This year’s Grand Marshal is Mr. Gerry Schumacher.

Gerry Schumacher grew up on a farm in Ripley, Ohio. As many of you may recall, Mr. Schumacher was a familiar friendly face at the Ripley National Bank for many years. He recently retired from the First State Bank in Georgetown, Ohio after serving for over 44 years in the banking industry.

Mr. Schumacher has always served as an active member of the regional community, contributing his time and talent to many institutions and organizations, including but not limited to:

• Knights of Columbus Council Assembly Member at Saint Michael’s Church in Ripley
• Kiwanis Club Member – Southern Hills Region
• Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation Member
• Maysville Rotary Club Member
• Maysville / Mason County Chamber of Commerce Past Chairperson
• Kentucky Gateway Museum Center Board of Trustees President
• Chatfield College Board of Trustees Member
• 2018 Brown County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Mr. Schumacher currently resides in Maysville, Kentucky with Yvonne, his lovely wife of 40 years.