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Table of ContentsHow It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Leading Businesses Create a Successful Kentucky . . . .5Kentucky Companies Hold StrongCommitment to Their Employees . . . . . . . . . . .5Best Large Places to Work in Kentucky List . . . . 6RANK COMPANY PAGE1 Frankfort Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . 102 Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Stites & Harbison PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Central Baptist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 First Federal Savings Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . 117 First Corbin Long Term Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 118 SurePoint Lending Dba First ResidentialMortgage Network, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Kindred Healthcare, Support Center . . . . . . . . 1210 King’s Daughters Medical Center . . . . . . . . . 1211 Somerset Community College . . . . . . . . . . 1312 Fifth Third Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313 Central Bank & Trust Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1314 Baptist Hospital East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1315 J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 1316 Stock Yards Bank and Trust . . . . . . . . . . . 1317 National Patient Account Services . . . . . . . . . 1418 Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . 1419 Sysco Louisville, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1420 Saint Joseph Health System . . . . . . . . . . . 1421 Norton Healthcare, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1422 Zappos.Com, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1423 Flaget Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . 1524 Clark Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . 15Best Small/Medium Placesto Work in Kentucky List . . . . . . . . . . . . 8RANK COMPANY PAGE1 Trilogy Health Services, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Benefi t Insurance Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Paychex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Appalachian Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Software Information Systems, LLC . . . . . . . . 176 Atmos Energy Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Employment Plus, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Chilton & Medley PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Kingsbrook Lifecare Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1810 Fellon-McCord & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . 1811 Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC . . . . . . . 1912 KPMG LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913 Dean, Dorton & Ford, PSC . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914 Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance . . . . . . . 2015 Independence Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 Luckett & Farley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, L.L.P. . . . . . . . . 2018 Crowe Horwath LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2019 Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. . . . . . . . . 2020 Air Hydro Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2121 Middlefork Financial Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 2122 Traditional Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2123 Big Ass Fans Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2224 Green River Area Development District . . . . . . . 2225 Bluegrass Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . 2226 Mountjoy & Bressler, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . 2227 Bottom Line Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2228 Your Community Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2229 Messier-Bugatti USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2330 KORT Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team. . . . . . . 2331 Fischer Homes Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104(717) 236-4300 • www.centralpennbusiness.comPUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David A. SchankweilerPRESIDENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry KlugerASSOCIATE PUBLISHER. . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa EmerichPROJECT EDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erica StreisfeldCONTRIBUTING WRITER . . . . . . . . . . . . Robyn PassanteDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad PickardCIRCULATION MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley OrtizGRAPHIC DESIGNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad PickardCONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS . . . . . . . . . Emily PantaloneAnn Marie ReynoldsSarah Van ZeeAndy LinkACCOUNT EXECUTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angela MillerDIRECTOR OF EVENTS& MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth FeltenbergerGRAPHIC DESIGNER,EVENTS & MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy GoropoulosBest Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 3

How It WorksAs you all know, Kentucky is a great place to live,work and play. Access to a high-quality workforceand world-class businesses are among the state’smost valuable resources. The Best Places to Workin Kentucky program helps bring these resourcestogether in a way that keeps our state at the forefrontof the emerging global economy.The Best Places to Work in Kentucky program,conceived in 2004, is a celebration of elite employerswho have shown they understand exactly what ittakes to create an environment where people loveto come to work. Identifying and recognizing theseemployers of choice is a joint effort of severalKentucky partners led by the Kentucky SHRM StateCouncil and the Kentucky Chamber of Commercealong with Best Companies Group.The goal of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky is toraise the bar among our state’s employers, creatinga level of excellence and employee satisfaction in theworkplace that will attract talented people now and inthe future.The program is open to all publicly or privately heldorganizations, for-profi t and not-for-profi t alike. To beeligible for consideration, companies must have atleast 25 employees working in Kentucky.The Best Places to Work in Kentucky survey processwas managed by Best Companies Group, whoevaluated the data collected from the participatingcompanies and determined the fi nal rankings.Part one of the assessment (three-quarters of eachcompany’s score) consisted of a confi dential employeesurvey (81 questions) used to evaluate the employees’workplace experience. Part two of the assessment(one-quarter of each company’s score) consisted of anemployer survey in which information was collectedabout each company’s benefi ts, policies, practicesand other general information. The two combinedassessments allowed the experts at Best CompaniesGroup to provide an in-depth analysis of the strengthsand opportunities that exist in each company to build abetter workplace.Each company that participated received anAssessment Findings Report summarizing theemployee data collected. This report is each company’s“report card.” Not only is it rich with information abouthow the employees feel, it also includes averagedbenchmarking data from the companies that made thelist in Kentucky. In addition, companies were invited tospend 30 minutes with one of Best Companies Group’sanalysts to review their results. The AssessmentFindings Report will help each company betterunderstand their workforce and equip them withthe tools they need to improve on their already solidfoundations.The companies presented on the following pages aretrue innovators – companies that other fi rms use asbenchmarks. As you read their profi les, you’ll get a feelfor the various ways these companies are able to helptheir employees – and their businesses – succeed.9For more information,visit www.BestPlacesToWorkKY.comor call Best Companies Grouptoll free at 1-877-455-2159.Thank you to our