAR Digital Equity Team

Kelly Pyne

Operations Coordinator
Ashley Smith, SOAR Digital Navigator

Ashley Smith

Digital Navigator

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We’re looking for Eastern Kentucky movers and shakers to join our team. Check out our open positions!

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