The Kentucky Chamber has launched its inaugural Next Generation Leadership Council, bringing together rising leaders to help shape the future of Kentucky’s business community. Representing a broad mix of industries and regions across the state, council members will work to advance key issues impacting Kentucky’s economy and long-term growth.
The Next Generation Leadership Council for the 2026-2028 term includes:
- Danna Barnett, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Louisa
- Jake Boswell, Independence Bank, Owensboro
- Cara Brooks, Duke Energy, Cincinnati/NKY
- Kyle R. Bunnell, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, Lexington
- Dalton Hatfield, Kentucky Power, Ashland
- Kavonte Jones, Brown-Forman, Louisville
- Austin Maggard, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Hazard
- Chair: Maegan Mansfield, Bacon Farmer Workman / Marcum Engineering, Paducah
- Aaron Marcus, Dentons, Louisville
- Jamaka Martin, PNC, Louisville
- Paul Newcomb, Michelin American Synthetic Rubber Company, Louisville
- Vice Chair: Nick Peak, University of Louisville, Louisville
- Justin Posey, Toyota Kentucky, Georgetown
- Kaelyn Query, Kentucky Event Company, Lexington
- Tanelle Sawyer, Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Louisville/Versailles
- Elizabeth Settle, Charter Communications, Lexington
- Dr. Karan Shah, Physicians Care Coordination Consultants, Louisville
- Landan Stallons, Planters Bank, Hopkinsville
- Vanessa Vargo, Dean Dorton, Louisville
- Sarah Veazey, North American Stainless, Ghent
“Kentucky’s business community is strongest when leaders from different industries and backgrounds come together to share ideas and solve problems,” said Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts. “The members of this council are already making an impact across the Commonwealth, and we look forward to engaging them in conversations about the opportunities and challenges that define Kentucky’s future.”
Nominations for the 2027-2029 term will be accepted later this year.
Learn more at kychamber.com/nextgeneration.