Gold, Silver& Bronze Sponsors!Gold Sponsors:Silver Sponsors:www.myjobsmagazine.comsearchMAGAZINEBronze Sponsors:4 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Leading Businesses Create a Successful KentuckyThe Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management is proud to be a founding partner of Best Placesto Work in Kentucky. The Best Places to Work in Kentucky program identifi es those companies who set thestandard for employee engagement.Human resource professionals lead the business of people for Kentucky’s employers. Tough economic conditionsboth globally and in the Commonwealth have intensifi ed the need to retain and attract the most skilled andtalented employees. This is essential in order for business to succeed during and beyond the economic crisis.The partnership between human resource leaders and CEOs is more vital now than ever before. Together, wedevelop and implement innovative strategies that leverage employee engagement and job satisfaction, which inturn has proven to increase productivity and quality.Kentucky SHRM along with our 13 local SHRM chapters, provides ongoing educational and leadershipopportunities for over 2,700 human resource professionals throughout the Commonwealth. These opportunitiesensure that our HR leaders are prepared to contribute effective strategies that improve the bottom line.Kentucky SHRM is thrilled to recognize the best of the best in Kentucky. Enjoy reading the profi les of our topemployers and feel free to call on them to fi nd out more about their successful strategies.Kentucky SHRM. Engaging People. Leading Organizations. Advancing Kentucky.Congratulations to all of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Kentucky winning companies!Trasee Whitaker, SPHRChair, Kentucky SHRM State CouncilKentucky Companies Hold StrongCommitment to Their EmployeesThe Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased that there are so many companies in the Commonwealth that holdsuch a strong commitment to their employees. We would like to congratulate those employers who go the extra milein making their companies one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky.”We, at the Kentucky Chamber, are excited that 35 of the 55 companies to be named the “Best Places to Work”this year are members of our organization. From law fi rms to hospitals, this year’s list of winners encompasses abroad spectrum of services, and it is exciting to see that such a wide range of companies are helping the Chamberachieve its mission of making the Commonwealth a better place to live and work.In order to keep Kentucky’s economy thriving, we must be able to not only educate and employ Kentuckians here,but we must also entice those from out of state to work in the Commonwealth. Through Best Places to Work, youare able to measure your employees’ workplace satisfaction each year. You can then take these results and createpositive measures that will, in the long run, help advance Kentucky. We applaud you for your commitment to youremployees and to the Commonwealth. Congratulations!Dave AdkissonPresident and CEO, Kentucky Chamber of CommerceBest Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 5

Best Large Places to Work in KentuckyLarge Company Category (250 employees or more) ranked by quality of workplaceRankPrev.RankCompanyAddressTop Local ExecutiveTitleF-T/P-T EmployeesCompany ContactPhoneE-mailIndustry1 2Frankfort Regional Medical Center299 King’s Daughters DriveFrankfort, KY 40601Bev YoungDirector of Human Resources481Brad Wands502-226-7670brad.wands@hcahealthcare.comHealthcare2 1Edward Jones3701 Gaston CourtLouisville, KY 40241Elise GoldsteinConsultant338Regina DeLuca-Imral314-515-3050regina.deluca-imral@edwardjones.comFinancial services3 8Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC300 W. Vine St., Suite 2100Lexington, KY 40507Denise WilsonDirector of Human Resources328Vitale Buford859-231-3627vitale.buford@skofi rm.comLaw Firm4 12Stites & Harbison PLLC401 Commerce St., Suite 800Nashville, TN 37219Becky DanMarketing Manager307Becky Dan615-782-2210becky.dan@stites.comLaw Firm5 5Central Baptist Hospital1740 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40503Lynette WalkerRN, Director, HR2438Ruth Ann Childers859-260-6254rchilders@bhsi.comHealthcare6 7First Federal Savings Bank2323 Ring RoadElizabethtown, KY 42701Susan SimmonsSVP/Human Resource Director300Troy Critchelow2707652131 x2048tcritchelow@ffsbky.comCommercial Bank7 NRFirst Corbin Long Term Care, Inc.2709 Old Rosebud RoadLexington, KY 40509Sarah PittCorporate Human Resources Offi cer1174Eddie Woodruff859-266-3232edwoodruff@forchtgroup.comHealthcare8 NRSurePoint Lending Dba First ResidentialMortgage Network, Inc.9721 Ormsby Station RoadLouisville, KY 40223Libby CooperDirector of Marketing302Libby Cooper502-315-4763licooper@surepoint.comMortgage9 10Kindred Healthcare, Support Center680 S. Fourth Ave.Louisville, KY 40202Shannon ErnstEmployee Relations Manager882Susan Moss502-596-7296Susan.Moss@Kindredhealthcare.comHealthcare10 3King’s Daughters Medical Center2201 Lexington Ave.Ashland, KY 41101Ryan FinchEducator3090Tom Dearing606-408-4717tom.dearing@kdmc.metHealthcare/Hospital11 16Somerset Community College808 Monticello St.Somerset, KY 42501Jill MeeceDirector of Human Resources306David Cazalet606-451-6756david.cazalet@kctcs.eduHigher Education12 14Fifth Third Bank250 W. Main St., Suite 100Lexington, KY 40507Andrea GeorgeHR Business Partner688Brant Welch859-455-5466brant.welch@53.comFinancial ServicesThe Best Places to Work in Kentucky program was managed by Best Companies Group, who determined the rankings by evaluating the data collected from the participating companies. The first part of theformula (75 percent of each company’s score) consisted of an employee survey used to evaluate the employees’ workplace experiences. The second part of the formula (25 percent of each company’s score)consisted of an employer survey in which information was collected about each company’s benefits, policies, practices and general information. Large companies are those with 250 or more employees.* Winners were on the medium category list last year.RESEARCHED BY JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS INC.6 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Best Large Places to Work in KentuckyLarge Company Category (250 employees or more) ranked by quality of workplaceRankPrev.RankCompanyAddressTop Local ExecutiveTitleF-T/P-T EmployeesCompany ContactPhoneE-mailIndustry13 18Central Bank & Trust Co.300 W. Vine St., Suite 2100Lexington, KY 40507Amy ManningHuman Resources Manager557Steve Kelly859-253-6201skelly@centralbank.comBanking14 20Baptist Hospital East400 Kreoge WayLouisville, KY 40207Laura BrownHuman Resources Manager3062Rebecca Brown502-897-8375rbrown2@bhsi.comHealthcare/Hospital15 13J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC500 W. Jefferson St., Suite 2800Louisville, KY 40202Susan Huffmon654Beth Milford Orberson502-588-8673BOrberson@hilliard.comSecurities brokerage16 NRStock Yards Bank and Trust1040 E. Main St.Louisville, KY 40206Laurie BlackwellVice President, Human Resources453Leisa Krish502-625-9017leisa.krish@syb.comBanking17 11National Patient Account Services2700 Blankenbaker Parkway, Suite 100Louisville, KY 40299Troy EllerMarketing Support Manager421Jonathan Newton502-572-3264jonathan.newton@hcahealthcare.comCollections18 17Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP500 W. Jefferson St., Suite 2800Louisville, KY 40202Chasity GrauelDirector of Human Resources305Andrew Payton502-562-7160andrewpayton@wyatffi rm.comLegal19 NRSysco Louisville, Inc.7705 National TurnpikeLouisville, KY 40214Lisa BibelhauserHuman Resources Manager445Lisa Bibelhauser502-364-4397bibelhauser.lisa@lou.sysco.comFoodservice distribution20 15Saint Joseph Health System1 Saint Joseph Drive,Building B, Suite 80Lexington, KY 40504Michele Allard, SPHR CPCHuman Resources Consultant3211Stephanie Sarrantonio859-313-2297sarranst@sjhlex.orgHospital/Healthcare21 24Norton Healthcare, Inc.234 E. Gray St., Suite 568Louisville, KY 40202Patricia KillionManager, Employee Communications8416Steven A. Menaugh502-629-8646steve.menaugh@nortonhealthcare.orgHealthcare22 NRZappos.Com, Inc.376 Zappos.com Blvd.Shepherdsville, KY 40165Melissa Leary682Anthony502-921-4951avicars@zappos.comOn-line Retail23 NRFlaget Memorial Hospital4305 New Shepherdsville RoadBardstown, KY 40004Deborah CowlesVice President of Human Resources392Jade McKenzie502-350-5057fhr.kjm@fl aget.comHospitals24 NRClark Regional Medical Center1107 W. Lexington Ave.Winchester, KY 40391Barry LindemanDirector, Human Resources447Sarah Mills859-745-3524smills@clarkhospital.orgHealthcare/HospitalThe Best Places to Work in Kentucky program was managed by Best Companies Group, who determined the rankings by evaluating the data collected from the participating companies. The first part of theformula (75 percent of each company’s score) consisted of an employee survey used to evaluate the employees’ workplace experiences. The second part of the formula (25 percent of each company’s score)consisted of an employer survey in which information was collected about each company’s benefits, policies, practices and general information. Large companies are those with 250 or more employees.