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
| Name | City | Term Limit | Text |
| Michael R. Eaves, CHAIR | Richmond | January 1, 2025 | |
| Mitchel Denham, VICE CHAIR | Louisville | January 1, 2027 | |
| T. Morgan Ward, Jr. | Louisville | January 1, 2026 | |
| Larry Gillis | Lawrenceburg | June 30, 2026 | |
| Rick Reeves | Corbin | June 30, 2026 | |
| Lisa Haydon | Springfield | January 1, 2028 | |
Board Administrative Staff
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.
Hearing Officers
| Name | City |
| Roland Merkel | Lexington |
| Brenda A. Perry | Louisville |
| Kim Hunt Price | Owingsville |