At HOTEL INC, a dedicated Board of Directors gathers monthly to chart our path forward. Our roadmap spans five years, setting yearly goals and outcomes that steer our actions and gauge our impact. Financial stewardship is paramount, with regular reviews of profit and loss statements at each board meeting, annual IRS 990 reporting, meticulous tracking of profits, losses, and assets, and an annual audit to ensure accountability.
Jennifer Wilson–Chair; Evelyn Thrasher–Vice-Chair; Emily Anne Pride Sutton–Secretary; Brenda Willoughby; Jeff Ranger
New Members: Terry Taft; Geoffrey Gleitz (Bowling Green Police Department); Lisa Cook (SKYCTC); David Bell (Pinnacle Bank)
2024 Board of Directors
Jennifer Wilson, President, WellCare Health Plans Community Engagement Partner, Term expires December 2026.
Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Vice President, Acting Dean, Professor of Analytics & Information Systems, Term expires December 2026.
Cristen Lawson, Secretary, Bowling Green Global Children’s Ministry Director and Connections Coordinator at Crossland Church. Term expires December 2027.
Heather Glass, Treasurer, Pedagogical Assistant Professor at WKU in the Accounting Department. Term expires December 2028.
*In Memoriam*: Lisa Howlett, dedicated long time volunteer and Member, died 11/06/2024
Brenda Willoughby, Member, Retired Professional. Term expires December 2028.
Jeff Ranger, Lawyer, Bell, Orr, Ayers, & Moore Law, Term expires December 2029.
Emily Anne Pride Sutton, Western Kentucky University, South Central KY Area Health Education Center/Western Kentucky University. Term expires December 2029.
Betty Glenn, Multi Media Specialist (Sales), WBKO. Term expires December 2029.
Shawn O’Keefe, Owner/Founder of Owlbus Financial Coaching Services. Term expires December 2029.
2023 Board Of Directors
(Left to Right): Charlie Cole (President), Jennifer Wilson (Secretary), Brenda Willoughby, Lisa Howlett, Cristen Lawson, Heather Glass (Treasurer), Evelyn Thrasher (Vice-President), Brandon Miles
