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In the words of Todd Lanham, welcome back to circle-back season… the time of year when every meeting, email, and “let’s reconnect” finally gets back on the calendar.

I also made it to the UofL Duke game this week and if you were there, you know. That first half was something special. Alas, they play not one, but two halves.

The good news is everyone I ran into is busy and hopefully your week presented new opportunities.

Hot job 💼: Project Manager at HDR ($103K–$205K). Lead engineering and infrastructure projects for an employee-owned firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and environmental services.

📈 Number: $2 million is what Louisville Metro set aside in this year’s budget to start putting AI to work across city operations.

As always, I appreciate you reading. 👊

-Todd

New moves, new roles and more expansion

The kind of links that make you forget you had other tabs open.

🏈 Chris Redman named head coach of Louisville Kings
Former NFL QB Chris Redman takes the helm of the Louisville Kings, giving the city’s new pro football chapter instant credibility.

🤖 Louisville Metro bets on AI to streamline permitting and operations
Louisville Metro hired its first Chief AI Officer, signaling a real push to use AI for faster permitting, smarter inspections, and more efficient city operations. This one’s about reducing friction, not chasing buzz.

📚 Brian Schaefer named CFO of Filson Historical Society
Filson Historical Society brings in Brian Schaefer as CFO, a notable move as cultural institutions double down on long-term financial strength.

🍳 Louisville Chef to film new show pilot at local grocery store
The new show is a spin-off of a YouTube series and now filmed at ValuMarket with a live audience.

🏥 Kindred Appoints New Market Director of Business Development
My former colleague and friend, Carey O'Meara steps into a key growth role at Kindred.

🏛️ Steepleton in St. Matthews changing leaders after succession plan
Steepleton begins a planned leadership transition… a quiet but important signal for family-owned firms doing succession right.

🚀 Louisville-based AI consulting startup expands its reach
Mercenary Marketing is landing clients outside Kentucky by focusing on hands-on AI implementations tied directly to marketing performance and growth, not experiments or theory.

The Phil Collins Story is a fully produced concert experience that walks through one of the most iconic catalogs in modern music. From Genesis anthems to solo hits and unforgettable Disney moments, this show blends live performance, immersive visuals, and big sound in a way that feels both powerful and personal. It’s part concert, part storytelling, and built for fans who want to feel the music, not just hear it.

If you grew up with these songs or just appreciate timeless pop and rock done right, this is the kind of night that hits different in a room like the Palace.

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Birthday love for some local standouts

Licensed Psychiatrist at Headway ($139K–$239K). Launch or grow your private practice with Headway's telehealth platform. Set your own hours, work remotely, and let Headway handle insurance credentialing and billing.

MES Solution Architect Specialist Master at Deloitte ($131K–$241K). Design and implement Manufacturing Execution System solutions for supply chain transformations. Requires 7+ years MES experience with Apriso, Opcenter, or Aveva.

Veterinary Ophthalmologist at Animal Outpatient Specialty Network ($175K–$200K). Join AOG as a board-certified ACVO Diplomate with full clinical autonomy, specialty-focused support, and a collaborative network of peers.

Manager, Special Investigative Unit at Molina Healthcare ($70K–$143K). Lead healthcare fraud prevention and detection programs for Kentucky Medicaid. Requires AHFI or CFE certification.

Kitchen Manager at Hillstone Restaurant Group ($80K–$95K). Oversee daily kitchen operations, lead culinary teams, and maintain high standards for food quality and presentation. Includes 8 weeks of on-site training with growth potential into general management.

We found the fun, so you don’t have to.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun Day
11:00 AM–3:00 PM @ KMAC Museum
A free, hands-on afternoon designed for kids and families. Expect drop-in art activities, creative play, and an easy way to spend a few low-stress hours downtown with little ones.

🏡 Louisville Home + Garden Show
10:00 AM–8:00 PM @ Kentucky Exposition Center
A full day of home inspiration with designers, builders, landscapers, and renovation pros under one roof. Great for spring planning, remodeling ideas, or just walking away with practical tips for your space.

🎤 Elvis Tribute Spectacular
7:00 PM @ Kentucky Center
An era-by-era tribute concert celebrating the music and magic of Elvis Presley, from early rockabilly and the military years to the ’68 comeback and Las Vegas finale.

🎭 Caravan Comedy Club Finals
9:30 PM @ Caravan Comedy Club
The final showdown of Caravan’s comedy contest brings the best local comics to the stage. Sharp sets, big laughs, and a lively late-night crowd make this a strong Sunday night closer.