STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of the Secretary:

(502) 564-7670

Larry Hayes, Secretary
Hollie Spade, Chief of Staff
Develops and administers executive policies and senior management of the agency.

  • Office of Research and Public Affairs
    (502) 564-4886
    Mandy Lambert, Executive Director
    Karen Lefler, Deputy Executive Director
    Responsible for marketing and communications activities, as well as research support, database development and site evaluation services.

    • Division of Database and Systems Development
      Steven Vest, Director
      (502) 564-4300 ext. 21996
      Responsible for development of Cabinet database systems and GIS applications, as well as managing the Cabinet’s site and building database.
  • Office of Commericalization and Innovation
    (502) 564-7670
    Gene Fuqua, Executive Director
    Oversees all facets relating to the knowledge-based economy, including the Kentucky Innovation Network.
  • Office of Legal Services
    (502) 564-7670
    Caroline Boeh Baesler, Executive Director
    Handles all legal issues for the Cabinet and provides general analysis of programmatic and internal administrative issues.
  • Office of Compliance, Financial and Administrative Services
    (502) 564-4554
    Katie Smith, Executive Director
    Provides Cabinet-wide services in areas of accounting, budgetary and fiscal affairs, program administration, compliance, personnel and administrative functions.

    • Division of Network Administration
      (502) 564-4300
      Bennie Hall, Director
      Manages the Cabinet's information resources and computer support services.
    • Division of Finance and Personnel
      (502) 564-4300
      John Wertzler, Assistant Director
      Manages the Cabinet’s budget and fiscal affairs and provides Cabinet-wide personnel support.
    • Incentive Assistance Division
      (502) 564-4554
      Don Goodin, Director
    • Compliance Division
      (502) 564-4554
      Bobby Aldridge, Assistant Director
Department for Business Development
(502) 564-7140
Erik Dunnigan, Commissioner
Responsible for encouraging job retention and creation across the state by working with existing business and industry, as well as the recruitment of new companies to enhance the overall viability of the state’s economy.

 

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development   Old Capitol Annex  300 West Broadway   Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-7140 (local)   800-626-2930 (toll free)