Who We Are
About us
Since our inception, we’ve been guided by the same principles that have shaped the Brown-Forman Corporation—a commitment to diversity and 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
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Crystal Peterson
Board Title: President
Brown- Forman, EVP, Chief Inclusion and Global Community Relations Officer
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Jill Horn
Board Title: Executive Director/Secretary
Brown- Forman, Director, Global Community Relations
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Maureen Brekka
Board Title: Director
Brown-Forman, SVP, Managing Director Ready to Drink Business Development
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Chris Brown
Board Title: Director
Brown-Forman, VP, Director, Global Supply Chain Standards of Excellence
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Garvin Deters
Board Title: Director
Sutherland Foundation, Chairman of the Board
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Dwight Haygood
Board Title: Director
Brown- Forman, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
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Sue Perram
Board Title: Treasurer
Brown- Forman, VP, Director, Investor Relations
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Lawson Whiting
Board Title: Director
Brown- Forman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Our Voices
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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.
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