2019 Regional Economic Development Symposium

WKCTC’s LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Anton R. Reece President (270) 534-3082 anton.reece@kctcs.edu Dr. David Heflin Vice President of Academic Affairs (270) 534-3388 david.heflin@kctcs.edu Dr. Karen Hlinka Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (270) 534-3236 karen.hlinka@kctcs.edu Dr. Renea Akin Associate Vice President of Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness (270) 534-3461 renea.akin@kctcs.edu Susan Graves Vice President of Business Affairs (270) 534-3155 susan.graves@kctcs.edu Kevin O’Neill Vice President of Regional Workforce and Economic Development (270) 534-3206 kevin.oneill@kctcs.edu

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Shay Nolan Vice President of Operation Services (270) 534-3081 shay.nolan@kctcs.edu Emily Peck Vice President of Student Services (270) 534-3081 emily.peck@kctcs.edu Lee Emmons Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development (270) 534-3084 lee.emmons@kctcs.edu Bridget Canter Director of Human Resources (270) 534-3458 bridget.canter@kctcs.edu Janett Blythe Director of Marketing/ Communication (270) 534-3079 janett.blythe@kctcs.edu

PO Box 7380 • Paducah, Ky 42002 westkentucky.kctcs.edu

WKCTC, a proud member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Regional Economic Development Symposium Emerging Technology Center April 18, 2019 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

4810 Alben Barkly Drive Paducah, KY 42001

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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KCTCS-TRAINS

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CTCS-TRAINS is a program of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. This program provides funding to companies who are willing to invest in their employees through a structured training program.

Designated training experts from WKCTC Workforce Solutions will work with companies to access these funds through a simple application process.

Eligible Services: • Instruction

KCTCS-TRAINS will:

• Curriculum Development • Job Profiling • Assessment • Consulting

• reduce the cost of eligible training by as much as 50%.

• reduce paperwork by combining training costs into one invoice.

• save cash by billing as the training is completed.

Eligible Businesses and Programs: • Existing Kentucky companies who are expanding and creating new jobs • Existing Kentucky companies requiring employees to learn new skills to retain their jobs • Companies who are contributing to Kentucky’s economic development • Kentucky programs/courses that result in national or state recognized skills certifications

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WKCTC will: • consult with companies and develop training plans for employees.

• customize courses to meet specific training and educational needs.

• identify other companies to form partnerships for costeffective training.

• coordinate all aspects of the training: location, equipment, curriculum, etc.

• complete all paperwork to secure the KCTCS-TRAINS funds.

WELCOME

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bring greetings on behalf of the West Kentucky Community and Technical College team!

WKCTC is recognized regionally and nationally as a four-time, top ten nationally ranked college.

Today is an exciting day as we launch the first annual WKCTC Business Symposium, which provides a forum for regional dialogue, innovation, and exchange of best practices to enhance and expand our workforce and economic development initiatives.

Business and Industry leaders have consistently expressed concerns with the number of unfilled jobs and recruiting and retaining talent, particularly in the 20-40 year old age group.

Dr. Anton Reece WKCTC President

We have a dynamic line up of keynote speakers, panel presentations, and breakout sessions throughout the day to spark opportunities for focused dialogues, networking and collaboration. Thanks again for your support and participation. At WKCTC, we never underestimate what is possible for a “better life and a better Kentucky”.

The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success, and support economic development.

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

CONGRESSMAN JAMES COMER

pon his election to Congress in November of 2016, James Comer came to Washington ready to fight on behalf of the people of the 1st Congressional District. Spanning from the Mississippi River in Fulton all the way to Liberty in Central Kentucky, the 1st District is home to 35 counties with their own distinct identity and local treasures.

Comer grew up in rural Monroe County and Congressman later attended Western Kentucky University James Comer to study his lifelong passion: Agriculture. Upon graduation in 1993, Comer entered the business world, taking out a loan to purchase his first farm and dive into his career. Today, that business - Comer Farms - is one of the largest farming operations in south central Kentucky.

After his first election in 2000, Comer served for six terms as a member of the Kentucky State House, where he was lauded for his success as a legislator. He was named the National Republican Freshman Legislator of the Year during his first term and was regarded as one of the most conservative, pro-business legislators in Frankfort.

