Citizens for Bourbon Co.
Foundation Inc.
Our Story
A group of concerned citizens united a few years ago when an agricultural zoning loophole that would have allowed nearly unmitigated development on Bourbon County agricultural land was brought to light and addressed. Then, the Bluegrass Station Airport/Airpark project was unearthed and the same group of citizens united to make Bourbon County's citizen voices heard.
After that project was defeated, some of those folks decided that a long-term strategy was needed to help Bourbon County grow in a way that makes sense for taxpayers, for farmers, and for young people looking to make the county a home. Citizens for Bourbon County Foundation Inc. was founded to pursue a vision for Bourbon County that embraces our heritage, history, and cultural identify while encouraging thoughtful, robust growth in our urban and downtown areas.
Our Board
Walker Hancock
Chair
Walker is a fifth-generation horseman and fourth-generation leader of Claiborne Farm, continuing a family legacy that dates to the early 1900s. Under generations of stewardship, Claiborne has become one of the most influential Thoroughbred breeding operations in North America, earning multiple Eclipse Awards. A University of Florida graduate in Animal Sciences, Walker gained hands-on industry experience before becoming president of Claiborne Farm in 2015. He remains deeply involved in the sport through service on major industry boards, including the Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland, and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association.
Anne Archer Hinkle
Treasurer
Anne Archer was born and raised in Paris, KY. Hinkle completed her education at Centre College in Kentucky, earning a bachelor’s degree with a double major in history and Spanish. She also holds an MBA from the University of Kentucky. Anne Archer is the Director of Operations of Hinkle Farms, a thoroughbred and cattle farm in Bourbon County. She primarily focuses on breeding and raising thoroughbreds and preparing yearlings for the commercial market. Anne Archer serves on Keeneland’s Advisory Board of Directors and has previously served as a director of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Thoroughbred Club of America.
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Vanessa Dickson
Secretary
Judge Vanessa Dickson (ret.) lives with her husband Bill Dickson on a Bourbon County farm that has been owned and operated by his family since 1792, where he raises horses, cattle, commercial hay and other crops. Vanessa is a graduate of Duke University and the UK College of Law, is a former partner in the energy and environmental law practice group of one of Kentucky's largest law firms, and retired from her 16 years of service as District Judge for Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties in 2019. As a Judge, she served as President of the Kentucky District Judges Association and on the District Judges Education Committee training judges across the state in procedural and substantive law issues.