Three join Steve Beshears' Transportation Cabinet.
Here is the announcement:
Transportation Secretary Joe Prather makes key appointments in the Transportation Cabinet
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2007) - Transportation Cabinet Secretary Joe Prather announces various key appointments in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. These professionals have the necessary experience and knowledge to provide crucial leadership for the cabinet.
Gilbert Newman has been appointed to serve as the cabinet’s State Highway Engineer. Newman formerly served as State Highway Engineer from 1988 to 1991. Newman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky. He has held various engineering and executive positions throughout the industry, most recently as Regional Manager and Vice President for the Cincinnati Office of ENTRAN.
Bobby Russell has been selected to serve as Executive Director/General Counsel for the Office of Legal Services. Russell previously served the cabinet as Inspector General from 2002 to 2004. During his tenure with the cabinet, he also served as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Vehicle Regulation. Prior to that, he served as Madison County Attorney for 13 years. Russell has also served as Assistant County Attorney and General Counsel for the Kentucky River Authority. Russell has been associated with the law firm of Coy, Gilbert and Gilbert in Richmond. Russell holds a BA from Eastern Kentucky University and received his law degree from the University of Louisville.
Chuck Wolfe, a new face to the cabinet, will serve as Executive Director for the Office of Public Affairs. Wolfe comes to us from the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, where he was deputy executive director for communications. He joined state government in 2004 after a 28-year career with The Associated Press. Wolfe holds a BA in journalism from the University of Kentucky.
"These gentlemen truly bring a wealth of experience," Prather said. "I am confident they will provide great leadership and vision to the cabinet."
All appointments are effective immediately.
Transportation Secretary Joe Prather makes key appointments in the Transportation Cabinet
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2007) - Transportation Cabinet Secretary Joe Prather announces various key appointments in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. These professionals have the necessary experience and knowledge to provide crucial leadership for the cabinet.
Gilbert Newman has been appointed to serve as the cabinet’s State Highway Engineer. Newman formerly served as State Highway Engineer from 1988 to 1991. Newman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky. He has held various engineering and executive positions throughout the industry, most recently as Regional Manager and Vice President for the Cincinnati Office of ENTRAN.
Bobby Russell has been selected to serve as Executive Director/General Counsel for the Office of Legal Services. Russell previously served the cabinet as Inspector General from 2002 to 2004. During his tenure with the cabinet, he also served as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Vehicle Regulation. Prior to that, he served as Madison County Attorney for 13 years. Russell has also served as Assistant County Attorney and General Counsel for the Kentucky River Authority. Russell has been associated with the law firm of Coy, Gilbert and Gilbert in Richmond. Russell holds a BA from Eastern Kentucky University and received his law degree from the University of Louisville.
Chuck Wolfe, a new face to the cabinet, will serve as Executive Director for the Office of Public Affairs. Wolfe comes to us from the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, where he was deputy executive director for communications. He joined state government in 2004 after a 28-year career with The Associated Press. Wolfe holds a BA in journalism from the University of Kentucky.
"These gentlemen truly bring a wealth of experience," Prather said. "I am confident they will provide great leadership and vision to the cabinet."
All appointments are effective immediately.
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