Events NEWS Contact Join Login Economic Development Talent & Workforce Chamber of Commerce Advocacy GREATER LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION DONORS PROGRAMS FUNDED The Greater Louisville Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3, was formed in 1987 to identify, mobilize and fund programs that address Louisville’s greatest challenges regarding business growth and increase economic prosperity for all citizens in the Greater Louisville region, including economic development initiatives that benefit the Louisville Metro region. Today, the Greater Louisville Foundation supports key community initiatives as identified through the strategic planning process of Greater Louisville Inc (GLI). Named national Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) in 2019, GLI is nationally recognized as a leader in chamber work, advocacy, and economic development. GLI provides services that benefit our two state, 15-county region, performing economic development services those local governments need. The investments that companies make in the regional economy benefit the entire community. Because the Foundation is not independently staffed, subject matter experts within GLI manage all activities currently performed by the Foundation. BOARD MEMBERS: OFFICERS Matt Thornton GLF Chairman Principal, Thornton Capital Joe Ventura GLF Vice Chair Chief Legal Officer, Humana Sarah Davasher-Wisdom President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc. Charles Denny GLF Treasurer, Executive Committee Appointee Regional President, PNC Bank John Crockett GLF Secretary Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary, LG&E and KU Energy LLC INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS Paul Costel President, Kentucky Market, JP Morgan Chase Bank John Crockett GLF Secretary General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary, LG&E and KU Energy LLC Greg Fischer Mayor, Louisville Metro Government Audwin Helton President, Spatial Data Integrations, Inc. Alice Houston Owner & Founder, HJI Supply Chain Solutions Matt Thornton GLF Chairman Principal, Thornton Capital Joe Ventura Chief Legal Officer, Humana GLI REPRESENTATIVES Lonnie Bellar Immediate Past Chair COO, LG&E & KU Energy Sarah Davasher-Wisdom President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc. Charles Denny GLF Treasurer, Executive Committee Appointee Regional President, PNC Bank Evelyn Strange GLI Executive Committee Appointee President, AES Advanced Electrical Systems, Inc. Purna Veer 2022 Incoming Chair GLI Board / President, V-Soft Consulting Jennifer Willis GLI Board, Incoming Chair Commercial Region President, Humana Economic Development Talent & Workforce Chamber of Commerce Latest News from GLI Advocacy Quick Links Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network Advocacy Ambassadors Board of Directors Careers at GLI CEO Speaker Request Form Certificate of Origin Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events Financial Incentives Find a Job Frequently Asked Questions GLIDE Greater Louisville Foundation HealthSolutions Inc.credible Awards Industrial Parks Industries Infrastructure Initiatives International Trade Investor Directory Investor Benefits International Relocation Guide Kentucky RX Card Legislative Action Center Legislative Publications Live in Lou Major Employers Media Center Meet the GLI Team Office Depot Savings Partner Events Past Online Events and Webinars Real Estate Property Locator Region Details Request Appearances Ribbon Cuttings Small Business Resources Supporting Entrepreneurship Tax Information Tech City Utilities Workforce & Education Workforce Readiness & Job Placement Contact Greater Louisville Inc. 614 W. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 502.625.0000 info@greaterlouisville.com