Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, will be the keynote speaker for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on Nov. 2 at Rhythm River Distillery.
A Henderson native, Gregory has spent nearly two decades helping shape the remarkable growth of one of Kentucky’s most iconic industries. He recently was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame presented with the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award – becoming the first non-distiller to receive the prestigious recognition.
As president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association for 19 years, Gregory has helped grow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail from seven stops attracting roughly 200,000 annual visitors to more than 70 destinations welcoming millions of visitors each year. His leadership has also helped advance significant legislative efforts, expand opportunities for distilleries of all sizes and strengthen an industry that now contributes billions of dollars to Kentucky’s economy.