* Winners were on the medium category list last year.RESEARCHED BY JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS INC.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 7

Best Small/Medium Places to Work in KentuckySmall/Medium Company Category (Less than 250 employees) ranked by quality of workplaceRankPrev.RankCompanyAddressTop Local ExecutiveTitleF-T/P-T EmployeesCompany ContactPhoneE-mailIndustry1 1Trilogy Health Services, LLC1650 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 201Louisville, KY 40223-5007John EckmanVice President of Human Resources126Leslie Knox502-213-1724lknox@trilogyhs.comLong Term Care2 2Benefi t Insurance Marketing1151 Red Mile RoadLexington, KY 40504Jeri Tackett, SPHRDirector of Operations & HR25Geneva Harris859-255-9455geneva@teambim.comInsurance3 NRPaychex, Inc.911 Panorama Trail SRochester, NY 14625Becky CaniaCorporate Communications Manager32Becky Cania585-387-6337bcania@paychex.comPayroll Services4 NRAppalachian Wireless101 Technology TrailIvel, KY 41642John WilloughbyHR Director127Danny VanHoose800-438-2355dvanhoose@ekn.comTelecommunications5 NRSoftware Information Systems, LLC455 Park Place, Suite 301Lexington, KY 40511Cecilia WheelerDirector Human Resources47Patrick Cashman859-977-4793pcashman@thinksis.com“Technology Sales,Consulting & Services”6 19Atmos Energy Corporation2401 New Hartford RoadOwensboro, KY 42303Kay CoomesManager Public Affairs232Kay Coomes270-685-8095kay.coomes@atmosenergy.comUtilities7 NREmployment Plus, Inc.1983 Liberty DriveBloomington, IN 47403Jon JeffriesHuman Resources & Risk Management26Mike Ross812-355-3585mross@employmentplus.comEmployment PlacementAgency8 7Chilton & Medley PLC462 S. Fourth St., 2500 Meidinger TowerLouisville, KY 40202Laura DavisHR Manager96Rebecca Brady502-214-8389rbrady@cmcpa.comAccounting9 NRKingsbrook Lifecare Center2500 State Route 5Ashland, KY 41102Joe BrainardAssistant Administrator191Sydney Keeton606-324-1414sydney.keeton@kdmc.netHealthcare10 NRFellon-McCord & Associates9960 Corporate Campus Drive, Suite 2500Louisville, KY 40223Kathy ScheerCoordinator - Projects and Events48Lauren del Forn502-214-9319ldelforn@fellonmccord.comEnergy Management& Consulting11 5Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC333 W. Vine St., Suite 1400Lexington, KY 40507Lana McGinnisOffi ce Administrator53Lana McGinnis859-255-8581lmcginnis@sturgillturner.comProfessionalServices - Legal12 10KPMG LLP135 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 2400Indianapolis, IN 46204Chris ElefsonSenior Associate, HR52Lisa O’Rourke513-763-2457lmorourke@kpmg.comAccounting13 4Dean, Dorton & Ford, PSC106 W. Vine St., Suite 600Lexington, KY 40507Jennifer TaylorManager of Human Resources110Anne McEwen502-244-6431amcewen@ddfky.comAccounting / ProfessionalServices14 NRKentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance250 W. Main S., Suite 900Lexington, KY 40507Jennifer WhitisDirector of Human Resources194Ryan Worthen859-425-7800rworthen @kemi.comWorkers’ CompensationInsurance15 11Independence Bank2425 Frederica St.Owensboro, KY 42301Tawna WrightVice President Human Resources232Bridget Reid270-686-1776breid@1776bank.comBanking16 NRLuckett & Farley737 S. Third St.Louisville, KY 40202Molley RickettsRecruiter92Brent Collins502-585-4181bcollins@luckett-farley.comDesignThe Best Places to Work in Kentucky program was managed by Best Companies Group, who determined the rankings by evaluating the data collected from the participating companies. The first part ofthe formula (75 percent of each company’s score) consisted of an employee survey used to evaluate the employees’ workplace experiences. The second part of the formula (25 percent of each company’sscore) consisted of an employer survey in which information was collected about each company’s benefits, policies, practices and general information. Large companies are those with 250 or moreemployees.* Winners were on the large category list last year.RESEARCHED BY JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS INC.8 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Best Small/Medium Places to Work in KentuckySmall/Medium Company Category (Less than 250 employees) ranked by quality of workplaceRankPrev.RankCompanyAddressTop Local ExecutiveTitleF-T/P-T EmployeesCompany ContactPhoneE-mailIndustry17 9Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, L.L.P.101 S. Fifth St., 2500 National City TowerLouisville, KY 40202Trasee WhitakerHuman Resource Manager133Margaret Mason502-581-8084mmason@whf-law.comLaw Firm18 NRCrowe Horwath LLP9600 Brownsboro Road, Suite 400P.O. Box 22649Louisville, KY 40252-0649Greg StumpExecutive113Angela Tuell317-208-2578angela.tuell@crowehorwath.comPublic Accounting& Consulting19 12Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.201 N. Third St.Bardstown, KY 40004Jill HillVice President & HR Offi cer138Ryan Perkins502-337-6246ryan.perkins@mytcbt.comBanking20 NRAir Hydro Power2550 Blankenbaker ParkwayLouisville, KY 40299Matthew OttVice-President125Sharron Stetter502-454-8219sstetter@airhydropower.comDistributor forAutomation Components21 NRMiddlefork Financial Group Inc.22023 Main St.Hyden, KY 41749Pamela BrockVice President, HR & Marketing76Pamela L Brock606-672-2344pbrock@middleforkfi nancialgroup.comFinancial Services22 14Traditional Bank49 W. Main St.Mt. Sterling, KY 40353Beverly RiddellVice President of Human Resources188Dana859-225-7013dhall@traditionalbank.comCommercial Bank23 NRBig Ass Fans Company2425 Merchant St.Lexington, KY 40511Rachele BunchCorporate Recruiter108Shannon White859-977-0723swhite@bigassfans.comHVAC24 NRGreen River Area Development District3860 US Highway 60 WestOwensboro, KY 42301Woody MaglingerCommunity Relations Coordinator69Woody Maglinger270-852-1345wmaglinger@gradd.comGovernment25 6Bluegrass Community Hospital360 Amsden Ave.Versailles, KY 40383Marcia CarterDirector of Human Resources97Heather Lacefi eld859-879-2433heather.lacefi eld@lpnt.netHospital26 21Mountjoy & Bressler, LLP325 W. Main St., Suite 2300Louisville, KY 40202Tiffany FultsPractice Development Manager110Tiffany Fults502-992-2714tfults@mountjoybressler.comAccounting27 NRBottom Line Systems, Inc.541 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 401Crescent Springs, KY 41017Lynette KoenigHuman Resource Coordinator94Lynette Koenig859-426-2952lkoenig@patientaccounts.orgHealthcare Consulting28 NRYour Community Bank101 W. Spring St.New Albany, IN 47150Bryan BearVice President - Marketing38Bryan Bear812-981-7355bbear@yourcommunitybank.comBanking/Financial Services29 NRMessier-Bugatti USA1 Carbon WayWalton, KY 41094Rebecca KoehnkeHuman Resources Manager190Rebecca Koehnke859-817-3059rebecca.koehnke@usa.messier-bugatti.comDurable GoodsManufacturing30 8KORT Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team13201 Magisterial DriveLouisville, KY 40223Paula LutzHR Director222Jeanne Morsman502-244-6770 x108jmorsman@kort.comHealthcare Provider31 19*Fischer Homes Inc.2670 Chancellor Drive, Suite 300Crestview Hills, KY 41017Jamie BowlingDirector of Human Resources213Brian Fannin859-344-5946bfannin@fi scherhomes.comResidential ConstructionThe Best Places to Work in Kentucky program was managed by Best Companies Group, who determined the rankings by evaluating the data collected from the participating companies. The first part of theformula (75 percent of each company’s score) consisted of an employee survey used to evaluate the employees’ workplace experiences. The second part of the formula (25 percent of each company’s score)consisted of an employer survey in which information was collected about each company’s benefits, policies, practices and general information. Large companies are those with 250 or more employees.* Winners were on the large category list last year.RESEARCHED BY JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS INC.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 9