Upon being elected Kentucky’s Commissioner of Agriculture in 2011, Comer cleaned up the Kentucky Department of Agriculture which was beset by scandal, corruption and a lack of accountability.His record of conservatism, accomplishment and bipartisanship is exactly what Comer has brought to Washington D.C. In January of this year, Comer was named Outstanding New Member of Congress by the American Farm Bureau Federation in January 2019.

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orkforce Solutions (WFS) at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is your premier partner in developing the workforce of today and tomorrow. Workforce Solutions provides training, education, organizational development and consulting services to help business and industries maximize their profit and productivity. We are your primary source for Specialized Training delivering: “What you want”…(tell us what you want and we can design and build it) “When you want it”…(even weekends and evenings) “Where you want it”…(at your facility or ours) WKCTC’s Workforce Solutions is the region’s leader in responding to the changing needs of business, industry, and individuals with innovative programs that create solutions to enhance their future. We consult with companies to develop training, customize courses to meet specific training and education needs, coordinate all aspects of the training including location, equipment, curriculum, materials and instructors.

Our programs maintain a high level of excellence and we assist in identifying any funding that may be available for training.

If you have questions, ready to schedule your training or just curious contact us today.

For more information, contact Kevin O’Neill, Vice President of Regional Workforce and Economic Development (270) 534-3206 kevin.oneill@kctcs.edu

Congressman Comer remains a fierce advocate for balancing the federal budget, rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, implementing business-friendly policies and serving as a faithful steward of taxpayer dollars. He is married to TJ Comer and they have three children Reagan, 14, Harlan, 11, and Aniston, 7.

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DANIEL “DANNY” MURPHY, JR.

aniel “Danny” Patrick Murphy, Jr. is assistant dean of community engagement & diversity at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to joining the UK Law administration in 2010, he was Counsel at the law firm of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP in its Lexington office, and previously a Member (partner) in the law firm of McMurry & Livingston, PLLC, in Paducah, Kentucky, where he focused primarily in the area of real estate law.

Danny Murphy, Jr. Assisant Dean at Mr. Murphy oversees day-to-day nonacademic the UK College operations at the College of Law, including of Law supervision of the marketing & communications, information technology, and continuing legal education departments.

Furthermore, he serves as the College liaison to the University for the current law school rebuild and expansion project. Mr. Murphy also serves as the College’s diversity officer, oversees the voluntary student pro bono program and efforts to engage the College with the university, the community-at-large, the Commonwealth and across the nation.

Mr. Murphy is active in the community. He is a past chair of the Commerce Lexington (Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce) Board of Directors where he also held positions of vice-chair for the Public Policy Council and Community and Minority Business Development Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the KY YMCA Youth Association, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, and Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas Counties.

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A native of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Mr. Murphy obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kentucky in 1993, making him the first college graduate in his family, and his juris doctor in 1998 from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He and his wife, Melissa Moore Murphy, are proud parents of three children: Terrance, Makari and Micah.

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ROBERT “BOB” QUICK, CCE

ob Quick is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Commerce Lexington Inc., a 1,750-plus member investor-driven chamber of commerce and economic development organization.

In 2018, Commerce Lexington was awarded a Top 15 Mac Conway Economic Development Agency by Site Selection Magazine and in 2016 was named Chamber of the Year by Bob Quick the Association of Chamber of Commerce President-CEO Executives. Under Mr. Quick’s leadership in Commerce Lexington, Inc 2014 and 2015, Commerce Lexington Inc. was recognized among the Top 3 chambers of commerce by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). During his 30 years in the chamber profession, he has also served as the President and CEO of the Metropolitan Evansville (IN) Chamber of Commerce and as the Executive Vice President of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Quick has served as the assistant director of the World Agricultural Expo (1988); administrative aide, Public Liaison Office of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1982); and served as the National FFA Secretary (1980-81).

Mr. Quick is extremely involved in the Central Kentucky region in matters of public policy, community, economic, and leadership development. He is involved in the Bluegrass Alliance, an eightcounty consortium of regional economic development entities and was a founding partner in the Central Kentucky “Regional Public Policy Group.” All three entities have proven to be ‘region builders’ by unifying cities, towns, and counties across Central Kentucky.

A 1985 graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Mr. Quick enjoys participating in outside sports and reading political memoirs. He is married to Julie (Lindemeier) Quick and has three adult children: Kierstin, Andrew, and Morgan.

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West Kentucky Community & Technical College

10:50-11:30 a.m.

