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Kentucky Venues names Sierra Rojas Executive Director of Human Resources. Published: May 19, 2026 Updated: May 19, 2026 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 19, 2026) - Kentucky Venues today announced the appointment of Sierra Rojas to the role of Executive Director of Human Resources. Reporting to President & CEO David S. Beck, Rojas will support ongoing personnel and payroll management at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Kentucky International Convention Center, and the six events produced by Kentucky Venues. In her new role, Rojas will oversee a team responsible for recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, and policy administration across a workforce that scales from a year-round staff to hundreds of seasonal team members during the agency's largest events. "Sierra brings a strong combination of operational leadership, people management, and regulatory expertise to Kentucky Venues," said David S. Beck, President & CEO of Kentucky Venues. "Her background in leading within complex, regulated environments, and her commitment to building healthy, well-supported workplaces, makes her well-suited to lead our HR team as we continue to grow." Rojas joins Kentucky Venues from Baptist Health Medical Group, where she most recently served as Practice Manager for the Gastroenterology and Complex Care practice. A Kentucky native, Rojas holds a Bachelor's degree in Workforce Administration from Western Kentucky University. She also holds professional certifications in business & office administration. "I'm honored to join Kentucky Venues at such an exciting moment for the organization," said Rojas. "Kentucky Venues hosts some of the most important events in the Commonwealth, and that's only possible because of the people who make it happen. I'm looking forward to supporting our team and building on the strong foundation already in place." About Kentucky Venues Kentucky Venues operates two premier facilities in Louisville - the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). As both a world-class host and proven event organizer, Kentucky Venues produces flagship events such as the Kentucky State Fair, the National Farm Machinery Show, and the World's Championship Horse Show, while welcoming conventions, trade shows, sporting events, and exhibitions from around the globe. With 1.4 million square feet of indoor space, 356 acres of outdoor grounds, and a LEED-certified downtown convention center, Kentucky Venues offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility. Backed by decades of event production experience and Kentucky's signature hospitality, Kentucky Venues is a trusted partner for meeting planners and show organizers seeking impactful, memorable events.

Who's who for april 2026. March 31, 2026 New hires & promotions. Wendy Blair Harrod, DNP, has joined SUN Behavioral Health's intensive outpatient center in Lexington as a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. The University of Kentucky Office of the Provost has appointed Steven Price as chair of the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Republic Bank has promoted Brad Comer to chief investment officer, and Kenya Lacy to associate vice president, inclusion and diversity manager. Saint Joseph Health recently welcomed: Melissa "Missy" Stipp, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-BC, to Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology; Cameron Scheitzach, PA-C, to Saint Joseph Medical Group - Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Deana Underwood, APRN, to Saint Joseph Medical Group - Neurology; and Kacie Heichelbech, PA, to Saint Joseph Medical Group - Primary Care in Lexington. Financial advisors Grant Truax and Jim Reitenbach have joined the Lexington office of Keystone Financial Group. WesBanco has named John Gohmann Lexington market president and senior commercial banker. Attorney David L. Kinsella has joined Stites & Harbison, PLLC's Lexington office. Ron McMahan has joined Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives' economic development team as associate economic development manager. Paula Elder, current Bluegrass Realtors president-elect, has joined Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass. Asbury University has named Stephen Sizemore as vice president for strategic finance and chief financial officer. Kudos. Jonathan Feddock, MD, a radiation oncologist at Baptist Health Lexington, has been honored with the Jack Trevey Award for Community Service, the highest distinction presented by the Lexington Medical Society. Coldwell Banker McMahan Realtor Mike Inman has been installed as the 2026 president of Bluegrass Realtors. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board has welcomed Tony Bonner as a new board member. The Junior League of Lexington recently named the following as its 2026 board of directors: President: Opa Owiye Johnson, Margins Studio; President-elect: Michelle Oberto DePaolo, State Farm Agent; Secretary: Katherine Jackson, RO&CO Real Estate, Bluegrass Rental Management; Vice president of finance: Claire Honican, Valvoline Global Operations; Vice president of fund development: Laura Combs, Deloitte; Vice president of marketing and communication: Tamara Davis, PriceWeber Marketing; Vice president of membership: Tressa Neal, University of Kentucky; Vice president of community: Ayanna Parker, University of Kentucky athletics; operations director; Tanzi Merritt, freelance writer; Nominating director: Melissa Hammer, Kappa Delta Foundation; and Sustainer representative: Kimberly Baird, Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. The American College of Construction Lawyers has elected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Cassidy R. Rosenthal to its board of governors. Lawdragon has named Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Chrisandrea L. Turner to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Turner has been recognized six times by Lawdragon and is this year's only Kentuckian honored. Austin Simms has retired after more than 50 years of service to the Lexington Housing Authority. Dark Arts Whiskey House in Lexington was recently added as a destination to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Board of Trustees for Georgetown College has elected five alumni members to begin their terms in 2026. New members include Dave Adkisson, Dave Baker, Christin Wood Calaway, Harold Dean Jessie, and Robert L. Mills. The Kentucky chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers recently named Jordan Haney, P.E., president of Thoroughbred Architects and Engineers, as its 2026 New Professional Engineer of the Year. The American Bar Association Health Law Section has ranked Stites & Harbison, PLLC in its 13th annual Regional Top 10 Law Firm Recognition List. The firm ranked fifth on the South Top 10 list for 2025. Stites & Harbison has been honored 12 consecutive times on the South list. Frontier Nursing University President Brooke A. Flinders, DNP, RN, APRN-CNM, FACNM, was recently named a recipient of Insight Into Academia magazine's 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award. Republic Bank recently earned a spot on Forbes' 2026 America's Best Banks list for the third straight year. The bank was also recognized as one of Kentucky's Best Places to Work by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This is the bank's 10th consecutive year receiving this honor, and its 11th overall. Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East, and Continuing Care Hospital awarded $307,000 in grant funding to eight local nonprofit organizations to improve the well-being and health equity of the Lexington area. The grant recipients are Catholic Action Center, Catholic Charities, Community Inspired Lexington, Lexington Rescue Mission, Mission Health Lexington, Northside Common Market, Refuge for Women, and YMCA of Central Kentucky. Saint Joseph Jessamine in Nicholasville has been recognized on the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" list for the second consecutive year and the fourth time since the list's inception. Lexington Clinic and Licking Valley Internal Medicine & Pediatrics announced a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing patient access to care across Central Kentucky. Bluegrass Realtors recently presented its Realtor of the Year award to Randy Newsome, the Good Neighbor Award to Rachel Underwood, and the President's Award to Rusty Underwood.

Baptist Health partners with NOVO Health Services. New facility to serve as centralized center for managing health system's linens. April 06, 2026 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Baptist Health reports it has entered into a long-term partnership with NOVO Health Services, an Atlanta-based healthcare linen management company, in developing an advanced commercial laundry facility here dedicated to serving the medical industry. The 82,140-square-foot facility is expected to open toward the end of the year, creating more than 150 jobs. "Every detail contributes to a positive patient experience," says Gerard Colman, CEO of Baptist Health. "While linen management services are largely unseen by patients, it is a constant and essential part of delivering the cleanliness, comfort and consistency its patients know and expect. "We are excited to enter this partnership, as NOVO Health Services' expertise helps enhance operational efficiencies, supports high-quality care, and creates jobs that support the people and communities we serve." Once operational, Baptist Health's laundry needs will be processed at the new facility, serving as a centralized center for managing the health system's linens. The facility will be equipped with advanced technology that precisely measures water, energy, and cleaning solutions, reducing waste while supporting safe and hygienic operations. It will have the capacity to process approximately 50 million pounds of healthcare linens annually, including sheets, blankets, towels, pillowcases, gowns, scrubs, and other specialized items. Additionally, the automated systems provide real-time, data-driven insights that optimize cycles, enhance inventory management, reduce manual handling throughout the cleaning process, and further support proper disinfection and safety. "This expansion underscores our commitment to providing healthcare providers with the highest-quality linen management services while contributing to local economic growth," says Karl Fillip II, president and CEO of NOVO Health Services. "Louisville is an ideal location for NOVO's continued growth, and we are proud to bring jobs and innovation to the community." Content related to the topics in this article: Click any button to filter by topic: * NOVO Health Services * Baptist Health * new facility * Show all