Louisville, KY. (November 4, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc.’s (GLI) Health Enterprises Network (HEN) and Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network (AML) celebrated the graduation of twenty-six fellows from their respective cohorts. The HEN and AML Fellows programs provide leaders with the resources, insights, and networks essential to a thriving career in two of our region’s most dynamic industries. The ceremony featured remarks from Dr. Tony Brosky, professor and Dean of the School of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Bellarmine University, GLI leadership, and testimonials from program participants.

The 2025 HEN Fellows cohort includes:

• Daniela Alzuru, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Envision Healthcare
• Emily Eurton, Enterprise Transformation Lead, Humana
• Kiana Fields, Research and Education Coordinator, UofL School of Medicine – Inst. Equity
• Yasmary Hernandez, Synergy CEO/Owner, Homecare of East Lou
• Chad Hester, Director of Sales and Growth, CenterWell Primary Care
• Gabriela Morris, Supervisor, UPS Healthcare
• Mike Purcell, Area Manager, UPS Healthcare
• Derek Russell, Cold Chain Packaging Manager, UPS Healthcare
• Vanessa Shannon, Mental Performance Consultant, Optimize Consulting
• Sara Tracy, Strategic Partnership Manager, Kentucky Chamber
• Kenya Wade, CEO/Founder, Cycle Breakers Breaking Chains Inc
• Alyssa Walston, Distribution Manager, UPS Healthcare
• Myra Wiley, RN, Owner/Lead Instructor, Norton Healthcare/Hands2Hearts Academy
• Eric Wilson, Lead Supervisor, UPS Healthcare

Over the course of 10 months, HEN Fellows met monthly to engage with industry leaders and deepen their understanding of the healthcare sector. Sessions focused on emerging topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, aging technologies, and healthcare distribution, offering insights into the innovations shaping the region.

“It has been a privilege to watch participants in both the HEN and AML Fellows develop meaningful connections within their respective fields,” said Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of GLI. “Their hard work is truly commendable, and I am optimistic that this experience will help grow their careers in two of Greater Louisville’s most impactful industries.”

The 2025 AML Fellows cohort includes:

• Robbie Abner, Repair Shop Manager, Air Hydro Power
• Ryan Benningfield, Corporate Director of Manufacturing, Premier Packaging
• Mac Brown, Photographer, Mac Brown Media, LLC
• Joan Chmielewski, Industrial Engineering Director, UPS Airlines
• Joe Donahoe, Solutions Specialist, Shippers Solutions
• Joe Gobis, Industrial Automation Sales Engineer, CRG Automation
• Doug Grogg, Neff Automation, Technical Sales Representative
• Brooks Mayer, Director of Business Development, ARCO Design/Build
• Greg Padesky, Business Development Manager, U.S., Quant U.S. Corporation
• Michele Pelton, Aircraft Maintenance Materials Director, UPS Airlines
• Isaiah Rumsey, Sales Representative, I&S Medical
• Adam Wiseman, Senior Director, Strategy, Inventory & Deployment, GE, a Haier Company

The AML Fellows sessions explored key topics including innovation, operations management, warehousing, and supply chain strategy, each providing unique perspectives into the technologies and practices driving regional growth. A special visit to Angel’s Envy highlighted Kentucky’s exclusive role in bourbon production and the craftsmanship shaping its future.

To learn more about the HEN Fellows program, click here. To learn more about the AML Fellows program, click here.

Applications and nominations are now open to those interested in joining the 2026 HEN and AML Fellows cohorts. The nomination/application period will close January 9, and both programs will kick off in February. The Fellows programs will have a refreshed format and renewed focus on impactful content to deliver even greater value.

“I am excited to continue growing these programs by curating sessions that are relevant to evolving industry trends and resonate with our Fellows,” says Makayla Owens, Director of Industry Networks at GLI. “Our 2026 AML and HEN Fellows programs will be designed to bring meaningful content and voices from the industry to our participants in an exclusive and collaborative setting.”

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About Greater Louisville Inc.

Greater Louisville Inc. is the Metro Chamber of Commerce and represents 15 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. GLI’s mission is to grow businesses and the regional economy. GLI supports businesses during every stage of development and represents the collective needs of the business community by advocating for pro-growth policies and economic development investment, and deploying programming centered around attracting and developing talent and economic inclusion. GLI is the 2019 National Chamber of the Year and is one of only three percent of chambers nationally certified with 5-star accreditation status by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Learn more on social media @GLIchamber or visit www.greaterlouisville.com.