Regional Economic Development Symposium April 18, 2019 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

B. Ages 20-40 Retention Room 141

Whitney Evans, Lakilia Beadeu, Corbin Snardon, Michelle Smolen, Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless Moderator: Matt Snow

11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Lunch

Conference Room 109

12:15-1:00 p.m.

Regional Economic Panel, Room 109

Ryan Drane, Hannah Chretien, Glen Anderson, Philip King, Mark Manning and Chris Wooldridge Moderator: Dr. Anton Reece

1:00-1:10 p.m.

Break

1:15-2:00 p.m.

Break-out Session Options

Emergency Technology Center 8:00-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Conference Room 109

8:30-8:40 a.m.

Welcome/ Remarks Room 109

Dr. Anton Reece, WKCTC President and Paducah Bank Representative (Principal Symposium Sponsor)

8:40-9:10 a.m.

Opening Address Room 109

Congressman James Comer

9:10-9:20 a.m.

Introduction of Featured Speaker Room 109

Dr. Anton Reece

“Start With The End in Mind” Room 109

Mr. Bob Quick, President/CEO, Commerce Lexington, Inc.

9:20-9:50 a.m.

9:50-10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00-10:45 a.m.

International/ Federal/State Panel Room 109

10:50-11:30 a.m.

A. Diversity in the Workforce Room 140

A. West Kentucky Kevin O’Neill and Workforce Workforce Solutions Staff, Training and Mary Anne Medlock, State Assistance Sheila Clark, and Elizabeth Bishop Room 140 Moderator, Kevin O’Neill

Brian Canerd with MSU Center for International Business & Trade Kentucky Representatives Randy Bridges,Chris Freeland, Richard Heath and Steven Rudy, and Kentucky Senator Danny Carroll Moderator: Sandra Wilson

Break-out Session Options

2:10-3:00 p.m.

Danny Murphy, Chevene Duncan-Herring Four-Rivers SHRM Representative Moderator: Danny Murphy

Break-out Session Options

B. Secondary Education Pipeline Room 141

Area technology centers and career and technology centers, Moderator, Dianne Owen

Closing Session/ Remarks Room 109

Summary of all panel discussions and sponsor comments

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! Breakfast and lunch provided by WKCTC Chef Jessi Donaldson and Kitchens Café Catering

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West Kentucky Community & Technical College

10:50-11:30 a.m.

Regional Economic Development Symposium April 18, 2019 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

B. Ages 20-40 Retention Room 141

Whitney Evans, Lakilia Beadeu, Corbin Snardon, Michelle Smolen, Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless Moderator: Matt Snow

11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Lunch

Conference Room 109

12:15-1:00 p.m.

Regional Economic Panel, Room 109

Ryan Drane, Hannah Chretien, Glen Anderson, Philip King, Mark Manning and Chris Wooldridge Moderator: Dr. Anton Reece

1:00-1:10 p.m.

Break

1:15-2:00 p.m.

Break-out Session Options

Emergency Technology Center 8:00-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Conference Room 109

8:30-8:40 a.m.

Welcome/ Remarks Room 109

Dr. Anton Reece, WKCTC President and Paducah Bank Representative (Principal Symposium Sponsor)

8:40-9:10 a.m.

Opening Address Room 109

Congressman James Comer

9:10-9:20 a.m.

Introduction of Featured Speaker Room 109

Dr. Anton Reece

“Start With The End in Mind” Room 109

Mr. Bob Quick, President/CEO, Commerce Lexington, Inc.

9:20-9:50 a.m.

9:50-10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00-10:45 a.m.

International/ Federal/State Panel Room 109

10:50-11:30 a.m.

A. Diversity in the Workforce Room 140

A. West Kentucky Kevin O’Neill and Workforce Workforce Solutions Staff, Training and Mary Anne Medlock, State Assistance Sheila Clark, and Elizabeth Bishop Room 140 Moderator, Kevin O’Neill

Brian Canerd with MSU Center for International Business & Trade Kentucky Representatives Randy Bridges,Chris Freeland, Richard Heath and Steven Rudy, and Kentucky Senator Danny Carroll Moderator: Sandra Wilson

Break-out Session Options

2:10-3:00 p.m.

