Who We Are
Rooted in Community,
Committed to Progress
About us
Since our inception, we’ve been guided by the same principles that have shaped the Brown-Forman Corporation—a commitment to inclusion, a devotion to community, and an unyielding belief in the power of partnerships.
Mission/Vision/Values
The Brown-Forman Foundation was created in 2018 to further the company’s strategic charitable mission.
Mission
The Brown-Forman Foundation is dedicated to enriching life with an emphasis on the communities surrounding Brown-Forman’s headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.
Vision
Leverage Brown-Forman’s culture of giving back to deliver transformative community impact as a best-in-class philanthropic leader.
Values
- Integrity
- Respect
- Trust
- Teamwork
- Excellence
Leadership
Crystal Peterson
Board Title: President
Brown-Forman, EVP, Chief Inclusion and Global Community Relations Officer
Jill Horn
Board Title: Executive Director/Secretary
Brown-Forman, Director, Global Community Relations
Grant Adams
Board Title: Director
Brown-Forman, Senior Global Portfolio Development Manager – Jack Daniels
Garvin Deters
Board Title: Director
Sutherland Foundation, Chairman of the Board
Danielle Graham
Board Title: Director
Brown-Forman, Director – Packaging Engineering and Continuous Improvement
Sue Perram
Board Title: Treasurer
Brown-Forman, VP Director Investor Relations
Staci Rawls
Board Title: Director
Brown-Forman, Director – Strategic Communications, Global Functions
Lawson Whiting
Board Title: Director
Brown-Forman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Our Voices
WHAT WE DO
A Legacy of Giving
Through powerful partnerships with nonprofits, the Brown-Forman Foundation supports and collaborates with outstanding organizations – transforming the lives of those they serve.
