Governance

Executive boardroom overlooking the I-71 corridor at sunrise

Six counties. One unified voice for economic growth along the I-71 corridor.

6
County Representatives
Public sector governance
10+
Private Sector Members
Industry & utility partners
Bi-Monthly
Board Meetings
Open to stakeholder observers

Executive Leadership

Staff Leadership

Jessica Moore
Executive Director

Jessica Moore

Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance

Leading KIEDA's regional economic development strategy, stakeholder engagement, site recruitment, and grant facilitation across six Kentucky counties.

Director@ky71alliance.com

County Leadership

Board of Directors

The Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance is guided by the leadership of six counties working together to advance economic opportunity, infrastructure, and investment along the I-71 corridor.

Ryan Morris
Board Chair

Ryan Morris

County Judge Executive

Gallatin County

Elected executive for Gallatin County, the corridor's northernmost Ohio River county, advancing riverfront industrial development and regional infrastructure investment.

County Government Website
Scott Bates
Board Member

Scott Bates

County Judge Executive

Henry County

Scott Bates brings years of local government experience to his role as Henry County Judge/Executive. A former county magistrate, he became Judge/Executive in 2023, continuing his public service with a broader responsibility for the county’s communities, services, and future.

County Government Website
John David Ogburn, Jr.
Board Member

John David Ogburn, Jr.

County Judge Executive

Trimble County

Leads Trimble County's public sector representation, with focus on utility expansion, Ohio River asset development, and small business growth.

County Government Website
David Wilhoite
Board Member

David Wilhoite

County Judge Executive

Carroll County

David Wilhoite serves as Carroll County Judge/Executive, elected in 2023. He oversees county governance from Carrollton and represents Carroll County's interests in regional economic development along the I-71 corridor.

County Government Website
Todd Woodyard
Board Member

Todd Woodyard

County Judge Executive

Owen County

Todd Woodyard has served as Owen County Judge/Executive since 2023. His community involvement includes service on the Three Rivers District Health Department’s board and support for Owenton’s Build-Ready industrial site, connecting public health and economic opportunity with the county’s future.

County Government Website
David Voegele
Board Member

David Voegele

County Judge Executive

Oldham County

David Voegele has called Oldham County home since 1976 and has served as Judge/Executive since 2011. A University of Minnesota graduate, he came to Kentucky as a WAVE-TV anchorman before spending 30 years in financial services. His community involvement includes serving as a magistrate and president of the La Grange Rotary Club.

County Government Website

Transparency

Public Governance, Private Agility

KIEDA board meetings are held bi-monthly and are open to stakeholder observers at the Corridor Champion level. Meeting agendas, minutes, and annual reports are available upon request.

Meeting Schedule
Bi-Monthly
Meeting Format
In-Person + Virtual
Annual Report
Available on Request
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