Large CompanyNo. 19Frankfort Regional Medical CenterWithin the Hospital Corporation of America’s network ofhealthcare facilities, Frankfort Regional Medical Center islisted in the top four hospitals with the lowest employeeturnover. That’s not surprising seeing as employees aregiven fl exible schedules and the encouragement and toolsneeded to advance their careers.Many employees at the hospital enjoy the convenienceof self-scheduling, and there is a no mandatory overtimepolicy that allows staff the freedom to pick up extra hours— but only if they want to.Not only does the company match its employees’contributions to a retirement savings fund of their choice,but it contributes an additional nine percent independentof the employees’ contributions. Hospital employees alsoreceive discounts to two childcare facilities located nextto the hospital, and half the monthly membership fee forthe local YMCA is picked up by the hospital as well.Though every employee reaps the benefi ts of suchgenerosity, the hospital also rewards its most outstandingemployees in many other ways, giving out gift cards, freelunches, prime parking spots and $500 bonuses.And those who want to advance their careers throughcontinuing education are given every opportunity tosucceed. The hospital’s tuition reimbursement programgives employees up to $6,000 a year for continuingeducation expenses, plus it hands out scholarshipmoney to further help its staff members pursueadvanced degrees.Frankfort Regional Medical Centeris also there to help when itcomes time for an employee’schildren to head off to college. ItsConcern Student Loan Programallows employees to borrow up to$25,000 per year for all educationrelatedexpenses, and children ofemployees are eligible to try forone of HCA’s many scholarships.Last year $500,000 in scholarshipmoney was given to the children ofemployees at HCA facilities.Large CompanyNo. 2Large CompanyNo. 3Large CompanyNo. 4Edward JonesAt Edward Jones, your hard work is rewarded withmore than just a paycheck. The company devotes 24percent of its net profi ts — $127 million in 2007 — toprofi t sharing for associates who work at least 20 hoursper week and have been there for at least six months.Associates have tremendous autonomy over their dailyschedules and are given mentors to help make sure theysucceed. Edward Jones is a fi nancial services fi rm withmore than 9,200 locations, the largest number of branchoffi ces in the nation.Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLCAt Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, staff members enjoy perkslike pizza lunches and ice cream socials, discountedmemberships to a local gym and free fl u shots. TheLexington-based law fi rm, with offi ces in Louisville,Frankfort and Henderson, also gives three to six percentof employees’ annual salaries as profi t sharing depositsinto their 401(k) accounts, even if they choose not todefer any of their compensation. Its mentor programbenefi ts all new employees, and awards and specialrecognition are given to staff members throughout theyear.Stites & Harbison PLLCStites & Harbison PLLC is one of those rare employersthat pays 100 percent of its employees’ medicalinsurance coverage. It also pays 100 percent of the costof life insurance and long-term and short-term disabilityinsurance. If that’s not impressive enough, coveragebegins on the fi rst day of the month after employment;there is no mandatory 30-, 60- or 90-day waiting periodfor benefi ts to kick in. The Southeastern-based fullservicelaw fi rm also reimburses staff for 50 percent ofany tuition paid for job-related educational programs.10 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Large CompanyNo. 5Large CompanyNo. 6Large CompanyNo. 7Central Baptist HospitalCentral Baptist Hospital is a 371-bed medical researchand education center that prides itself on being thehospital of choice for families in central and easternKentucky. Awards for exceptional service are handedout quarterly and range from $1,000 to $5,000. Thehospital promotes a healthy work-life balance by offeringdiscounted rates for childcare at an on-site childcaredevelopment center, and discounted rates for thehospital’s fi tness and wellness center. Those wantingto advance their careers can take advantage of thementoring and leadership training programs offered atthe hospital.First FederalSavings BankNew hires at First Federal Savings Bank don’t have toshow up on the fi rst day not knowing anyone or what toexpect. That’s because a mentor assigned to each newemployee calls them before their fi rst day and greetsthem at the door, welcoming them into a company thatcontinually demonstrates that it is invested in the successand happiness of its staff. The full-service commercialbank regularly sets aside time for associates to learn abouteach department, and holiday bonuses are doled out to thetune of 18 percent of an employee’s monthly salary.First CorbinLong Term Care, Inc.First Corbin Long Term Care, Inc. operates nine nursinghomes in eastern and southeastern Kentucky, offering24-hour nursing care, physical, occupational andspeech therapy, pharmaceutical and laboratory services,activity programs and special diets created by registereddieticians. Bonuses are given to employees whorefer new hires, and the company offers some tuitionreimbursement for staff who qualify. Free daily snacksand drinks are just one of the perks to working at FirstCorbin Long Term Care, Inc.AT INDEPENDENCE BANK,WE’RE ONE BIGFAMILY.At Independence Bank, we’ve always strived to doright by our customers – and our employees, as well.That’s why, during the 2009 ice storm, we didn’t thinktwice about driving from Owensboro to Alabamato purchase generators for employees withoutpower. That’s why every single IndependenceBank employee receives a gold coin each timewe achieve a financial milestone. That’s whyour employees are the third largest shareholderin the bank. That’s why after all these years, we’restill a family business, with our directors and boardmembers living and working in the communitiesthey serve. And that’s why, once again, we’re oneof Kentucky’s Best Places to Work.Right By You.SMMember FDICBest Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 11

