Kentucky Highlands honors Robert Druin for 35 years of service as board member
Wednesday October 19, 2011
LONDON, Ky. - - Robert Druin of Clinton County received special recognition recently for his 35 years of service as a board member for Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation. He was presented a rocking chair that was made by Flatrock Furniture, one of KHIC’s portfolio companies.
“The success that Kentucky Highlands has achieved is due to the strength of our board members, such as Robert,” said Jerry Rickett, president and CEO of KHIC. “He has been an important link to the community and help set the course for our economic development efforts. In addition, his length of service has provided important continuity.”
During Druin’s tenure, there have been many positive changes to the region. One of the biggest was the Empowerment Zone, which was awarded to Clinton, Jackson and Wayne counties in 1994. With Kentucky Highlands as the administrator, more than $40 million has been pumped into the area economy for jobs, training and infrastructure.
Druin has been a board member for a majority of the time Kentucky Highlands has been in existence--43 years. KHIC has created more than 10,000 jobs in the region.