The next Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues: Infrastructure Planning to Power Northern Kentucky’s Economy will be Tuesday, May 19, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South, 1379 Donaldson Road in Erlanger.
John Hurd, director of infrastructure engagement with Duke Energy, moderates the conversation surrounding how infrastructure shapes Northern Kentucky’s continued growth and economic success. As the region expands, the systems that support that growth — transportation, water, energy, broadband, and public facilities — must keep pace.
Scheduled speakers include:
• Gina Douthat, general manager at Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, has served in her current position since 2022. She has been with the company for nearly 30 years in various roles, including deputy general manager and director of communications and development. She serves as a board member for the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board.
• Lindsey Rechtin, president and CEO of Northern Kentucky Water District, has been with the organization since 2013. She started as a finance manager and worked her way up to vice president of finance and support services and now oversees all of its managerial and operational functions in her current role. Rechtin is a member of the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Water Works Association. She also serves as the treasurer of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, as a board member of the Water Research Foundation, and as a board member of the Xavier University Masters in Science H20 Advisory Board.
• Mark Fahner, vice president of corporate Development at Altafiber, focuses on strategic growth and merger and acquisition opportunities. He began his career at UUNET as global account sales director, global marketing manager and systems engineering and worked several roles with Cincinnati Bell as sales director, sales vice president, general manager, and vice president, among others. He is a board member with Cintrifuse.
“This Eggs ‘N Issues will give attendees insight into the current investments, long-term planning, and critical role infrastructure plays in our region,” said Brent Cooper, president and CEO of the NKY Chamber. “Infrastructure drives competitiveness, supports our workforce development, and overall makes our region a better place to live, work, play, learn and give back.”
Eggs ‘N Issues: Infrastructure Planning to Power Northern Kentucky’s Economy will begin on May 19 with attendee check-in, breakfast and networking from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. The keynote presentation and audience Q&A session will follow until 9 a.m. Registration is $35 for NKY Chamber members and $45 for non-members and walk-ins. The NKYP rate is $30; free with NKYP Event Pass. Pre-register for the event online at NKYChamber.com/Events.
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