Cheri is originally from Bardstown, KY and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Accounting. She has lived in Lexington over 40 years. Cheri was the director of development for EEI from 1999 through 2011, but continued on with EEI in a volunteer capacity as co-chair for the sponsor pavilion. She was employed in the construction industry for Gray Construction for 12 years as a cost accountant and project coordinator and with the Webb Companies for three years as a cost accountant and project assistant.



With her husband, Keith M. Clark, Cheri is the co-owner of Grey Goose, LLSC, DBA and the Blue Heron Steakhouse in Lexington, as well as co-owner of West Second, LLC and Clark and Pulliam LLC real estate entities. She is a member of the Iroquois Hunt Club and the Thoroughbred Club of America.

Cheri is a life-long horse lover, enjoying many disciplines, including fox hunting, cross-country, eventing and trail riding. She serves on the Iroquois Hunt Club board for her second term and was previously the secretary for that board. She also enjoys spending time at their beautiful farm in Clark County.