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. Park, DVMChairmanParis, KYEquineTerm Expires: 9/27/2028

Gene Smith, DVMVice ChairmanHazard, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 9/27/2026

Thomas M. DormanBoard MemberFrankfort, KYCitizen-at-LargeTerm Expires: 4/6/2025

Dianne J. Dawes, DVMBoard MemberGeorgetown, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 9/28/2025

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

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

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

Jennifer K. Quammen, DVMBoard MemberWalton, KYSmall AnimalTerm Expires: 10/30/2027

Amy J. Staton, EdD, LVTBoard MemberMorehead, KYLicensed Veterinary TechnicianTerm Expires: 7/13/2028

VacancyBoard MemberKentuckyAllied Animal Health Professional

R. Steve Velasco, DVMKentucky State VeterinarianProxy designee for the Commissioner of AgriculturePermanent Seat

Amanda C. BriggsApplications Specialistamanda.briggs@ky.gov

Vacant, JDLegal Counsel

L. Dena Fitzpatrick, DVMBoard Investigator

Coy St. Clair, DVMBoard 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