2010 Fund for the Arts Leadership
Tom and Connie Jones, Co-Chairs
Tom Jones currently serves as Chairman of the Keeneland Concours d'elegance and also serves as National Director for the Classic Car Club of America.
Connie Jones serves as the Co-Chair of the Keeneland Concours d'elegance and also serves on the Executive Development Council for the Kentucky Children's Hospital.
"As native Kentuckians and life-long supporters of the arts, we are pleased to be this year's Chairpersons of LexArts Fund for the Arts Cabinet."
Les Kimbrough, Vice Chair and Chairman of the Pacesetter Committee
Les Kimbrough owns and operates Kimbrough & Associates, LLC, a real estate investment company with holdings in Kentucky, Florida and Georgia. In addidion, he is principal owner of Premier Mortgage Group, Inc. After serving as an Aflac insurance executive for over 20 years, Les continues to serve on the Aflac Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. He joined the LexArts Board of Directors in 2008 and serves on the boards of other organizations such as God's Pantry, Commerce Lexington and the Downtown Lexington Corporation.
Larry Bell, Immediate Past Chair
Larry Bell is a native of Lexington and his career spans more than 25 years in the hotel business. Most recently, he was named General Manager for the Hyatt Regency Lexington in November 2006. He and his wife, Beverly, live in Lexington and have two children.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the community in this capacity," said Bell. Very active in civic, business and charitable organizations, Bell has served on the boards of LexArts, United Way of the Bluegrass, Greater Lexington Hotel Association, Downtown Lexington Corporation and the Lexington Area Sports Authority.