In promoting and protecting Fort Knox, KRDA is always telling the story of Fort Knox and the Greater Fort Knox Region to influencers and stakeholders at all levels.  This week includes a visit to Washington D.C. with stops at the Pentagon and Capitol Hill, but we didn’t come alone. We are fortunate to have a delegation from our region joining us – elected leaders, business  leaders, defense contractors, key community partners and KRDA board members who are committed to seeing Fort Knox and the surrounding region grow and thrive.

 

Their voices and unique perspectives will best help us tell the story of Fort Knox and its value to the region.Today’s agenda took us to the Pentagon. First stop – a meeting with the Honorable Jordan Gillis, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations Energy and Environment, and members of his team. Our delegation shared details of a Cost Benefit Analysis of the Greater Fort Knox Region that quantitatively demonstrates what sets our community apart from other military
communities. The discussion also highlighted Fort Knox’s energy program including key investments and upgrades that could raise the bar even higher on what is already the best energy program in the Army.

 

After a quick tour of the Pentagon, the group then met with Mr. Patrick O’Brien, Director of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Mr. O’Brien and his staff provide valuable technical assistance and funding that enhances support and cooperation between military installations and local communities. That includes funding for compatible use planning that the Lincoln Trail Area Development District leads as well as the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) that could aid in the Elizabethtown Regional Airport (Addington Field) expansion.

 

 

 

In each of these meetings, our hosts expressed how impressed they were by the broad cross section of regional leaders in attendance and their demonstrated support to Fort Knox. We couldn’t agree more. There are no better ambassadors than the people who play a critical role in making our region such a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are grateful for their support and leadership. Stay tuned for an update from tomorrow’s visit to Capitol Hill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater Fort Knox Region Delegation:
Brian Kerr
Daniel London
Ed Delaney
Jeff Gregory
Jennifer Swope
JJ Duvall
Keith Taul
Kendra Scott
Mike Carroll
Nathan Denne
Pam Ogden
Rob Ramey
Selena Hudson