Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
Kevin Payton Chair
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Demetria Blair Vice-Chair
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Dr. David Weisenhorn Treasurer
Ben Allen Secretary​
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Julius Johnson​
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Joel Griffith
Laura Chowning Vessels
Daniel Wrenne
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Carla Jordan
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Morgan Kirk
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Matthew Roberts
A message from Dr. David Weisenhorn
Our Story
Our team is growing as you read. We currently pursue the vision through a systems-leadership approach. This means that while there is central oversight, the work is done through a network of partners (contractual and in-kind) from across the state and nation. These experts collaborate to ensure that objectives are met. Below is a representation of the current leadership structure.
Staff Members
David Cozart
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
Aaron Ames
Training & Resource Coordinator
Ebony O'Rea
Senior Regional Engagement Agent - Louisville, KY
Shannon Cain
Regional Engagement Agent - Eastern, KY
Chris Banner
Regional Engagement Agent - Lexington
Sarah Kintopf
Administrative Assistant
Sean McKinney
Regional Engagement Agent - Western, KY
Shelton McElroy
Regional Engagement Agent - Louisville, KY
Tyler Barrett
Regional Engagement Agent - Eastern, KY
Tyrone Vinegar
Regional Engagement Agent - Lexington
Ronnie Williams Jr.
Marketing & Communications
Anthony Richardson
Regional Engagement Agent - Louisville, KY
Mark Denney
Regional Engagement Agent - Eastern, KY
Willie Wilson Jr.
Office Support
Mark Wadlington
Financial Consultant