Has led nonprofit for 10 years
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2016) — Renee Shepard has announced her resignation as president and executive director of the Downtown Lexington Corp., effective in September, the Downtown Lexington board announced today. Shepard has led the nonprofit that produces many popular downtown events for 10 years.
Temple Juett, DLC’s board president, said in a statement: “The board is thankful for Renee’s leadership over the past 10 years as DLC has continued to grow and make a positive impact on downtown Lexington. Under Renee’s leadership DLC’s budget tripled, the Downtown Lexington Management District was established and DLC was recognized as a driving force behind the positive changes in downtown Lexington. We wish Renee the best in the next phase of her career.”
An interim director will soon be named soon while the board searches for Shepard’s replacement, Juett said.
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