Elaine M. Gravatte

Kentucky Utilities Co. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity for the industrial and residential customers in Kentucky and Virginia. The company was founded on December 2, 1912 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

MGPI Processing, Inc. produces ingredients and distillery products. It develops and produces grain-based starches, proteins and food-grade alcohol products for the branded packaged goods industry. The company was founded by Late Cloud L. Cray in 1941 and is headquartered in Atchison, KS.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Part of Givaudan SA, D.D. Williamson (U.K.) Ltd. is a British company that specializes in providing a range of natural colors and caramel colors for various applications. The company is based in Manchester, UK. DDW offers a wide variety of natural colors for pet food, and customers can find the best natural options for their applications. Founded in 2003, the company utilizes its expertise to create a brilliant partnership with Mother Nature's materials.

DDW Colours UK Ltd. manufactures and supplies natural colors for food industries. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, the United Kingdom.

The Community Foundation of Louisville is a non profit organization that manages charitable funds. It connects donors, non profits, and civic partners to create impact in commnity. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

MetaCyte Business Lab LLC (MetaCyte Business Lab) is a venture capital subsidiary of University of Louisville Foundation founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Simpak International LLC provides environmentally-friendly industrial product packaging solutions. It offers SimPad an advanced product packaging technology allows for custom sizing of the pads to fit most traditional pack-out requirements. The company serves the vertical markets such as electronics, pumps, motors, fragile items, sanitary porcelain and thermal packaging industries. Simpak International was founded by Michael J. Lyons and William Kenneth Oyler III on May 3, 2004 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Greater Louisville, Inc. is a chamber of commerce that focuses on regional economic growth. The private company is based in Louisville, KY. The company was founded by Doug F. Cobb. Sarah Davasher-Wisdom has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Health Enterprises Network organizes and facilitates health-related economic growth through business development, leadership and education. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Republic Bank & Trust Co. provides commercial banking services. It offers personal and business banking services including checking, savings, investing, lending, internet, mobile banking and private banking, treasury management, CDs, and business online banking services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Alliance Cost Containment LLC provides cost and expense consulting services. It utilizes proprietary software to measure the savings, discover any billing errors that may exist, and identify ways to improve efficiencies. The firm analyzes and negotiates lower operating costs for the education, non-profit, manufacturing, logistics, and services industries. The company was founded by Miles R. Lee Jr. and Douglas S. Arbuckle in 1992 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

University Medical Center, Inc. provides medical services. It offers diagnostic and treatment, obstetrics, trauma, cancer, stroke care, radiology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging and clinical care services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

The Kentucky Science & Technology Corp operates as a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of science, technology and economic development. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the asset management division of U.S. Bank NA, which is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.

The National Education Association is a professional employee organization, representing elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of German American Bancorp, Inc., Citizens Union Bank of Shelbyville, Inc. is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Shelbyville, KY. The company was founded in 1888. David M. Bowling has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC provides strategic legal counsel services. It offers alcohol and hospitality, antitrust, trade regulation and franchise, appellate, arbitration and mediation, banking, banking litigation, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, business litigation, business owner disputes, business services, business torts, emerging business and venture capital, eminent domain and real estate litigation, and public benefit corporation services. The firm serves alcohol and hospitality, bank and financial services, construction, education, energy and natural resources, equine, foundations and nonprofits, healthcare, information, insurance, manufacturing, public utility, real estate, rental and leasing, retail, and sports. The company is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

HL Operating Corp. manufactures travelling goods. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Lebanon, TN.

KFC Corp. owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant. It specializes in original recipe, extra crispy, kentucky grilled chicken and original recipe strips with home-style sides, honey BBQ wings and freshly made chicken sandwiches. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Hartmanns, Inc. provides CNC machining services and inspection for precision and quality manufacturing needs. The private company is based in Abilene, TX. The company's machine shop uses state-of-the-art CNC turning and milling centers to produce high-quality parts. The company specializes in rapid prototype development, long production runs, and mechanical assemblies.

Ole Smoky Distillery LLC produces and markets distilled alcoholic beverages. The firm specializes in the distillation and production of whiskey and moonshine products. It offers products in seasonal flavors, such as blueberry, grape, hunch punch, lemon drop, pink lemonade, and strawberry. The company was founded by Joseph Andrew Baker in 2009 and is headquartered in Gatlinburg, TN.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.