Danielle Gibeault  President  ( 1 year term starting 2025)

Danielle Gibeault joined All Peoples in 2021. In addition to membership on the Green Sanctuary and Social Justice Committees here at All People’s and having previously served on the 8th Principle Committee, she serves as Treasurer for the Kentucky Unitarian Universalist Justice Action Network. She is active in professional mentoring programs supporting fellow and future pilots. And if that was not enough, she does disaster relief work with All Hands and Hearts when time allows.

Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree in Geosciences from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, a certificate in Aircraft Accident Investigation and Prevention from the Southern California Safety Institute, two certificates in Social Justice Leadership and Nonprofit Leadership from the Texas A&M Bush School, and will soon complete a master’s degree in aviation safety from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Danielle believes in the power and the joy of community, and that service in the name of social justice is an important part of a life well lived. It is honored to serve our faith community through board service.

Kevin Karsner Vice President ( 1 year term starting in 2025)

Kevin Karsner is thrilled to be able to give back to the beloved community of All Peoples by being a trustee on the board.  I and my wife, Kathy, moved from Washington State at the end of 2018 on a suggestion by our son who had just moved to Kentucky with his fiancee at the time. Kathy and I started attending All Peoples back in August of 2023 and instantly found our new worship home and a great community of individuals.  We have enjoyed getting involved with the church through various events, the adult class Sunday morning discussions, joining the wonderful choir and looking forward to the fall when we will be leading a Connection group.  Outside of the congregation, Kevin is working as a supervisor for the Jefferson County Circuit Clerks office.  He enjoys walking his two schnoodles along Goose Creek, getting out doing yard work, exploring this great area, doing some grilling and baking.  I am so thankful for the openness of All Peoples and its inclusivity of all, regardless of background.  

Frank Nye, Treasurer ( 1 year term starting 2025)

Frank Nye was raised UU in Ann Arbor, MI. Frank (and Allison) joined the church in 1996 after their first daughter was dedicated during a fierce snowstorm. He started involvement by writing some software to better manage pledges. After getting to know the treasurer, Jon Tyson, Jon asked him if he would be interested in being the treasurer. Frank accepted.

Through the years Frank has been Treasurer (4 yrs.), Admin Committee Chair, Treasurer (2 yrs.), Board President, Board Secretary for the Heartland UU district where the initial by-laws for the conversion to the new Midwest Region were written, Board Secretary, Admin Committee Secretary and Admin Committee member.

Frank Nye’s goals are to continue Steve Koehler’s work of expanding the circle of people involved with the administration of this church and to set the environment so that the treasurer could serve a one-year term.

Lisa Steiner, Secretary  ( 1 year term starting 2025)

Bill Holt ( 2 year term starting in 2024)

Raised in Louisville, I attended First Unitarian Church sporadically with my mother. Following early education in Louisville public schools I pursued further education in the Midwest and California, returning to Louisville after 30 years. Currently retired, I was formerly involved in medical research, teaching and patient care.

Moving back to Louisville with my young family, we joined TJUC in 2004. Barb kept me active in RE for a while; we worried her by offering a weekend camping/canoe event for teenagers! We have helped a bit with Winter Fair and I have previously served on the Board, one year as secretary. With the retirement of Elwood Sturtevant, I served on the Interim Minister search committee. In recent years I occasionally bring “no added fat, plant based, whole food” to potluck and may debate the merits of the Mediterranean diet vs WFPB.

Eddie Ignacio (3 year Term starting 2025
Eddie Ignacio is a seasoned Electrical Engineer and accomplished global executive with over 40 years of leadership across diverse industries. Born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Puerto Rico, his career is marked by key roles, including Vice President of Operations International for GE Lighting, Vice President of Operations Cardiology for Cordis (a Johnson & Johnson Medical Device Division), and Chief Operating Officer for Werner Co. Throughout his extensive career, he oversaw global operations, research and development, supply chain management, capital budgeting, and regulatory compliance in dynamic sectors across Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, the USA, and beyond.

After retiring in 2018, Eddie relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, to be an integral presence in his only grandson’s life, who was then 3 years old. Following a challenging and transformative period in their lives, Eddie and his wife joined the All People’s Congregation (in early 2022). Since then, Eddie has embraced an active role in his new community—serving as a Greeter, participating in the congregation’s public demonstrations, assisting Reverend Bruce during Sunday services, and, beginning in early 2024, taking on building facility maintenance responsibilities. His notable contributions include eliminating an outdated well, reconstructing the handicap ramp leading into the JC Kitchen, installing soundproof panels and new ceiling fans with an improved kitchen entrance, as well as remodeling a non-operational nursery bathroom. Additionally, Eddie finds deep fulfillment volunteering as a Medical Translator for Spanish speaking immigrants at the Family Community Clinic on East Washington Street. This role allows him to bridge language barriers and provide vital support to his community, complementing his ongoing commitment to service.

Eddie’s journey is a testament to continuous reinvention—a seamless blend of technical expertise, global leadership, and heartfelt community engagement. His life’s work not only reflects decades of professional excellence but also underlines a profound commitment to service and meaningful impact in every community he touches.

Rob Kingsolver (3 year Term starting 2025)
A native Kentuckian, Rob Kingsolver earned a BS degree in Biology from Centre College. He holds a master’s degree in biology from Vanderbilt University and a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Kingsolver’s service roles have included presidency of the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, chairing Owensboro’s Citizens Committee to develop a citywide bicycle path, presidency of the Kentucky Academy of Science, membership on the Board of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, and membership on the editorial board of the University Press of Kentucky.

Before his retirement in 2021, Dr. Kingsolver devoted his career to education in small, independent Liberal Arts institutions, where he believes any motivated student can participate in a transformative undergraduate experience. He published a textbook on Ecology during his time as a professor. Then he served for five years as Dean of Arts and Sciences at Bellarmine before founding the University’s Environmental Studies program.

At All Peoples, Rob has served a term on the Governing Board, sung in the church choir, served on the ministerial search committee that recommended our current minister, provided several Sunday sermons, facilitated a course with David Cooper on the 1619 project emphasizing the importance of African American history, tended a garden providing flowers for our church services and served on the Committee on Ministry. In the latter capacity, he assisted the Board with data collection and interpretation during the last assessment of our five-year goals. Rob has enjoyed editing the Tapestry Magazine since it was launched as a quarterly magazine in December 2021.

Joan Miller (3 year Term starting 2025)
I just wanted to say a few words about why I am throwing my hat in the ring for the church board. I have been part of UU communities for most of my life, starting with the community church I attended as a kid—which, looking back, was about as UU as you could get without the actual label. I was part of a UU church near Chicago before moving here in 2015; and while it took me a little while to sign the membership book (I like to take my time with commitments), and I am so glad that I did.

Since then, I have joined a Chalice Circle (during which we regularly do good deeds) and the Brown Bag Book Club, which, as a former lover of whodunnits, has broadened my reading horizon. I play Canasta with some lovely folks, and pop into movies, concerts, and trivia nights whenever they happen. I also attend the wunnerful Bristol lunch group. I am writing notes for the Caring Committee and welcome new members with a letter—because I know how much a warm hello can mean when you are new. I attended the “destruction”* meeting (*instruction/ directions) on how to usher and collect offering….and saw parts of the church that I did not know were there! I appreciate the talent that our staff, musicians, and tech people bring.

I love this community. Coming here felt like “coming home”; and the acceptance of my silliness has bought me joy. I would be honored to serve in a deeper way, but I cannot promise I will bring baked goods to meetings—unless you want something mildly alarming—but I can promise to listen, contribute thoughtfully, and always keep the good of the congregation in mind.