Over 15 years of direct startup experience building and investing in companies from zero through growth and stabilization.

Founder of Castle & Key, a spirits company and one-of-a-kind hospitality destination. Co-manager of a quantitative hedge fund.

Originally from Pennsylvania, I made Lexington my home in 2010. Graduate of Dickinson College (Econ/CS) and Vanderbilt (MBA).

I’m an optimist and seeker of challenges. Life is too short to not go big.

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15 Years of nonprofit experience driving meaningful impact. I founded and ran FoodChain, a mid-sized nutritional nonprofit, and Nourish Lexington, a program preparing & distributing 500K+ scratch-made meals.

I’m a native Lexingtonian, a graduate of MIT, an effusive believer in better, a tenacious problem solver, and a seamstress for efficiency.

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Originally from Eastern Kentucky, I moved to Lexington nearly nine years ago to attend the University of Kentucky, where I earned a Bachelor’s in Finance and a Master of Science in Finance (MSF). Post-graduation, I dedicated myself to a career spanning startups and corporate finance.

Driven by a passion to utilize my financial expertise to solve challenges and drive development in Kentucky, I am always ready to tackle new challenges. I firmly believe in dreaming big and acting boldly to make significant impacts.

12+ years in senior leadership driving performance across FMCG and manufacturing in North America and Europe. Recognized for leading change, navigating complexity, and delivering top-ranked operational performance across competitive markets. Previously Supply Chain Director, North Europe for Bacardi-Martini covering UK, Ireland, DACH, and Nordic countries, and Director of Operations for Kentucky-based distilled spirits manufacturer Castle & Key. I'm an Illinois native, University of Louisville graduate, and London expat. I believe change is life's only constant - and comfort within it is a superpower.

Chemical engineer and MBA graduate from UK. Passionate about translating my love for technical systems thinking to innovation within human problems. I'm motivated by the creation of unique opportunities to provide real value for our community here in Kentucky and beyond.

Avid problem solver, aspiring lifelong learner, and amateur home cook.

With seven years of administrative experience, Danny is dedicated to building a workplace that is both efficient and welcoming. At Hunsicker, he keeps daily operations running smoothly while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment. Rooted in his background across South Carolina and eastern Kentucky, Danny brings a grounded perspective that helps him form strong professional relationships. He believes that when the atmosphere is right, great work naturally follows.