Brittany Guffey has been a representative with Transamerica Agency Network for over 8 years, has completed their Leadership Development Program and holds a life and health license in Kentucky and Tennessee. She has been a member of the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce for 12+ years as well as served on the board for about 6 years now. She is a graduate of the Leadership Lake Cumberland class of 2020, a graduate of the BRIGHT Leadership Kentucky class of 2021 and a 40 under 40 award winner by the Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland in 2021. She has also previously served on the board of directors as a programs and membership chair for the Lake Cumberland Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (branch of NAIFA).

Past President - 2010 thru 2018
Also served as Executive Assistant
Board member since 2009
Retired from the U.S. Postal Service January 2009 after 35 years (31 years as a Postmaster)
6 years on Monticello City Council, served on Park Board and City Utility Commission
Currently serve as National Treasurer for the United Postmasters and Manager of America Retired
BBA from Eastern KY University
U.S. Army Veteran 1969 - 1972
Married to Anita for 27 years, 3 children and 6 grandchildren
Member Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church

Kathleen Walls co-owns United Country Real Estate | Kentucky Lifestyle Properties with her husband Epp, and has a history with horses going back more than 50 years. After earning her U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s license during the 1980s she found herself operating sailing, fishing and sightseeing charter boats on St. Pete Beach. By 1990, she shifted gears, moving to the Smoky Mountains where she raised, trained and showed horses for the next 11 years.

In 1997 she attended the University of Georgia and was certified in both Equine artificial insemination and nutrition. From then through 2010 Kathleen and her husband personally bred their own mares on their 129 acre farm in Casey County, resulting in raising many Spotted Saddle horse World Champions through their breeding program as well as Spotted gaited mule babies. She also served on the National Board of directors for both the TWHBEA and SSHBEA in middle TN as their NC directors for many years.

In addition, Kathleen has also adopted wild mustangs through the BLM adoption program, trained them and found them their forever homes once they were ready. Kathleen joined United Country in 2003 as an agent in Casey County and in 2017 opened UCRE | Kentucky Lifestyle Properties in Somerset with her husband Epp. Horse properties and lake homes are her specialty but she also has extensive knowledge in country homes, hunting properties and farmland to add to her valued expertise. Kathleen enjoys raising a garden and canning, with jams and jellies being a favorite of hers.

Isaiah Brake is a 2006 graduate of Wayne County High School. He has been married to his high school sweetheart (Alesia) for almost 16 years and they have 1 son. Isaiah worked in retail at AutoZone for 16 years receiving numerous awards before he switched careers and began to focus on real estate. Working in real estate allows Isaiah to do what he really loves which is be the Youth League Football Coordinator for Wayne County. Isaiah loves to give back to this community and you can always find him stepping up and stepping out to do so.

Derek is the founder and president of Deco Architects, Inc. and manages the firm daily. His vision for the firm has always been to bring high-end design concepts and practices home to his native Lake Cumberland Region, for implementation on real-world projects. Derek began his career in building construction by helping his grandfather build decks and homes during summer breaks around age 12; he followed up on that experience with successful stints at Conley Bottom Resort (marina), Davis H Elliot (electrical contractors), and Central Kentucky Design (architects). In graduate school, Derek was granted an opportunity to travel to Norway and Belgium to learn under some of the premier architects in the world at Spacegroup and JDS Architects, respectively.

Matthew was born and raised in Monticello, Kentucky. After graduating from Western Kentucky University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Matthew returned home, spending 2 1/2 years at First Southern National Bank. Currently, he works as an assistant manager for Conley Bottom Resort, and as a realtor with Weichert Realtors Ford Brothers. Matthew is a 2022 BRIGHT Leadership Kentucky alum.

Scott Upchurch is the manager of the Monticello Utility Commission. He received a BA in Telecommunications with a Minor in Political Science from the University of Kentucky. He is active in First Baptist Church of Monticello and Gideons International. He has been a Chamber member and on the Board of Directors for 6 years.

Leslie Lester, owner/operator of Windy Hill Farms, is a self-motivated woman who wears many hats. As a lifelong resident of Monticello, Leslie possesses boundless passion and innovation for her small business and community. Prestigious KY BRIGHT Leadership program graduate and a 40 under 40 honoree, Leslie is driven and focused on her community’s success.

Her dedication as a citizen of MWC sets her apart, with each new venture revealing her gift for spotting opportunities and using her knowledge and skills to bring these ideas to life. As a passionate advocate for community change, Leslie has spearheaded numerous initiatives to inspire growth in her community. These efforts led to her receiving the Outstanding Citizen Award in 2024. Her compassion and drive have enabled her to make a meaningful impact on her community and
everyone she connects with. Her tireless efforts continue to inspire those around her and bring much-needed resources to her community.

Leslie’s passion for service demonstrates that one person can be a catalyst for positive change. When she’s not helping her husband Brandon on their family farm, this devoted wife wrangles three kiddos: Bo, Corbyn, and Duncan.

Ex-Officio Member

Ex-Officio Member

Brittani Dick is a proud Monticello native who was born and raised in Wayne County, Kentucky. A 2007 graduate of Wayne County High School, Brittani moved away to pursue higher education, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's in Healthcare Administration. In 2014, she married her high school sweetheart, Wesley, a pharmacist at Wayne County Pharmacy. Together, they’ve built a life centered on family and community—staying active through local business sponsorships, coaching little league teams, and finding meaningful ways to give back.

After starting their family, Brittani and Wesley felt the call to return home — a decision that reaffirmed her passion for serving the community that raised her. In 2022, she joined the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, where she now serves as Director. Since stepping into this role, she has found joy in building connections, supporting local businesses, and helping the Chamber grow into a stronger community force.

Outside of work, Brittani loves staying involved locally and cherishes time with her growing family. She and Wesley live in Monticello with their two sons, John Brody (7) and Sammy (5), and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their third boy in August 2025. When their boys aren't keeping them busy with sports, the family enjoys traveling, home projects, and vacations to Anna Maria Island.

Rebecca Albright is the Nurse Practitioner for Healthy Kids Clinic in Wayne County Schools. Healthy Kids Clinic is a part of Cumberland Family Medical Centers. Cumberland Family Medical Center Inc. aspires to provide exceptional health care services to patients and their families regardless of economic level. Our commitment is to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, efficient and caring service, and the overall well-being of the area and the people we serve. CFMC Inc. is pleased to offer a Healthy Kids Clinic program as a compliment to the traditional school nurse program. The unique combination of school nursing services and school-based health centers (SBHCs) facilitate positive health outcomes for students. SBHCs complement the work of school nurses by providing a readily accessible referral site for students who are without a medical home. School nurses work collaboratively with SBHCs to provide an array of health services to keep students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. School nurses and SBHCs both function as health safety nets for children in need and collaborate to provide comprehensive health care to students.

Rebecca is a native of Wayne County and a graduate of Wayne County High School Class of 2005. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky in 2010 and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Spalding University in Louisville, KY in 2013. Rebecca and her husband, Ben, are thankful to be raising their two children Michael and Cenora in Monticello and they attend First Christian Church Monticello.