Louisville, Kentucky — Endeavor Southeast is proud to announce that , Chief Executive Officer of Poe Companies, has joined its Board of Directors. Poe brings nearly four decades of leadership in construction, real estate development, and community investment to the Endeavor Southeast Board,  strengthening the organization’s mission to support high-impact founders who scale companies, transform industries, and multiply impact across the region.

“Steve Poe has built businesses and reshaped skylines,” said Matt Thornton, Principal at Thornton Capital and Chair of the Endeavor Southeast Board. “His strategic mindset and long-term vision will add significant value to our mission of scaling transformative entrepreneurs across the Southeast.”

“It’s an honor to join the Endeavor Southeast Board,” said Steve Poe, CEO of Poe Companies. “I look forward to helping strengthen the bridge between high-impact entrepreneurship, real-estate place making, and long-term community transformation.”

“Steve’s been a champion for this region for decades. We’re excited to have him help us build the next generation of companies that will define its future.” added Justin Brown, Managing Director of Endeavor Southeast.