Large CompanyNo. 8Large CompanyNo. 9Large CompanyNo. 10SurePoint LendingDba First ResidentialMortgage Network, Inc.Flat-screen TVs, trips to Vegas, cash bonuses andcompany cars. Those are just a few of the perks that topperformingemployees of SurePoint Lending enjoy. Theresidential mortgage lender understands that employeesrespond to accolades that go beyond pats on the back.Sales bonuses are given out weekly, and staff membersget additional paid days off for good performance.Managers and employees share weekly one-on-onehuddles that are customized to meet each employee’sneeds, and promotions are celebrated with an upscaledinner out with supervisors.Kindred Healthcare,Support CenterKindred Healthcare, Support Center staff doesn’t just makeits patients’ well-being a priority; it makes the health andwellness of staff members and the community a goal aswell. An on-site fi tness center is available to employees24 hours a day. And a special fund established by Kindredemployees has given almost $1 million to help co-workersin need in the last 10 years. Employees volunteer for morethan a dozen charities; they can be found serving lunch athomeless shelters during lunch hours. Kindred Healthcare,Support Center operates long-term acute care hospitals,nursing centers and contract rehabilitation services.King’s DaughtersMedical CenterTo say King’s Daughters Medical Center is a family-friendlycompany is an understatement. It subsidizes many of itson-site Child Development Center’s expenses, a tactic thatranked KDMC as fi fth most affordable child care service onFortune’s 100 Best Places to Work in America. Employeesenjoy fl exible scheduling and compressed work weeks,and KDMC assists fi nancially with things like adoption,gastric-bypass surgery and in-vitro fertilization. And whenreservists are called up for active duty, KDMC even makesup the difference in their pay.TMcongratulations2009WINNERSKentucky Society for Human Resource ManagementKentucky Chamber of Commercewww.bestplacestoworkky.comAir Hydro PowerAppalachian WirelessAtmos Energy CorporationBaptist Hospital EastBenefit Insurance MarketingBig Ass Fans CompanyBluegrass Community HospitalBottom Line Systems, Inc.Central Bank & Trust Co.Central Baptist HospitalChilton & Medley PLCClark Regional Medical CenterCrowe Horwath LLPDean, Dorton & Ford, PSCEdward JonesEmployment Plus, Inc.Fellon-McCord & AssociatesFifth Third BankFirst Corbin Long Term Care, Inc.First Federal Savings BankFischer Homes Inc.Flaget Memorial HospitalFrankfort Regional Medical CenterGreen River Area Development DistrictIndependence BankJ.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLCKentucky Employers' Mutual InsuranceKindred Healthcare, Support CenterKing's Daughters Medical CenterKingsbrook Lifecare CenterKORT Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab TeamKPMG LLPLuckett & FarleyMessier-Bugatti USAMiddlefork Financial Group Inc.Mountjoy & Bressler, LLPNational Patient Account ServicesNorton Healthcare, Inc.Paychex, Inc.Saint Joseph Health SystemSoftware Information Systems, LLCSomerset Community CollegeStites & Harbison PLLCStock Yards Bank and TrustStoll Keenon Ogden PLLCSturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLCSurePoint Lending Dba First ResidentialMortgage Network, Inc.Sysco Louisville, Inc.Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.Traditional BankTrilogy Health Services, LLCWoodward, Hobson & Fulton, L.L.P.Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLPYour Community BankZappos.Com, Inc.12 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Large CompanyNo. 11Large CompanyNo. 12Large CompanyNo. 13SomersetCommunity CollegeSomerset Community College recognizes the beautyand diversity of the world, and it works hard to show it.A full-time director of cultural diversity and a staff-drivenDiversity Initiatives Team plan events and programs tocelebrate diversity and staff members are encouraged toparticipate. The college’s recycling program includes paper,aluminum, computer products and equipment. Plus, threeof its buildings are geothermally designed and its twonewest buildings under construction will be as well. Thecollege also demonstrates the value of its staff by paying100 percent of medical coverage for its employees.Fifth Third BankFlextime, compressed work week, job sharing andtelecommuting are just some of the ways Fifth ThirdBank allows employees to structure their work daysin order to enhance their home lives. The bank alsoassists employees who want to advance their careers byreimbursing up to 100 percent — $5,200 annually forfull-time employees — of tuition costs for educationalprograms at accredited institutions. Fifth Third Bank isheadquartered in Cincinnati and operates full-servicebanking centers in 12 states including Kentucky.BusinessWeek named it one of the Most PhilanthropicCompanies in the U.S.Central Bank & Trust Co.The days of the holiday bonus are alive and well at CentralBank & Trust Co., and it’s not just for full-time employeesor those who’ve worked there a certain amount of time.The bank demonstrates its belief that all employees arevaluable, regardless of their tenure, hours worked or age.The bank’s retirement plan uses an actuarial calculationbased on the 10 highest years of salary rather than the last10 years of salary, so employees can reduce their hours topart-time without penalty if they want to start slowing downbefore retirement.Large CompanyNo. 14Large CompanyNo. 15Large CompanyNo. 16Baptist Hospital EastIf you want to work weekends only, Baptist HospitalEast is the place for you. It’s one of the many workschedule options available to employees, who alsoenjoy reduced-cost child care at a facility right on site.Also on site is an acute care clinic just for employees,where staff members can be treated and even getneeded prescriptions without the hassle of having toleave the offi ce. The hospital has a multi-tiered programfor recognizing and rewarding hard work and excellentcustomer service. Baptist Hospital East is Louisville’spreferred East End medical center.J.J.B. Hilliard,W.L. Lyons, LLCJ.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC believes that its successdepends on the success of its employees. The fi nancialservices fi rm takes a hands-on approach to helpingemployees set and meet their professional goals. Staffmembers use a special online service to build andtrack their career development, including automaticallyupdating their transcripts with any seminars, coursesand workshops completed. Mentors are used, specialprograms and workshops are offered on everything frominterview techniques to leadership skills and the companypays for employee membership in local professional andcivic associations.Stock Yards Bankand TrustStock Yards Bank and Trust is all about the “WOW!”experience – for both customers and employees. The“WOW!” concept is used in planning, recruiting, hiring,training and customer service, as well as interactionsbetween coworkers. Employees are recognized for their“WOW!” efforts with things like free pizza, ice creamsundaes and company-wide awards. The bank pridesitself on its “bankers’ hours,” making sure its employeeshave ample time to spend at home. And it offers a fullfi tness center free to employees and their families.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 13

Large CompanyNo. 17Large CompanyNo. 18Large CompanyNo. 19National PatientAccount ServicesNational Patient Account Services believes knowledgeis power, and demonstrates that belief to its employeesby offering a wide range of free courses and programsdesigned to improve performance and enhance skills.Employees can take classes on business issues,computer skills and supervisory development, all at nocost. Also, regular workshops offered to all employeesare aimed at improving life outside the offi ce. Topicsinclude understanding mortgages, retirement planningand investing. National Patient Account Services providesearly-out collection services for hospitals.Wyatt, Tarrant& Combs, LLPNobody is left in the dark at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP.The law fi rm prides itself on its communication practices,including the Wyatt Wire, a bi-weekly online publicationthat keeps employees up-to-speed on company news,new hires and departures, and the latest marketing andfi nancial news. Daily e-mails are sent to staff announcingnew business initiatives, and everyone receives weekly ITtips and wellness tips via the company’s intranet site.Sysco Louisville, Inc.Sysco Louisville, Inc. understands the money and timecrunch everyone is under these days. When gas pricesspiked last year it rolled out the concept of a compressedwork week to all departments as a way for staff to cutcommuting and travel costs. Besides saving staff timeand money, Sysco is working to save the environmentby collaborating with the U.S. government to designproducts and services that are environmentally friendly.Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing anddistributing food products to restaurants, healthcare andeducational facilities and lodging establishments.Large CompanyNo. 20Large CompanyNo. 21Large CompanyNo. 