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.
David Nichols, President
Cambium Marketing
Keturah Morrow, Vice President
Louisville Metro Government
Erin Gillespie, Treasurer
Atria Senior Living
Toree Parrish, Secretary
Norton Healthcare
Logan Griggs
Engie Insight
Billy Hardison
Production Simple & Headliner’s Music Hall
Brian Meurer
Louisville Fire Department
Lynnelle Morgan
Louisville Tourism
Denise O’Donnell
Scope
Julie Roberts
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Evie Schuster
YouthBuild Louisville
Krystal Surratt
ISCO Industries, Inc.
Liz Vail
West Sixth Brewing
Joshua Watkins
Louisville Metro Government
Nicole Yates
Passport Health
Ken Bohnert, Counsel
Conliffe, Sandmann & Sullivan, PLLC
Stephanie Bateman
Semonin Realtors
Jennifer Fust-Rutherford
Community Foundation of Louisville
Kelly Gream
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
Pam Holwerda
PNC Bank
Jacob Mercier
The Mawood Mercier Group at RE/MAX 100
Charles Spivey
Louisville Public Media
Todd Toles
Scot Mailing and Shipping Systems, Inc.
Nicole Walton
Brown-Forman
Shawn Woosley
Wehr Constructors, Inc.
Emily Clayton, Ex Officio
Waterfront Park
Ashley Smith, Ex Officio
Waterfront Park
Please contact us if you want to learn more about Friends of the Waterfront at info@friendsofthewaterfront.com
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