Who We Are | Kentucky Derby Museum

Who We Are

The Kentucky Derby is not just woven into the fabric of Kentucky; it’s an icon known all over the globe. It is a snapshot into the culture of the world, all throughout history. It’s a unifying event that brings everyone together.

We are storytellers. We bridge the gap between the past and present day. We keep traditions alive, never to be forgotten. Kentucky Derby Museum is more than a museum – it’s a team dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture, and impact of the Kentucky Derby.

overhead shot of a derby exhibit featuring the winners circle

MISSION STATEMENT

To engage, educate, and excite everyone about the extraordinary experience that is the Kentucky Derby!

Mr. Mike Anderson

PRESIDENT | CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK

Mr. Mark Bacon

SVP, GLOBAL MANAGING DIRECTOR – JACK DANIEL’S | BROWN-FORMAN CORP.

Mr. Cleo Battle

PRESIDENT & CEO | LOUISVILLE TOURISM

Ms. Lisa Benson

PUBLISHER AND MARKET PRESIDENT  | LOUISVILLE BUSINESS FIRST

Mr. Tyler Bliss

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | CAESARS FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY

Ms. Rhonda Jo Conner

Ms. Ashley Davis Sigman

VICE PRESIDENT | DAVIS JEWELERS

Mr. Pat Day

RETIRED HALL OF FAME JOCKEY

Mr. Craig Dilger

MEMBER | STOLL KEENON OGDEN PLLC

Ms. Anita Ebert (Secretary)

OWNER | ANITA EBERT RACING LLC

Mr. Mike Guenthner

SVP, SENIOR MARKET LEADER | CENTRAL BANK

Mr. Josh Heird

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

Mr. Ja Hillebrand (Chair)

CHAIRMAN AND CEO | STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST

Ms. Briana Lathon Bluford, J.D.

COUNSEL | HUMANA

Mr. Brad Maudlin

DIVISION RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER | KROGER LOUISVILLE DIVISION

Mr. David Nett (Immediate Past Chair)

RETIRED | THE KROGER COMPANY

Mr. Eamon O’Brien

GENERAL MANAGER | OMNI LOUISVILLE HOTEL

Ms. Mason Rummel

PRESIDENT & CEO | JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION

Ms. Seema Sheth

SVP AND REGIONAL EXECUTIVE | FEDERAL REDSERVE BANK OF ST. LOUIS

Mr. Todd Spencer (Treasurer)

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | DOE-ANDERSON

Ms. Marita Willis

PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | COMMUNITY VENTURES

Mr. Harold Workman (Vice Chair)

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Plan Your Visit

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MISSION STATEMENT

Patrick Armstrong

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Katie Fussenegger

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CTA, CTIS, TMP

Nichole Williams

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Erin Taylor

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS

Emily Dippie

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Jennifer Hagan

DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES

Lauren Baldwin

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Chris Goodlett

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CURATORIAL & EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS

Jessica Whitehead

SENIOR CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS

Kristina Gerard

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RETAIL OPERATIONS

Katie Cadena

DIRECTOR OF VISITOR SERVICES

Kelsey Johnson

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER

Katrina Helmer

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS