We are a Kentucky-based, nonpartisan nonprofit partnering with businesses of all sectors, schools, and community organizations to strategically grow businesses, create jobs, retain talent, and increase returns by promoting individual well-being, community well-being, and the responsible stewardship of our great Commonwealth.

Making Kentucky First in Good Business

We recognize that employees want purpose, consumers are paying attention to who they buy from, and healthy communities are good for business. Our mission is to help Kentucky businesses grow by positively impacting people, our communities, and our future.

From our headquarters in Louisville’s Portland Neighborhood, we help lead the Good Business Movement in Kentucky. Canopy is a nonprofit working to cultivate a more vibrant and relevant economy — engaging Kentucky youth and helping businesses improve performance, retain talent, and be good neighbors while being good stewards of our beautiful Kentucky landscape.

Canopy is working to build a Good Business Movement in Kentucky by gathering, helping, and recognizing businesses that see impacting employee well-being  and  taking on community responsibility as the best way to grow sustainable profit. Through education and connection, we help Kentucky businesses participate and succeed and prepare Kentucky’s youth for the workforce opportunities of the future here at home.

Our Values

Rooted in Kentucky – Local Needs, Statewide Reach

Innovation and Opportunity – Giving all Kentuckians a Fair Shot

Working Together – Business-led Solutions with Measurable Outcomes

Responsible Stewardship – Managing Resources and Risks Wisely

Empowering Owners and Teams – Practical Tools to Help Everyone Succeed

Our Board

Kent Oyler

Board Chair

OPM Services
Louisville, KY

Ashley Duncan

Board Chair Elect 2026

Republic Bank
Louisville, KY

Olivia Olson

Greater Louisville Inc.
Louisville, KY

Seema Sheth

Immediate Past Co-Chair
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Louisville, KY

✸ Scott Koloms

Ex-Officio
Canopy Kentucky
Louisville, KY

Kevin Trager

Treasurer
Office of Mayor Craig Greenberg
Louisville, KY

Mark Kirchdorfer

ISCO Industries
Louisville, KY

✸ Delene Taylor

Rotary of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Amanda Kool

Sharebite
KY

* Tom Williams

Emeritus

Stoll Keenon Odgen
Louisville, KY

* Brad Flowers

Emeritus

Bullhorn
Louisville, KY

Jill Wilcox

* Jill Wilcox

Emeritus

JPMorgan Chase
Louisville, KY

✸ indicates founding Board Members

Thanks to our Founding Partners and Supporters:

Brook Smith
Founding Supporter
DDW, The Color House
Founding Partner
DMLO CPAs
Founding Partner
Facilities Management Services
Founding Partner
Ted Nixon
Founding Supporter
Matt and Fran Thornton
Founding Supporter
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Founding Partner
Bullhorn Creative
Founding Partner
Canopy Team Members
Founding Partners