Louisville, Ky. – June 17, 2026 – 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 fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.

Dr. Steve Hester, senior vice president, chief clinical and strategy officer of Norton Healthcare, was elected chairman of the board. Other officers include Eric Granger, general manager of KFC Yum! Center – Legends Global, vice chair; Chris McIntosh, partner at Barlow Wealth Partners, treasurer; Sheila Hiestand, partner at McCoy & Hiestand PLC, secretary; and William E. Summers V, senior vice president and chief community development officer of Republic Bank & Trust Co., immediate past chair.

“The Louisville Sports Commission benefits tremendously from the leadership and expertise of our Board of Directors,” said LSC President & CEO Greg Fante. “I’m grateful to the individuals who have chosen to serve and help guide our organization. Their commitment to our mission and our community will be instrumental as we continue to build on Louisville’s reputation as one of the nation’s premier sports destinations.”

New members elected to the LSC board for three-year terms are:

“We’re excited to welcome these accomplished leaders to the board,” said Fante. “They bring diverse perspectives and valuable experience that will strengthen our organization as we work to attract, create and host events that generate economic impact, promote active lifestyles and create lasting benefits for our community.”

Board members re-elected to second three-year terms are:

The following individuals were elected to serve on the LSC Executive Committee for fiscal year 2027:

The following individuals will serve as standing committee chairs for fiscal year 2027: