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.

• Central Kentucky Division, Frankfort:
  (502) 564-7140 or (800) 847-4251
  
• East Kentucky Division, Prestonsburg:
  (606) 889-1767 or (800) 928-0169
  
• West Kentucky Division, Madisonville:
  (270) 824-7053 or (800) 928-9200
  Dwight "Corky" Peek, Director
• International Representation
  
  • Jiro Hashimoto, Representitive in Tokyo, Japan
    Phone: 011-81-3-3582-2334
    Official Website: http://www.kentucky-net.com/
  • Finn Weisse, Representative in Hamburg, Germany
    Phone: +49 (0)40 23934356
    Official Website: http://www.thinkkentucky.eu
• Division of Small Business Services
  502-564-2064 or 800-626-2250
  Mark Johnson, Assistant Director
  Offers programs and services - funding, procurement, exporting, marketing assistance, advocacy, and resource referrals - designed to encourage the development of small and micro businesses, businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities, businesses located in economically challenged areas and businesses owned by individuals classified with disabilities.
  Commission on Small Business Advocacy
  502-564-4300, ext 21944 or 800-626-2250
  Assists the small business community in navigating the regulatory process and advocates on behalf of small businesses at the state and federal level.

• Bluegrass State Skills Corporation:
  (502) 564-2021
  Robert Curry, Executive Director
  Facilitates workforce training opportunities for business/industry through grants and tax credits