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College of Arts and Sciences

  • Brigitte Anderson, Professor of English

    • B.A. Mercator University of Duisberg

    • M.A. Bowling Green State University

    • M.A. Bowling Green State University

    • M.B.A. University of Pikeville

    • Ph.D. Bowling Green State University

  • Petra Carroll, Associate Professor of Art

    • B.A. Rutgers University

    • B.F.A. Winthrop University

    • M.F.A. Winthrop University

  • Jeremy Dempsey, Associate Professor of Communication

    • B.A. Concord University

    • M.A. Marshall University

  • Slade Denman, Assistant Professor and Director of Instrumental Music and Bands

    • B.M.E. The Ohio University

    • M.M.E. University of North Texas

  • Lindsay Elliott, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance

    • B.S. Belmont University

    • M.A. Tennessee Technical University

  • LeAnne M. Epling, Professor of Psychology

    • B.S. Central Michigan University

    • M.S. Central Michigan University

    • Ph.D. Central Michigan University

  • Brittany Goetting, Assistant Professor of History

    • B.A. University of California

    • M.A. University of Maine - Orono

    • Ph.D. University of Maine - Orono

  • Jonathan Hale, Assistant Professor of Art and Digital Media

    • B.A. Morehead State University

    • M.A. Morehead State University

    • M.F.A. University of Kentucky

  • Justin Hazlewood, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

    • B.S. Bethel University

    • M.S. Bethel University

    • Ph.D. Liberty University

  • Thomas R. Hess, Professor of Chemistry

    • B.S. Centre College

    • Ph.D. Texas A & M University

  • Michael Holcomb, Professor of Mathematics

    • B.S. Oklahoma State University

    • M.S. Purdue University

    • Ph.D. Louisiana State University

  • Lucy E. Holman, Assistant Professor of Business

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • B.A. Morehead State University

    • M.A. George Washington University

    • Ed.D. Morehead State University

  • Bang Huang, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

    • B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato

    • Ph.D. University of Wyoming

  • Cody Jarman, Assistant Professor of English

    • B.A. The University of Tennessee at Martin

    • B.F.A. The University of Tennessee at Martin

    • M.A. University College Cork

    • Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin

  • Phillip Yuan Pei Jen, Professor of Biomedical Science

    • B.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    • B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    • M. The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    • Ph.D. The Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • Kameyo Johnson, Staff Chemistry Laboratory Instructor

    • B.A. Oregon State University

    • M.S. Purdue University

  • Samuel Lane, Assistant Professor of Physics

    • B.S. Centre College

    • Ph.D. University of Kansas

  • Emily Lucas, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

    • B.A. University of Louisville

    • M.A.T. Morehead State University

  • Chandra K. Massner, Professor of Communication

    • B.S. Ohio University

    • M.A. University of Kentucky

    • Ph.D. Liberty University

  • Byron Meade, Assistant Professor of Biology

    • B.S. University of Pikeville

  • Mathys Meyer, Professor of Biology

    • A.A. Carl Sandburg College

    • B.A. Knox College

    • M.S. Illinois State University

    • Ph.D. University of Illinois

  • Oma Morgan, Professor of Chemistry

    • B.A. Queens Collee of the City University of New York

    • M.A. Queens College of the City University of New York

    • Ph.D. Queens College of the City University of New York

  • Lwiindi Mudena, Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology

    • B.V.M. University of Zambia

    • M.A.S. University of Queensland

    • Ph.D. Washington State University

  • Sumer B. Music, Associate Professor of Religion

    • B.A. University of Pikeville

    • MPhil/Ph.M. University of Bristol

  • Ian Pimienta, Associate Professor of Chemistry

    • B.S. University of the Philippines Diliman

    • Ph.D. Michigan State University

  • Peyton Prater, Staff Biology Lab Instructor

    • B.S. University of Pikeville

  • Eric S. Primm, Professor of Sociology

    • B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    • Ph.D. University of Colorado

  • Tyler Ralston, Professor of History

    • B.A. West Virginia University

    • M.A. New Mexico State University

    • Ph.D. The University of Arizona

  • Andrew Reed, Professor of Film and Media Arts

    • A.A. Northwest Shoals Community College

    • B.S. The University of North Alabama

    • M.A. The University of Alabama

    • M.F.A. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    • M.B.A. University of Pikeville

