Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel served as Interim Chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). Mayor Craig Greenberg appointed her to the position on January 2, 2023. On July 20, 2023, after a comprehensive nationwide search, the Mayor selected Gwinn-Villaroel to become Louisville’s next permanent police chief. During her tenure as Interim Chief, Gwinn-Villaroel created new initiatives including, but not limited to the following: continuous work of implementing police reforms, establishing the Non-Fatal Shooting Squad, implementing the Stop-the-Violence Community Outreach Program, and the expansion of the Louisville Metro Police Activities League.

Prior to serving as Interim Chief, Gwinn-Villaroel was appointed as LMPD’s Deputy Chief in 2021 and was second in command for the police department. She began her law enforcement career with the Atlanta Police Department (APD) in 1997, where she served until joining the LMPD. As an APD officer, Gwinn-Villaroel served as a patrol officer, a field investigation officer, and worked in the following units as a detective: Vice, Narcotics, Gangs and Guns, and Domestic Violence. Upon promotion to Sergeant, she had the opportunity to work in Patrol, the Police Training Academy, and the Personnel/Human Resources Section.

During her time with APD, Gwinn-Villaroel achieved the rank of Sergeant in 2010. In 2017, she was promoted to Lieutenant, and held positions as a watch commander and commander of the Crime Tactical Analysis Unit. After two years as a lieutenant, she was promoted to the rank of Captain and served as the assistant commander of the Major Crimes Division—overseeing the following units: Homicide, Robbery, Gun Assault, Special Victims, and the Metro Atlanta Crimes Stoppers Unit.

In 2020, she was promoted to the rank of Major and assigned to the Police Training Academy. During her time as the major of the training academy, Gwinn-Villaroel successfully implemented new de-escalation training for new police recruits and implemented the training into the required annual in-service training for veteran officers. She also ensured the development of the curriculum for duty-to-intercede training, emphasizing de-escalation and officer accountability, along with re-implementing crisis intervention training for police recruits.

Chief Gwinn-Villaroel holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration. She is also affiliated with numerous professional organizations, including the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Kentucky Women Law Enforcement Network (KWLEN), Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). 

As an ordained pastor, Chief Gwinn-Villaroel is passionate about community engagement and being a servant leader in her capacity as a law enforcement officer, as well as an executive police manager. She is a wife, mother and Founder/Senior Pastor of Unstoppable Praise Ministries. Unequivocally, Chief Gwinn-Villaroel is committed to professional excellence, accountability, and compassion, as exemplified by her professional success. Upon her swearing-in, Gwinn-Villaroel will become the first female African-American permanent police chief in Louisville’s and the state of Kentucky’s history. 

Jamal Muashsher is President & CEO of Valvoline Global Operations, a $3 billion global operations business that is part of the Aramco family of companies. Under Jamal’s leadership, Valvoline Global operates in more than 140 countries and is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. 

Previously serving as President of Valvoline, Inc.’s Global Products segment, Jamal also has overseen Valvoline’s international business in addition to marketing, digital, and customer experience in North America. Prior to joining Valvoline, he held senior leadership positions in brand management with Procter & Gamble across several billion-dollar brands and entertainment properties.

Jamal’s passion lies in enabling others to achieve their best possible lives, which inspired him to co-found a non-profit focused on developing today’s communities and tomorrow’s leaders; the organization continues to thrive more than 20 years later. Throughout the years, Jamal has served on the board of several organizations and non-profits. He currently serves on the boards of the Talent Magnet Institute, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Corporate Council, and Valvoline’s joint ventures with Cummins in India and China.

The son of immigrants from Jordan and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jamal holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business. Jamal resides in Union, Kentucky, with his wife and daughter.

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Lifetime Service Award Criteria

This award recognizes a Rotarian’s full body of service both to Rotary and to other organizations in the community, region and beyond.

This award is presented annually to a Rotarian who:
    •    has been a member for at least 10 years; and,
    •    has demonstrated a lifelong adherence to Rotary’s Service Above Self ideals.

The list of past recipients appears on page 11 of the Membership Directory; last year’s recipient was Larry Sloan

The Rotarian of the Year Award is designated for the one Rotarian in our club who clearly stands out in demonstrating "Service Above Self" and principled commitment to the Four-Way Test. A nominee should be an outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club, and to one or more avenues of Community or International Service. This award may be given to a member who exhibits Service Above Self in their daily activities and who promotes Rotary by their actions and involvement. This may be accomplished through one major activity in club service, in multiple activities, or by serving on several committees. This person should be highly visible in the weekly activities of the club.

• To be considered for nomination, the candidate must have been a member of our Rotary Club for at least 5 years.
• The nominee must be a member in good standing.
• The nominee must have active membership status.
• The nominee should have an exemplary attendance record. While perfect attendance is not a requirement, the nominee should either regularly attend our club meetings or complete make-ups when they are unable to attend.

• The nominee has been involved with service projects that have been undertaken by the club through active participation and support.
• The nominee has been involved with fundraising projects that have been undertaken by the club through active participation and support.
• The nominee has participated in additional club activities that help to strengthen the camaraderie of the club, such as social events.
• The nominee has contributed to the day-to-day workings of the club by helping with the tasks necessary for the club to function effectively.

• The nominee has worked on a committee for the club.
• The nominee has taken an active leadership role within the club.
• The nominee brings visitors and/or candidates for membership to the club and/or has sponsored new members.