Ambassadors

At the Mayfield-Graves County Chamber of Commerce, our ambassadors are dedicated representatives who help connect local businesses, foster community engagement, and support chamber events. They serve as welcoming faces at networking gatherings, ribbon cuttings, and special events, assisting in making new and current members feel connected and valued. Our ambassadors also play a key role in promoting the chamber's mission by reaching out to businesses, encouraging involvement, and sharing insights on how to maximize membership benefits. They’re essential in building strong relationships within our business community and creating a vibrant, supportive network for all members.

Ashley Parrott - Director of Operations - Paducah at Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Paducah is a regional medical and referral center, serving about 200,000 patients a year from four states. The 373 bed-hospital provides a full range of services, including advanced cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women’s and children’s services, including the region’s only Level 3 NICU, surgery, emergency treatment, 24/7 neurology coverage, rehabilitation, weight management and wound care. The main campus covers eight square blocks in the city. In addition, Baptist Hospital Paducah offers more than 45 points of care throughout the region to make healthcare more convenient for area residents that include outpatient rehabilitation, occupational medicine, virtual care options in Paducah City Schools, imaging, lab, as well as a network of healthcare providers from Baptist Health Medical Group physician offices for patients in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. The hospital is also designated Pathway to Excellence® for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. It opened in 1953 as Western Baptist Hospital and changed its name in early 2013 to Baptist Health Paducah.

JD Kincer - Safety Compliance Manager at CTI, Inc.

“Centrifugal Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is a privately owned company providing parts and service for centrifugal, rotary screw, and reciprocating air compressors as well as air dryers, receiver tanks, and other ancillary. Our skilled sales staff can provide support from consumable parts such as filters, synthetic lubricants, etc. to complete remanufactured compressors. Our team takes pride in the services we provide, whether it is sales, technical support, field service, air audits, air system assessments, etc.

CTI was founded in September 2002 by the late Danny Kincer, with other investors, who worked with an OEM centrifugal company in various engineering positions and as General Manager for their aftermarket group. CTI started with a small group of ten (10) employees who had worked with former air compressor manufacturer(s) and/or aftermarket companies. They felt that together they could do a better job taking care of customer needs than other aftermarket companies and the OEM. Today, CTI has more than quadrupled its staff to expand our resources to better serve your needs. We built and moved into our existing building in 2005 and doubled the building size before our five 5 year anniversary in 2007. CTI has over 700 years cumulative compressor experience at our main location and has an Atlanta branch that specializes in rotary screw and reciprocating compressors that has over 200 years cumulative experience with those machines.

Our commitment has always been and is to provide the best service technicians in the market place, the best parts and repair available, and the best support staff in the industry to put the customer’s needs first. We strive to be as upfront and honest with our practices as you would expect.”

Kane McCord - Commercial Lender at CFSB

We're all about value at Community Financial Services Bank. Because our customers are so important to us, we focus all our energy on providing additional value to you. For over 130 years, this added value has come in the form of exceptional checking and savings accounts, personalized loan offerings, convenient, state-of-the art services, and of course friendly, customized service every step of the way.

Chelsea Culp - Marketing Assistant at FNB Bank

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC.  FNB is a 2021-2024 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.  

Cole Arnel - Vice President of Commercial Lending at First Kentucky Bank

First Kentucky Bank is a Kentucky-based community bank established in 1899, now with assets exceeding $575 million. First Kentucky provides a personal approach to finances for those in six counties, including Carlisle, Graves, Livingston, Marshall, Muhlenberg, and Ohio. They are committed to bringing customers simple ways to connect, grow and protect their financial health in both personal and business endeavors. They are a Member FDIC Bank and an Equal Housing Lender.

Cole Arnel is the Vice President of Commercial Lending at First Kentucky Bank, bringing nine years of banking experience to the role. A graduate of Murray State University with a degree in Finance, he is dedicated to business development and commercial lending in Graves, Livingston, and Marshall counties, along with surrounding areas. Cole expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled to be part of the First Kentucky team as a Vice President, where I can contribute to our mission of being the trusted partner most invested in our community. I’m excited to build lifelong partnerships with our clients, supporting their financial journeys every step of the way.”

In addition to his professional commitments, Cole serves as a board member for the Ballard County Chamber and the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance, and is a Host Team Member at Church 0419. He resides in Benton with his wife, Amilyn, and their Goldendoodle, Ozzy. In his free time, Cole enjoys waterfowl hunting, fishing at local ponds and Kentucky Lake, grilling, and traveling to the mountains with his wife.

Eric Walker - Community Education Director with Mayfield Independent and Graves County Schools

I say that my work is as a conduit to connect and further educational avenues between the two school districts and our community, at large. A native of Hopkins County and a graduate of Murray State University, I moved to Mayfield in 1992 from Cookeville, Tennessee. I have worked mainly in journalism as a reporter and editor for The Mayfield Messenger, Murray Ledger & Times, Herald-Citizen (Tennessee) and South Lake Press (Florida), plus in public relations for the American Cancer Society in Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. I am a member of the Mayfield Rotary Club and serve on the boards of the Mayfield-Graves County Needline and Food Pantry, Graves County Extension Board, Graves County Health Department’s Get Fit Graves coalition, and as a Mayfield-Graves County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. I am married to Jennifer Beck Walker and we have two sons, Wyatt (26) and Aidan (21), and attend Mayfield First United Methodist Church.

Alexis McClure - Program Assistant at Graves County ASAP

The Graves County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) is dedicated to reducing substance abuse and fostering a healthier, safer community in Graves County, Kentucky. As one of 75 local ASAP boards established across the Commonwealth, Graves County ASAP collaborates with local stakeholders, community members, and youth leaders to address critical issues related to alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Guided by a strategic plan that identifies key substance use challenges and targeted goals, the board facilitates evidence-based programs and initiatives. It also provides funding opportunities for local projects that align with state-mandated criteria and the board’s objectives, ensuring impactful and sustainable solutions. The board actively engages youth in its mission through the Mayfield Graves County Youth Council, a dynamic group of young leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in their schools and community. The Youth Council plays a vital role in advocating for prevention, organizing awareness campaigns, and participating in community events. Members develop leadership skills, collaborate on substance abuse prevention projects, and foster a culture of responsibility and resilience among their peers. Graves County ASAP Board meetings are open to the public and held quarterly at the Graves County Health Department. By fostering partnerships and supporting prevention and treatment efforts, the board aims to create lasting, positive change for individuals and families. Community members can join the mailing list by emailing Alexis.Gcasap@gmail.com, and students or parents interested in the Youth Council can email Courtney.Gcasap@gmail.com.  Through collaboration, strategic action, and youth engagement, Graves County ASAP strives to empower the community to confront and overcome substance use challenges.