Comprehensive Community Development
Everyone has a dream. Whether it’s creating a new business, working on a large-scale community project, or buying a home, Community Ventures believes in your dream and we want to help you make it a reality.
Join in Our Journey to Impact
Strengthening communities by helping people achieve their dreams of greater economic opportunity.
The Why.
To build strong communities, people need access to opportunities and hope for a better future. Across all income levels, backgrounds, and communities, people need access to opportunity, practical resources, and someone willing to believe in their goals.
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Kentuckians who lack access to the resources they need to accomplish their goals. Home and business owners are the lifeblood of strong communities, and Community Ventures empowers them to succeed.
The What.
Community Ventures helps people own homes and start businesses because we believe in the power of dreams. Whether it’s access to financing, education, or neighborhood revitalization, our areas of focus dramatically improve the quality of life for Kentuckians.
Vibrant communities start with people. Community Ventures equips our clients with knowledge and skills they can use for the rest of their lives, creating positive impact for generations to come.
Since 1982, Community Ventures has evolved in capacity and knowledge, but our mission has remained the same – to strengthen our communities by empowering individuals.
Meet the Team
Management
Staff
Contractors
Meet Our Board of Directors
Executive Committee
John Watz
Henry Watz, Raine, & Marino, PLLC
Chairman of the Board
JoJuana Leavell-Greene
Retired
Co-Chairman of the Board
Rev. Fred Mitchell
Russell Cave Church of Christ
Secretary of the Board
Robert “Bo” Henry
Central Bank
Jeff Koonce
First Financial Bank
Treasurer of the Board – Executive Committee
Board Members
Arthur Salomon
Salomon & Co.
Charles Duke
Director of Human Resources – Fayette County Attorney Office
Deborah Williams
PNC Bank
Jerry Johnston
Retired – M&T Bank
John Douglas
Retired – Old National Bank
Board Members
Larry Johnson
Community Collaboration Initiatives
Todd Ziegler
Republic Bank
Ray Daniels
Transylvania University
Lorraine Smoot
Millersburg resident
Mark Welch
Fulton-Hickman Counties Economic Development Partnership
