Louisville, Ky. – June 18, 2025 – At its annual meeting, the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) board of directors unanimously approved a slate of officers, committee chairs and new and re-elected board members for its fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1, 2025. Officers and committee chairs were elected to a one-year term; board members were elected to a three-year term.
William E. Summers V, senior vice president, chief community development officer of Republic Bank, was elected chairman of the board; Dr. Steve Hester, senior vice president, chief clinical and strategy officer of Norton Healthcare, vice-chair; Eric Granger, general manager of ASM Global, treasurer; Sheila Hiestand, partner at McCoy & Hiestand PLC, secretary; and Leigh Ann Barney, president of Trilogy Health Services, immediate past chair.
“I appreciate the willingness of this group of community leaders to step up and provide oversight and guidance to the Sports Commission,” said LSC President & CEO Greg Fante. “We’re grateful for the continuity and steady leadership of our long-serving board members and are excited to welcome the new members who will help us continue driving our mission forward.”
New members elected to the LSC board for three-year terms are:
- Jai Bokey, V-Soft Consulting
- Andrew Clark, Hillerich and Bradsby Company
- Megan Edwards, L&N Federal Credit Union
- Patrick Farnan, U.S. Bank
- Robbie Hinkebein, KORT Physical Therapy
- Greg Rakers, Baptist Health Louisville
“It’s an honor to welcome such a talented and diverse group of local business and community leaders to our board,” said Fante. “These individuals bring a wealth of experience and innovative thinking to the board as we continue to focus on promoting active lifestyles and enhancing economic vitality in our community by attracting, creating and hosting sporting events and activities.”
Board members re-elected to a second three-year term are:
- April Brooks, Jefferson County Public Schools
- Greg Galiette, Louisville Bats Baseball Club
- Brett Hayes, University of Louisville Health
- April LaFramboise, Team Travel Source
- John Neace, Soccer Holdings
The following were elected to serve a one-year term on the LSC’s Executive Committee:
- Leigh Ann Barney, Trilogy Health Services
- David S. Beck – Kentucky Venues
- Doug Bennett – Louisville Tourism
- Amy Calabrese, University of Louisville
- Greg Galiette, Louisville Bats Baseball Club
- Eric Granger, ASM Global – Louisville
- Brett Hayes, University of Louisville Health
- Steve Hester, Norton Healthcare
- Sheila Hiestand, McCoy & Hiestand PLC
- David James, Louisville Metro
- April LaFramboise, Team Travel Source
- Chris McIntosh, Barlow Wealth Partners
- Scott Shoenberger, 7 Bridges Capital Partners
- William Summers V, Republic Bank
The following were elected to serve a one-year term as standing committee chairs:
- Executive Committee: William Summers V, Republic Bank
- Finance Committee: Eric Granger, ASM Global – Louisville
- Nominating Committee: Leigh Ann Barney, Trilogy Health Services
- Bids and Events Committee: Greg Galiette, Louisville Bats Baseball Club
- Strategic Planning Committee: Chris McIntosh, Barlow Wealth Partners
