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Josh Hubbard

Chair
West Point Bank

Josh Hubbard resides in Elizabethtown with his wife Kat and their three children Jake, Ella Kate, and Caroline. Josh graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a double major in marketing and management.

He also was on the Dean's list and graduated magna cum laude. Josh began his career with West Point Bank in 2006, and he has been the President of West Point Bank since 2008. Josh is very active in the community that he calls home. He sits on various boards throughout Hardin County, including the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, the Lincoln Trail Home Builders Association, and the Elizabethtown Education Foundation.Josh is on the public policy council of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce and is also an alumni of Leadership Hardin County.

Josh is very active in Grace Heartland Church where he is a member of the Board of Elders. He also teaches youth on Sunday mornings and leads a small group at the church. Josh has coached various youth sports for many years and has volunteered in other areas of youth sports leagues throughout Hardin County.

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Tracy Schiller

Chair Elect
Cupper's Choice Coffee

In September 2017, Tracy retired from the Elizabethtown Police Department, Elizabethtown, KY, where he served as Chief of Police since August 2011.

Tracy started his law enforcement career in 1978 in the City of Plantation, KY. In 1982, he became an officer for the City of Shelbyville, KY where he was promoted to the rank of Captain and served as the Assistant Chief. In 1989, he was hired by the Louisville Division of Police where he served until his retirement in 2003, shortly after the City of Louisville and Jefferson County governments merged. Tracy held the rank of Major and the position of Assistant Chief upon his retirement from the Louisville Metro Police Department. After retiring from Louisville Metro, he continued his career in law enforcement by way of his employment with Eastern Kentucky University and the Kentucky Regional Community Policing Institute (RCPI) where he served as a training specialist and program manager. In 2009 the Kentucky RCPI moved to the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute (SPI). At both locations Tracy provided technical assistance and served as a consultant for a number of law enforcement agencies throughout the nation and internationally. Tracy is now a co-owner of Cupper’s Choice Coffee, which is an e-commerce based specialty coffee business located in Elizabethtown, KY.

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Chad Sarver

Treasurer
Altec

Chad is a Hardin County native and resides in Elizabethtown with his wife Kimberly. Chad has been with Altec for 23 years and is currently the Learning and Development Manager.

He is also a board member for the Elizabethtown Police Foundation and past Board Chair of United Way of Central Kentucky (Campaign and CIT Chair in 2017 & 2018).Chad holds a Bachelors in Communication and Public Relations from the University of Kentucky as well as a Masters in Human Resource Development from Webster University. He has three adult stepsons, Stephen, Ryan and Bradon as well as one granddaughter, Hailee Rae. .

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Deena London

Secretary
Magnolia Bank

Deena London serves as President & Chief Bank Executive of Magnolia Bank. She joined the board of directors in 2017 and was named the first female president in the bank’s 100-year history in 2019.

London is a graduate of LaRue County High School, Western Kentucky University and Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking.

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Philip Tabb

Immediate Past Chair
Hodges Auction Company
Elizabethtown native Philip Tabb has been an auction and real estate professional for more than 15 years. He works with Hodges Auction Company, which has served the Hardin County area since 1937, and Gold Star Realty, the area’s largest independent real estate company.

Philip began his career after earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Kentucky.

A Central Hardin High School graduate, he displays immense support for the Hardin County business community and is a very involved member of the Chamber. Known to be the first to arrive and the last to leave the many events that celebrate and support fellow chamber members, Philip served as a chamber ambassador from 2005-2015. During that time, he served three terms as ambassador president and was awarded a 2015 Chamber Champion Award. He also is a 2002 graduate of the Leadership Elizabethtown Program.

Philip lives in Elizabethtown with his wife, Christine, and their four children.

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Chris Carter

Board Accountant
Cerity Partners
Chris Carter is a Certified Public Accountant and the Managing Partner at Cerity Partners. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting.
Chris has been involved with several professional committees within the Kentucky Society of CPAs and has also been involved with several local nonprofit organizations. He is a Hardin County native and resides in Elizabethtown with his wife, Cindy, and daughters, Annastin Grace and Kennedy Jade.
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R. Terry Bennett