  • Timothy Roberts, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.S. University of The Cumberlands

  • John Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Music, Director of Choral & Commercial Vocal Music Studies

    • B.M.E. Otterbein University

    • M.M. Northwestern University

    • D.M.A. University of Washington

  • James Sapp, Associate Professor of Psychology

    • B.S. Kentucky Christian College

    • M.Ed. East Tennessee State University

    • PsyD Southern California University

    • PhD Northcentral University

  • Jessica Slade, Assistant Professor of Biology

    • B.S. Henderson State University

    • Ph.D. East Tennessee State University

  • Amanda Slone, Associate Professor of English

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

    • M.F.A. West Virginia Wesleyan College

    • Ph.D. Northwest Nazarene University

  • Ella Smith-Justice, Professor of Spanish, Interim Dean of College of Arts & Sciences

    • B.A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

    • M.A. The Ohio State University

    • Ph.D. Ohio State University

  • Agus Sofyan, Professor of Biology

    • B.S. Gadjah Mada University

    • Ph.D. University of Kentucky

  • Jennifer Steigerwalt, Professor of English

    • B.A. Mount Holyoke College

    • M.Litt. Mary Baldwin College

    • M.F.A. Mary Baldwin College

    • Ph.D. Arizona State University

  • Jeffery Tyler Syck, Assistant Professor of Social Science

    • B.A. Morehead State University

    • M.A. University of Virginia

    • Ph.D. University of Virginia

  • Elizabeth Topping, Assistant Professor of English

    • B.A. Auburn University

    • M.A. Auburn University

    • Ph.D. Georgia State University

  • Kevin Wang, Associate Professor of Molecular Biology

    • B.S. Shandong Agriculture University

    • M.S. Biotechnology Research Institute of CAAS

    • Ph.D. Oregon State University

  • Burton J. Webb, Professor of Biology

    • B.S. Olivet Nazarene University

    • M.S. Ball State University

    • Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Phillip Westgate, Professor of Music

    • B.S. Kansas State University

    • M.M. Southern Illinois University

    • D.M.A. University of Illinois

  • Zhihong Xu, Professor of Biochemistry

    • B.S. Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    • M.S. Shanghai Medical University

    • Ph.D. Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences

    • Ph.D. Duke University

Coleman College of Business Faculty

  • Gregory Green, Associate Professor of Economics

    • B.A. Idaho State University

    • Ph.D. Temple University

  • Praveen Guraja, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management

    • B.A. Acharya Nagarjuna University

    • M.S. Pittsburg State University

    • Ph.D. Indiana State University

  • Christopher M. Harris, Dean, Coleman College of Business

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.B.A. Anderson University

    • D.B.A. Anderson University

  • Michelle Johnston, Assistant Professor of Business

    • B.A. Augsburg College

    • M.S. Capella University

    • Ph.D. Capella University

  • Brenda Maynard, Associate Professor of Business

    • B.S. Eastern Kentucky University

    • M.A.Ed. Eastern Kentucky University

  • Eric Vitatoe, Associate Professor of Business

    • B.A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

    • M.B.A. Liberty University

    • D.B.A. Grand Canyon University

College of Nursing & Human Services Faculty

  • Ashton Bartley, Associate Professor of Social Work

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.S.W. University of Kentucky

  • Karen Damron, Professor of Nursing; Dean, College of Nursing and Human Services

    • B.S.N. University of Texas at El Paso                                                                         

    • M.S.N. Bellarmine University

    • Ph.D. University of Kentucky

  • Buford Edwards, Assistant Professor of Social Work

    • B.A. Berea College

    • M.S.W. University of Louisville

    • M.Div. Northwest Nazarene University

  • Mamie Futrell, Assistant Professor of Social Work

    • B.A. Cedar Crest College

    • M.S.W. Kutztown University

    • D.S.W. Capella University

  • Kathryn Gould, Assistant Professor of Social Work

    • B.A. University of Kentucky

    • M.S.W. University of Louisville

    • D.S.W. University of Kentucky

  • Tauna Gulley, Professor of Nursing and Chair, RN-BSN

    • A.S. Mountain Empire Community College

    • B.S.N. University of Virginia at Wise

    • M.S.N. Radford University

    • Ph.D. East Tennessee State University

  • Tansy Hall, Associate Professor of Nursing

    • A.S. Hazard Community and Technical College

    • M.S.N. Frontier Nursing University

    • D.N.P. Frontier Nursing University

  • Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Professor and Chair, Social Work Program

