We engage enthusiastic supporters through a variety of programs, events, education, fundraising, and marketing efforts. With a vibrant and active membership, we work hard to educate others about the significance of the river and our waterfront. We work closely with the Waterfront Park Board to form meaningful partnerships with other community groups in the city.
We also support the park’s main events, including Waterfront Wednesdays, Juneteenth Jubilee, Clean Team, Fourth of July on the Waterfront, and the Silver Anchor Awards Reception, through our fundraising efforts.
A volunteer-driven organization focused on supporting Louisville’s Waterfront Park through promotion, advocacy, and fundraising.
To ensure the community’s continued use, appreciation, and support of Louisville’s Waterfront Park.
Friends of the Waterfront began as the Marketing and Community Involvement Committee for Waterfront Park. In 1988, we founded Friends, and in 1991, we became a separate nonprofit organization. We continue to work closely with the Waterfront Park team to promote and grow our park.
Ken Bohnert, Counsel
Conliffe,Sandmann &Sullivan, PLLC
Kelly Gream, Secretary
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
Logan Griggs
Engie Insight
Marlene Grissom, Ex Officio
Waterfront Park
Billy Hardison
Production Simple & Headliner’s Music Hall
Kelley Runyon, Ex Officio
Waterfront Park
Rebecca Matheny
Louisville Downtown Partnership
Lynnelle Morgan
Louisville Tourism
David Nichols, Vice President
A+H Marketing
Bindu Rastogi
Fifth Third Bank
Julie Roberts
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Ashley Smith, Ex Officio
Waterfront Park
Joshua Watkins, President
Louisville Metro Government
Shawn Woosley
Wehr Constructors, Inc.
Stephanie Bateman
Semonin Realtors
Stephanie Dobson
Integrity One Technologies
Todd Toles
Integrity One Technologies
Nicole Walton
Brown-Forman
Pam Holwerda, Treasurer
Stegner Investment Associates, Inc.
Charles Spivey
Louisville Public Media
Jacob Mercier
The Mawood Mercier Group at RE/MAX 100
Please contact us if you want to learn more about Friends of the Waterfront at info@friendsofthewaterfront.com
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