Lexington Organizations Bolster Leadership and Community Engagement with New Appointments and Achievements

Lexington—In a wave of recent appointments and achievements, local organizations and institutions have made significant strides in enhancing leadership and community engagement. The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health has appointed Steve Davis, MD, as the interim commissioner of health effective immediately. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure robust public health services in the region.

Meanwhile, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects has expanded its leadership team with the hiring of Jacqueline Pitts Selby as associate principal and director of business development, signaling a strategic push for growth in the architectural sector.

Central Bank has also announced the addition of two vice presidents: Dominic LaBarber as vice president, retirement plan manager II, and Stephen Barton as vice president, commercial insurance manager. The bank further promoted several key employees, reinforcing its commitment to career development within the organization.

The Lexington Clinic appointed Jason Ladd as its new chief financial officer and welcomed Julie Martin, MD, to its dermatology department, enriching the clinic’s medical expertise with new talent.

In a move to enhance governance, the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation introduced new board members, including Mike Delzotti, Matthew Clarke, Lou Anna Red Corn, and Angela DeHart. This is aimed at bolstering the foundation’s strategic initiatives.

Commerce Lexington Inc., a key player in fostering local business development, promoted Lisa Deaton Mahan to vice president of strategic partnerships and Lynda Bebrowsky to chief of staff, highlighting a focus on cultivating meaningful collaborations and operational excellence.

Additionally, McBrayer, a prominent law firm, has welcomed new associates Emily D. Penn and Kara N. Legg to its Lexington office, further enriching its legal prowess.

Regional educational institutions are also seeing significant changes. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System announced the addition of new regents, including Tiffany Kelley-Jenkins, Raeanne Powers, Ryan Hall, and Robert Higdon. Two members, Brianna Sanders Witten and Marty Sutherland, were re-elected, ensuring continuity in leadership.

The Supreme Court of Kentucky’s Chief Justice-elect, Debra Hembree Lambert, appointed Justice Robert B. Conley as deputy chief justice, enhancing judicial leadership within the state.

In accolades and recognitions, the University of Kentucky’s Caroline Groth, a graduate from Fayette County schools, was elected as the 2024-2025 Future Farmers of America (FFA) eastern region vice president, marking a historic achievement for local representation at the national level.

In philanthropy, Alltech made a significant contribution of $100,000 to GreenHouse17, an organization dedicated to combating intimate partner abuse, reflecting a strong commitment to community welfare.

The wave of appointments and accolades signifies a proactive approach within Lexington’s organizations to nurture leadership, enhance community services, and celebrate local talent and dedication to public welfare.