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Al's real name is Allen Ray Sarven. He is a well-known figure in the Professional Wrestling industry, BOTH as a performer, trainer & now promoter!
When she became Louisville Metro Police Dept. chief, she became the 1st PERMANENT female African-American police chief in KY. history!
Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel
Police Chief of Louisville Metro Police Deptartment
Interviewed: 02-23-2024
Macrae is the 15th Head of School for Louisville Collegiate School & has spent over 35 yrs. working in independent school leadership!
Tosca is a South African-Canadian filmmaker, producer, & director. She is the younger sister of entrepreneurs Elon & Kimbal Musk
Chef Damaris Phillips is a "Southern-Style" American Chef & TV Personality known for her Southern-style cooking & charming, warm personality!
American businessman & philanthropist, best known as owner of Gallery Furniture-a retail furniture chain based in Houston, TX. He has garnered fame for his entrepreneurial acumen & community service efforts!
Soozie is an American filmmaker/producer, & has been involved in various documentary & narrative filmmaking projects, having produced & directed Overload: America's Toxic Love Story, By the Wayside & Meant to Be.
A 1st-generation Sri Lankan-American & Owner at Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites™ with Sam's spin on Southern classics & riffs on her mother's time-tested recipes. Tuk Tuk is 1 of the few Sri Lankan cuisine options in the U.S. & reflects Sam’s Sri Lankan upbringing in the American South.
She collects, curates exhibitions, writes, lectures, & appraises fine quilts. Zegart has curated many exhibits in the U.S. & abroad, & lectures on all aspects of quilt history & aesthetics.
How does a South African born beverage entrepreneur, who has founded 3 beverage companies, end up establish their first company actually based in Louisville.
Learn more about Mark's career as a licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT) & COO & Co-Founder of The InnerView Counseling & Consultation Services.
Learn the underpinnings of why Kirt walked away from a commercial real estate career, and is now solely focused on finding the humanity behind some of today’s most inspiring individuals.
Abby Drane leads Uspiritus, whose mission is healing the hearts and minds of vulnerable youth and their families.
Abby Drane
Past President/CEO, Bellewood & Brooklawn (formerly Uspiritus, Inc.)
Interviewed: 12-02-2016
Rebecca Eaves
Past President-(2013-2019), The Arrow Fund (Animal Welfare Organization)
Interviewed: 04-01-2016
Karen Morrison sees her job as president and CEO of Gilda’s Club as winning the job lottery.
Pam Darnall focuses her professional life on helping children and families facing abuse and violence.
Jim Allen
Vice Chairman at Baird & Former, President and CEO, Hilliard Lyons
Interviewed: 10-10-2014
Gill Holland’s curiosity has led to careers as an independent film producer, building developer, and former lawyer.
Lora Tucker loves leadership responsibility – and making a difference – and has used that love from childhood through her military career and as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana.
Over the years, Kent Oyler has started 19 different business ventures and created over 1,000 jobs.
Kent Oyler
Former President and CEO, Greater Louisville, Inc. (2014-2020), OPM Services & Entrepreneur (1992-2015)
Interviewed: 03-25-2011
Terry Blackwell has devoted her life to helping people realize their potential and inner abilities.
Diane McGraw loves to create a plan, gather the necessary resources, and watch it all come together.
Diane McGraw
Past Executive Director, Greater Louisville Sports Commission (2006-2009)
Interviewed: 09-26-2007
Sandra Frazier starts each day thinking about how she can contribute something that will make a difference.
Cynthia Knapek has a tremendous amount of civic pride in her hometown of Louisville and loves doing work that will impact and improve her community.
For Chuck Denny, continuous self-improvement is a driving force that motivates him every day.
Chuck Denny
Former President and C.E.O., National City Kentucky/Tennessee Banking
Interviewed: 03-07-2007
Tyler Allen began life with a great foundation and believes that he has a responsibility to give back to the community.
Tyler Allen
President, USA Image Technologies, Inc. & Co-Founder of 8664.org
Interviewed: 03-07-2007
Steve Higdon orients his life and career around his family, striving to be the best husband and father he can be.
Steve Higdon
Past President & CEO of (GLI)-Greater Louisville, Inc. (1997-2005)
Interviewed: 03-07-2007
Bill Samuels, Jr., is wired to achieve and seeks opportunities that have a beginning, end, and outcome.
Jim Host loves Kentucky and he believes it has more potential than any other state in the country.
Jim Host
Former Kentucky Commerce Secretary & Founder of Host Communications
Interviewed: 09-27-2006
Dr. Whitney Jones understands the preciousness of time and the need to take action on the things that are most important in life.
Joe Regan is motivated by seeing lives changed through improved education and expanded employment opportunities.
Joe Reagan
Former President & CEO, “GLI” Greater Louisville Chamber of Commerce (2005-2012)
Interviewed: 05-24-2006
