Robert A. Heil

The private company is based in Covington, KY. One NKY Alliance, Inc., doing business as OneNKY Alliance, is a community-focused organization dedicated to transforming Northern Kentucky—specifically Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties—by uniting and mobilizing leaders to drive measurable progress in unity, health, and education. The alliance serves a population of approximately 400,000 across 37 cities and fosters a shared regional vision to elevate quality of life and economic vitality through collaborative initiatives. Key programs include OneNKY Unity, which promotes a unified community identity; OneNKY Health, focusing on systemic policy and infrastructure improvements such as the Breathe Easy NKY coalition advocating for comprehensive smoke-free ordinances and the OneNKY Connector Trail, a 31-mile cross-jurisdictional trail encouraging active lifestyles; and EducateNKY, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and student outcomes. The alliance also leads leadership development through LaunchNKY and economic growth efforts via the Corridor of Commerce. The organization operates from Covington, KY, and is a central partner in the OneNKY Center—a collaborative hub housing multiple regional growth organizations to advance economic development, innovation, tourism, and community enhancement. Additionally, OneNKY Frankfort serves as a strategic advocacy and collaboration space near the state capitol to unify Northern Kentucky’s voice in state government. The CEO of the company is Karen Finan.