Elisha Ballard was born and raised in Louisville, KY. Elisha grew up with
her mother Sandy, and a sister Misty. She was later adopted and gained a
father, Doug Ratterman, and 4 other siblings Neil, Nicole, Lorna and Aaron.
Being a "Kentucky Proud" woman, Elisha loves all things of the Commonwealth.
She and her husband own a racehorse and love to visit Churchill Downs and
Keeneland. Elisha believes there isn’t a better place to be in the world
than in Kentucky during Derby week. Elisha stated of visiting Kentucky
during the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, “the people and this city
come alive and it’s something everyone should experience, at least once”.
Family is very important to Elisha. Being adopted at age twenty-five had a
significant impact on her life. She believes the greatest gift you can give
a child is your love and your time. Those beliefs led her to volunteer with
various local charities, such as Kosair Children’s Hospital and The American
Cancer Society. She hopes to become a community mentor with Maryhurst.
Elisha is a loving wife and caring mother to 4 children, Taylor, Jake, Arden
and Harper.
In 2006, she and her husband, Mark, started Road Dog Industrial, a skilled
contract labor company, which is now a nationwide operation with several
offices around the country.
Elisha and Mark Ballard are proud Kentuckians, who feel truly blessed.
