Fausto serves as Center Director for the Kentucky SBDC in Lexington, where he partners with businesses and manufacturers that are preparing for major steps – expanding facilities, securing capital, and entering new markets. A Certified Global Business Professional through the National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators, with additional credentials from the SBA and World Trade Center Kentucky, Fausto helps businesses build global capability, enhance competitiveness, and scale with confidence. 

Fausto holds a Master’s degree in International Trade and Diplomacy from the Patterson School at the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. Fausto is a past President of both the Lexington Forum and the Lexington Young Professionals Association. He is a graduate of the Leadership Lexington program. His passion for performance extends beyond the business world. Fausto served as President of the local BMW Car Club of America and competed with the Sports Car Club of America, earning podium finishes at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park and the Pittsburgh International Race Complex.