MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce it has added two new members. Edie C. Green (Owner/President, Bicycle Face, Lexington, KY) and Christa Marrillia (Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer, Keeneland, Lexington, KY) are joining the board.
“We are delighted to welcome these new members,” said Board Chair Donna Moore Campbell, ’62. “Each businesswoman brings different talents and expertise to Midway’s Board of Trustees. Edie brings an entrepreneurial background and continues the Green family’s long-time commitment of supporting the University. Christa will generate an even stronger relationship with the equine industry and share her special connection to the City of Midway, where she grew up. We look forward to their service to the University.”
The two were sworn in as Midway University Trustees at the February 23, 2023, board meeting held on campus.
Edie C. Green, Lexington, KY
Edie Courtenay Green was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. After receiving her BA at Centre College, she married Clay Green, son of Midway University Trustee Linda Green, and has been in Lexington ever since. They are proud parents of two grown daughters, Isabel and Cosby.
Her professional career began with nearly eight years in the banking industry, starting with Retail Branch Banking Management and later heading up the Personal Trust Department. After starting a family and about ten years as a stay-at-home mom, she decided to invest in a new small concept fitness boutique. Shortly thereafter, she helped develop another studio fitness brand and began consulting for other growing independent studios. She is the Owner-President of Bicycle Face, a small local bike shop in Lexington.
Christa Marrillia, Lexington, KY
Christa Marrillia joined Keeneland in 2003 and was named Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer in May 2019. She oversees the Marketing, Communications, Sponsorship and Broadcast teams and Keeneland’s Retail Operations and Administrative Services Departments.
A native of Midway, Kentucky, Mrs. Marrillia is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she studied Marketing and Communications. She is actively engaged in the community and serves on the VisitLEX Tourism Commission and the Board of Directors for LexArts. She previously served as President of the Bluegrass Hospitality Association. Mrs. Marrillia, and her husband, Josh, live in Lexington with their two sons, Lincoln and Winston.
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