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In Memoriam
The songwriting partnership between Bayliss & Cope continues to grow, mature & blossom. “Over time, you find out a person’s strengths and weaknesses, & it just happened to turn out his strengths are my weaknesses, & vice versa.” ***Co-Founder-Jason "Rowdy" Cope (1979-2021)***
Chef Thierry Rautureau, nicknamed "The Chef In The Hat", is the chef/owner of restaurants, Loulay and Luc, in Seattle, Washington.
Chef Thierry Rautureau (1959-2023)
Nicknamed- (The Chef in the Hat) & Chef/Owner of Loulay and Luc Restaurants
Interviewed: 05-02-2019
Under Barker, TARC was designated as the nation’s Urban System of the Yr by the Community Transportation Association of America.
J. Barry Barker (1951-2024)
(Retired) Executive Director of TARC-(The Transit Authority of River City)
Interviewed: 03-29-2019
Her handprint & influence has been instrumental for decades in the “Behind-the-Scenes” work as a consultant or volunteer on such notable Louisville festivals as the Ethnic Heritage weekends in the 1970’s under her company’s banner Visionworks, LLC.
Donald M. Vowels is a psychotherapist and spiritual counselor with Body, Mind, Spirit Health and Wellness in Louisville. He has an extensive resume in psychotherapy, theology and social work.
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 (1930-2021)
Narrator & Storyteller, American Printing House for the Blind-(1930-2021)
Interviewed: 04-01-2016
Jennifer Adrio-(1961-2024)
Former CEO of KY. Region of American Red Cross (2015-2019)
Interviewed: 04-11-2014
Saul Garcia followed his dream of seeing people enjoying themselves while sharing a meal at his own restaurant.
Saul Garcia (1963-2021)
Co-Founder & Owner of the Los Aztecas & Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurants
Interviewed: 10-11-2013
Berk Bryant is fueled by a desire to bring bluegrass and traditional country music to the world to enjoy.
Living with a core of gratitude and an attitude of caring and sharing, Bernard Trager founded and built Republic Bank, always with a heart to serve.
John Y. Brown, Jr. credits his father as the prime motivator and confidence builder in his life, driving his later successes such as making KY. Fried Chicken-a global fast food brand!
John Y. Brown Jr. (1933-2022)
1979-1983 Governor of Kentucky & Kentucky Fried Chicken Entrepreneur
Interviewed: 07-16-2010
David Jones Sr. co-founded Humana Inc. and considers the good job opportunities and chance for success that the company ultimately provided as his greatest achievement.
David A. Jones Sr. (1931-2019)
Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Humana, Inc. (1931-2019)
Interviewed: 07-16-2010
A native of Ireland, Dr. T. Pearse Lyons is driven by making a difference in the world, and has built his company, Alltech, based on doing the right thing.
Dr. T. Pearse Lyons (1944-2018)
President & Founder, ALLTECH, Inc. And 2010 Title Sponsor, FEI World Equestrian Games (held Lexington, KY.)
Interviewed: 06-11-2010
Louisville-native and restaurateur Kent Taylor has a passion for the food industry and for skiing.
Kent Taylor (1955-2021)
Founder, Texas Roadhouse & Aspen Creek Restaurant Chains (1955-2021)
Interviewed: 08-14-2009
Curiosity and a love for food drive Joe Castro, best known as “Chef Joe” in his career as a nationally renowned award-winning chef.
Joe Castro (1961-2022)
Former Chef & Executive Chef Training Specialist, GE Experience Center (1961-2022)
Interviewed: 12-22-2008
Dr. Wayne Creighton prides himself in helping those trapped in addiction regain hope and reclaim their lives.
Dr. Wayne Creighton (1958-2022)
President & CEO, Interlink Counseling Services (1958-2022)
Interviewed: 08-08-2008
Jim King believes that success breeds success and that as he achieves more, he is able to do more things for more people.
Councilman Jim King (1951-2015)
Past President & CEO, King Southern Bank & 2011-2015 Louisville Metro Council President
Interviewed: 05-30-2008
Chef Dean Corbett (1962-2018)
Proprietor & Chef of Jack’s, Equus, & Corbett’s Restaurants
Interviewed: 05-30-2008
Georgia Davis Powers (1923-2016)
Former Kentucky State Senator (1968-1989) & Civil Rights Activist
Interviewed: 05-30-2008
John Harralson, Jr.
Former Owner and Past Editor, The Voice-Tribune (1987-2005)
Interviewed: 09-26-2007
Owsley Brown Frazier has dedicated his life and fortune to improve his hometown for future generations.
Owsley Brown Frazier (1935-2012)
Philanthropist & Founder/Chairman, Frazier International History Museum
Interviewed: 09-25-2007
John Asher loves the sport of horse racing and is driven to make everything about Churchill Downs the best in the world.
John Asher (1955-2018)
Former-Vice President of Racing Communications, Churchill Downs (1999-2018)
Interviewed: 05-24-2007
Ben Richmond fills a responsibility to steward his parent’s work in the civil rights movement and to further the principles and values taught by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Ben Richmond (1943-2024)
Past President & CEO, Louisville Urban League (1987-2015)
Interviewed: 05-24-2007
Paul Hornung (1935-2020)
1956 Heisman Trophy Winner-and former Green Bay Packer (1957-1966)
Interviewed: 09-27-2006
Francene Cucinello will ALWAYS be remembered for loving to get people talking and challenge them to think.
Growing up in Kansas, Steve Sexton learned a lot about the importance of a strong work ethic and goal setting.
Billy Reed believes in the power of the written word and its ability to influence people and events.
Dave L. Armstrong (1941-2017) & Debbie Scoppechio (1949-2017)
Interviewed: 10-20-2005
Debbie Scoppechio (1949-2017)
Founder, Scoppechio (formerly Creative Alliance) Ad Agency
Interviewed: 10-20-2005
