our team
coming together for good
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Nancy Grayson
ngrayson@horizonfunds.org | 859.757.1552
As President and CEO, Nancy is responsible for implementing the vision and strategic direction of Horizon Community Funds, working collaboratively with other community leaders to serve the community’s needs.
A recognized leader, Nancy has served on numerous boards of organizations dedicated to improving education, promoting healthy family relationships, and preserving the natural resources and history of Kentucky. She currently serves on the Metropolitan Club Board of Governors, the Endow Kentucky Commission, and the LINK Media LLC Board of Directors.
Nancy has received various awards, including the Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year Award (2022), the NKY Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Award (2021), the Venue Magazine Woman of Influence Award (2019), the Northern Kentucky Tribune Newsmaker Award (2018), and the Northern Kentucky Champion for Education Award (2011). She is also an alumna of Leadership Northern Kentucky (2009). She graduated summa cum laude in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
She currently resides in Boone County with her husband, Trey; their two daughters, Alex and Kate; and their miniature dachshund, Oliver. Her top weekend activities include working in her garden, attending local music concerts and festivals, and experimenting with new recipes using one of her many kitchen gadgets.
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION
aaron slovin
aslovin@horizonfunds.org | 859.292.2850
Aaron is responsible for the development of the accounting department and providing accurate and timely financial reporting to best serve the organization and the community. Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a Master of Science in Finance from University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business.
Aaron currently lives in Mt. Lookout with his wife, Rachel, and their daughter, Olivia. He lived in Covington for several years prior to that and is an active Covington Partners mentor. Outside of work he enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis, and attending concerts.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND ENGAGEMENT
mary kate vanderglas
mvanderglas@horizonfunds.org | 859.292.2849
Mary Kate’s work as the Director of Marketing and Engagement focuses on bringing Horizon Community Funds’ brand to life through storytelling and connecting with the community. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and worked in Chicago for a period following college. After returning to the Greater Cincinnati area, she became involved in various professional networks and nonprofit organizations.
Mary Kate and her husband, Justin, live in Mt. Lookout with their two children, Timothy and Kit. She enjoys traveling, making new connections in the community, and exploring the many hidden gems of Northern Kentucky.
our council of trustees
Kit
Andrews
Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Bahl & Gaynor
Neighborhood: Newport
Rich
Boehne
Board Chairman, Retired Chairman and CEO, The E.W. Scripps Company
Neighborhood: Newport
Bill
Butler
Chairman of Corporex Companies, LLC
Neighborhood: Covington
Garren
Colvin
President and CEO, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Neighborhood: Crescent Springs
Lewis
Diaz
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl
Neighborhood: Union
Barbara
Drees Jones
Vice President of Marketing, Drees Homes
Neighborhood: Hebron
Crystal
Faulkner
CPA & Certified EOS Implementer, Cherry Bekaert Advisory
Neighborhood: Mt. Adams
Mickey
Fritz
Partner, The Dempsey Fritz Group
Neighborhood: Crestview Hills
Lauren
Huizenga
General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Wendal Inc.
Neighborhood: Covington
Kris
Knochelmann
Judge Executive, Kenton County
Neighborhood: Crescent Springs
Bob
Kohlhepp
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Cintas
Neighborhood: Covington
Valerie
Newell
Chairman and Managing Director, Mariner Wealth Advisors
Neighborhood: Covington
Roger
Peterman
Retired of Counsel, Dinsmore & Shohl
Neighborhood: Ft. Thomas
Donna
Salyers
Founder and Owner, Donna Salyers Fabulous-Furs
Neighborhood: Covington
Paul
Sartori
Principal, Legacy Financial
Neighborhood: Crestview Hills
Bob
Sathe
Chairman, MCF Advisors
Neighborhood: Cincinnati
Chuck
Scheper
Chairman, Bexion Pharmaceuticals
Neighborhood: Covington
Mike
Schlotman
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Kroger Co.
Neighborhood: Ft. Mitchell
Jim
Uebel
Market President, Central Bank and Trust Co.
Neighborhood: Alexandria
Paul
Verst
Chief Executive Officer, Verst Group Logistics and Zenith Logistics
Neighborhood: Cold Spring
Jim
Votruba
Retired President, Northern Kentucky University
Neighborhood: Lakeside Park
Mary
Zalla
President, Maplelawn Hospitality
Neighborhood: Covington
Bob
Zapp
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Kentucky
Neighborhood: Covington