Kathy joined Graybar in 1980 as a customer service rep and soon became one of Graybar’s top salespeople.  She advanced through sales management and product management roles and held executive-level positions in strategic accounts, human resources, strategic planning, sales and marketing.

Kathy was appointed Graybar’s 11th president and CEO in 2012, and she became chairman of Graybar’s board of directors the following year. 

Kathy holds an associate degree in telecommunications engineering, a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, and a master’s degree in business administration. She is actively involved in industry, civic and community organizations and has been recognized with numerous awards for her strong leadership. 

Lois D. Conley is a historian, educator, community leader, and the Founder, President and CEO of The Griot Museum of Black History, an institution she established to preserve and share the stories of African-American history and culture.

Her decades of work have included research on the Underground Railroad and Westward Expansion, consulting with the National Park Service and the Royal Tropical Museum in Amsterdam, and lecturing and leading historic tours across the country.

A lifelong St. Louisan and graduate of Saint Louis University, Lois has been widely recognized for her extraordinary contributions to history, the arts, and the St. Louis community.