SKYCTC Foundation, Inc.

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) Foundation, Inc. was established February 2005, as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation to support the purposes and mission of SKYCTC. 

The mission of the SKYCTC Foundation is to generate resources that support student access and success at SKYCTC and contribute to the overall advancement of our communities.

The Foundation plays an instrumental role in actively assisting both students and the College by supporting the advancement of public higher education and serving as the college's chief fundraising agent. The Foundation increases financial and educational resources through development initiatives, establishes communication networks with private donors and public agencies, and provides support for programs and activities not funded through traditional sources.

The Foundation

• Provides for scholarships and grants to deserving students
• Manages the majority of the college's endowment accounts
• Assists in funding special projects
• Encourages greater community involvement
• Allows donors to make gifts that are designated for the educational programs of their choice
• Processes gifts of all sizes with a focus on major gifts and endowment

Officers

• Roddy Grimes, Chair
  President/CEO, Stewart Richey
• Steve Sinclair, Treasurer
  CFO, Graves Gilbert Clinic
• Tommy Gumm, Secretary
  Founder & CEO,  Alliance Corporation

Members

• Steve Allen
  President, CGS Machine & Tool
• Alex Downing
  President, Franklin Bank & Trust
• Chris Gentry
  Global Service Director, Halton
• Jason Goodman
  Plant Manager, Logan Aluminum
• Tim Knipp
  VP Operations, Anderson Hospitality Group
• Cindy Lawrence
  CFO, Bluegrass Supply Chain Services, LLC, Bluegrass Dedicated, LLC
• Jeff Ranger
  Attorney, Bell, Orr, Ayers & Moore, PSC
• Rick Starks
  Retired, TVA
• Steve Thurmond
  Executive Director, Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce

Emeritus Members

• Bob Kirby
  Retired, Hillard Lyons
• Lowell Guthrie
  Retired, Trace Die Cast

Ex-Officio Members

• Treva Shirley, Chair, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors; Occupational Health Coordinator, TJ Regional Health
• Dr. Brooke Justice, Interim President & CEO, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
• Heather Rogers, Vice President of Resource Development and Foundation Executive Director, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Contact Us

SKYCTC Foundation, Inc.
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone (270) 901-1116 / Toll-free (800) 790-0990