Technical Systems Engineer Ken Stegman is the Technical Systems Engineer for Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation. Ken came to Kentucky Highlands as an investment analyst intern for his final year in college and joined the staff full time upon the completion of his internship. He is very skilled and knowledgeable in computer software, hardware, and systems. […]
Development Director Stephen Taylor is Development Director for Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC). He has been with Kentucky Highlands since 1992. Mr. Taylor identifies and secures funding KHIC’s business lending, entrepreneurial development, and affordable housing development efforts. He also obtains funds and manages partnerships to implement various economic development pilot projects. Prior to becoming Development
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Engagement Director In 2024, Dr. Sandra Curd was named Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation’s Engagement Director, responsible for maintaining and enhancing partnerships between federal and state agencies, local governments, and regional nonprofit agencies. Her position builds on her work in place-based, collective impact community development and includes responsibility for a 9,600-square-foot business incubator. From 2014 until
Special Projects Coordinator Michael Hayes is Special Projects Coordinator for Kentucky Highlands. He was responsible for establishment and overall administration of the Kentucky Highlands Empowerment Zone, one of the three original rural designations in the United States. This $40 million, 15-year federal experiment focused on locally based planning and execution of economic and community development
Technical Assistance Specialist Brian Sizemore is a Technical Assistance Specialist. He is responsible for providing technical assistance through consultation with existing borrowers and potential borrowers to enable them to complete the loan package requirements and ongoing reporting requirements. Other responsibilities include gathering business information for credit risk rating and general information required from borrowers, conducting
Technical Assistance Specialist Tara Robinson is a Technical Assistant Specialist. She is responsible for providing technical assistance through consultation with existing borrowers and potential borrowers to enable them to complete the loan package requirements and ongoing reporting requirements. Other responsibilities include gathering business information for credit risk rating and general information required from borrowers, conducting
Investment Analyst Tyler Lake began his career in banking with First National Bank of London. He continued his career in in banking when he joined Community Trust Bank in Corbin as a Loan Officer. Tyler is currently a Investment Analyst for Kentucky Highlands Investment Company. He has roots in Clay County where he still lives
Financial Analyst Joyce is responsible for monitoring lines of credit through periodic evaluations of the companies. She assists with the financial analyses of potential borrowers and new loans for existing borrowers. Joyce manages our internal Credit Risk Rating System for all portfolio companies and prepares monthly financial dashboard reports. She is also responsible for the
Investment Analyst Joey Carter is an Investment Analyst for Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation. Joey’s main responsibility with Kentucky Highlands is over the microloan program. His mission is to help with economic development in twenty two counties in Kentucky by using Kentucky Highlands’ loan programs such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the
Financial Analyst David’s is responsible for monitoring all lines of credit through periodic evaluations of the companies. He also assists with the financial analysis of potential borrowers and new loans for existing borrowers. He also helps with accounting financial reporting for two limited partnerships licensed by SBA. Southern Appalachian Fund, LP, is a New Markets
