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Donald E. Lassere leads the Muhammad Ali Center and fosters its mission of building and expanding on the Center’s educational programs, partnerships, and other outreach initiatives.
Conrad Bachmann
Founder, Louisville International Film Festival, and Hollywood Actor
Interviewed: 10-14-2016
Mitzi Friedlander has spent much of her career bringing stories to life for the blind. After 50 years of recording books, Friedlander holds the record for most talking book titles narrated for the National Library Service.
Mitzi Friedlander
Narrator & Storyteller, American Printing House for the Blind
Interviewed: 04-01-2016
Joey Wagner, Owner of the J Wagner Group, has been putting on some of the biggest events in the city of Louisville and the midwest region for the past 10 years. J. Wagner Group, a full-service event planning, marketing, and promotions firm, serves many well-known and high-end clients.
Since Lee W. Robinson was seven years old and constructing scale models, he has had a passion for design and building beautiful homes.
Dan McDonnell loves to compete, loves to win, and loves seeing the growth in his players as he coaches the University of Louisville baseball team.
Tom Jurich cites his motivation to do things right and see results as he leads athletic programs at the University of Louisville.
Tom Jurich
Vice President and Director of Athletics, University of Louisville
Interviewed: 11-13-2015
Jeff Walz has a passion for excellence that drives him as the head coach of the University of Louisville Women’s basketball team.
Coach Jeff Walz
Head Coach, University of Louisville NCAA Women’s Basketball
Interviewed: 11-13-2015
Love for family drives both Patrick John Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes, to expand possibilities.
Love for family drives both Patrick John Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes, to expand possibilities.
Terri Foster knew from a young age she had musical gifts, and now seeks to use her gifts to help other young people develop theirs.
Michael Blowen’s fear of horses grew into a deep love for horses, and for saving their lives.
Michael Blowen
Founder and President, Old Friends Farm – A Thoroughbred Retirement Facility
Interviewed: 07-26-2015
Tyrone Cotton’s love of music and desire to create fuels his music and the songs he writes.
Fun and the challenge of creating a sense of wonderment drive Louisville-native Wayne Hettinger to create memorable events on a grand scale.
Theatre director Les Waters’ interest in contemporary art and new plays drives him in his career.
Mark Johnson has a deep passion for the sport and spectacle of horse racing; He calls it the greatest theatre on earth.
JK McKnight is the founder and captain of the Forecastle festival, a gathering of musicians, artists and activists.
Mandy Connell is a talk radio host who credits her competitive nature as a driver to be her best.
A consistent love for sports and entertainment drives Lynn Abramson-Saltzman in her career.
Lynn Abramson-Saltzman
Past General Manager/Exclusive Marketer of the KFC YUM! Center (2011-2013)
Interviewed: 05-20-2011
A passion for the arts and to make things better by introducing new generations to the art drives Stephen Klein in his career.
Stephen Klein
Past President of The Kentucky Center for the Arts (2005-2013)
Interviewed: 03-25-2011
Berk Bryant is fueled by a desire to bring bluegrass and traditional country music to the world to enjoy.
Angie Fenton is an award-winning and esteemed writer driven by a passion to serve her community.
Driven by the need for, and impact of, arts education on young people, Paul Lenzi and his wife, Geraldine, co-founded the Blue Apple Players Theatre Group a children’s theatre company.
A driving curiosity about the world and the desire to be “a part of the solution” drive Denton Randall each day.
Bill McNulty is an actor and director who has performed internationally, and enjoys a grounded life with a love for his work and his family.
William “Bill” McNulty
Resident Actor & Director, Actors Theatre of Louisville
Interviewed: 09-26-2008
John Asher loves the sport of horse racing and is driven to make everything about Churchill Downs the best in the world.
Ed Mannassah
Executive in Residence, Bellarmine University & Former Publisher of C.J.
Interviewed: 12-06-2006
Allan Cowen takes the long view of life and believes that life is as great as you choose it to be.
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
