Board & Staff

The Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is governed by a Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Matt Hansen

Board Chair
KBP Foods Chief Operations Officer

Clinton Lewis

Vice Chair
C&L Enterprises, Owner

“I joined the KFC Foundation's Board Of Directors because I love what the Foundation stands for and is doing to help and uplift the most important people in our business: our team.”

Steve Orton

Treasurer
Harman Management, VP Finance

Heather Becker

KFCC, Chief People & Culture Officer

DIRECTORS

Karen Sherman

KFC NCAC, Executive Director

“I joined the KFC Foundation's Board Of Directors because I love what the Foundation stands for and is doing to help and uplift the most important people in our business: our team.”

Chris Basinger

Northwest Restaurants Inc., VP

Lana Swearingen

KFCC, Director of Operations

Thuthuka Nxumalo

KFCC, Chief Operations Officer

Sarah Crow

KFCC, Chief Legal Officer

Bill Byrd

PMTD, Owner

Staff

Emma Horn

Executive Director

“What excites me for the future of the KFC Foundation? Knowing that we have the opportunity to change lives for thousands more KFC restaurant employees. KFC restaurant teams are incredible and we have the privilege of being there for them wherever they are on life’s journey.”

AJ Buchanan

Marketing & PR Specialist

Brittany Gilbert

Program Specialist

“I love getting to work with the restaurant employees for personal and professional development. How cool is it to become part of someone’s life story? To hear someone say ‘the KFC Foundation helped me during a time of need in my life’ and knowing you were part of that – there is no better feeling.”

Liz Gulick

Communication Manager

“I love working for the KFC Foundation because everyone involved is wholly focused on our mission—to take care of restaurant employees—and we’re continually striving to help team members grow, achieve and thrive. It’s such a great feeling to be part of an organization that is genuinely heart-led and does everything possible to impact as many people as possible.”

Dexter Thompson

Program Specialist

Emily Shackelford

Administrative Assistant