About Us

Established to support Shelby County.

One of the first items of business after the foundation was established in 1957 was to create a community water source – vital for growing industries and families alike. Though our endeavors and industries now touch every corner of the globe, we still manage Guist Creek Lake and Marina. Our purpose and activities have expanded to touch every aspect of an excellent business climate, including close relationships and open channels of communication with all levels of education, community organizations and local government.

We are a community and organization eager to meet the future with sound jobs and a quality of life you simply cannot find anywhere else.

Our Team

Leadership

Ray Leathers

Ray Leathers

President/CEO | SCIDF

President and CEO
Ray Leathers
SCIDF

Pat Hargadon

Pat Hargadon

Chairman | Kentucky Farm Bureau

Chairman
Pat Hargadon
Kentucky Farm Bureau

Steve Meador

Steve Meador

Vice-Chairman | Pegasus Industries

Vice-Chairman
Steve Meador
Pegasus Industries

Jack Bragg

Jack Bragg

Treasurer | Shelby Energy

Treasurer
Jack Bragg
Shelby Energy

Our Team

Board of Directors

Local leaders dedicated to the health of Shelby County’s businesses and the quality of life for our Kentucky community.

Troy Ethington

Troy Ethington

Mayor, Shelbyville

Roxann Fry

Roxann Fry

LG&E KU

Aaron Garofola

Aaron Garofola

UofL Health Shelbyville Hospital

Dan Ison

Dan Ison

Shelby County Judge Executive

Jerry Karem

Jerry Karem

Developer, Karem Properties

Wayne Karem

Wayne Karem

Vector Engineers, Inc.

Ronald Sowder

Ronald Sowder

Mayor, Simpsonville

Sally Sugg

Sally Sugg

Superintendent, Shelby County Public Schools

Brian Webb

Brian Webb

President, Independence Bank

Our Team

Staff

Dee Williams

Dee Williams

Receptionist, Cardwell House

Eddie Meeks

Eddie Meeks

Manager, Guist Creek Marina and Campground

Charlie Clabaugh

Charlie Clabaugh

Admin | Training Coordinator | Accounting

Mary Beth Dennis

Mary Beth Dennis

Economic Development