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Members of the Board

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​*Members with expired terms shall continue to serve until reappointed, or a new Board Member is appointed to their Board ​​position.

John C. ParkChairmanParis, KYEquineTerm Expires: 9/27/2028

Jennifer K. QuammenVice ChairWalton, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 10/30/2027

Thomas M. DormanBoard MemberFrankfort, KYTerm Expires: 4/6/2029

Dianne J. DawesBoard MemberGeorgetown, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 9/28/2029

Timothy R. GardnerBoard MemberScottsville, KYLarge / Food AnimalTerm Expires: 9/28/2026

Stephanie M. KennedyBoard MemberFrankfort, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 9/27/2028

Philip E. PraterBoard MemberHillsboro, KYEquine / Food AnimalTerm Expires: 10/30/2027

Gene SmithBoard MemberHazard, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 9/27/2026

Amy J. StatonBoard MemberMorehead, KYTerm Expires: 7/13/2028

VacancyBoard MemberKentucky

R. Steve VelascoKentucky State Veterinarian

Michelle M. ShaneKBVE Executive Director

Amanda C. BriggsKBVE Applications Specialist

Briana CrowderKBVE Grievance Case Specialist

Carmine G. laccarinoLegal CounselSturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC

Coy St. ClairBoard Investigator

J.T. WilliamsBoard Investigator


Interested in serving the constituency of the Board and the animals and people of the Commonwealth? Submit your application for the Board today.​

KBVE ​​Board ​Committees

  • Budget Committee
  • Complaints Screening Committee
  • Education and Outreach ​Committee
  • Government Affairs Committee
  • Wellness Committee