502 Connect with Greg Fante

Do you wonder what it’s like to talk with people shaping the future of Louisville? Not listening to a speech with the typical “any questions” at the end – a real conversation with people in the room where decisions are made.

Welcome to YPAL’s 502 Connect Series presented by PNC Bank. We designed this series to cut to the good stuff – small group discussions between you, other young professionals and people in the know – like business executives, government officials and civic leaders.

It’s an opportunity to ask questions and engage in thoughtful dialogue about the future of Louisville. This is where YPAL’s voice meets Louisville’s leadership!

For the next installment of the series, Louisville Sports Commission President and CEO Greg Fante will meet with YPs. We’ll also feature sports industry leaders for open conversations before the discussion with Greg Fante.

About Greg Fante:

Greg Fante was named president and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) on Jan. 1, 2023. He has been with the organization since 2007 and helped the Sports Commission team attract and support events that have generated more than $1 billion in local economic benefits for the community. He oversees a team of professionals who have led Louisville’s strategic planning, marketing, and sales efforts for sports event attraction and creation for the region. Before joining the LSC, Fante served as national sales manager for Louisville Tourism. He began his career in the local hotel industry. He currently serves on the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center board. He previously served on the boards of Louisville’s lodging association, the Louisville hotel sales association, and the National Association of Sports Commissions.

Featured Guests:

Dalton Godbey is an Emmy Award winning journalist for WDRB-TV. He has covered the College Football Playoff, NCAA Tournament, professional sports and the economic impact of sports in Louisville.

Gabriela Leon is a professional pole vaulter representing Team USA. She is the 2022 NCAA Champion at the University of Louisville, and went on to finish fifth at the 2025 Indoor World Championships.

Simon Bird is the interim head coach for Louisville City FC. Bird joined the LouCity first team as an assistant coach in 2021 after working as director of the LouCity Academy. He starred at the University of Louisville from 2001-04 before playing professionally in England.

Lauren Milliet is Racing Louisville FC’s vice-captain and all-time leader in appearances. In April 2025, she became the first player in NWSL history to log 100 consecutive matches for one club. She is the only player remaining from the club’s inaugural 2021 roster.

Jo Chubb is an assistant coach for Racing Louisville FC. She was previously the head women’s soccer coach at Coastal Carolina University and played professionally in England.