“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”
John C. Maxwell
Board of Directors
In addition to the leaders of our city and county, SPEDA board members represent a variety of different economic sectors, including retail, health care, tourism, education, accounting and real estate.
Steve Merrick
Chair
President & Owner, Merrick Hardwoods, Inc.
Steve Merrick is President and Owner of five forest products companies throughout Kentucky, Merrick Hardwoods, Inc., Somerset Bio Fuel, Inc., Kentucky ...Read More
Sarah
Vice Chair
Elementary Vice Principal & Co-Owner, Hopkins Elementary & Burnett Farms Produce
Sarah Burnett is an elementary school vice principal and co-owner of Burnett Farms Produce, a business she runs alongside her husband. A devoted memb ...Read More
Austin Molen
Secretary/Treasurer
Owner/Operator, Culver's
Austin Molen was born and raised in Florence, Kentucky. He earned his Bachelors and MBA from Eastern Kentucky University. Upon graduation, he worked f ...Read More
Alan Keck
Board Member
Mayor, City of Somerset
Alan Keck was elected mayor of the City of Somerset in 2018 and is currently serving his first term. Since taking office, Keck has transformed the cul ...Read More
Marshall Todd
Board Member
Judge Executive, Pulaski County Government
Marshall Todd is in his first term as Pulaski County Judge Executive and is using his knowledge of construction and business to build a better Pulaski ...Read More
Dwight Sears
Board Member
Owner/Operator, Silent Guard
Dwight Sears is a proud seventh-generation resident of eastern Pulaski County, a business owner, and a community leader. He serves or has served on nu ...Read More
