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)***

The Steel Woods

Country Music Band-Hometown Rising-***Co-Fdr. Jason

Interviewed: 09-14-2019

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

Learn why host Kirt Jacobs considers Jack "the guest that got away."

Jack Hughes Jacobs (1935-2018)

“The Guest That Got Away”…

Interviewed: 02-12-2018

Her hand print & 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.

Dr. Donald M. Vowels (1953-2017)

Psychotherapist, Spiritual Counselor

Interviewed: 04-01-2016

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.

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

Sam Swope has had a historic 60 years in the automobile dealership business.

Sam Swope (1926-2014)

Founder & Chairman, Sam Swope Auto Group, LLC

Interviewed: 12-19-2012

Berk Bryant is fueled by a desire to bring bluegrass and traditional country music to the world to enjoy.

Berk Bryant (1930-2020)

“The Country Gentleman” Bluegrass Radio DJ

Interviewed: 03-25-2011

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.

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.

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

Dean Corbett is passionate about seeing people enjoy themselves.

Georgia Davis Powers learned early life that to make changes you must be empowered.

John Harralson loves to document how people interact at community events.

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.

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.

For Denny Crum, competition is a way of life that influences everything he does.

Denny Crum (1937-2023)

Former U of L Hd. Basketball Coach (1971-2001)

Interviewed: 12-06-2006

Paul Hornung is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of football.

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.

Francene (1964-2010)

Former-Talk Show Host, 84 WHAS (2003-2010)

Interviewed: 09-27-2006

Growing up in Kansas, Steve Sexton learned a lot about the importance of a strong work ethic and goal setting.

Steve Sexton (1959-2016)

Past President, Churchill Downs (2002-2009)

Interviewed: 09-27-2006

Billy Reed believes in the power of the written word and its ability to influence people and events.

Billy Reed (1943-2022)

Nationally Renowned Sportswriter & Author

Interviewed: 05-24-2006

Joan Riehm has dedicated her life to making Louisville a better place to live and work.

Debbie Scoppechio is the founder of Kentucky’s largest advertising agency.

David Armstrong is an achiever who looks to maximize everything he can do in a day.

David L. Armstrong (1941-2017)

Former Mayor of Louisville (1999-2003)

Interviewed: 10-20-2005

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