22Saint JosephHealth SystemSaint Joseph Health System seeks employees that shareits values of integrity, compassion and excellence inservice, and it is willing to pay top dollar for that qualityworker. When an employee refers someone who ishired, they’re rewarded with a bonus of up to $5,000.And when a new employee is identifi ed as having highpotential in a hard to fi ll position, they’re often offeredmonetary incentives to take the job. Saint Joseph HealthSystem includes Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington’s fi rstheart hospital, and Saint Joseph East, which specializesin women’s care and labor and delivery services.Norton Healthcare, Inc.Norton Healthcare, Inc. serves a community thathas become increasingly diverse, and the hospital isresponding to that shift by making its own organizationmore inclusive and more diverse. It gives scholarshipsto assist at-risk students pursuing health care careers,participates in education fairs for diverse organizations andprovides minority scholarships. Educational opportunitiesabound at Norton Healthcare, including a program forentry-level employees who want to learn new skills inorder to be candidates for higher-paying positions. NortonHealthcare, Inc. is a leading hospital and health caresystem and Louisville’s third largest private employer.Zappos.Com, Inc.Zappos.Com, Inc. realizes that a happy staff is aproductive staff, and it sure knows how to keep its staffhappy. Employees enjoy free catered lunch and freesnacks, drinks and ice cream every day. One hundredpercent of employees’ medical coverage is paid for by thecompany. Each employee can give a company-paid $50bonus to a coworker each month. There’s even a karaokeDJ set and the video game Rock Band in the employeecafe for staff members to enjoy. Zappos.Com, Inc. isan online retail company that sells shoes, handbags,electronics and apparel.14 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Large CompanyNo. 23Large CompanyNo. 24Flaget Memorial HospitalFlaget Memorial Hospital’s deep spiritual roots make it acompassionate place to work and be healed as well as amajor contributor to the community. Last fi scal year, thehospital gave more than $6.8 million to the communitythrough charity care for patients, a prescriptionassistance program, health screenings, health educationand charitable donations. The hospital also partners witha local county clinic to provide health care for the workinguninsured in the community. Flaget Memorial Hospital,part of the Saint Joseph Health System, opened its new52-bed facility in 2005.Clark RegionalMedical CenterAt Clark Regional Medical Center, communication iskey and accolades happen on the spot. Recognitioncards are fi lled out and displayed when an employee isseen going above the call of duty. Quarterly pep ralliesare hosted by the CEO to keep employees abreast ofcompany operations and goals. And employees can workshifts ranging from four hours to 12 hours to meet theirprofessional goals and personal needs. Clark RegionalMedical Center is a community-based hospital offeringacute care and long-term care.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 15

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 19Trilogy Health Services, LLCTrilogy Health Services, LLC is in the business of caring— for its customers and its employees. More than halfof Trilogy staff members and senior management workfrom their homes and provide support to the company’shealth campuses. Not only are they allowed this freedom,but they’re equipped with laptop computers, BlackBerrys,an auto allowance and they’re reimbursed for businessexpenses to make this type of work schedule convenientand affordable.For those who do work at the company’s healthcampuses, meal discount tickets are issued to makesure employees can eat a meal while on the clock forjust $2.50. Plus, lots of free food, including pizza, potlucks and snacks, are given out on a regular basis.There’s also a fi tness center at the home offi ce that’sfree for employee use.Trilogy understands that employees are happiest whentheir employer recognizes their efforts. The companygives out STARS — a program of rewards that stands forService, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Responsivenessand Satisfaction — for individual achievements andrecognized customer service moments, which employeescan redeem for prizes ranging from tote bags toiPods and digital cameras. And the company’s perfectattendance rewards include a $250 bonus plus oneextra day of paid time off. Employees with annual perfectattendance are entered into a drawing with cash prizesof $1,000 to $2,500.To help families deal with the rising costs of fuel, amonthly gas bonus is given to all full-time and part-timeemployees, and a carpool program offers rewards andincentives to those who participate.Trilogy Health Services, LLC is a provider of senior livingand long-term healthcare services, from independent andassisted living to skilled nursing and rehabilitative services.Small/Medium CompanyNo. 2Small/Medium CompanyNo. 3Small/Medium CompanyNo. 4Benefit InsuranceMarketingBenefi t Insurance Marketing challenges its employees tobetter themselves and the community in which they live.This year each employee was given $200 to be used forrandom acts of kindness in the community, with the planto share all the individual experiences at a team event.The company also has what it calls Volunteer Time Off,which gives employees paid time off to volunteer at theirchildren’s schools or local churches. Benefi t InsuranceMarketing provides solutions to business problemsrelative to workforce and employee benefi ts.Paychex, Inc.Payroll specialists are the bread and butter of Paychex,Inc., and the company ensures their success by trainingthem well and recognizing their efforts. Payroll specialistsare given a company-paid, seven-level training programduring their fi rst year on the job. Successful completion ofeach level earns the employee an increased hourly wage.There’s also an advanced training program for those whowant to further their careers and fatten their paycheckseven more. Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of payroll,human resource and benefi ts outsourcing solutions.Appalachian WirelessEmployees at Appalachian Wireless are given everyopportunity to lead healthy lives. The company pays 100percent of premiums for employees and all dependents forhealth, vision, dental and prescription coverage. There’sa fi tness center on site that’s free for all employees andtheir dependents over 10 years old to access during orafter work hours. And employees can take advantage ofan annual health fair with free fl u vaccinations, cholesterolscreenings, blood pressure checks and more. AppalachianWireless provides wireless and fi ber optic services toresidents in southeastern Kentucky and some areas ofWest Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.16 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 5Small/Medium CompanyNo. 6Small/Medium CompanyNo. 7Software InformationSystems, LLCSoftware Information Systems, LLC is in the businessof technology, but it prides itself on its family focus. Thecompany holds showers for every employee gettingmarried or having a fi rst baby, and hosts breakfastwith Santa each December for employees’ children orgrandchildren. And at its annual company conference,every employee receives a gift or award for their hardwork. Software Information Systems, LLC is an expertin designing and implementing complete technologysolutions using hardware and software products andproven service delivery methods.Atmos EnergyCorporationWhen Hurricane Katrina hit Atmos Energy’s sistercompany in New Orleans, its Kentucky employeesreached out to help. The company began an Adopt-A-Family program that paired each New Orleansemployee’s family with a group of Atmos employees thatmade sure all the family’s needs were met. Since then,the company has continued the outreach effort, withemployees helping employees whenever there’s a need.Atmos Energy Corporation provides natural gas serviceto 3.2 million residential, industrial and commercialcustomers in 12 states.Employment Plus, Inc.When employees express an interest in stepping up theleadership ladder at Employment Plus, Inc., the companylets them give it a shot through real-world experience,not just training and interviewing. Employees are allowedto lead teleconferences on organization changes, and aregiven more responsibilities on an interim basis to helpthem gain experience that will be considered when morepermanent opportunities open up. Employment Plus, Inc.is a human resource solutions company that specializesin staffi ng, professional-technical recruiting, safety,workplace training and coaching, employment screeningsand HR administrative support services.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 17

