PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
We work with higher education partners across the state to turn their research and big ideas into products on the market for public benefit. Working with KCV Champions at each institution, we bring resources, tech transfer guidance, funding opportunities and programming to reduce commercialization barriers for faculty, staff and students.
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Champion
Gus Benson | Director of Grants and Research Compliance
email: gus.benson@eku.edu
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Versailles, KY
Champion
Dr. Reneau Waggoner | Vice President of Academics and Student Services
email: reneau.waggoner@kctcs.edu
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Co-Champion
Chelsea Young | Staff Attorney, Office of General Counsel
email: chelsea.young@kctcs.edu
Frankfort, KY
Champion
Dorothy Daley | Interim Director Sponsored Programs
email: dorothy.daley@kysu.edu
Morehead, KY
Champion
Dr. Shannon Harr | Director, Research & Sponsored Programs
email: s.harr@moreheadstate.edu
Murray, KY
Champion
Chris Wooldridge | Director, Center of Economic & Entrepreneurial Development
email: cwooldridge@murraystate.edu
Highland Heights, KY
Champion
Dr. Shauna Reilly | Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning
email: reillys3@nku.edu
Bowling Green, KY
Champion
Dr. Jenni Redifer | Associate Provost for Research
email: jenni.redifer@wku.edu
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Co-Champion
Dr. Cathleen Webb | Professor, Associate Dean for Research, Ogden College of Science & Engineering, Director, ARTP
email: cathleen.webb@wku.edu
