KAM Board of Directors

*Member of Executive Committee

George Adams

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Louisville

Jeremy Ballard*

Senior Vice Chair, Automotive

Toyotetsu North America

Somerset

Keith Beckham

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Edmonton

Tim Capps*

Par 4 Plastics

Marion

Byron Craig*

Boneal, Inc.

Mt. Sterling

Kerry Creech*

Chair

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY

Georgetown

Chris Driver*

Past Chair

Camfil USA Inc.

Lexington

Jeff Fritz

The Chemours Company

Fort Wayne

John-Mark Hack*

Immediate Past Chair

The Healing Place

Louisville

Keith Hamilton*

Secretary

LB Manufacturing, LLC

Springfield

Frank Jemley III*

President & CEO

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers

Frankfort

Earl Jones

GE Appliances, a Haier Co.

Louisville

Venkata (Vijay) Kamineni

Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2)

Russellville

Billy Kent

Brown-Forman Corporation

Louisville

Jennifer Kirchner

Kentuckians for Better Transportation

Frankfort

D.J. Lutz*

Vice Chair, Chemical

Wacker Chemical Corporation

Calvert City

Clarence Mingo*

T. Marzetti Company

Horse Cave

Daniel P. Murray

Director At Large

Louisville

Dwight C. Newton

Zoeller Company

Louisville

Kimberly O’Donnell*

Treasurer

Dentons

Lexington

Derek Rahn

LG&E-KU

Louisville

Paul Schneider

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Louisville

Richard Shultz

Link-Belt Cranes

Lexington

Paula Smith

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance

Louisville

Amy Spiller

Duke Energy Ohio & KY

Cincinnati

Rejeana Thompson

Aichi Forge USA, Inc.

Georgetown

Amy Wombwell*

Vice Chair, Defense and Aerospace

BlackBox Energy Systems

Owingsville

Meet the Team

Frank Jemley III

President and CEO

Frank joined the KAM team in 2021 after holding leadership roles in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

He previously served as an investor and adviser to a technology startup in Louisville, and in public service for a few years as an appointee of Governor Matt Bevin and Governor Andy Beshear in Kentucky state government.

Frank has spent most of his career in public affairs roles, advising companies and prominent institutions on public policy issues in Washington, D.C., and state capitols across the country, after heading up public affairs for Churchil Downs, Inc., for several years. He led the privatization-in-place of a Navy weapons and engineering base in Louisville, a project that saved more than a thousand STEM and manufacturing jobs, after beginning his private sector career leading public affairs for the Louisville Chamber of Commerce.

Frank received a B.A. with honors in political science from the University of Louisville, where he was twice elected student government president. He then served two tours of duty as a U.S. Navy intelligence officer, at sea with a carrier air wing and as the lead intelligence briefer and special assignments leader for a four-star U.S. and NATO regional commander.

Shelley Goodwin

Senior Vice President

Shelley Goodwin utilizes her experiences from a diverse employment and volunteer history as KAM’s Senior Vice President. After graduating from Lindsey Wilson College with a degree in business management, Shelley worked in education, finance, hospitality, and marketing before combining these experiences and settling into the world of economic and workforce development for the past 20+ years. A self-described “numbers, policies, and procedures geek,” she also has a passion for helping young people discover their talents and find their vocational calling.

Shelley and her husband Danny have two children and live in Shelbyville. When not juggling work and family activities, Shelley can be found planning their next travel adventure, playing with the latest tech, singing (with or without an audience), or enjoying the great outdoors – preferably with a beach.

Caroline Scott

Director of Public Relations

Caroline Scott joined the KAM team following nearly eight years as Director of Marketing for a multi-state pediatric therapy practice, where she played a key role in the organization’s rapid growth through strategic branding, media, networking, and events.

Prior to her marketing career, Caroline spent over a decade in the health and fitness industry, managing Louisville Athletic Club locations and working as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She and her husband, Bob, were instrumental in expanding the LAC brand across the Louisville area.

With nearly 20 years of media experience, Caroline has co-hosted a variety of television and radio programs. She currently co-hosts Jim and Caroline in the Morning on 88.5 WJIE, Louisville’s largest Christian radio station.

Originally from Mt. Sterling, KY, Caroline earned her BS in Public Health with honors from the University of the Cumberlands, where she captained the swim team and managed the football team. Caroline lives in Shelbyville, KY, with her husband. They have four children and enjoy sports, family time, church involvement, and beach trips.

Megan Linville

Director of Membership Development

Megan Linville is a self-described “Jill-of-all-trades” with a diverse background spanning several industries. That broad familiarity with businesses of many types brought her into association membership development, where she has the pleasure of diving deep with a wide cross-section of business leaders to learn their stories, their challenges, and their vision for Kentucky’s future.

Megan is a life-long resident of Kentucky and grew up in Paris, Kentucky. She holds a B.A. in Spanish from Transylvania University as well as an M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Kansas. Currently, she lives in Frankfort with her husband and two children. She’s an aspiring writer, and enjoys few things more than a good intellectual debate, preferably over a good Kentucky bourbon.

Zach Morgan

Director of Workforce Development

Zach Morgan is the Director of Workforce Development at the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. Prior to this role, he was a workforce project manager at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, where he created the Military Hiring Academy and convened several employer-led initiatives in manufacturing and the distilling industry. Before joining the Kentucky Chamber, he was involved in workforce matters at the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs, in the Governor’s office. At KCMA he helped streamline employment processes for service members, military spouses, and veterans – through consultation with government agencies, non-profits, and legislators. Zach was an Army reservist and military spouse for eight years during the Global War on Terrorism. He is a Kentucky Colonel, has a background in public relations and public history, and an MA in Military History.

Aminda Davis

Administrative Coordinator

Aminda Davis is the Administrative Coordinator with the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, where she brings over a decade of experience in administrative support and team coordination.

Aminda navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship as a small business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic—an experience that deepened her resilience, adaptability, and purpose-driven approach to work. She carries those lessons into her current role, where she thrives in dynamic environments and is always ready to lend a helping hand.

Aminda lives in Midway, Kentucky, with her husband, a U.S. Army veteran, and their son, who is currently in college. Their home is full of life thanks to their two dogs, Darcy and Louie, and their cat, Tito. She values community, connection, and creating meaningful impact through everyday service.