September 18, 2025
Forcht Bank is excited to announce Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer Larry Forester, of Lexington, Kentucky, has been appointed to the state's Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity.
Joining four other citizen members, Forester will assist on the commission by conducting studies and research where disparities may exist across many different sectors, like education, child welfare, economic opportunity, criminal justice, and more in an effort to identify areas of improvement in providing services and opportunities for minority communities.
"It's an honor to be appointed to the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity," said Forester. "I'm humbled and thrilled about being able to be a resource for the state of Kentucky."
“Community engagement is a cornerstone of Forcht Bank’s values, and Larry Forester exemplifies this commitment through his ongoing philanthropic efforts,” said Tucker Ballinger, President and CEO of Forcht Bank.
The commission was established by Kentucky legislation in 2021 and is comprised of legislative members and appointed expert citizens.
Forester's first meeting as part of the commission will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Joining four other citizen members, Forester will assist on the commission by conducting studies and research where disparities may exist across many different sectors, like education, child welfare, economic opportunity, criminal justice, and more in an effort to identify areas of improvement in providing services and opportunities for minority communities.
"It's an honor to be appointed to the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity," said Forester. "I'm humbled and thrilled about being able to be a resource for the state of Kentucky."
“Community engagement is a cornerstone of Forcht Bank’s values, and Larry Forester exemplifies this commitment through his ongoing philanthropic efforts,” said Tucker Ballinger, President and CEO of Forcht Bank.
The commission was established by Kentucky legislation in 2021 and is comprised of legislative members and appointed expert citizens.
Forester's first meeting as part of the commission will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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