KCTCS Foundation announces new board members
Published on Apr 17, 2024
The KCTCS Foundation is pleased to announce the recent appointments of five new members to its board of trustees. New members include:
- Lourdes Baez, associate vice president, government relations and advocacy, Baptist Health.
- William “Marty” Keith, vice president, human resources, CHI Saint Joseph Health.
- David Kloiber, president, The Kloiber Foundation.
- Anne-Tyler Morgan, attorney, McBrayer PLLC.
- Linda Rumpke, director of government and public affairs, Columbia Gas.
The new trustees have joined just in time for the first annual KCTCS Giving Day on April 25. The 24-hour fundraising event will raise funds for scholarships, food pantries, emergency aid, and student enrichment programs across all the colleges in the system. To learn more, visit kctcs.edu/givingday.
The foundation is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) fundraising arm of KCTCS. Established in 1999, the foundation advances the vision, mission, goals and objectives of KCTCS and serves as a cooperative and supportive resource for foundations and funding for the system.
New member quotes
“As a child of immigrants, I am a fervent believer that one of the best qualities
of this country is the ability of any individual through determination and perseverance
to go as far as their ambition and generally, this is accomplished through education
and service—something we believe in at Baptist Health as well. KCTCS is a gateway
to that American Dream, and it would be an honor to contribute in even a small way
to those efforts.”
--Lourdes Baez
“I am honored by the opportunity to join the KCTCS Foundation and look forward to
contributing to its important work. At CHI Saint Joseph Health, we share the same
interest in education and workforce development initiatives in living our mission
of empowering people and serving our communities.”
--Marty Keith
"Education is the foundation upon which success is built, and for many years KCTCS
has been helping residents of the commonwealth establish those strong roots. As the
president of the Kloiber Foundation, I have seen firsthand how impactful the programs
through these colleges can be, which is why I am honored to join the KCTCS Foundation
Board in their mission to support them. For years I have worked to help improve outcomes
for students through my family's foundation, and I am excited to contribute to the
initiatives being pursued by KCTCS in this new role."
--David Kloiber
“I’m honored to join the KCTCS Foundation Board. The foundation’s support of KCTCS’
mission to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of the Commonwealth is
directly aligned with the values that my firm and I hold. As Chair of McBrayer’s Economic
Development practice group, I see up close the workforce needs across our state and
how vital accessible, affordable and relevant education is to our future. KCTCS’ success
is imperative to Kentucky, and I am proud to serve its foundation.”
--Anne-Tyler Morgan
“I’m excited for the opportunity to serve on the KCTCS Foundation Board. The foundation
plays a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities across the commonwealth.
I look forward to leveraging our collective resources to address the critical workforce
challenges our employers are facing. It is an honor to serve with the other tremendous
leaders on this board.”
--Linda Rumpke
