Covington, KY. (October 19, 2026)- The Northern Kentucky Port Authority (NKY Port) today thanked Larisa Sims for her service on its board of directors and announced that the Campbell County Fiscal Court has appointed Brandon Bray, president of Bray Construction Services, to represent Campbell County on the board.
Sims has represented Campbell County on the NKY Port board since 2023. During her tenure, the NKY Port completed the OneNKY Center and SparkHaus and advanced several other major development initiatives across Northern Kentucky.
“Larisa brought valuable experience, sound judgment and a strong commitment to regional collaboration to the NKY Port board,” said Christine Russell, executive director of the NKY Port Authority. “We appreciate her service and the perspective she contributed as the Port expanded its role as a real estate and development tool for Northern Kentucky.”
Bray leads Bray Construction Services, an Alexandria-based construction company. His experience inconstruction, business and workforce development will support the board as the NKY Port advances complexprojects and pursues new opportunities in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties.
“I appreciate the Campbell County Fiscal Court’s confidence in appointing me to serve on the NKY Portboard,” Bray said. “I look forward to working with fellow board members and regional partners to advanceprojects that support economic growth and create long-term value for Northern Kentucky.”
The NKY Port is a multi-jurisdictional port authority. The judge/executive and fiscal courts of Boone, Campbelland Kenton counties each appoint two board members to four-year terms. Bray joins Roger Peterman asCampbell County’s representatives on the board.
About the Northern Kentucky Port Authority
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority (NKY Port) was jointly formed as an economic development organization by Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in 1968 under the provisions of KRS 65.510 to 65.650. BE NKY Growth Partnership activated the NKY Port Authority in 2022 as a real estate and development tool and a key initiative of the Build + Elevate Northern Kentucky investor campaign, providing staffing and back-office support.
