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Board Members, Staff, and Hearing Officers

​​Board Members

The Personnel Board is composed of seven members. Five are appointed by the Governor and two are elected by state merit employees. Each member serves a four-year term, with the terms being staggered. See KRS 18A.045, 18A.050, and 18A.​ ​0551. 

Board Members
NameCityTerm Limit
Michael R. Eaves, CHAIRRichmondJanuary 1, 2025
Mitchel Denham, VICE CHAIRLouisvilleJanuary 1, 2027
T. Morgan Ward, Jr.LouisvilleJanuary 1, 2026
Yvette GentryLouisvilleJanuary 1, 2024
Larry GillisLawrenceburgJune 30, 2026
Rick ReevesCorbinJune 30, 2026

Board Administrative Staff

Board Staff
NameTitleEmail
Gordon A. Rowe, Jr.Executive DirectorGordon.Rowe@ky.gov
Gwendolyn R. McDonaldAdministrative Section SupervisorGwenR..McDonald@ky.gov
Connie LashbrookAdministrative Specialist IIIConnie.Lashbrook@ky.gov
VacantAdministrative Specialist IIIMailto:

Hearing Officers

NOTE: To maintain impartiality, you may not contact a Hearing Officer directly. They are not authorized to give legal advice nor discuss pending cases outside of a hearing.