Danny Murphy, Chevene Duncan-Herring Four-Rivers SHRM Representative Moderator: Danny Murphy

Break-out Session Options

B. Secondary Education Pipeline Room 141

Area technology centers and career and technology centers, Moderator, Dianne Owen

Closing Session/ Remarks Room 109

Summary of all panel discussions and sponsor comments

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! Breakfast and lunch provided by WKCTC Chef Jessi Donaldson and Kitchens Café Catering

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DANIEL “DANNY” MURPHY, JR.

aniel “Danny” Patrick Murphy, Jr. is assistant dean of community engagement & diversity at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to joining the UK Law administration in 2010, he was Counsel at the law firm of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP in its Lexington office, and previously a Member (partner) in the law firm of McMurry & Livingston, PLLC, in Paducah, Kentucky, where he focused primarily in the area of real estate law.

Danny Murphy, Jr. Assisant Dean at Mr. Murphy oversees day-to-day nonacademic the UK College operations at the College of Law, including of Law supervision of the marketing & communications, information technology, and continuing legal education departments.

Furthermore, he serves as the College liaison to the University for the current law school rebuild and expansion project. Mr. Murphy also serves as the College’s diversity officer, oversees the voluntary student pro bono program and efforts to engage the College with the university, the community-at-large, the Commonwealth and across the nation.

Mr. Murphy is active in the community. He is a past chair of the Commerce Lexington (Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce) Board of Directors where he also held positions of vice-chair for the Public Policy Council and Community and Minority Business Development Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the KY YMCA Youth Association, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, and Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas Counties.

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A native of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Mr. Murphy obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kentucky in 1993, making him the first college graduate in his family, and his juris doctor in 1998 from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He and his wife, Melissa Moore Murphy, are proud parents of three children: Terrance, Makari and Micah.

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ROBERT “BOB” QUICK, CCE

ob Quick is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Commerce Lexington Inc., a 1,750-plus member investor-driven chamber of commerce and economic development organization.

In 2018, Commerce Lexington was awarded a Top 15 Mac Conway Economic Development Agency by Site Selection Magazine and in 2016 was named Chamber of the Year by Bob Quick the Association of Chamber of Commerce President-CEO Executives. Under Mr. Quick’s leadership in Commerce Lexington, Inc 2014 and 2015, Commerce Lexington Inc. was recognized among the Top 3 chambers of commerce by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). During his 30 years in the chamber profession, he has also served as the President and CEO of the Metropolitan Evansville (IN) Chamber of Commerce and as the Executive Vice President of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Quick has served as the assistant director of the World Agricultural Expo (1988); administrative aide, Public Liaison Office of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1982); and served as the National FFA Secretary (1980-81).

Mr. Quick is extremely involved in the Central Kentucky region in matters of public policy, community, economic, and leadership development. He is involved in the Bluegrass Alliance, an eightcounty consortium of regional economic development entities and was a founding partner in the Central Kentucky “Regional Public Policy Group.” All three entities have proven to be ‘region builders’ by unifying cities, towns, and counties across Central Kentucky.

A 1985 graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Mr. Quick enjoys participating in outside sports and reading political memoirs. He is married to Julie (Lindemeier) Quick and has three adult children: Kierstin, Andrew, and Morgan.

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

CONGRESSMAN JAMES COMER

pon his election to Congress in November of 2016, James Comer came to Washington ready to fight on behalf of the people of the 1st Congressional District. Spanning from the Mississippi River in Fulton all the way to Liberty in Central Kentucky, the 1st District is home to 35 counties with their own distinct identity and local treasures.

Comer grew up in rural Monroe County and Congressman later attended Western Kentucky University James Comer to study his lifelong passion: Agriculture. Upon graduation in 1993, Comer entered the business world, taking out a loan to purchase his first farm and dive into his career. Today, that business - Comer Farms - is one of the largest farming operations in south central Kentucky.

After his first election in 2000, Comer served for six terms as a member of the Kentucky State House, where he was lauded for his success as a legislator. He was named the National Republican Freshman Legislator of the Year during his first term and was regarded as one of the most conservative, pro-business legislators in Frankfort.

Upon being elected Kentucky’s Commissioner of Agriculture in 2011, Comer cleaned up the Kentucky Department of Agriculture which was beset by scandal, corruption and a lack of accountability.His record of conservatism, accomplishment and bipartisanship is exactly what Comer has brought to Washington D.C. In January of this year, Comer was named Outstanding New Member of Congress by the American Farm Bureau Federation in January 2019.

