14 MAY 2024 | INTHEVUE.COM 14 SEPTEMBER 2024 | INTHEVUE.COM Kate Garland Organizations: Kentucky and Missouri Bar Associations Member, Lowertown Neighborhood Association Member, McCracken County Youth Soccer Association Volunteer, Paducah Chamber of Commerce Member What career achievement makes you most proud? I’m proud to have the opportunity to give back to my hometown community. Throughout law school and my early career as an attorney in Saint Louis, I was exposed to cracks in the system that I wanted to help repair. I didn’t recognize that those cracks also existed back home. After returning to Paducah and practicing law here, I realized that those problems aren’t so far removed. I get to meet people from lots of different backgrounds and walks of life, and often I’m meeting them in their darkest times. I’ve had clients who struggle with addiction, mental health, housing, etc. Helping them find the resources they need, or even being a small light in that darkness for them, I consider a success. My goal has always been to help people, but to serve the people in the town that I grew up in is especially meaningful. What is the best piece of business advice that you’ve ever received? If you’re the smartest person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room. I try to surround myself with people who will challenge me and push me to be better. I’ve been very fortunate to have some incredible mentors that have shaped me into a better attorney and a better person because I was constantly asking questions and absorbing knowledge from them, and I still am. I also believe that it’s important to acknowledge that being “smart” can have a multitude of meanings and that we all have something that we can learn from one another. Katelynn Rowe Organizations: Kentucky’s Credit Unions Emerging Leaders Program Member, Leadership Paducah Class #38 Member What is one of the biggest challenges that you’ve had to overcome in your professional career? One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in my professional life is being boxed in and labeled in ways that made me question my own abilities. This experience caused me to doubt myself and my capabilities. However, over time, I realized this did not define my worth or what I could achieve. This realization empowered me to navigate my professional journey authentically, embracing my unique strengths and perspectives without the weight of others’ expectations. Ultimately, this experience taught me that true success lies in using my talents to honor God, free from the limitations of labels and boxes. What career achievement makes you most proud? The career achievement I am most proud of is creating and executing the Signet Showdown at Signet Federal Credit Union. This event united technical students from WKCTC with local businesses in fields like welding and HVAC for a dynamic competition. Collaboration with educators, business leaders, and sponsors, along with witnessing the enthusiasm and dedication from everyone involved, was incredibly rewarding. What makes me most proud is the sense of community the Signet Showdown fostered. Seeing students gain confidence and opportunities, businesses find new talent, and the community rally around this positive initiative was truly inspiring. Establishing a scholarship as part of the event further underscored our commitment to helping others fulfill their potential. This collaborative effort exemplifies the power of unity and the incredible impact we can achieve together. Kristi Cherry Hobbies/Hidden Talents: I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my dog, Nova. For stress relief, I love baking, especially sweets, for family gatherings and celebrations. I am a Pharmacist (by profession) and a Farm-assist (by choice). I enjoy helping my husband on the farm. Organizations: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Member of various committees within Marshall County Hospital: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Antibiotic Stewardship Program, Opioid Stewardship Program, 340B Program Oversight Committee What is one of the biggest challenges that you’ve had to overcome in your professional career? My beautiful sister was taken by a very rare cancer in August of 2020. She meant the world to our entire family and was my built-in best friend for life. Recovering from this loss was a challenge that required substantial personal and professional adjustments. Through this loss, my perspective on life has changed for the better, as well as providing more empathetic and compassionate care to our patients. What career achievement makes you most proud? After working in retail pharmacy for the majority of my undergraduate career and the first five years of being a Pharmacist, I gladly accepted the position of Director of Pharmacy at the hospital in my hometown. It is an exciting career, where I am able to positively impact patient care in a front-line position, alongside many talented healthcare professionals at our hospital. What is the best piece of business advice that you’ve ever received? Never stop asking questions. A true leader creates confidence, encourages questions, and shows that persistence through failure equals success. Sponsored by 40 Under Forty Director of Marketing and Communications, Signet Federal Credit Union Attorney, Bobo Law Office, PLLC Director of Pharmacy, Marshall County Hospital
