Moxietalk With Kirt Jacobs

Steve Higdon orients his life and career around his family, striving to be the best husband and father he can be. Higdon was president and CEO of Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) from 1997 – 2005, leading that organization to the number one ranking chamber of commerce in the United States. During Higdon’s tenure, GLI provided leadership on some of Louisville’s largest initiatives including the city/county merger, a $1.2 billion expansion of the UPS air hub, and Every 1 Reads which aimed to have every child read on grade level. Higdon received his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Kentucky with a specialization in marketing. He is currently executive vice president of Faulkner Real Estate specializing in the commercial market. He serves on the boards of several community organizations including the Louisville Zoo, the Louisville Sports Commission, and Trinity Alumni Association.