Susan Stroud Tech Founder | Lifequipt As the tech founder of Lifequipt, Susan’s on a mission to bring clarity and peace of mind when you’re navigating life’s most complex bureaucratic…

John Reinhart Founder, Partner, Board Member & Strategic Advisor | Thrive Innovation Center & More John P. Reinhart is a serial entrepreneur and innovation leader with experience in healthcare, workforce development,…

Andrew Marrs Wealth Management Advisor | Meridian Wealth Management, LLC. Andrew joined Meridian in 2024 as a Wealth Management Advisor in the Lexington Office.  Andrew is a graduate of Lexington…

Geoff Marietta Founder/Owner | Trillium Ventures, Harlan County Beer Company Geoff Marietta serves as Founder/Owner at Trillium Ventures, Harlan County Beer Company, bringing valuable experience and insight to support entrepreneurs…

Daniel & India Kirstein Director | Enrich Corp. Dan and India Kirstein are leading a transformative effort that is quickly spreading throughout our region, beginning in Madison County. They are…

Jeffery Justice President | Pine Mountain Partnership Jeffery Justice is a lifetime resident of the Appalachian region of Kentucky. He started his career in finance as a financial advisor serving…

Lauren Jordan Facilitator and Experience Manager | Redefine Alliance Lauren Jordan serves as Facilitator and Experience Manager at Redefine Alliance, bringing valuable experience and insight to support entrepreneurs and innovators…

Joe Jacobs Economic Development Director | Big Sandy Area Development District A growth-focused rural economic development professional based in Eastern Kentucky. Joe is a passionate advocate for the unique advantages…

Jordan Gibson President & CEO | Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Jordan Gibson serves as President & CEO at Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, bringing valuable experience and insight to…

Annie Forrest Appalachian Growth Fund Manager | Redefine Alliance Annie currently serves as the Appalachian Growth Fund Manager for the REDF Impact Investing Fund (RIIF), a nonprofit certified Community Development…