Kim Halbauer, regional president of Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky, has been elected to serve as chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for the 2026-2027 term. Halbauer succeeds Condrad Daniels, president of HJI Supply Chain Solutions, who served as chair in 2025-2026.
Halbauer was named regional president of Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky, in 2020 after 30 years of service to the company. In her role, she leads the strategic direction and growth of the bank’s commercial, wealth and asset management, and consumer businesses.
Halbauer began her career with Fifth Third Bank as a customer service representative while attending college and has since held numerous leadership positions within the organization. Before assuming her current role, she served as managing director of Fifth Third Private Bank in Cincinnati, overseeing services for more than 3,000 clients and managing $12 billion in assets.
An active advocate for business development and community engagement, Halbauer serves on numerous boards in addition to the Kentucky Chamber, including the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, One Louisville, PARC, Leadership Louisville Center, CVG and Endeavor.
A Northern Kentucky native, Halbauer earned her bachelor’s degree in finance and business from Thomas More University.
“Kim has been a tremendous leader for Kentucky’s business community, and we are excited to welcome her as chair of the Kentucky Chamber,” said Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts. “Her experience, commitment to strengthening communities, and passion for helping businesses and working families succeed will be invaluable as we continue our work to advance Kentucky.”
“I’m honored to serve as chair of the Kentucky Chamber and to work alongside such a strong group of business leaders from across the Commonwealth,” said Halbauer. “The Chamber has an important role in bringing employers together, addressing the challenges facing our businesses, and advancing opportunities for Kentucky’s future. I look forward to building on that work and supporting the continued growth of our state.”
Les Fugate of Brown-Forman Corporation will serve as chair-elect for 2027.
Serving with Halbauer and Fugate on the Chamber’s Executive Committee will be:
- Immediate Past Chair: Condrad Daniels, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
- Treasurer: John Crockett, LG&E and KU Energy LLC
- Vice Chair, Administration: Patrick Coleman, Houchens Industries Inc.
- Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing: Brian Cromer, Stites & Harbison PLLC
- Vice Chair, Membership & Business Services: Steven Lee, CRH Americas Materials
- Vice Chair, Public Affairs: Carlos Sanchez, AT&T Kentucky
- Chair, Kentucky Chamber Foundation: Jennifer Barber, FBT Gibbons LLP
- Small Business At-Large Member: Ray Daniels, Equity Solutions Group LLC
- At-Large Member: John Megibben, Messer Construction Company
- At-Large Member: Amy Spiller, Duke Energy-Kentucky
- At-Large Member: Purna Veer, V-Soft Consulting
- Kentucky Chamber President and CEO: Ashli Watts
Newly Elected Directors for 2026–2027:
- Doug Barr, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, Lexington
- Michelle Bundren*, Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, Murray
- Steve Clarke, Logan Aluminum Inc., Russellville
- Tiffany Coleman*, Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Pikeville
- Brian Cromer, Stites & Harbison, Louisville
- Shawn Daugherty, Citizens National Bank, Somerset
- Deborah Hayes, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati
- Taylor Hayes*, Christian County Chamber of Commerce, Hopkinsville
- Larry Krauter, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Erlanger
- Leah Larson, Big Ass Fans, Lexington
- Mike Law, Scotty’s Contracting & Stone LLC, Bowling Green
- Jim Page*, President/CEO, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
- Chris Perry, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, Louisville
- Tanner Watkins, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Louisville
- Jill Wilcox, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Louisville
- Todd Ziegler, Republic Bank, Lexington
*Ex-officio
A full board listing, including members continuing their terms, can be found online at kychamber.com.