Fayette Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to achieving sustainable, equitable growth in Lexington-Fayette County through land-use advocacy, education, and research.

As your voice for sustainable growth, we believe Lexington can continue to grow into a world-class city by:

- - - - preserving our unique and productive bluegrass farmland,
        
        advancing innovative development,
        
        and improving our infrastructure.

We advocate for growing our city while simultaneously promoting our unique farmland. | Darby Dan Farm

We work to positively impact countywide planning, development, zoning laws, and policies – which are the building blocks of a better quality of life, economy, and environment for us all.

Our team regularly advocates at city hall for responsible zoning and development in Lexington.

Our bustling urban core and our farmlands are the economic engines that make Lexington unique.

Our Vision:

Lexington-Fayette County will be the model for sustainable growth by balancing and connecting our vibrant city with our productive and beautiful Bluegrass farmland.

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Brittany Roethemeier
Executive Director

Brittany M. Roethemeier, J.D., joined Fayette Alliance as Executive Director in March 2019 after practicing real estate law at McBrayer PLLC since 2011, where she was named a “Super Lawyer-Rising Star in Real Estate” in 2017, 2018 and 2019. A passion for her community and a desire to ensure that Lexington continues to be an extraordinary place to live, work and play for all its community members brought her to Fayette Alliance, where she is committed to its vital mission to sustainably and equitably grow our city and promote our farms.

She has served as a volunteer with numerous non-profit organizations, including on the Board of Directors of Step by Step, Transylvania University Young Alumni Council, Friends of the Bluegrass Land Conservancy, Leadership Lexington Alumni Association and Youth Program Steering Committees, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and is a graduate of the Leadership Lexington Class of 2014-15. Originally from Union, Kentucky, Brittany is a graduate of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky College of Law, and lives in Lexington with her husband Dean and rescue dog Henry.

Natalie Appel
Outreach and Education Manager

Natalie Appel is a Lexington native and a graduate of Centre College with a B.A. in History and International Studies. She kicked off her career in Undergraduate Admissions Counseling at Georgetown College then moved on to become the Program Manager at Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass where she provided financial literacy and entrepreneurship-based programming for youth, including directing the Leadership Lexington Youth Program. Natalie serves on the Board of Directors for Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center and is a member of the Leadership Lexington class of 2022. In her free time, Natalie likes to walk/run with her rescue German Shepherd, Snickers, and enjoys Downtown Lexington living.

Michelle Luz
Administrative Coordinator

Michelle Luz grew up in Dallas, TX, and at the end of 2010, she moved and started her career in Public Relations in New York City. After 5 years in the Big Apple, she moved to Lexington, KY, in 2015. Michelle has a background working in Public Relations, Marketing and Sales specializing in Lifestyle, Beauty and Gift. With a desire to become more involved and connected within her community, she decided to switch gears and pursue this opportunity with Fayette Alliance as their Administrative Coordinator. She volunteers her time for local charities in Lexington including The Nest. Michelle and her husband, Ben, live in Lexington and have two beautiful children, Editha + Sonny, and a cat, Mickey.

Aaron Mikel
Communications Manager

Aaron joins the Fayette Alliance team with a background in photography, journalism, and storytelling. He studied at Ball State University and has completed a wide range of professional projects, from print journalism to documentary films. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys spending time with his family, exploring Kentucky’s great outdoors, and volunteering his time with the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition.

Fayette Alliance Foundation
Board of Directors

Ann Bakhaus
Kentucky Eagle, Inc.

Jimmy Bell
Godolphin

Price Bell, Jr.
Mill Ridge Farm

Elisa Bruce Cooley
REACH, Inc.

Sandra Noble Canon

Kip Cornett
Cornett

Melody Flowers
University of Kentucky

Greg Goodman
Mt. Brilliant Farm; Board Chair

Stan Harvey
Lord Aeck Sargent

Matt Hovekamp
Emerge Contracting

Orrin Ingram
Ingram Industries, Inc.

Mary Catherine Jones
Red Mile; Chair, Bluegrass International Cup

Bill Justice
Justice Real Estate

Sue Masson
Green Lantern Farm

Chauncey Morris
Kentucky Thoroughbred Association

Tom Poskin
Meridian Wealth Management

Don Robinson
Winter Quarter Farm; Board Chair

Ken Silvestri
Silvestri Real Estate

Anthony Wright
Harshaw Trane

Sustainers

Josephine Abercrombie
Pin Oak Stud

Helen C. Alexander
Middlebrook Farm

The Antonacci Family Foundation

Ann Bakhaus
Kentucky Eagle, Inc.

Jimmy Bell
Godolphin

Cammie and Jay Brunker

Fayette Co. Farm Bureau

Alex G. Campbell, Jr.

Debbie Roark-Sutherland & Richard Comley

Bill Farish, Jr.
Lane’s End Farm

Greg & Becky Goodman
Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation

Terry Green

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Chandi Heffner
CDH International Foundation

Larry & Marsha Hester
Hilaur Farm

Orrin Ingram
Ingram Industries Inc.

Bill Justice
Justice Real Estate

Keeneland Association

Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders

Lisa Lourie
Spy Coast Farm

Deirdre Lyons
Alltech Inc.

Richard & Sue Ann Masson
Green Lantern Farm

Joe Navarro

Don M. Robinson
Winter Quarter Farm

Mrs. John Stewart

Jamison Sutherland

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Sutherland II

Kirk and Debra Wycoff
Three Diamonds Farm

Robin Lightner
The Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming

2045 Goals & Objectives Position Statement

Fayette Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to achieving sustainable, equitable growth in Lexington-Fayette County through land-use advocacy, education, and research.

Our Vision:

Lexington-Fayette County will be the model for sustainable growth by balancing and connecting our vibrant city with our productive and beautiful Bluegrass farmland.

Our Staff

Brittany Roethemeier
Executive Director

Natalie Appel
Outreach and Education Manager

Michelle Luz
Administrative Coordinator

Aaron Mikel
Communications Manager

No Board Members to display

Fayette Alliance Foundation
Board of Directors

Sustainers

2045 Goals & Objectives Position Statement

Fayette Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to achieving sustainable, equitable growth in Lexington-Fayette County through land-use advocacy, education, and research.

Our Vision:

Lexington-Fayette County will be the model for sustainable growth by balancing and connecting our vibrant city with our productive and beautiful Bluegrass farmland.

Our Staff

Brittany RoethemeierExecutive Director

Natalie AppelOutreach and Education Manager

Michelle LuzAdministrative Coordinator

Aaron MikelCommunications Manager

No Board Members to display

Fayette Alliance Foundation Board of Directors

Sustainers

Brittany Roethemeier
Executive Director

Natalie Appel
Outreach and Education Manager

Michelle Luz
Administrative Coordinator

Aaron Mikel
Communications Manager

Fayette Alliance Foundation
Board of Directors