The Kentucky Derby Museum has welcomed five new board members, including entrepreneur Eden Bridgeman Sklenar; Thoroughbred owner Jill Baffert; award-winning sports journalist Gene McLean; and Bill Beam, former finance director for Gov. Paul Patton.
Returning to the board after serving in previous years is Todd Spencer, President & CEO of Doe-Anderson, a prominent advertising and public relations firm in Louisville.
Bridgeman Sklenar has been the chief marketing officer of Manna Inc. since 2017 and has been with the restaurant group since 2009.
Baffert is a former television reporter and anchor for WLKY-TV in Louisville. She is married to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
McLean started his career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader and was recognized as one of the state's best writers, winning the prestigious “Sportswriter of the Year” honor in 1985.
Beam has been a benefactor of the Kentucky Derby Museum for 20 years, while being a Churchill Downs season box holder and a member of the Churchill Downs Turf Club for over twenty-eight years.
Additionally, two current Board Members are serving in new roles. Moving into the Board Chair position is Chris Whelan, Vice President of Communications at LG&E. Glenn Haygood, President & General Manager at WLKY-TV, now serves as Vice Chair.
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