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We are NAWBO Kentucky

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners is the unified voice of over 11 million women-owned businesses in America — and today NAWBO Kentucky is a thriving organization with a vision for statewide growth.

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of over 11 million women-owned businesses in America, representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries with local chapters across the US. See more of the historical timeline of the national organization at nawbo.org.

Today, NAWBO Kentucky is a thriving organization with a vision for statewide growth.

Mission

Our mission is to help connect women to the resources, people, information, and organizations that can help them achieve their personal, business, or political goals.

Goals

By combining the knowledge, networks, and expertise of our diverse membership, our board of directors, and our staff, NAWBO Kentucky works to:

  • Strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development.

  • Create innovative and effective changes in the business culture.

  • Build strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations.

  • Transform public policy and influence opinion makers.

A NAWBO Kentucky president being sworn in at the podium
NAWBO Kentucky has always been led by a group of strong and independent businesswomen.
NAWBO Kentucky board members gathered on a patio
The chapter’s Board of Directors.

Leadership

Board of Directors

We are proud to showcase our current leadership, as well as all women who came before them in the Kentucky chapters. If you are interested in learning more about NAWBO Kentucky committees, reach out to us today. You can also contact us if you are interested in serving on our board — the Corporate Partner Chair seat is open.

Jennifer Quillen

President · JQ Financial Solutions

Emily Conley

President-Elect · Big Echo Creative

Louwana Ball

Treasurer · Lou Ball & Co.

Rachel DeMuth

Secretary · PeopleTechture

Krista Yockey

Member Growth Chair · Cornerstone Group

Casey Day

Member Engagement Chair · Integrity Insurance Group

Kelli Stein

Louisville Market Engagement · Kelli’s Gift Baskets

Whittney Johnson

Lexington Market Engagement · Wink Creative Solutions

Julie Roberts

Advocacy Chair · Servpro Team Roberts

Shermiah Holland

Programs Chair · Envue Health

Sydney Dickey

Communications Chair · ODN Consulting

Carrie Downey

Innovation and Progress Chair · Clarity Co.

Barbara Kelly

Past President · Growth Solutions Team

Past Presidents

Every woman who led the chapter

Term in officeNameCompany
2024-2026Barbara KellyGrowth Solutions Team
2023-2024Vanessa PennoyerGo 2 Girl LLC
2020-2023Basha RobertsLextech, Inc.
2020-2021Sarah WaskeyStrothman + Co
2018-2020Robin MillerNest Community Marketing
2016-2018Jesika YoungCimtech Inc.
2014-2016Denise JeromeMichaelis Events
2012-2014Lawren JustPersimmon Ridge
2010-2012Lesa SeibertMightily
2008-2010Maggie Payette-HarlowSign-A-Rama Downtown
2006-2008Tricia BurkeOffice Environment Company
2005-2006Gayle GrahamW.T. Shumake & Daughters
2004-2005Patsy BargoBargo & Associates
2003-2004Sharon ScheerSharon M. Scheer, CPA
2002-2003Katherine AutinThe Jewelry Search, Inc.
2001-2002Gwen ParrottParrot & Associates, PSC
2000-2001Cindee CoffeeStites & Harbison Law Firm
1999-2000Pam RankinPBR Financial Strategies
1998-1999Cathy ZionToday’s Woman
1997-1998Kay MeurerDiscount Office Interiors
1996-1997Mary MorrowProBusiness Source
1995-1996Winter Reneaux CollinsBurbank & Collins Law Firm

More about NAWBO Kentucky

Interested in serving on our board?

Please send your resume, bio, company information, website, what position you would be interested in, and all other inquiries to assistant@nawbokentucky.org.

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