Covington, KY. (May 12, 2026) – The BE NKY Growth Partnership board of directors recently welcomed five Northern Kentucky leaders to its roster.
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore and the Boone County Fiscal Court appointed Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Larry Krauter to a term ending June 30, 2027.
Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann and the Kenton County Fiscal Court appointed Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox and eGateway Capital Managing Partner Chad Summe to the board for three-year terms.
On March 10, BE NKY’s Board of Directors approved the appointments of STEP CEO Ed Walton and P.L. Marketing President Nick Basch to the board. They will also serve three-year terms.
The board also named Prysmian North America Vice President of Marketing and Communications Anna Wright as the new secretary.
BE NKY appreciates the service of five Northern Kentucky leaders whose terms on the board have concluded. These include DBL Law Partner Jim Dressman, Gateway Community and Technical College President Dr. Fernando Figueroa, CVG Vice President of Commercial Management Rich Elwell, TiER1 Performance Founding Partner Normand Desmarais and St. Elizabeth Healthcare President & CEO Garren Colvin.
During their tenures, Dressman served in multiple leadership positions, including as board chair, and Desmarais served as secretary.
“We are grateful to the five influential leaders from a variety of Northern Kentucky industries who completed their terms and welcome these new board members who bring a fresh perspective to our work and mission,” said BE NKY President & CEO Lee Crume. “Our board members serve an important role in guiding the direction of our company, and this role is important as we continue to grow and launch our next Build + Elevate NKY Investor Campaign.”
A twenty-three-member board of directors, comprised of business and community leaders who are unpaid volunteers, governs BE NKY.
About BE NKY Growth Partnership
BE NKY Growth Partnership, the economic development company for Northern Kentucky, provides businesses with the expertise they need to build opportunity in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. We attract new business and elevate what’s already here to create innovative, forward-thinking, and attractive environments for companies and community success. We serve Northern Kentucky so that our community thrives through the creation of good jobs and a growing and diverse economy. We believe in Opportunity and Prosperity for All Northern Kentuckians. Visit www.BE-NKY.com for more information.
