Ben Smock is a Louisville, Kentucky native. As Director of Development for Canopy, the nonprofit organization making Kentucky first in Good Business, he leads by integrating social consciousness with organizational success, and is committed to a compassionate and thoughtful approach to state-wide economic development. Ben holds an MBA from the University of Louisville, and B.S. degree in Business Management from the University of Kentucky. Ben has an abundance of experience in the nonprofit with years of experience from Norton Hospital Foundation, Metro United Way, and now Canopy. Ben is also a graduate of Leadership Louisville’s Ignite Louisville program, working alongside Kentucky Refugee Ministries to win the Ignite Louisville Challenge. Ben is proud to be a Louisvillian and help make big things happen for our community.

This episode's featured spirit is Old Forester, 86 proof

Hosts:

David Stadler

Chris McConnell

Jeremy Ficklin