In 1992, Kentucky’s approach toward economic development was reorganized. That year, the General Assembly enacted HB 89, which created the
Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board to direct the state’s economic development efforts. The Partnership is composed of thirteen
members. Eight private-sector members represent each of the state’s congressional districts and different sectors of its economy. The
secretaries of four Cabinets – Economic Development, Finance and Administration, Environmental and Public Protection, and Tourism, Arts &
Heritage – serve as public-sector, ex-officio members. The Governor serves as chairman of the Partnership. Current members are as follows:
Governor Steven L. Beshear Commonwealth of Kentucky Chairman of Partnership
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Ms. Melinda Karns Dulworth Breeding & Karns, LLP State at Large
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Mr. Luther Deaton, Jr. Central Bank & Trust Company Sixth Congressional District Vice Chairman of Partnership
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Secretary Lori Flanery Finance and Administration Cabinet Ex-Officio
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Mr. Scott R. Audas Independence Bank First Congressional District
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Secretary Len Peters Energy and Environment Cabinet Ex-Officio
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Ms. Mary Pat Regan AT&T Kentucky Third Congressional District
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Mr. William T. "Bill" Robinson, III Frost Brown Todd, LLC Fourth Congressional District
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Mr. Terry E. Forcht Forcht Group of Kentucky, Inc. Fifth Congressional District
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Secretary Marcheta Sparrow Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet Ex-Officio
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Ms. Jean R. Hale Community Trust Bank State at Large
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Ms. Jean Wells Wells Health Systems Second Congressional District
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Secretary Larry Hayes Cabinet for Economic Development Ex-Officio
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