Business Career
Frazier was Vice-Chairman and the public face of Brown-Forman from 1983 until his retirement in 2000, but he remained on the board of directors. He first worked for the company as a trainee in 1955. After graduating from the University of Louisville he became the company's lawyer in 1960, then joined the board of directors and became director of personnel in 1964.
Frazier owns Bittners, LLC a 150-year-old interior design, architectural and furniture business in Louisville.
He has served as director of Greater Louisville Inc. and the Kentucky Economic Development Corporation. He was an early co-chairman of the board to study building the KFC Yum! Center. He has also served on the board of Louisville-based Papa John's Pizza.
He was appointed by Kentucky Governor Paul Patton and reappointed by Gov. Ernie Fletcher to serve on the University of Louisville Board of Trustees.
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