if we could empower a generation to transform “I can’t” into “I can.” We can. Together. of Kentuckiana 2017 Annual Report THIS IS WhyJA CAREER READY ENTREPRENEURIAL JA students start FINANCIALLY JA students secure RESPONSIBLE companies at higher employment at higher rates than their peers. JA students incur less rates than their peers. debt than their peers. JA students know JA students know how to: how to: JA students know * Demonstrate * Leverage resources communication, critical JA how to: to start a business * Create and manage thinking, collaboration * Operate a business PURPOSE: a realistic budget and innovative problem * Increase revenue To inspire * Improve their solving skills and manage and prepare credit score * Exhibit professional expenses to young people * Utilize credit and behavior and strong maximize profit to succeed in a debt appropriately work ethic * Think critically, global economy. * Save to achieve * Apply their skills, solve problems and lifelong goals talents and traits to overcome challenges high demand jobs Prepared. Emboldened. Equipped. Inspired. READY. This past year, the JA team grew stronger, our supporters of Kentuckiana lifted us to new heights, and we impacted more kids than ever before. We’re inspiring each and every student to dream James W. Robinson Junior Achievement Center big and imagine what’s possible. We say it all the time, but it for Freedom of Enterprise remains true: We can’t do what we do without you. 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. IMPACT Louisville, KY 40203 2016-17 School Year Here at JA, we have a lot of different ways we make sure Kentuckiana youth are ready for whatever may come www.JAKY.org | 502-561-KIDS their way in the future. Maybe through one of our proven, experiential in-classroom programs, or maybe a hands-on, eye-opening JA BizTown experience. But regardless of the Junior Achievement Supports method, the goal of all of our work is to make sure we are students in public, parochial, and private schools creating a generation of young people who are: in the following 27 counties throughout Kentucky and Indiana: 63,569 2,350 Ready to solve problems creatively, manage risk effectively, Students Served Classes and welcome opportunity. Switzerland Indiana Jefferson Ready to run businesses, lead nations, make discoveries, and change our world. Carroll Scott Trimble We all have a vested interest in ensuring that our young Washington Clark Henry people are more prepared than ever to take on the Orange challenges of an increasingly complex world with fervor Oldham and confidence. By investing in our programs you can rest Floyd Shelby assured knowing you have done your part to complete this Crawford preparation. Jefferson 309 657,517 Harrison 309 657,517 Spencer Schools and Instructional Hours Because of your generous contributions and time, we’re helping more and more young people be better prepared for Bullitt After-School Sites success than any generation in history. We’re emboldening Meade them to take on their destiny with passion and confidence. Nelson And most of all, we’re inspiring them to dream big, and Kentucky Washington imagine what’s possible. We say it all the time, but it remains Hardin true: We can’t do what we do without you. Marion Larue THANK YOU. Grayson Taylor Green JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S THREE PILLARS Adair YOUR NAME IS IMPORTANT! We have carefully reviewed the names listed in this report. However, in a listing of this length, errors may occur. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, please accept our apology and bring the error to our attention so that we may correct our records. Write Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc., 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY Debra Hoffer 40203, call 561-KIDS or e-mail [email protected] Christopher J. Kramer President Chairman, Regional Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc. would like to express Board of Directors appreciation to the following in producing this year’s annual Financial Literacy Work Readiness Entrepreneurship Partner, BKD LLP report: Layout Design: Derek Stiller | Printing Company: Clark and Riggs PLANT TREES, Are you looking for a Ph.D. in THRILLS? SUMMER REGISTRATION STARTS NOW. www.kentuckykingdom.com SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT ENJOY THEIR SHADE. OWSLEY BROWN II (1942–2011) REFERENCING A FAVORITE GREEK PROVERB Smart decisions. Lasting value.