Waymen

General in the Kentucky and Southern US’s urban food fight

Waymen Eddings, with his deep roots in Louisville and a strong commitment to community development, chose to bring fresh food into downtown Louisville to address food deserts and improve access to healthy options. His background in community activism and economic development aligns with this initiative, aiming to create positive change and uplift neighborhoods.

social entreprenuer

Innovative and collaborative entrepreneur with a deep passion for people and technology. Seeking investors and financial sponsors for a portfolio of Diversity Equity Inclusion / Environmental Social Government work in Louisville, KY and across the Western Hemisphere.

Expertise:

Economic Development, Community / Political Organizing, Creative Management,

Project Management, Sales, Media, and Retail / Online Store Management

About the founder

a Kentucky kid

Waymen Eddings graduated from Jefferson County High School and attended DuPont Manual H.S. and Sullivan University obtaining coursework in business communications, and graphic design. He lives in Louisville, KY as a husband and new dad, and is a father to five adult children.

In his spare time, Mr. Eddings enjoys movie-going, visits to Louisville area public libraries, and community forums.

  • 80-90’s Grew up in Park duValle neighborhood, former Cotter Homes Housing Project
  • 1997 First job, Student Organizer, Peace Education Program, Inc, pioneered video
  • 00-10’s  Raised family in Shagbark, Fern Creek, Norfolk, and Bon Air neighborhoods.
  • 2012 Co-founded the effort to restore the Parkland Boys and Girls Club
  • 2012 Received a Key to the City / Mayor Greg Fischer’s Violence Prevention Work Group
  • 2015 Kentucky Colonel Designee, Gov. Matt Bevin
  • 2016-19 State government appointments – MLK Board, Economic Opportunity, KCAAH
  • 2019 Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the Department for Juvenile Justice
  • 2020 Founded Rebatissons Community Development LLC and Dipole Data LLC
  • 2023 Elected VP to the board of Louisville Community Grocery, a cooperative of 600 neighbors seeking a community-owned grocery