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orkforce Solutions (WFS) at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is your premier partner in developing the workforce of today and tomorrow. Workforce Solutions provides training, education, organizational development and consulting services to help business and industries maximize their profit and productivity. We are your primary source for Specialized Training delivering: “What you want”…(tell us what you want and we can design and build it) “When you want it”…(even weekends and evenings) “Where you want it”…(at your facility or ours) WKCTC’s Workforce Solutions is the region’s leader in responding to the changing needs of business, industry, and individuals with innovative programs that create solutions to enhance their future. We consult with companies to develop training, customize courses to meet specific training and education needs, coordinate all aspects of the training including location, equipment, curriculum, materials and instructors.

Our programs maintain a high level of excellence and we assist in identifying any funding that may be available for training.

If you have questions, ready to schedule your training or just curious contact us today.

For more information, contact Kevin O’Neill, Vice President of Regional Workforce and Economic Development (270) 534-3206 kevin.oneill@kctcs.edu

Congressman Comer remains a fierce advocate for balancing the federal budget, rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, implementing business-friendly policies and serving as a faithful steward of taxpayer dollars. He is married to TJ Comer and they have three children Reagan, 14, Harlan, 11, and Aniston, 7.

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KCTCS-TRAINS

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CTCS-TRAINS is a program of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. This program provides funding to companies who are willing to invest in their employees through a structured training program.

Designated training experts from WKCTC Workforce Solutions will work with companies to access these funds through a simple application process.

Eligible Services: • Instruction

KCTCS-TRAINS will:

• Curriculum Development • Job Profiling • Assessment • Consulting

• reduce the cost of eligible training by as much as 50%.

• reduce paperwork by combining training costs into one invoice.

• save cash by billing as the training is completed.

Eligible Businesses and Programs: • Existing Kentucky companies who are expanding and creating new jobs • Existing Kentucky companies requiring employees to learn new skills to retain their jobs • Companies who are contributing to Kentucky’s economic development • Kentucky programs/courses that result in national or state recognized skills certifications

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WKCTC will: • consult with companies and develop training plans for employees.

• customize courses to meet specific training and educational needs.

• identify other companies to form partnerships for costeffective training.

• coordinate all aspects of the training: location, equipment, curriculum, etc.

• complete all paperwork to secure the KCTCS-TRAINS funds.

WELCOME

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bring greetings on behalf of the West Kentucky Community and Technical College team!

WKCTC is recognized regionally and nationally as a four-time, top ten nationally ranked college.

Today is an exciting day as we launch the first annual WKCTC Business Symposium, which provides a forum for regional dialogue, innovation, and exchange of best practices to enhance and expand our workforce and economic development initiatives.

Business and Industry leaders have consistently expressed concerns with the number of unfilled jobs and recruiting and retaining talent, particularly in the 20-40 year old age group.

Dr. Anton Reece WKCTC President

We have a dynamic line up of keynote speakers, panel presentations, and breakout sessions throughout the day to spark opportunities for focused dialogues, networking and collaboration. Thanks again for your support and participation. At WKCTC, we never underestimate what is possible for a “better life and a better Kentucky”.

The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success, and support economic development.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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WKCTC’s LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Anton R. Reece President (270) 534-3082 anton.reece@kctcs.edu Dr. David Heflin Vice President of Academic Affairs (270) 534-3388 david.heflin@kctcs.edu Dr. Karen Hlinka Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (270) 534-3236 karen.hlinka@kctcs.edu Dr. Renea Akin Associate Vice President of Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness (270) 534-3461 renea.akin@kctcs.edu Susan Graves Vice President of Business Affairs (270) 534-3155 susan.graves@kctcs.edu Kevin O’Neill Vice President of Regional Workforce and Economic Development (270) 534-3206 kevin.oneill@kctcs.edu

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Shay Nolan Vice President of Operation Services (270) 534-3081 shay.nolan@kctcs.edu Emily Peck Vice President of Student Services (270) 534-3081 emily.peck@kctcs.edu Lee Emmons Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development (270) 534-3084 lee.emmons@kctcs.edu Bridget Canter Director of Human Resources (270) 534-3458 bridget.canter@kctcs.edu Janett Blythe Director of Marketing/ Communication (270) 534-3079 janett.blythe@kctcs.edu

PO Box 7380 • Paducah, Ky 42002 westkentucky.kctcs.edu

WKCTC, a proud member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Regional Economic Development Symposium Emerging Technology Center April 18, 2019 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

4810 Alben Barkly Drive Paducah, KY 42001