™ Crowe Horwath LLP is proud to support BROWN-FORMAN CONGRATULATES THE 2018 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT HALL OF FAME LAUREATES : Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana. Sandra Frazier, Founding and Managing Member, Tandem Public Relations, and Retired Brown-Forman Director Kerry M. Stemler, President and Owner, K.M. Stemler Company, Inc. To learn more, visit crowehorwath.com or contact Greg Stump Matthew A. Thornton, Chairman & CEO, Thorntons Inc. at +1 502 420 4478 or [email protected]. PLEASE CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY. Audit / Tax / Advisory / Risk / Performance ©2018 BROWN-FORMAN, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY In accordance with applicable professional standards, some firm services may not be available to attest clients. © 2018 Crowe Horwath LLP, an independent member of Crowe Horwath International crowehorwath.com/disclosure FW-18020-008L 2018 KENTUCKIANA BUSINESS LAUREATE BIOS Sandra Frazier Kerry M. Stemler Matthew A. Thornton HALL OF FAME LAUREATES Sandra Frazier has over 20 Kerry Stemler, president Matt was born in years of public relations and CEO of KM Louisville, Kentucky on Three legendary leaders... one spectacular evening! and community relations/ Stemler Co Inc., was May 8th, 1971 to Jim and investor relations experience born in Jeffersonville, Bonnie Thornton. The Three of Greater Louisville’s vision and innovation; inspiring “What a special honor to be asked to at both the corporate, Indiana in 1957. Kerry family moved a few times outstanding business and civic leadership; and community serve as the Honorary Chairman of the nonprofit and agency was imbued with and as a result Matt grew levels. In 2005, she founded an entrepreneurial up in Palm Beach, Florida leaders were inducted into the involvement. They are role models Junior Achievement 2018 Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame Dinner. Junior Tandem Public Relations, spirit early in life. He and later Georgetown, Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame for our future generations. a boutique public relations graduated mid-term Kentucky prior to heading to benefit Junior Achievement of Achievement teaches some of the most important skills people can and communications firm. from Jeffersonville off to boarding school in Kentuckiana. The event was held The Laureates are chosen by a Tandem’s clients include Fortune 500 High School in 1974 to begin a career Connecticut. He spent half of his summers have – a basic understanding of corporations, nonprofit organizations, public in the business world. After working as working on the family farm, building fences, on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the selection committee independent money, budgets, and business. These Omni Commonwealth Ballroom. of the Junior Achievement Board of institutions, and smaller businesses. a laborer on construction sites from 7th mucking stalls and cutting grass to save are lifelong skills that can encourage grade through high school, he knew he money to follow the Grateful Dead during A reception honoring the inductees Directors, staff and WDRB-TV. The our young people to be successful in their future Prior to starting Tandem, Sandra worked for wanted to have his own business. the other half. began at 6 p.m. followed by the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame endeavors. Doe-Anderson as a public relations manager, awards dinner at 7 p.m. was founded in 1982. where her work experience spanned both Kerry built his first house at age 18. He Seeking a change of scenery and a bit For years, Junior Achievement has recognized the nonprofit and private sectors, including then founded MAC Construction which warmer weather after high school, Matt The evening, hosted by Junior These distinguished business business leaders who have had a significant and managing public relations efforts for he eventually sold to the current owner. attended the University of Alabama where Achievement of Kentuckiana along leaders joined 113 previously positive impact in our community and the 2018 Community Health Systems, Ashland Inc., After the sale of MAC, at age 24, he he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon with title sponsor WDRB-TV and honored Kentuckiana Business Hall successful and selfless honorees represent some of Valvoline, Louisville Slugger/Hillerich and founded a new construction company. Fraternity and graduated in 1993 with a BS the best role models for our children. Please join Bradsby, and Fifth Third Bank. He knew he had to put some things in Finance. dinner sponsor Crowe Horwath, of Fame recipients: Sandra Frazier, me in congratulating the 2018 Kentuckiana Business together but not too hastily. He decided LLP, recognized individuals for Founding and Managing Member Hall of Fame Laureates for all that they have done Before returning to Louisville, Sandra worked that the real key to success in business is Matt moved to Colorado after college to their significant contributions to of Tandem Public Relations, Kerry for Kentuckiana and for their contributions that will in Boston for State Street Corporation and to be good at what you do. He ran this pursue his love of the outdoors while working the Greater Louisville business and M. Stemler, President and Owner, inspire future business leaders.” as an account executive at the Boston public new business out of his home and a small as a member of the ski patrol in the winters civic communities. Those honored KM Stemler Company, Inc., and relations firm Schneider & Associates, where building behind it. He attracted more and as a fly fishing guide in the summers. demonstrate business excellence; Matthew A. Thornton, Chairman her clients included John Hancock Financial projects and added to his workforce. C. Edward Glasscock Services, HP Hood, Reebok, Pepperidge Matt returned to Louisville in 1995 to courageous thinking and actions; and CEO, Thorntons Inc.