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.S.W. University of Kentucky

    • Ph.D. University of Kentucky

  • Shawna Kelly-Blair, Assistant Professor of Social Work

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.S.W. University of Kentucky

  • Renee Krebel, Assistant Professor of Social Work

    • B.A. McKendree University

    • M.S.W. Saint Louis University

  • Dawnetta Marcum, Professor of Nursing

    • A.S. Southern West Virginia Community College

    • B.S.N. West Virginia Institute of Technology

    • M.S.N. University of Phoenix

    • D.N.P. Northern Kentucky University

  • Ashlie Newsome, Associate Professor of Nursing

    • A.S. Hazard Community and Technical College

    • B.S.N. East Tennessee State University

    • M.S.N. King University

  • Brittany Potter, Assistant Professor of Nursing

    • A.S. Pikeville College

    • B.S.N. Chamberlain College of Nursing

    • M.S.N. Western Governor’s University

  • Sarah Ratliff, Assistant Professor of Social Work

    • B.S. University of Pikeville

    • M.S.W. University of Kentucky

  • Bethany Sullivan, Associate Professor of Nursing

    • A.S. Big Sandy Community and Technical College

    • M.S.N. Frontier Nursing University

  • Connie Workman, Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair, Associate Degree Nursing Program

    • A.A.S. Big Sandy Community and Technical College                                                                        

    • B.S.N. University of Kentucky

    • M.S.N. University of Kentucky

    • D.N.P. Post University

Patton College of Education Faculty

  • Theresa Dawahare, Associate Professor of Education

    • B.A. Bellarmine University

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • Johnny Fleming, Associate Professor of Education

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • L. Michael King Professor of Education

    • B.S. Radford University

    • M.S. Radford University

    • M.S. Radford University

    • Ph.D. Virginia Tech

  • Coletta Parsley, Professor of Education; Chair, Patton College of Education

    • B.S. Pikeville College                                                                        

    • M.A. Morehead State University

    • Ed.S. Morehead State University

    • Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands

  • David Slone, Associate Professor of Education

    • B.S. Eastern Kentucky University

    • M.A. Eastern Kentucky University

  • Eric Werth, Director of Research and Entrepreneurship Incubator; Associate Professor of Education

    • B.S. College of Idaho                                                                  

    • M.S. Oregon State University

    • Secondary Teaching Certificate Boise State University

    • Ed.D. Liberty University

  • Loredana Werth, Professor of Education

    • B.S. College of Idaho

    • M.S. Oregon State University

    • Ph.D. University of Idaho

Office of the President

  • Burton J. Webb, President of the University

    • B.S. Olivet Nazarene University

    • M.S. Ball State University

    • Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Loredana Werth, Executive Vice President, Professor of Education

    • B.S. College of Idaho

    • M.S. Oregon State University

    • Ph.D. University of Idaho

  • Paul E. Patton, Chancellor of the University

    • Governor, Commonwealth of Kentucky (1995-2003)

    • B.S. University of Kentucky College of Engineering

  • Bethany L. Kingery, Executive Director of Compliance & Legal Affairs

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • J.D. Appalachian School of Law

Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

  • Marisa Greer, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Professor of Nursing
    B.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University

  • M.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University

  • Ed.D - Eastern Kentucky University

     

