---Karen Finan is the 2008 Chair after serving as Vice-Chair in 2007. She was a part of the NKU volleyball program from 1977-1980.

2008 Chairperson Karen Finan

Karen Finan serves as Vice-President of Marketing and Tech Projects for Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED), the regional economic development organization representing Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky. Finan joined the organization in April of 2005. Her responsibilities include the attraction and retention of technology firms to the Northern Kentucky area as well as direction of the overall marketing efforts for Tri-ED.

Finan, a native and current resident of Northern Kentucky, came to Tri-ED from Duke Realty Corporation after 14 successful years in business development and marketing. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, she is a member of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women), CoreNet Global and Industrial Asset Management Council. She is active at the community level with the Fine Arts Fund, Redwood and Notre Dame Academy. Finan resides with her husband, Dan, and their three children, Nick, Ross and Julie.

A four year starter on NKU’s Division I Volleyball team from 1977-1980 Finan still has nightmares of being cut from the team by Jane Meier and uses this competitive drive to win new business. Her daughter Julie, age 14 has attended 12 NKU Women’s Walk events.

---Glenda Cousins is the 2008 Vice-Chair. She is a Vice President and Community Development Manager for U.S. Bank.

2008 Vice-Chairperson Glenda Cousins

Glenda Cousins is Vice President, and the Manager of Community Development for U. S. Bank. She is responsible for meeting Community Reinvestment Act requirements in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. She is very visible in the community and acts as a liaison between U.S. Bank and diverse groups within our communities. She also manages the day-to-day operations for U.S. Bank's Community Development Department. Glenda was the Development Network President for the Greater Cincinnati area. The Development Network is an internal organization within U.S. Bank that promotes the personal and professional development of its employees.

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Cousins attended the University of Cincinnati, serves on the board of Trustees for the Talbert House, The YMCA, The Greater Cincinnati Micro-Enterprise Initiative, The Advisory Board of the University of Cincinnati Small Business Development Center, and is a an alumnus of The African-American Leadership Development Program (class XI). She was also a 1997 YMCA Black Achiever, YWCA 2002 Rising Star, and is a graduate of Project Blue Print. Glenda is the Youth Director, and sits on the Board of Trustees at Christ Temple Baptist Church.

Glenda resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her loving husband and daughter.

Past Chairpersons

In 17 years, more than 3,700 women have participated in the NKU Walk for Women and have raised over $480,000 for women's athletics scholarships. This was made possible through the efforts of the past chairpersons:

• Kelli Gilbert, 2007
• Bob Wallace and Joan Ferrante, 2006
• Marilyn Moore, 2005
• Roger Grein, 2004
• Pat Simpson, 2003
• Judy Gibbons, 2002
• Betty Pogue, 2001
• Leon E. Boothe, 2000
• Rachel Votruba, 1999
• Tricia Macke, 1998
• Dei Lynam, 1997
• Amy Cauthen, 1996
• Milly Diehl, 1995
• Sherrie Lou Noel, 1994
• Bert Huff, 1993
• Judy Clabes, 1992
• Nancy Boothe, 1991 (deceased)