Established in 1977, the conference is governed by a Board of Directors. The Kentucky Labor-Management Conference serves as the centerpiece of the state's effort to promote labor-management cooperation as an enhancement to economic development. The event provides participants a relaxed atmosphere, apart from the work environment, that is conducive to positive, meaningful dialogue between labor and management.

Board of Directors

Our board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise from diverse backgrounds in both labor and management sectors. Their commitment to fostering collaborative relationships and addressing the challenges faced by our community is at the heart of our conference. Learn more about the people who are driving positive change and ensuring the success of our initiatives.​
To learn more about our board members, click on their photo.
Todd Dunn, ​Co-Chair
UAW Local 862
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LABOR
John Stovall, Treasurer
Teamsters Local 783 Retiree
LABOR
Keith Murt, Co-Chair
Murtco, Inc.
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MANAGEMENT​
Joseph Schmitt
Louisville Water
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MANAGEMENT
Doug Conley
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 452
LABOR
Will Johnson
Operating Engineers Local 181
LABOR
O'Dell Henderson
Louisville Metro Government
MANAGEMENT
Sarah Gibson
LGE-KU
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MANAGEMENT
Brandon Duncan
United Steel Workers District 8
LABOR
Gene Holthouser
IBEW Local 369

​LABOR
Erin Martin
Beam Suntory

​MANAGEMENT
Jon Lewis
GE Appliances

​MANAGEMENT
Tim Sanders, Secretary
Louisville-Metro United Way
NON-PROFIT
Brad Silveria
Louisville Metro Government
GOVERNMENT
Brian Smith
ACCO, Inc.

​BOARD ADVISOR

Labor Management Awards

​The Kentucky Labor-Management Awards are presented each year at the Kentucky Labor-Management Conference. The Conference Board of Directors solicits  nominations from the entire Labor-Management community. After reviewing all nominations the Board determines an outstanding nominee from labor and from management "Who has most demonstrated his or her commitment to the promotion of labor-management cooperation in Kentucky."

Any person representing a Kentucky labor organization or who represents management of a firm doing business in Kentucky is eligible for nomination.  The nominee must be actively involved in a cooperative labor-management program or must be known for his or her work in the promotion of the principles of labor-management cooperative programs on a statewide, industry-wide, area-wide, in-plant, or public sector basis. 

Labor Management Scholarship

The Kentucky Labor-Management Conference Board of Directors is proud to announce the award of up to $4,000 in scholarship funds available to graduate, undergraduate and/or technical program students for the fall 2024 school term. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply quickly as the applications must be postmarked no later than August 1, 2025. The Kentucky Labor-Management Conference Scholarship is sponsored by the Kentucky  Labor-Management Conference, Inc (KLMC) Board of Directors.
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​Applicants statewide are eligible for the 2025 Labor-Management Conference Scholarship.

Eligibility is defined as (1) any graduating high school senior accepted into a college, university or technical school who has a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4 point system) or (2) any college, university or technical school student who has a grade point average of 2.5 or higher  (based on a 4 point system). All applicants must be a legal resident of the state of Kentucky; (b)  be actively pursuing an associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree or technical certification; (c) not be an immediate family member of a member of the KLMC Board of Directors; and (d) plan to pursue a career in a labor-relations field or an apprenticeship trade. The student's current field of study is not an eligibility criterion.

Labor Management Sponsorship

Join us in making the Kentucky Labor Management Conference a success by becoming a sponsor. Your support helps us create a valuable platform for dialogue and collaboration between labor and management professionals. We are grateful for contributions of any amount, as each sponsorship plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and reach of our conference.