...if we could empower a generation to transform “I can’t” into “I can.” We can. Together. of Kentuckiana 2018 Annual Report this At Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, through our relevant, authentic, and is experiential financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs, we are inspiring a generation to be financially why capable and tenacious. With the help of volunteer role models and partners like you, we are equipping these young people with the tools to solve problems creatively, manage risk effectively, and welcome opportunity. Together, we are working to give our region’s youth the hope to see a brighter future and the skills to answer the demands of the 21st century economy with “I can.” FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE JA students incur less debt than their peers. JA students know how to: * Create and manage a realistic budget * Improve their credit score * Utilize credit and debit appropriately * Save to achieve lifelong goals CAREER READY JA students secure employment at higher rates than their peers. JA students know how to: * Demonstrate communication, critical thinking, collaboration and innovative problem solving skills JA * Exhibit professional behavior and strong work ethic * Apply their skills, talents and traits to high demand jobs PURPOSE: ENTREPRENEURIAL JA students start companies at higher rates To inspire than their peers. JA students know how to: and prepare * Leverage resources to start a business * Operate a business young people * Increase revenue and manage expenses to maximize profit to succeed in a * Think critically, solve problems and overcome challenges global economy. The higher the School Year School 2017-18 skyscraper, the of Kentuckiana James W. Robinson Junior Achievement Center for Freedom of Enterprise stronger the 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203 foundation www.JAKY.org | 502-561-KIDS Junior Achievement Supports required. students in public, parochial, and private schools in the following 27 counties throughout Kentucky Building a solid base takes patience, and time. It takes and Indiana: coordination, and communication. The skyscrapers we all Switzerland admire are the finished product – but it’s the foundation- Jefferson setting process that makes it possible. Indiana Carroll This year, Junior Achievement did just that: we inspired, Scott prepared and empowered more than 73,000 young minds in Trimble 73,040 311 Kentuckiana to think big and to say “I can”. We are helping Washington Clark Henry Students Served Schools & After-School Sites them bridge the relevancy gap between their school life and Orange real life. We are motivating them to, not only reach for the Oldham top of the skyscraper, but to reach for the stars. Floyd Shelby Crawford Because of you, we’re growing our young people into the Jefferson leaders of tomorrow. Harrison Spencer 2,846 700,901 As JA enters its 100th year of existence, we are digging Bullitt deeper so that we can build higher, to ensure that our young Meade Classes Instructional Hours people are 100% ready. And that’s a foundation that will Nelson stand the test of time. Kentucky Washington Hardin THANK YOU. Marion Larue Grayson Taylor Green Adair YOUR NAME IS IMPORTANT! We have carefully reviewed the names listed in this report. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S THREE PILLARS However, in a listing of this length, errors may occur. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, please Debra Hoffer accept our apology and bring the error to our attention so that Ann Leonard President we may correct our records. Write Junior Achievement of Chairman, Regional Kentuckiana Inc., 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY Board of Directors 40203, call 561-KIDS or e-mail [email protected] Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc. would like to express D. D. Williamson & Company appreciation to the following in producing this year’s annual Financial Literacy Work Readiness Entrepreneurship report: Layout Design: Derek Stiller | Printing Company: Clark and Riggs congratulates 2019 Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame Laureate Phoebe A. Wood Churchill Downs Incorporated 600 N. Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 636-4400 ChurchillDownsIncorporated.com CORP 0785_Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame Ad.indd 1 1/31/19 2:27 PM 2019 KENTUCKIANA BUSINESS LAUREATE BIOS HALL OF FAME LAUREATES Dr. O. Wayne C. William Weyland Phoebe A. Wood Mortenson Founder and Chief Principal, CompaniesWood The setting was stellar. The company, even more so. Founder Strategy Officer Retired Vice Chairman Mortenson Dental Weyland Ventures & CFO Brown-Forman Three of Greater Louisville’s leadership; and community “It’s an honor to serve as the Honorary Chair of the Partners Corporation outstanding business and civic involvement. They are role models Junior Achievement 2019 Business Hall of Fame Bill Weyland is a leaders were inducted into the for our future generations. Dinner. Now more than ever, the skills JA teaches are Dr. O. Wayne lifelong Louisvillian Phoebe Wood relocated to Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame The Laureates are chosen by a vital to the success of our young people, providing Mortenson, Founder who founded the Louisville when she was to benefit Junior Achievement selection committee independent basic understanding of finance, budgets, business and Former CEO of predecessor to Weyland appointed Chief Financial and community. Regardless as to the career path a Mortenson Dental Ventures on April Officer of Brown-Forman of Kentuckiana. The event was of the Junior Achievement Board of student chooses to take, JA teaches lifelong lessons Partners, was born and raised in Fools’ Day in 1993. The family firm he Corporation in 2001 after a 24-year held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 Directors, staff and WDRB-TV. The that encourage our young people to succeed in their Elfrida, Ariz. He graduated from the established with his wife, Edith, has had international financial career at Atlantic at the beautiful new Kentucky Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame future endeavors. University of Arizona, where he studied an immeasurable impact on the city of Richfield Company, including positions in International Convention Center. was founded in 1982. Agriculture and met his wife, Sue. After Louisville and provides the Midwest with England and Alaska. As CFO, and ultimately A reception honoring the inductees These distinguished business For over 35 years Junior Achievement has recognized college, Dr. Mortenson and Sue moved consultants, developers and strategic Vice Chairman of Brown-Forman, Ms. began at 6 p.m. followed by the leaders joined 116 previously business leaders who have had a significant and to a small Arizona town to start a family long-term owners and operators of Wood had responsibility for all financial positive impact in our Community and the 2019 and began farming for Ralston Purina. urban mixed-use, mixed-income, mixed- functions, investor relations and information awards dinner at 7 p.m. honored Kentuckiana Business Hall The Mortensons chose to make a career generation districts. technology. The evening, hosted by Junior of Fame recipients: honorees represent some of the best role models change after a few years on the farm. Achievement of Kentuckiana along •Dr. O. Wayne Mortenson, our children could ever have. Please join me in Working with a broad-based team of Following her retirement as CFO, Ms. Wood with title sponsor WDRB Media Founder, Mortenson Dental congratulating the 2019 Kentuckiana Business Hall Dr. Mortenson enrolled at the experts, Bill’s goal was to envision, create formed CompaniesWood, a consulting firm of Fame Laureates for all that they University of Louisville to pursue a and sustain innovative and impactful that specializes in advising and investing in and dinner sponsor Crowe LLP, Partners. have done for Kentuckiana and for recognized individuals for their •C. William Weyland, Founder career in dentistry. He completed his urban mixed-use projects to reinvigorate startup companies. She has invested in more their contributions that will inspire Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1979 his hometown and drive Louisville to be than 40 early-stage companies, many in significant contributions to the & Chief Strategy Officer, Weyland future business leaders.” and opened his first dental practice a 24-hour city with a strong urban core. Kentucky and many women-led. Greater Louisville business and Ventures. shortly thereafter in Middletown. civic communities. Those honored •Phoebe A. Wood, Principal, Sandra Frazier The Mortenson Family Dental brand One of his most notable projects is In addition to her own company, Ms. Wood demonstrate business excellence; CompaniesWood, Retired Vice Founding and Managing Member and business began to grow in the the Louisville Slugger Museum & serves as a member of the Board of Directors courageous thinking and actions; Chairman and CFO, Brown- of Tandem Public Relations Louisville community over the years Factory with its 10 story baseball bat. of Invesco Ltd. (Audit Committee Chair); vision and innovation; inspiring Forman Corporation. and eventually expanded into more Weyland Ventures has revitalized Pioneer Natural Resources Company; Leggett dental service offerings, including Kid’s numerous historic landmarks, including & Platt, Inc. (Compensation Committee Dentistree, BracesBracesBraces and Glassworks, The Henry Clay, Whiskey Chair); and PPL Corporation (parent of Oral & Facial Surgery Group. Row Lofts and the Edison Center. 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