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Board of Directors

Community Advocates for Resources and Empowerment, Inc.

Dave Parks, CRS, CRB, ABR

Realtor, Broker/Owner, Senior Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, Realtors

Dave Parks is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and the owner and Senior Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, Realtors. Before diving into the real estate world, Dave served his country as a United States Marine, retiring as a Captain in 2001. Throughout his real estate career, Dave has been deeply involved in shaping the industry and serving the community. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors since 2014 and has contributed to the Building Industry Association of Kentucky, the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky, and Volunteers of America, among other organizations.

Tad Adams -Arthur Street Hotel Attorney and Owner of Adams Law Group

Robert W. “Tad” Adams III

Attorney/Owner of Adams Law Group

Tad Adams graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in finance and a B.A. in history prior to earning his law degree from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. His law practice at Adams Law Group represents real estate developers, lenders, and businesses. Tad is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, where he previously served as Chair of the Real Property Section. He has served on the Boards of the American Heart Association, the IU Foundation—Well House Society, and the IU Alumni Club of Louisville and Southern Indiana.

 

Ryan J. Dischinger, JD

Jefferson County Public Defender

Ryan received a B.A. in English and philosophy from the University of Louisville. He then attended and graduated from Tulane University Law School. He was sworn into the Kentucky Bar Association in October 2014 and has since spent his career in the Louisville Metro Public Defender’s Office. He now supervises a team of public defenders in Louisville for the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

 
Tad Adams -Arthur Street Hotel Attorney and Owner of Adams Law Group

Robert W. “Tad” Adams III

Robert W. “Tad” Adams III

Attorney/Owner of Adams Law Group

Tad is a native of Louisville and the married father of three daughters. He graduated from Indiana University in 1988 with a B.S. in Finance and a B.A. in History with High Distinction. While at Indiana University, Tad was an active member of the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity. In 1995, Tad earned his law degree from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.

Before becoming a lawyer, Tad spent four years as a commercial lender managing a portfolio with over $100 million in outstanding loans in six states. After law school, Tad practiced at two firms for the same partner before founding Adams Law Group in July 2000.

Since 1988, Tad has been involved with complex finance transactions, commercial real estate developments, representation of start-up companies and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases as both a lawyer and a commercial lender. His practice includes representing real estate developers, lenders, businesses and high-net-worth individuals and their families. He also represents various parties in workouts and bankruptcies.

Tad is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, where he previously served as Chair of the Real Property Section. He has lectured at numerous industry engagements on topics ranging from workouts and Chapter 11 bankruptcies to commercial real estate matters and low-income housing tax credits.

Tad is an active member of the community. He has served on the Boards of the American Heart Association, the IU Foundation—Well House Society, and the IU Alumni Club of Louisville and Southern Indiana. In his free time, Tad enjoys playing tennis and cheering on the IU Hoosiers.

 

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Susan Buchino, PhD

Susan Buchino, PhD

Executive Director at C.A.R.E.

Susan Buchino is the Executive Director of Arthur Street Hotel. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Spalding University, and a PhD in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences from the UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences.

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Lisa Dischinger- Arthur Street Hotel Chair

Lisa Dischinger

Lisa Dischinger

Co-Owner/Founder LDG Development

Lisa Dischinger is one of the co-owners and founders of LDG Development. As one of the first employees for the organization, Lisa was the organization’s “asset manager” and worked directly with residents who lived in the hundreds of single-family homes owned by LDG. During this time, she gained a direct understanding of the challenges and issues families living in poverty face. These experiences led her to found the LDG Foundation — a 501(c)(3) focused on providing support services that improve educational and health outcomes for the communities LDG serves. 

Under Lisa’s leadership, the LDG Foundation has piloted and is expanding a number of out-of-school-time educational programs that are focused on boosting reading scores for elementary and middle school students; a partnership with the region’s largest healthcare system that is providing onsite medical care to more than a 1,000 residents living at an LDG property; and a workforce initiative that will provide paid training and employment for those wishing to pursue a healthcare career. 

In addition to managing the LDG Foundation's daily activities, Lisa is also the practice manager for a mental health provider.

As a lifelong Louisvillian, Lisa is a graduate of the University of Louisville.

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Ryan J. Dischinger, JD

Ryan J. Dischinger, JD

Jefferson County Public Defender

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Dave Parks, CRS, CRB, ABR

Dave Parks, CRS, CRB, ABR

Board Chair

Realtor, Broker/Owner, Senior Vice President

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, Realtors

Dave Parks is proud to call Louisville, Kentucky, his home. A native of this vibrant city and a graduate of St. X High School Class of 1980, his journey has taken him through various paths, all of which have led him to his true passion: real estate.

Before diving into the real estate world, Dave served his country as a United States Marine, retiring as a Captain in 2001. This period instilled in him the values of integrity, dedication, and leadership. During his military service, he pursued higher education, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Ohio State University in 1992. Shortly before retiring as a Captain, he had the honor of overseeing Marine Officer Recruiting for the 4th Marine Corps District of the United States.

Throughout his real estate career, Dave has been deeply involved in shaping the industry and serving the community. Some of his professional highlights include serving on the Board of Directors for the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors since 2014, where he chaired various committees and played a pivotal role in leadership development, has been honored as Realtor of the Year and is a Past President of the Board.  Additionally, he’s contributed to the Building Industry Association of Kentucky, the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky, and Volunteers of America, among other organizations.

Community involvement is at the heart of who Dave is. He’s a proud supporter of various charities in Louisville, including Volunteers of America, Child's Spirit, the LDG Foundation, The American Cancer Society,  and the American Heart Association. Whether through his involvement in organizations like the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky or his contributions to local charities, he’s dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

 

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Officers

Lisa Becker, CPA, MBA

Lisa Becker, CPA, MBA - Treasurer

EVP Finance
LDG Development

Lisa Becker is the Executive Vice President of Finance at LDG Development. For the past 25 years, she has been the head of accounting for the company and its related parties. Her current role primarily involves overseeing tax return preparation and planning, as well as strategic planning and troubleshooting.

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Alicia Lewis

Alicia Lewis – Secretary

Foundation Assistant

LDG Development

Alicia Lewis is the Foundation Assistant at LDG Development. She has served as a sales representative for Bayer Pharmaceuticals, District Field Director for U.S. Congresswoman Anne Northup, and part-time for her church as an administrative assistant to Care Ministries. Her current role is overseeing the organizational duties of the Rita June Foundation.

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C.A.R.E. at Arthur Street Hotel also accepts check donations.

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Louisville, KY 40221

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