Home

Welcome to the Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS!

We are an association of risk professionals spanning all of Kentucky and into Southern Indiana with the objectives to:

• Promote the discipline of risk management and enhance the image of risk management professionals
• Foster educational and professional development of risk managers as well as others within the risk management and insurance communities
• To influence legislation and regulation at the federal, state, and local levels for the benefit of our members.
• To develop and promote products and services which meet the needs of our members
• To provide forums for the free exchange of ideas and viewpoints among our members
• To promote a competitive insurance marketplace and the development of insurance products which benefit all insurance consumers
• To foster relationships with other professional societies and organization to advance our objectives

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our members, sponsors, and leadership team, The Greater Bluegrass Chapter has been recognized as Chapter of the Year by RIMS for both the 2024 and 2025 years!  We are just getting started! 

JOIN OUR CHAPTER

Interested in joining in the fun with the Greater Bluegrass Chapter?

There are two ways you can join us. Visit our Membership Page to learn more.

SPONSOR OUR CHAPTER

We rely on the support of our sponsors and offer annual sponsorship opportunities as well as event sponsor opportunities.

If you are interested in being a sponsor of our chapter for 2026, visit our Sponsorship Opportunities to learn more. 

The Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS is thrilled to welcome our newest board members! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding professionals who will help guide our chapter's mission and initiatives:

• Barry Layton with WTW – Serving as our Advocacy Advocate, Barry will play a key role in championing risk management advocacy efforts within our community and in Washington.
• Thom Stowe with Buffalo Construction – Joining as a General Board Member, Thom brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to our chapter.
• Britt Roarx with Texas Roadhouse – Taking on the role of Historic Board Member, Britt will help preserve and honor the legacy of our chapter while contributing to its future success.

We are excited to have these talented individuals on board and look forward to their contributions in advancing the goals of the Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS. Please join us in welcoming Barry, Thom, and Britt to their new roles!