Lori has worked in travel and tourism industry for over 15 years. A native of Madison County, Lori earned a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in Communications, with a Minor in Business.
Lori has received numerous certifications in the Tourism/ City Administration field. She is a Certified as a Tourism Marketing Professional, a Kentucky Main Street Manager, and a State Tourism Ambassador. Lori serves on the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board, where she is co-chair of the Economic Development Committee. Lori currently serves on the Pattie A. Clay Auxiliary as the chair of the membership. She is a graduate of Leadership Madison County and has the honorable distinction of being a Kentucky Colonel.
Lori has a special interest in event planning, historical research, and volunteering for numbers community organizations.