  • Mathys Meyer, Assistant Vice President for Retention; Professor of Biology

    • A.A. Carl Sandburg College                                                                   

    • B.A. Knox College

    • M.S. Illinois State University

    • Ph.D. University of Illinois

  • Amanda Slone, Assistant Vice President for Academics; Professor of English

    • B.A. Pikeville College                                                                   

    • M.A. Morehead State University

    • M.F.A. West Virginia Wesleyan College

    • Ph.D. Northwest Nazarene University

Admissions

  • Corey Gannon, Exec. Director of Admissions

    • B.A. University of Pikeville

Athletics

  • Cody Andreychuk, Head Baseball Coach

    • B.A. Tusculum University

  • Richard E. Bentley, Director of Athletic Communication and Digital Media

    • A.A. Alice Lloyd College

    • B.B.A. University of Pikeville

    • M.S. Morehead State University

  • John Biery, Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Coach

    • B.S. Pikeville College

  • Robert Brown, Director of Bowling/Head Women’s Bowling Coach

    • B.B.A. Morehead State University

    • M.B.A. Morehead State University

  • Hanna Case, Head Dance Coach

    • B.A. University of Pikeville

    • M.A. University of the Cumberlands

  • Donald Tigh Compton, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

    • A.A. Southwest Virginia Community College

    • B.S. Pikeville College

  • Lauren Curley, Director of Sports Medicine

    • B.S. Wilmington College of Ohio

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • David Espinoza, Men’s and Women’s Head Track and Field Coach

    • B.A. Bluffton University

  • Corey Fipps, Head Football Coach

    • B.S. Harding University

    • M.S. Harding University

  • Gordy Gregg, Head E-Sports Coach

    • B.S. Towson University

  • Bernie Haney, Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • Justin Hazlewood, Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR)

    • B.S. Bethel University

    • M.S. Bethel University

    • Ph.D. Liberty University

  • M. Ellie Jackson, Head Archery Coach

    • B.S. University of the Cumberlands

  • Kris Kern, Head Volleyball Coach

    • R.B.A. West Virginia State University

  • Cailee Marcum, Women’s Tennis Coach

    • B.S. University of Pikeville

  • Weston McArthur, Strength and Conditioning Coach

    • A.S. Walters State Community College

    • B.S. University of North Georgia

    • M.S. University of North Georgia

  • Shaun Schetka, Head Men’s Soccer Coach

    • B.S. California University of Pennsylvania

    • M.S. California University of Pennsylvania

  • Dustyn Reinstetle, Men’s Golf Coach

    • B. S. University of Pikeville

  • Nelson R. Scott, Women’s Golf Coach

    • A.S. Pikeville College

  • Robert Staggs, Interim Athletic Director & Head Softball Coach; Athletics & External Affairs

    • A.S. Pikeville College                                                                   

    • B.B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.S. University of Pikeville

  • Jeannie Stone, Cheerleading Coach

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • Logan Langseth, Head Women’s Soccer Coach

    • B.A. Pennsylvania State University

    • M.B.A. Tiffin University

  • Clifton Williams, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

    • B.A. University of Kentucky

    • M.B.A. University of Pikeville

  • Kyle Wilson, Head Men’s Bowling Coach

  • Bradlee Yoder, Assistant Athletic Director

    • B.S. University of Pikeville

    • M.B.A. University of Pikeville

Band

  • Slade Denman, Assistant Professor and Director of Instrumental Music and Bands

    • B.M.E. The Ohio University

    • M.M.E. University of North Texas

Coleman College of Business

  • Christopher M. Harris, Dean, Coleman College of Business

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.B.A. Anderson University

    • D.B.A. Anderson University

College of Arts and Sciences

  • Johnny Fleming, Faculty Chair

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • Oma Morgan, Chair, Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

    • B.A. Queens Collee of the city University of New York

    • M.A. Queens College of the City University of New York

    • Ph.D. Queens College of the City University of New York

  • Eric S. Primm, Chair, Division of Social Sciences

    • B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    • Ph.D. University of Colorado

  • Ella Smith-Justice, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

    • B.A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

    • M.A. The Ohio State University Ph.D. Ohio State University

  • VACANT, Director of Study Abroad Program

College of Nursing and Human Services

  • Karen Damron, Dean, College of Nursing and Human Services

    • B.S.N. University of Texas

    • M.S.N. Bellarmine University Ph.D. University of Kentucky

  • Tauna Gulley, Coordinator, RN-BSN Program

    • A.S. Mountain Empire Community College

    • B.S.N. University of Virginia at Wise

    • M.S.N. Radford University

    • Ph.D. East Tennessee State University

  • Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Social Work Program Director

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.S.W. University of Kentucky

  • Connie Workman, Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair, Associate Degree Nursing Program

