Board of Directors

John Baines is a consultant and executive coach at Insight Partners, LLC. He previously served as the president for Hahn Automation from 2004 until 2018.

Mr. Baines received his Bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University.

Mr. Baines is a member of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, the European American Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board from 2015 to 2017.

Mr. Baines won Manufacturer of the Year from the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers in 2015 and the Northern Kentucky Thoroughbred Award from Tri-ED in 2014. 

Mr. Baines lives in Ft. Thomas with his wife and two children.

Mr. Baines was appointed by the Governor to the board for a six-year term that ends in November 2025.

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Larry Brown has retired after 39 years as a life and health consultant specializing in businesses, estate and business continuation planning.

In his professional career, Mr. Brown worked as the commissioner for the Department of Professional Licensing, executive director of the Kentucky Board of Dentistry and field representative for the Office of the Governor. 

Mr. Brown received his Bachelor's degree from Northern Kentucky State College and completed graduate work at American College. 

Mr. Brown served as the president for NK Soccer Officials Association, was first district representative on the Kentucky Referee Association and currently serves on the adult soccer board of KSA. Mr. B also served on his church expansion fundraising committee and two years as festival chairman.

Mr. Brown lives in Florence with his wife. He has and two children and three grandchildren.

Mr. Brown was appointed by the Governor to the board for a six-year term that ends in November 2025.

Charlie Coleman is a Campbell County Commissioner from District #2. 

Mr. Coleman received his Bachelors at Eastern Kentucky University, his Master of Education degree from Northern Kentucky University, and also his Education Rank 1 from Xavier University. 

Throughout his professional career, Mr. Coleman has been heavily involved in youth education in Campbell County. Mr. Coleman was a teacher, assistant principal, athletic director and head football coach at Bellevue High School, where he spent the majority of his tenure. In addition, he was host of the TV Show “Northern Kentucky Sports Legends” for Insight Communications.

Mr. Coleman has served on numerous boards and commissions, such as the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, the Independent Business Association of Northern Kentucky, and several Exhibit Committees at the Behringer Crawford Museum.

Mr. Coleman was appointed by the Governor to the board for a five-year term that ends in November 2024.

Mrs. Bethany Foxx serves as the Director of Student Support and Re-Engagement at Gateway Community and Technical College. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the student success coaching program, guiding students through academic recovery and equipping them with the resources and support needed to achieve their educational goals. She also oversees initiatives to re-engage students seeking to return to Gateway after time away, fostering persistence and completion. Mrs. Foxx started at Gateway in July 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Arts in Adult and Higher Education from Morehead State University. Beyond her professional work, she is an avid reader who enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishes time with her husband, two sons, and their dog, Walter. Mrs. Foxx’s current term extends through July 2028.

Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, Tanatswa is the oldest of two siblings and brings a strong sense of responsibility and leadership to every endeavor. Currently pursuing studies in the field of Information Technology, which has become a growing passion, Tanatswa is eager to continue advancing her education and professional skills.
Tanatswa previously worked as a Logistics Manager for a private décor company, where she gained firsthand experience in business operations and developed strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Her interest in community service began in high school as part of the Leadership Experience Opportunity (LEO) Club, where she led initiatives that promoted healthier and more sustainable living for local communities.
Among her recognitions, Tanatswa is most proud of being awarded Best in Advanced Level Business (2022), an achievement that reflects both academic excellence and dedication.
Ms. Gwenzi's current term extends through July 2026.

Michelle Hughes is the Vice President of Sales for ITDS Division of the Castellini Group of Companies. She is a Covington resident and attended Morehead State University. Hughes has served on boards and committees including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) board, the Northern Kentucky Chamber Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA) committee and Learning Grove.  

She was appointed by the Governor for a term ending Nov. 15, 2025.

Olivia Keller, J.D. is an attorney in the business litigation services group at Stites & Harbison. She has degrees from Centre College and the University of Kentucky.

She is a Covington resident and is a graduate of the Leadership Kentucky Foundation’s Elevate Kentucky class of 2023. She is Vice-President of the Board of Directors for the Children’s Law Center.

She was appointed by the Governor for a term ending July 23, 2030.

Col Owens, J.D. is retired attorney, having worked at Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and SW Ohio, in private practice, and as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University. He has degrees from Harvard University and Boston University School of Law. He resides in Ft. Mitchell. He has dedicated many years serving on boards for the Covington Housing Authority, Covington Independent Schools, the Kentucky School Boards Association, the United Way of Greater Cincinnati Public Policy Committee, and the Kentucky Voices for Health board. He has been honored by the United Way of Greater Cincinnati as “One of 100 Heroes,” by Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio with the Outstanding Health Care Reform Advocacy Award, and with the Dennis J. Murphy Award for Outstanding Leadership and Advocacy on behalf of Legal Aid clients in Ohio.

He was appointed by the Governor for a term ending November 15, 2024.