Jean-Marie Lawson Spann

The Western Kentucky University Alumni Association has announced the appointment of nine people to its board of directors.

The board plays a crucial role to inspire alumni to connect, engage and pay it forward to the WKU community.

The following alumni are joining the board of directors in a three-year term that will conclude in 2027:

Carlos D’Angelo Bailey of Bowling Green is a 2000 graduate of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and a lifetime member of the WKU Alumni Association. He currently works as an attorney at The Bailey Law Firm of Southern Kentucky PLLC.

Phillip W. Barnhouse Jr. of Mount Washington is a 1992 graduate of the Gordon Ford College of Business and a lifetime Member of the WKU Alumni Association. He currently works as a chief financial officer for Hogan Real Estate.

Dr. David Alan Ciochetty of Bowling Green is a 2010 graduate of the Gordon Ford College of Business and a Lifetime Member of the WKU Alumni Association. Dr. Ciochetty currently works for the UK College of Medicine and is president of DaRo Medical Services.

Shelly Glasscock Compton of Bowling Green is a 1996 graduate of the Gordon Ford College of Business and an annual member of the WKU Alumni Association. Shelly is a Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC.

Matthew T. Garrett of Glasgow is a 2008 graduate of the Gordon Ford College of Business and a lifetime member of the WKU Alumni Association. Matthew is currently a financial consultant for Baird Private Wealth Management.

Kelley Boothe Griggs of Gallatin, Tennessee, is a 2012 graduate of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and an annual member of the WKU Alumni Association. Kelley is the founder of Britepeer.

Dr. Corie Morell Martin of Bowling Green is a 1996 graduate of the Potter College of Arts & Letters, a 2015 graduate of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and an annual member of the WKU Alumni Association. She is currently the executive director of Marketing and Public Relations for Med Center Health.

Lori Mitchell of Nashville, Tennessee, is a 2004 graduate of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and a lifetime member of the WKU Alumni Association. Lori is the communications manager at Oak Hill School in Nashville.

Jean-Marie Lawson Spann of Union is a 1999 graduate of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and an annual member of the WKU Alumni Association. Jean-Marie is the vice president of marketing at Lawson Marketing.

In addition to the nine elected members of the board, representatives from constituent organizations recognized by the board serve as ex-officio members of the board. Three individuals will also be joining the board in ex-officio roles.

Alexis Gonzalez-Lopez of Ashland is a 2011 graduate of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and an annual member of the WKU Alumni Association. Alexis is currently an associate attorney at VanAntwerp Attorneys LLP and will serve as the diversity, equity and inclusion council representative.

Douglas Stratton of Elizabethtown is a 2014 and 2017 graduate of the Gordon Ford College of Business and a lifetime member of the WKU Alumni Association. Douglas will serve as the Young Alumni council representative.

Rory Kiser of Bardstown is a current student and is anticipated to graduate from Potter College of Arts & Letters in May 2025. She will serve as the student alumni ambassador president for the next academic year, and she will act as their representative to the board.