Benton Keith

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Benton Keith grew up as a member of the Boy Scouts of America earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Upon graduating from St. Xavier High School, Benton attended Southern Methodist University where he received a degree in Art History. Since his return to Louisville in 2004, Benton has been a licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent, working with Sterling Thompson Company.

Benton is a committed member of his community serving as a board member for several nonprofits. He is former Board Chair at Pillar and a Trustee of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Benton serves as Principal to a local venture capital fund, Radicle Capital. He strives to create a local impact and has a profound respect for those who devote their lives to finding healthy, sustainable ways to support their communities. He and his wife live on their family farm where they enjoy the outdoors with their three children.