During the quarterly Kentucky Derby Museum Board meeting on September 15, 2023, four new Board members and a new Board Chair were unanimously approved.
The new Museum Board members include:
Mark Bacon, SVP Managing Director – Super Premium American Whiskey
Ashley Davis Sigman, Vice President of Davis Jewelers
Pat Day, Retired Hall of Fame Jockey
Eamon O’Brien, General Manager of Omni Louisville
Outgoing Board members Brandy Harmon, Michael Judah, and Loren Hebel-Osborne were honored during the meeting for completing their terms of service. The late Clinton Glasscock was also recognized for his 12 years of service to the Museum’s Board. The entire Kentucky Derby Museum family was deeply saddened at the loss of Glasscock and will be forever grateful for his many contributions.
The Board’s Vice Chair, David Nett, was then selected to replace outgoing Chair Glenn Haygood. Haygood served two years as Chair and is now Immediate Past Chair.
“I’m pleased to see the incredible success that is a result of the Board’s collaboration and partnership with the Kentucky Derby Museum over the years,” said Haygood. “The Museum is on track to hit record attendance for 2023, and that momentum will only continue through what is expected to be an epic Derby 150. I can’t thank the Board enough for their support in my time as Chair, and I know their unwavering dedication to the Museum will continue with the new Board members and Chair.”
In Haygood’s time as Chair, the Board worked hand-in-hand with the Museum’s Leadership Team to develop a five-year strategic plan that will catapult the visitor experience to the next level. The Board also championed major improvements, investments, and upgrades in the Museum’s exhibits, programs, and facility.
“I am very excited to take on the role of Chair for the Kentucky Derby Museum’s Board,” said Nett. “As the Museum prepares for the new fiscal year to start in October, I’m thankful that the Board’s previous leadership helped pave the way for fantastic success, and I’m looking forward to supporting the Museum with two major milestones ahead — the 150th Kentucky Derby in 2024 and the Museum’s 40th anniversary in 2025.”
Kentucky Derby Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is governed by its 22-member Board of Directors and committed to the highest standard of business ethics. The Museum Board provides financial oversight and helps guide the strategic growth of the Museum.
The new Board members will serve a three-year term, starting in December.
“The Museum is embarking on two thrilling years, and I’m so thankful for the incredible support the Museum has with its Board of Directors,” said Patrick Armstrong, Museum President and CEO. “Through the strategic planning process, a pandemic, construction projects, the success of Secretariat, and so much more—the Museum’s Board has provided a clear vision and direction. We’re looking forward to continuing that path to success for Derby 150.”
The Museum’s 2024 fiscal year will start on October 1, 2023. New Board member orientation is scheduled for mid-October, and a directory of all 22 Board Members can be found on the Museum’s website.
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