Arts Mean Business:  Arts Fuel Our Economy

Janie Martin is the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Fund for the Arts (Fund).  In her role as CFO/COO she is responsible for setting the financial policies and participating in the Fund’s overall strategies to drive impact through the Arts.  She works closely with the Finance and Audit Committee, Investment and Compensation Committees, as well as the Board of Directors. Janie reports to the President and CEO and has additional direct reporting to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Janie graduated with honors from the University of Louisville and is a Certified Public Accountant.  She has been recognized nationally as 2019 Influencer in Finance and locally on the List of 20 People to Know in Accounting.  She has worked in the For-Impact Sector for many years.  Driving both economic and social impact to make a better community is a core value for Janie.

Janie enjoys hiking and running.  Her love of the arts was inspired by playing the flute and dance.  She’s a proud mom of three human children and two furry ones.  When asked “Who would play you in a movie about your life and what would the movie be called?” the office vote was Cameron Diaz playing her in a comedy called “Something About Janie”.