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 8Small/Medium CompanyNo. 9Small/Medium CompanyNo. 10Chilton & Medley PLCAt Chilton & Medley PLC, employees are given thefreedom to work when and where they will be mostproductive. Besides taking advantage of fl ex time andtelecommuting, many employees choose to work moreduring tax season and less during the summer months.The company shows its appreciation for those longertax season workdays by providing home-cooked mealsevery evening for all team members who work past 7p.m. Chilton & Medley PLC is an accounting fi rm thatoffers expertise in audit services, tax planning, businessvaluation, litigation support, fraud examination, businessstart-up and consulting.Kingsbrook LifecareCenterAs a compassionate nursing facility, KingsbrookLifecare Center understands that all families experiencehardships from time to time, and that goes foremployees as well as patients. The center’s chaplainleads a committee that raises funds to help coworkersin times of need. Employees also buy holiday gifts foreach other’s children through a confi dential, companysponsored“Gifting Tree,” and the center spends its ownmoney to make sure every child receives four gifts.Kingsbrook Lifecare Center is a 151-bed nursing facilitythat offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.Fellon-McCord& AssociatesEmployees at Fellon-McCord & Associates are alwayskept in-the-know about what the company and theirco-workers are up to. It has an open-door policy for allemployees, and holds monthly meetings in a very openforum with everyone, including the executive team.Staff members have the chance to hear about the latestbusiness developments and ask questions about any oftheir concerns. Fellon-McCord & Associates managesenergy procurement and risk mitigation for some of thecountry’s most intensive energy users.BOTTOM LINESYSTEMS, INC. 18 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 11Small/Medium CompanyNo. 12Small/Medium CompanyNo. 13Sturgill, Turner, Barker& Moloney, PLLCFour-day workweeks are the norm at Sturgill, Turner,Barker & Moloney, and that extra day off each week is amuch-appreciated perk. The fi rm has proven to be a greatplace for older employees to work, too, as it recognizes theprofessionalism and expertise they bring to the table, andhas hired several retirees for its part-time positions. Thosepart-time positions often are helping to cover the balanceof older, longtime employees whose request to work fewerhours is accommodated. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney,PLLC is a civil litigation law fi rm.KPMG LLPEmployees who refer someone who’s hired at KPMGstand to make more than an instant friend at theoffi ce — they’re also given a bonus of up to $7,000.The family-friendly company offers benefi ts such aschildcare discount programs, back-up childcare, back-upelder care, alternative work arrangements, discountedfi tness memberships, discounted homeowner’s and carinsurance and a mortgage assistance program. It wasnamed Working Mother’s Best Company to Work For2008 and was in Business Week magazine’s “50 BestPlaces to Launch a Career.” KPMG LLP provides audit,tax and advisory services.Dean, Dorton & Ford, PSCEmployees work happier when they’re rewarded, and thisfact is not lost on the executives at Dean, Dorton & Ford,PSC. The company is big on bonuses and doles themout liberally. There are spot bonuses of $50 for thoseseen going above and beyond the call of duty as wellas new business bonuses for those who help secure anew client. There are bonuses for passing the CPA exam,and bonuses for those celebrating a milestone with thecompany. Dean, Dorton & Ford, PSC is a full-serviceaccounting and business consulting fi rm providingservices to clients of all sizes in a varied of industries.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 19

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 14Small/Medium CompanyNo. 15Small/Medium CompanyNo. 16Kentucky Employers’Mutual InsuranceIf the employees at Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insuranceare among the most skilled in the labor force, it’s becausethe company truly invests in its staff’s training anddevelopment. KEMI has a training lab with computersand an instructor, as well as a training library with audioand video resources for employees to learn leadership,communication skills, foreign languages, customer serviceskills, software programs and more. Kentucky Employers’Mutual Insurance is the largest carrier of workers’compensation insurance in the Commonwealth.Independence BankImagine going to your company holiday party andleaving with a new car. That happens routinely at theemployee holiday parties hosted by Independence Bank.It’s just one way the full-service bank rewards its stafffor a job well done. Each month $50 is given to onelucky employee for extraordinary customer service, andchair massages are given away at company meetings.Management’s goal is to make every employee feelappreciated; the CEO attends every annual evaluation tomake a personal connection. Even with more than 200on staff, the CEO knows every employee’s name.Luckett & FarleySpending eight hours a day with the same people canmake for a great work experience or a miserable one.At Luckett & Farley, camaraderie among co-workers isfostered, making the workplace one of positive energyand teamwork. The company’s Spot 5 program allowsemployees to show their appreciation for each other bypublicly recognizing them with a company-wide e-mail,a sign for their desk and a $5 bill. It’s a small gesturethat goes a long way. Luckett & Farley is an architectureand design fi rm with a 150-year history of makingworking and living environments strikingly different fromthe ordinary.SMSmall/Medium CompanyNo. 17Small/Medium CompanyNo. 18Small/Medium CompanyNo. 19Woodward, Hobson& Fulton, L.L.P.Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, L.L.P. has grown to be thesixth largest law fi rm in the state, and staff members reapthe benefi ts of the fi rm’s success. Employees are invited touse the fi rm’s box seats at Churchill Downs, given ticketsto home University of Kentucky basketball games andtreated to rounds of golf at the prestigious Valhalla GolfClub. Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, L.L.P. is a law fi rm withextensive experience in business and commercial litigation,tort cases, product liability, medical and other professionalmalpractice matters, labor and employment law, appellatepractice and administrative law.Crowe Horwath LLPBonuses at Crowe Horwath LLP are not just small tokensof appreciation; they’re hefty sums of money that shout“Well done!” The company’s annual success sharingbonus, given to almost all employees, from staff toexecutives, exceeded $2,300 per employee last year.The company paid out about $8.8 million in bonuses.Employees also are eligible for a bonus of up to $10,000for a successfully hired referral. As one of the top 10public accounting and consulting fi rms in the UnitedStates, Crowe Horwath LLP provides clients with audit,tax, risk and consulting services.Town & Country Bankand Trust Co.Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. wants educatedworkers, and they’re willing to pay for it. The bank haspaid for several employees to attend the Graduate Schoolof Banking in Madison, Wis., and the Graduate Schoolof Banking at Louisiana State University. It also pays forstaff members to attend seminars related to customerservice, leadership development, women’s leadershipdevelopment, human resources development, tellertraining and more. Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. isa fi nancial institution offering a wide variety of services.20 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 20Small/Medium CompanyNo. 21Small/Medium CompanyNo. 22Air Hydro PowerAt Air Hydro Power, the philosophy is that health andfamily come fi rst. The company offers free wellnessprograms including Financial Peace training, stressmanagement seminars and health and fi tness seminars.It has a fully equipped fi tness room and showers foremployees to use, and professional trainers are availableperiodically for training sessions. Air Hydro Power offersa full range of hydraulic, pneumatic, hose and fi ttings,electrical, vision and safety product lines, along with acomplete hydraulic repair facility, a specialized industrialbelting installation crew, and a team of engineers, fi eldservice workers and shop personnel.Middlefork FinancialGroup Inc.Middlefork Financial Group Inc. goes the extra mile to makesure its employees can live comfortably. The companyoffers reduced rates on loans, allowing employees toget mortgage loans at two to three percent lower thanindustry rates and consumer loans at six to seven percentbelow industry rates. Its incentive-based bonus averages17 percent of an employee’s base salary each year, andanother bonus is given out at the holidays. MiddleforkFinancial Group Inc. is a bank holding company whoseholdings include Hyden Citizens Bank, Farmers State Bank,Farmers & Traders Bank and Middlefork Insurance Agency.Traditional BankWhile employees at Traditional Bank work to make theircustomers’ fi nancial dreams a success, the bank itselfinvests in the fi nancial well-being of its employees.It hosts a 12-week program for employees and theirspouses that is lead by a fi nancial counselor and isdesigned to help improve personal fi nances throughcustomized fi nancial counseling and education. Thebank also pays tuition and all expenses for any bankrelatedcourses employees wish to take. Traditional Bankis a state charter commercial bank with a full range offi nancial services.Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 21

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 23Small/Medium CompanyNo. 24Small/Medium CompanyNo. 25Big Ass Fans CompanyBig Ass Fans Company is the type of workplace itsemployees are happy to call their home away fromhome. The company has a pool table, foosball table andshuffl eboard at the offi ce, along with ping pong and airhockey. Something special is planned for employeeseach month, from barbecues to giveaways. And eachFriday one lucky employee wins a $50 gas card — asmall bonus plan put in place when the companyrecognized the strain that increasing gas prices had onits employees’ budgets. Big Ass Fans Company designsand manufactures energy-effi cient six-foot by 24-footdiameter ceiling fans.Green River AreaDevelopment DistrictGreen River Area Development District’s business focus ison helping communities, and it makes sure its employeesshare that focus. GRADD allows employees to take paidtime off for community service. When tornadoes orfl oods have struck the region, GRADD employees haveused regular work time to help with relief efforts. GreenRiver Area Development District is a regional planningagency assisting seven counties and 27 cities throughcommunity and economic development, social services,transportation planning and workforce development.BluegrassCommunity HospitalBluegrass Community Hospital makes employeerecognition a personal matter. It’s not a culture of masse-mails or form letters; when a manager recognizes anemployee, it’s with a personal note sent home for theemployee’s family to read. All new employees are givenhandwritten greetings from their managers at their newhire orientations. And outstanding departments arerewarded with personalized baskets of treats to thankthem for a job well done. Bluegrass Community Hospitalis a 25-bed acute and skilled care hospital.Small/Medium CompanyNo. 26Small/Medium CompanyNo. 27Small/Medium CompanyNo. 28Mountjoy & Bressler, LLPMountjoy & Bressler, LLP employees get the chanceto not only evaluate their own productivity, but theperformance of their superiors as well through thecompany’s 360-degree evaluation process. Thecompany’s managing partner hosts a podcast to keepemployees abreast of company news. Many work ona fl ex schedule to allow them to participate in outsideactivities, which the company believes makes for ahappier workforce. Mountjoy & Bressler, LLP providesaccounting services to businesses around the region.Bottom Line Systems, Inc.Twice a year Bottom Line Systems, Inc. brings all ofits employees together for a two-day staff meetingthat is anything but the typical boardroom drudgery.Last year the meeting was held on a four-day, threenightRoyal Caribbean Cruise to Key West and TheBahamas. Travel expenses for associates were paidfor, and each was allowed to bring a guest, for whichthey paid a discounted corporate rate. Not a bad wayto catch up on company goals and reward individualemployee achievements. Bottom Line Systems, Inc. is ahealthcare consulting company.Your Community BankYour Community Bank employees don’t just meet quarterlyor annually to make sure they’re all on the same page.Every department has a morning huddle each day toreview the bank’s commitment to service and share ideasfor better customer service. The bank offers employees$500 loans in order to help them buy business attire toincrease their self-confi dence, which also translates tobetter customer service and happier employees. YourCommunity Bank has served the Louisville metropolitanarea and Nelson County for 75 years.22 Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2009

Small/Medium CompanyNo. 29Small/Medium CompanyNo. 30Small/Medium CompanyNo. 31Messier-Bugatti USAMessier-Bugatti USA employees aren’t just hired forone job; they’re encouraged to use the company’sresources to build a career there. Employees and theirsupervisors work with the human resources departmentto develop a customized career path that could includeadditional training paid for by the company; enrollmentin the company’s tuition reimbursement program,which pays up to $5,250 annually; and a rotationalassignment into their desired occupation. Messier-BugattiUSA manufactures wheels and carbon brakes for theaerospace industry.KORT KentuckyOrthopedic Rehab TeamKORT Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team fi nds its futureleaders not through outside sources, but by honingits current employees’ leadership skills. With a singleexception, all of the company’s current leaders startedin front-line positions and advanced to management.Its six-month Best in Managers program serves todevelop strengths-based leadership skills. KORTKentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team is a private practicephysical therapy management company specializing inoutpatient physical and occupational therapy, sports andindustrial medicine.Fischer Homes Inc.Fischer Homes Inc. is dedicated to “green” building. Thecompany uses several products made from recycledmaterials, including fl oor sheathing and roof decking. Itincorporates Low E windows, high effi ciency furnacesand upgraded insulation. Its home-building effortsare also channeled into charity work; the company’sassociates support the St. Jude Dream Home programand have helped to raise more than $2.5 million forSt. Jude Children’s Research Center over the past fi veyears. Fischer Homes Inc. is the Greater Cincinnatiregion’s premier homebuilders and one of America’s“Top 100 Builders.”Middlefork Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding companylocated in Southeastern Kentucky. Within our organizations,we embrace quality customer service, dedicated employees,qualified management and competitive products with anenergetic involvement in our communities.1107 West Lexington Ave. • Winchester, KY 40391 • Phone: (859) 745.3500The Technologyof HealingBest Places to Work in Kentucky 2009 23

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