The ��Ƶ Foundation

The ��Ƶ Foundation, Inc.

Welcome to the not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) fundraising area of ��Ƶ. The Foundation was established in 1999 to advance the vision, mission, goals and objectives of ��Ƶ and be a cooperative and supportive resource for foundations and funding for the System.

The Foundation's Goals:

Advance the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of ��Ƶ.
Start, lead and coordinate the private-sector development programs and activities of ��Ƶ.
Raise private funds for system-wide initiatives and needs.
Generate support from state, regional, and national corporations and foundations.
Provide guidance on managing and investing of private funds.
Act as a cooperative and supportive resource for college foundations.
Be a friend-raiser and advocate for the System.
Counsel and advise the ��Ƶ President.

��Ƶ Foundation, INC. Board of Trustees

Board Officers

	Ms. Stephanie Bell, (Chair) VP Government Affairs Windstream
	Linda Rumpke (Treasurer) Director of Government and Public Affairs Columbia Gas
	Nick Phelps (Secretary) Managing Director, Head of Private Bank KY/SO IN Fifth Third Private Bank

��Ƶ Presidents Appointee

Dr. Carey Castle
President
Somerset Community College

Ex-Officio Members

	Dr. Megan Stith Acting Executive Director ��Ƶ Foundation
	Keith Hamilton Chair ��Ƶ Board of Regents
	Dr. Ryan Quarles President ��Ƶ

Board Members

	Lourdes Baez Associate Vice President Government Relations & Advocacy Baptist Health
	Brandon Fogle Northern Region President South Central Bank
	Chad Harpole Director of Government and Community Affairs Century Aluminum Company
	Marty Keith Market Vice President, Human Resources CHI Saint Joseph Health
	David Kloiber President Kloiber Foundation
	Adam Marley Vice President of Employee Benefits Houchens Insurance Group (HIG)
	Anne-Tyler Morgan Attorney McBrayer PLLC
	Christopher (Chris) Perry President/CEO Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives & United Utility Supply Cooperative
	John Phillips President & CEO AE Company