Board Attorney
Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey
R. Terry Bennett was born in 1945 and raised in Radcliff, Kentucky. He attended Hardin County public schools. Terry attended the College of William and Mary in
Williamsburg, Virginia for his Undergraduate Degree in Government and received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston Salem, North Carolina, in 1970. Terry was admitted to The North Carolina State Bar in 1970, and The Kentucky Bar in 1974. He is a Partner in the Law Firm of Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson and Humphrey, in Radcliff, Kentucky. Terry entered military service as a JAG Corps attorney and served in Korea before returning to civilian life and his home of Hardin County, Kentucky. Terry has been active in his community over the years serving as President of the Radcliff Chamber of Commerce, Hardin County Board of Education, Hardin County Bar Association, Radcliff Jaycees, Heartland Community Foundation and North Central Education Foundation. In his professional life, Terry sits on the Board of Directors of such organizations as First Citizens Bank, Central Kentucky Community Foundation, AUSA Core Committee, and Chairman of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, a bank-holding corporation in Frankfort, Kentucky, and he has acted as City Attorney for the City of Radcliff, Kentucky. He is a past member of the Wake Forest University School of Law Board of Visitors and Advisory Board, Health Clinic of Hardin-LaRue County, Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) House of Delegates, KBA Trial Commissioner, KBA Inquiry Commission and Secretary and Founding Member of the Radcliff Rotary Club. Terry is married to Kay Bennett and they have two children, Brian and Tiffany, and three grandchildren. Terry is an active member of Valley View Baptist Church in Vine Grove, Kentucky.
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Annual Awards Nomination Form

Annual Awards Nominations

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THE CHAMBER CHAMPION RONNIE J. PENCE AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the CHAMBER CHAMPION RONNIE J. PENCE AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE CHAMBER CHAMPION RONNIE J. PENCE AWARD recognizes an individual who has committed an exemplary effort toward an initiative or initiatives important to the Chamber’s mission.

To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this person is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

THE GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD recognizes any official (either elected or appointed) who has performed a particular service or overall effectiveness in office on behalf of the residents of Hardin County and has demonstrated commitment to supporting business. Other criteria:

  • Currently serving in any level of government (local, state, federal) or has been out of office no more than two years

To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1, 2024

THE HALL OF FAME AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the CHAMBER HALL OF FAME AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE HALL OF FAME AWARD recognizes a local business or individual for long term contributions to the economy and community. To be considered, the nominee should have been operating in the Hardin County market for ten or more years.

To nominate an individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this person is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

THE QUALITY OF PLACE AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the QUALITY OF PLACE AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE QUALITY OF PLACE AWARD recognizes an individual, entity and/or organization that has made a positive difference in the lives of our citizens and works to make Hardin County a better place to live, work and visit.

Criteria:

  • Has made a significant economic, social or environmental impact on the community
  • Is a public use project, facility or initiative that impacts the community at large
  • Promotes, develops or creates business growth or tourism, recreational, cultural or community assets or amenities

To nominate for this award, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this entity is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1, 2024

THE RALPH REESE FORT KNOX/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RALPH REESE FORT KNOX/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RALPH REESE FORT KNOX/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD recognizes an individual or business who has committed an exemplary effort toward an initiative or initiatives important to the military and community partnership between Fort Knox and Hardin County. It is named in honor of World War II Veteran and Hardin County community leader and icon, Ralph Reese.

To nominate an individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this nominee is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

THE RISING STAR AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RISING STAR AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RISING STAR AWARD recognizes an up and coming business whose professional success is matched by its commitment to serving our community. This is for businesses in operation for two years or less.

Other criteria:

  • the business demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession
  • the business provides value services by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  • the business must be a current member of the Hardin Co. Chamber of Commerce.

To nominate a business, individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024.

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RISING STAR AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RISING STAR AWARD recognizes an up and coming business whose professional success is matched by its commitment to serving our community. This is for businesses in operation for two years or less.

Other criteria:

  • the business demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession
  • the business provides value services by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  • the business must be a current member of the Hardin Co. Chamber of Commerce.

To nominate a business, individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

A local professional under the age of 40 Demonstrates creativity, innovation, character, consistency and excellence in their field. Exemplifies outstanding professional growth and community engagement Makes significant contributions to the community through work and/or volunteer activities As current member of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RISING STAR AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RISING STAR AWARD recognizes an up and coming business whose professional success is matched by its commitment to serving our community. This is for businesses in operation for two years or less.

Other criteria:

  • the business demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession
  • the business provides value services by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  • the business must be a current member of the Hardin Co. Chamber of Commerce.

To nominate a business, individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

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