Leading Change in Spencer County

Spencer County Economic Development’s mission is to create, promote and support actionable plans and initiatives that improve workforce retention and acquisition, residential and business growth, and quality of place within Spencer County.

Executive Assistant

Lisa Stuteville

In her role as Executive Assistant, Lisa is responsible for everything that goes on in the office. She oversees all business attraction, retention, and expansion activities in Spencer County, as well as partnering with community and regional stakeholders on community development, quality of life, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and workforce development efforts. Lisa moved to Spencer County in 1980, graduated from South Spencer High School, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University. She lives in Rockport with her husband Brian and sons Brice, Ryan and Jake.

Board of Directors


Jeff Lindsey, President
Lindsey Law Office

Jeff Vogel, Vice President
Vogel Seed Farm

Leah Koch-Blumhardt, Secretary
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Aaron Benton
County Council Representative

James Bundren
CenterPoint Energy

Josh Gabbard
SCED Board Appointment

Tina Hazelip
Deaconess

Cathy Kirkpatrick
Mayor of Rockport

Chris Middleton
Business & Insurance Solutions

Kevin Rayburn
SC Elected Official Appointment

Kathy Sigler
SCED Board Appointment

Angie Stone
Spencer Industries


How We’re Funded?

Spencer County Economic Development is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. We rely on funding from both public and private partners to deliver on our mission. For the 2022 fiscal year, 45% of our annual funds came from partnerships with community-minded businesses as well as organizations, like yours.