Woodrow Keown

Woody is the President and Chief Operating Officer for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC).

Woody brings proven business and community leadership to NURFC, building on his career as a business executive, entrepreneur, business investor, philanthropist and community leader. Prior to joining NURFC as President and COO, Woody was an executive retiree (+35 years) of global consumer goods leader The Procter & Gamble Company, with a career that was highlighted by the instrumental role he played in the creation and development of the Swiffer and Febreze brands. He currently chairs three non-profit boards and serves as a mentor to young African-American males in underserved K-12 schools in the Greater Cincinnati area. Woody’s entrepreneurial experience includes being a founding member of Legacy Acquisition Sponsor I, LLC; Founder and Managing Director of CoValCreã, LLC (business consulting); founding director and officer of Allen Temple – Tryed Stone Development, Ltd (commercial real estate development). Woody served three years active duty as a U.S. Army officer.