Keely Rock of PNC Bank
301 E. Main St. Ste. 300 • Lexington 859.281.5246 • pnc.com Keely Rock’s love of horses brought her from the west coast to the bluegrass to study at Midway College. Keely started her career in the equine veterinary industry before she became a client advisor for PNC Bank. “I was able to travel to equine practices all over the country, and develop relationships with equine vets and their teams, but traveling 270 days out of the year was tough on our family,” Keely says. “Through determination and connections with some firms in Lexington, I started my next career in the financial industry with MetLife, then PNC Private Banking, and now PNC Wealth Management.” Keely admits that most days she’s thankful to get out of the house on time with her son in tow. She prides herself on doing the best for her family, friends, clients and the community. “My clients really inspire me,” she says. “I am very lucky because it does not feel like a job when I get to work with people I deeply care about,” Keely says. “My team at PNC drives me every day to be better and my family truly inspires me. My son and my husband are my best cheerleaders.”
Katie James of
Teal Tractor CSA 3844 Military Pike • Lexington 440.591.1440 • TealTractor.com
Katie James, graphic and web designer and local farmer, is inspired to work hard every day because of the positive impact her work has on the community. She works fulltime as a designer and farmer, but has found a balance between the two. When Katie moved to Lexington, she volunteered with the Fayette County Farm Bureau (FCFB). For more than 35 years, FCFB has had a farm equipment consignment auction in the spring that raises money for scholarships available to Fayette County high school seniors. “Through participating in this event, and many others, I’ve found support and empowerment from numerous women that work hard to make a difference and positively impact their community,” Katie says. “These women are humble, passionate, and tough as nails, and their example has inspired me to do the same.” A lot of friends and mentors have encouraged and helped Katie along the way, but she says her family has made a lot of sacrifices to see her succeed. “I owe my success to my family,” she says. “Knowing I have made them proud drives me forward.”
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