    • A.A.S. Big Sandy Community and Technical College                                                                        

    • B.S.N. University of Kentucky

    • M.S.N. University of Kentucky

    • D.N.P. Post University

Family Connections/UPIKE FIRST (First-Year Experience)

  • Stephanie Stiltner, Director of Family and New Student Connections

    • B.S. University of Pikeville

    • M.A. Morehead State University

Human Resources

  • Michael Pacheco, Associate Vice President of Operations and Human Resources

    • B.S. University of Rhode Island

    • M.S. Troy State University

Information and Technology Services

  • D. Steven Jackson, Director of Information Technology Services

    • B.S. Union College

Library Services

  • Edna Fugate, Director of Library Services

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.S.L.S. University of Kentucky

    • C.A. Certified Archivist

Office of Advancement

  • Laura Damron, Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations

    • B.B.A. University of Kentucky

    • M.B.A. University of Pikeville

Office of Business Affairs

  • Barry Bentley, Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs

    • B.A. Anderson University

    • M.B.A. Anderson University

  • Brandi Gollihue, Associate Vice President for Business Affairs & Controller

    • B.B.A. Pikeville College

  • Tiffany Thacker, Contracts & Procurement Manager

    • B.B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.B.A. University of Pikeville

  • Charles Atkinson, Director of Facilities

    • B.A. Southern Nazarene University

    • CFM Certified Facility Manager

Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

  • Margaret Wright Sidle, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness; Athletics Compliance Administrator

    • B.S. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities                                                                   

    • M.A. University of South Dakota

    • Ph.D. University of Missouri – Columbia

Patton College of Education

  • Coletta Parsley, Chair, Patton College of Education and Director of Teacher Education

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

    • Ed.S. Morehead State University

    • Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands

Professional Development

  • VACANT, Director of Professional Development

Public Relations

  • Greta Slone, Director of Public Relations and Communications

    • B.A. Berea College

    • M.A. Dartmouth College

    • M.A. Trinity College

    • M.S.L.I.S. Palmer School of Library and Information Science

Student Retention Services

  • Daria Aguila., Athletic Coordinator

    • B.A. Jackson State University

  • Megan Childress, Assistant Dean of Student Success

    • B.A. Pikeville College

    • M.A. Morehead State University

  • Lori Hypes, Director of Academic Excellence

    • B.S. University of Virginia

    • M.S. Radford University

  • Bethany L. Kingery, Executive Director of Compliance & Legal Affairs

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • J.D. Appalachian School of Law

  • Mathys Meyer, Assistant Vice President of Retention; Professor of Biology

    • A.A. Carl Sandburg College                                                                   

    • B.A. Knox College

    • M.S. Illinois State University

    • Ph.D. University of Illinois

  • Robert D. Musick, Chaplain

    • B.A. Mount Vernon Nazarene University

    • M.A. Ashland Theological Seminary

    • D.Min. Methodist Theological School

  • J. Chris Robinson, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

    • A.A. Pikeville College

    • B.S. Tiffin University

    • M.Ed. Tiffin University

  • VACANT, Director of Diversity & International Student Affairs

 Safety and Security

  • Oliver Lee Upchurch, Director of Public Safety

    • B.S. Bluefield College

Office of Financial Aid

  • Daniel Donner, Director of Financial Aid

    • B.S. Central Michigan University

University Registrar

  • Carla K. Branham, University Registrar

    • A.A.S. Ashland Community College

    • B.A. Morehead State University

    • M.A. Morehead State University

Presidents Emeriti

  • William H. Owens

    • B.S. Georgetown College

    • M.S. Catholic University of America

  • Harold H. Smith

    • A.B. Centre College

    • M.B.A. American University

Dean Emeritus

  • Wallace Campbell

    • B.A. Berea College

    • M.A. Eastern Kentucky University

    • Ph.D. University of Toledo

Faculty Emeriti

  • Carol Grizzard Browning

    • B.A. University of Richmond

    • M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

    • Ph.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • John Cade

    • B.S. Iowa State University

    • M.A. California State College-Fullerton

    • Ph.D. University of Massachusetts

  • Nancy Cade

    • B.S. Ball State University

    • M.A. Ball State University

    • Ph.D. Ball State University

  • Peggy Davis

    • B.A. Northern Arizona University

    • M.A. University of Arizona

  • Lois Esham

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.S., M.A. Morehead State University

    • Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  • Pamela Gilliam

    • B.S. Eastern Kentucky University

    • M.B.A. Eastern Kentucky University

    • Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands

  • John Howie

    • B.A. Swarthmore College

    • M.A. University of Dallas

    • Ph.D. University of Dallas

  • C. Frank Jacks

    • A.B. Emory University

    • B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary

    • Th.D. Union Theological Seminary

  • Patricia Kowalok

    • B.F.A. University of Iowa

    • M.A. University of Iowa

    • M.F.A. University of Iowa

  • Gene Lovel

    • B.A. Oklahoma State University

    • M.A. University of Chicago

  • Robert Mayfield

    • B.S. University of Cincinnati

    • M.S. University of Cincinnati

    • Ed.D. University of Cincinnati

  • James Riley

    • B.A. University of Central Arkansas

    • M.A. University of Arkansas

    • Ph.D. Ohio University

  • Howard V. Roberts

    • B.S. Pikeville College

    • M.B.A. Marshall University

    • Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands

  • Mary Rado Simpson

    • B.S.N. Western Connecticut State University

    • M.S.N. University of Kentucky Ph.D. University of Kentucky

  • Kathy Sohn

    • B.A. St. Joseph College (Maryland)

    • M.A. Northern Arizona University

    • M.Ed. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    • Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Board of Trustees

Officers

  • Terry L. Dotson, Chairman of the Board

  • Burton J. Webb, President

  • M. Lynn Parrish, Vice Chairman of the Board

  • Daniel P. Stratton, Secretary of the Board

Trustees

  • Nancy Horn Barker, Pharmacist

    • Big Sandy Healthcare
      Prestonsburg, Kentucky

  • Marcia Cassady, Attorney

    • Sole Proprietor
      Louisville, Kentucky

  • Harding Dawahare, Vice President/Portfolio Manager/Financial Advisor (Retired)

    • Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
      Lexington, Kentucky

  • Terry L. Dotson, President, Chairman & CEO

    • Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., & Subsidiaries
      Prestonsburg, Kentucky

  • Larry B. Forester, Senior Vice President

    • Forcht Bank, NA
      Lexington, Kentucky

  • W. Allen Gillum, CEO/General Manager (Retired)

    • Appalachian Wireless
      Sandy Hook, Kentucky

  • Jean R. Hale, Chairman, President & CEO (Retired)

    • Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • David L. Harris, Jr, CEO

    • MCF Advisors
      Lexington, Kentucky

  • Gregory Harris, D. O, Oncologist and Partner

    • Harbin Oncology
      Rome, Georgia

  • Jody Johnson, D. O, Cosmetic Surgeon and Owner

    • Luxe Cosmetic Surgery Center
      Alexandria, Louisiana

  • Kansas Justice, Chief Operating Officer

    • Pikeville Medical Center
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • Mark Lynn, OD, Owner

    • Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training
      Louisville, Kentucky

  • M. Lynn Parrish, President

    • Marwood Land Co., Inc.
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • Reed D. Potter Jr, Senior Wealth Manager, RJFS

    • Raymond James
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • John Rasnick, Manager

    • Rasnick Family Partnership, LLLP
      Lexington, Kentucky

  • Rakesh Sachdeva, M. D., Physician and Founding Partner

    • Physicians for Children & Adolescents PSC
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • Daniel P. Stratton, Attorney

    • Smith, Thompson & Kennedy, PLLC
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • Richard A. Sturgill, Executive Chairman

    • bpm Lumber, LLC
      Lexington, Kentucky

  • Gregory Vance, DMD, Periodontist

    • Premier Periodontics
      Lexington, Kentucky

  • E. Bruce Walters II, President

    • Walters Corporation
      Pikeville, Kentucky

  • Janice Sword Way, President

    • Leadership Kentucky Foundation, Inc.
      Frankfort, Kentucky

 Trustees Emeriti

  • William J. Baird III

    • Pikeville, Kentucky

  • Burlin Coleman

    • Pikeville, Kentucky