Owner, Kentucky Eagle, Inc.
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Fillies in the Workplace: Ann McBrayer
By Kathie Stamps
You may know
Ann McBrayer as president of Kentucky Eagle, Inc.–the company that distributes craft and domestic beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic energy drinks–or you may know her from her involvement with Commerce Lexington, the Shakertown, KY State Fair Board, Child Development of the Bluegrass, Triangle Foundation, Kentucky Grape & Wine Council or because she has been honored by NAWBO and Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. What you might not know is that she is also a horse farm owner and breeder of Thoroughbreds, with a passion for these magnificent animals and every aspect of the horse industry. Born and reared right here in Lexington, McBrayer ventured past the boundaries of the Bluegrass out of high school. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in Raleigh, NC, and then pursued a degree at the Atlanta School of Fashion Design. When she returned to Lexington, she worked for two years in the advertising department at McAlpin’s. She got married and moved to North Carolina where she ran the advertising department for Brody’s Department Store. Her first child, Tate was born in North Carolina, before McBrayer moved back to Lexington for good. After having her other two children – Kelly and Michael–and enjoying every minute of their child-
Ann McBrayer (Photo by Keni Parks)
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