Office of the Secretary:
(502) 564-7670
Larry Hayes, Secretary
Gene Fuqua, Chief of Staff
Develops and administers executive policies and senior management of the agency.
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Office of Research and Public Affairs
(502) 564-4886
Mandy Lambert, Executive Director
Responsible for marketing and communications activities, as well as research support, database development and
site evaluation services.
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Division of Database and Systems Development
Steven Vest, Director
(502) 564-4886
Responsible for development of Cabinet information systems and GIS applications.
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General Research Branch
Ray Griffith, Branch Manager
(502) 564-4886
Provides economic development information, research and analytical services.
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Site Evaluation Branch
Russell Casey, Branch Manager
(502) 564-4886
Assembles data on sites and buildings for inclusion in a statewide property inventory.
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Office of Commericalization and Innovation
(502) 564-7670
Gene Fuqua, Acting Executive Director
Oversees all facets relating to the knowledge-based economy.
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Office of Legal Services
(502) 564-7670
Hollie Spade, Executive Director
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Office of Administrative Services
(502) 564-4300
George Burgess, Executive Director
Manages the Cabinet’s budget and fiscal affairs and provides Cabinet-wide support in the areas of
information resources, research and analytical services.
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Division of Finance and Personnel
(502) 564-4300
John Wertzler, Assistant Director
(502) 564-4300
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Personnel and Payroll Branch:
(502) 564-4300
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Fiscal Management Branch
(502) 564-4300
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Division of Network Administration and Support
(502) 782-1992
Bennie Hall, Director
Manages the Cabinet's information resources and computer support services.
(502) 564-7140
Erik Dunnigan, Commissioner
Joe Kelly, Deputy Commissioner
Responsible for coordinating assisting and encouraging job retention and creation by working with
new and existing businesses.
(502) 564-4554
Katie Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Coordinates all financial assistance, tax credit, and related programs available to businesses.
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Grants and Bonds:
(502) 564-4554
Katie Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Administers grants, bonds and tax increment financing programs.
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Direct Loan Programs: (PDF)
(502) 564-4554
Don Goodin, Policy Advisor
Administers direct loan programs.
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Program Management Division
(502) 564-4554
Chuck Willis, Director
Administers tax credit incentive programs.
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Kentucky Procurement Assistance Branch
(502) 564-2064 or (800) 838-3266
Assists Kentucky businesses in selling their goods or services to federal, state, and local government agencies.
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Programs Servicing Division:
(502) 564-4554
Brad Thomas, Assistant Director
Performs audit, monitoring and compliance for all other divisions in the Department of Financial Incentives.
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Bluegrass State Skills Corporation:
(502) 564-2021
Robert Curry, Executive Director
Provides skills and upgrade training for business/industry through grants and tax credits.