About Us
About Us

Our Mission
To recruit, retain, expand and attract manufacturing, distribution and service companies to maintain and improve the quality of life in Shelby County through economic stability.
The Shelby County Industrial & Development Foundation was established in 1957. We have made a name for ourselves and for Shelby County throughout the state, as well as, worldwide, as a community eager to meet the future head on by recruiting clean industries that provide sound jobs for area residents.
We have long been noted for our excellent business climate. In recent years, we have encouraged several major companies to locate in our community. The Leadership here is sincerely interested in new businesses and the opportunities they bring.
We have long recognized that the growth and success of our community has been through the location of businesses and industry who have become truly invested in Shelby County. You will find your efforts are welcomed and appreciated here. Every effort will be made to support you in any way possible.
The industries of Shelby County provide over 5000 jobs for the residents of Shelby and surrounding counties. Today, the Industrial Foundation strives to assist our existing industry base by providing job fairs, informational seminars, being an advocate and any other assistance that might be needed to help them to continue to prosper and grow right here in Shelby County.

Our Mission
To recruit, retain, expand and attract manufacturing, distribution and service companies to maintain and improve the quality of life in Shelby County through economic stability.
The Shelby County Industrial & Development Foundation was established in 1957. We have made a name for ourselves and for Shelby County throughout the state, as well as, worldwide, as a community eager to meet the future head on by recruiting clean industries that provide sound jobs for area residents.
We have long been noted for our excellent business climate. In recent years, we have encouraged several major companies to locate in our community. The Leadership here is sincerely interested in new businesses and the opportunities they bring.
We have long recognized that the growth and success of our community has been through the location of businesses and industry who have become truly invested in Shelby County. You will find your efforts are welcomed and appreciated here. Every effort will be made to support you in any way possible.
The industries of Shelby County provide over 5000 jobs for the residents of Shelby and surrounding counties. Today, the Industrial Foundation strives to assist our existing industry base by providing job fairs, informational seminars, being an advocate and any other assistance that might be needed to help them to continue to prosper and grow right here in Shelby County.
Executive Committee

Ray Leathers
President/CEO

Libby Adams
Executive Director

Pat Hargadon
Chairman

Steve Meador
Secretary/Treasurer
Directors

David Eaton
Mayor, City of Shelbyville

Dan Ison
Shelby County Judge Executive

Cary Vowels
Mayor, City of Simpsonville

Bobby G. Hudson
Retired

Wayne Karem
Vector Engineers

Steve Collins
Hall & Taylor Funeral Home

Jerry Karem
Developer

Tom Hardesty
Retired

Jack Bragg
Shelby Energy

Aaron Garofola
UofL Health

Brian Webb
Independence Bank

Sally Sugg
Shelby County Public Schools

Roxann Fry
LG&E KU
Staff

Charlie Clabaugh
Administrative Assistant

Eddie Meeks
Manager

Dee Williams
Receptionist

Velda Imel
Accounting
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