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Alexander,
M.D., Jim |
Dinsmore,
Randy |
Parman,
Jim |
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Alverson, Bill |
Hix, Tina |
Siegel,
Carolyn |
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Berger,
Philip |
Hukill,
Jacque |
Tarter,
Rollin |
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Brewer,
William |
Kad, M.D.
Surinder |
Waford,
Mike |
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Brooks,
Bruce |
Kanatzar,
Lee |
Wall,
Kenneth |
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Conley,
Joseph 'Jock' |
Miller,
Roger |
Ward, Karen |
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Cotton,
Tommy |
Morgan,
Constance |
Wilhoit,
Anthony |
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Crawford,
Stephen |
Obi, Sunday |
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Alexander,
M.D., Jim – Mercer County
Member Since: 1996
Occupation: Physician
“It’s an honor to be associated with this
organization. Service genuinely is its goal and it
performs many good works.” |
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Alverson, Bill
- Bourbon County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Vice President Traditional Bank
“A healthy
civic society and economy is only possible when people
are doing well in body and mind. I am glad to be part of
an organization that works each day to help make that
happen in Kentucky.”
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Berger,
Phil - Jessamine County
Member Since: 1981
Occupation: Retired Professor of
Public Policy, University of Kentucky
"I am happy to invest time in this organization due
to my family experience with mental illness...I also
hope my professional training allows me to make
meaningful contributions to the Board and to the
community." |
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Brewer,
William - Powell County
Member Since: 1982
Occupation: Public Assistance Program Specialist
"Before there was help for people with mental health
problems, I saw many of my neighbors who were often just
made fun of...when this Board started working with these
people, many of them became happy contributing
individuals of our community." |
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Brooks, Bruce - Franklin County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Retired Banker
"I am
hopeful that services in Franklin County for all
consumers can be enhanced to provide greater
opportunities."
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Conley,
Joseph H. (Jock) - Nicholas County
Member Since: 2000
Occupation: Lawyer, Master Commissioner, (Retired
Nicholas County Attorney)
"I want to be of service to the Board and my
community." |
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Cotton,
Tommy - Anderson County
Member Since: 1994
Occupation: Retired County Judge Executive, 33 years
with U.S. Postal Service
"I like to see people that are in need getting the
help and assistance they deserve." |
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Crawford, Stephen -
Boyle County
Member Since: 2010
Occupation: Owner Agent, Insurance Agency
“I
hope to contribute a parent’s perspective to the Board’s
decisions and assist with development of new programs
and services that are not currently available. I would
also like to be instrumental in further educating my
community of all the programs and services that
Bluegrass has to offer.”
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Dinsmore,
Randy - Madison County
Member Since: 1983
Occupation: Social Security Disability Representative
"I have a child who has severe learning
disabilities. I represent folks with mental impairment
in their claims for disability benefits through the
Social Security Administration." |
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Dove, Joe Ann - Secretary - Clark
County
Member Since: 2000
Occupation: Retired Executive Director of Clark County
Association for Handicapped Citizens, Inc.
"I feel community based mental health and mental
retardation services are of utmost importance. Someone
very dear to each of us could need the services at any
point in time, and it is essential that they continue to
be in place and of highest quality." |
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Gould, Scott - Vice Chair -Scott
County
Member Since: 2003
Occupation: Case Manager - Eckman/Freeman & Associates
"I hope to be an active, committed member who helps to
make a difference in the physical, emotional, and mental
well-being of the clients and families involved with
Bluegrass MH/MR." |
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Hamlin,
Mary Stith - Treasurer - Boyle County
Member Since: 1995
Occupation: Funeral Home Director
" I 'grew up' on Mental Health discussions in our home
and have always wanted to try to help make a positive
difference in someone else's life through self help
programs. Every meeting, every time I listen to an
employee of the Board tell about their program I am in
awe of their dedication and professionalism."
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Hix, Tina -
Estill County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Medical Technologist/Director of Clinical
Services Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
"I would like to make informed decisions
that would benefit families and individuals that are
struggling with substance abuse and mental illness." |
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Hukill,
Jacque - Scott County
Member Since: 1987
Occupation: Correction Program Administrator for the
Department of Juvenile Justice. Retired from the
Kentucky Department of Education
"I hope to make a difference in the lives of our
clients and particularly in the lives of our clients
with mental disabilities and in the lives of their
families."
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Kad, M.D., Surinder - Fayette County
Member Since: 2006
Occupation: Physician, Administrator, Educator,
Researcher
"It has
been a great and fulfilling experience for me to serve
on the Bluegrass Board. We are seeing a very
special group in our communities, and have been
providing care, direction, support and overall
management for the betterment of the lives of our
clients. Bluegrass is comprised of very dedicated
and caring individuals. The Board has not only
accomplished its mission, but in several areas we have
surpassed it. We have gone beyond the call to
accomplish things and take issues to the broader
community. " |
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Kanatzar,
Lee - Jessamine County
Member Since: 1989
Occupation: RN, Contractor at Jessamine County Health
Department
"I am concerned for the advocacy of those who need care
at a time in their lives when they must depend upon
others for the best possible result. I feel some level
of responsibility for community service."
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Miller, Roger - Garrard County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Manager, Lancaster Banking Center, Asst.
Vice President Farmers National Bank
"I would like to further citizen
awareness of services and opportunities available and to
see services expanded in my community."
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Morgan, Constance –
Franklin County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Retired Nurse Educator
"I have a special interest in services for the mentally
ill, especially the chronically mentally ill, and I hope
that I can bring some experience and good judgment to
plans and decisions needed by the Board to effectively
deliver services." |
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Obi, Sunday
- Fayette County
Member Since: 2004
Occupation: College Professor - Associate Professor
"I am interested in learning more about the board and
hope to continue to maximize my potential as a scholar
in the field of Special Education through serving on the
Bluegrass Board." |
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Parman,
Jim - Fayette County
Member Since: 1981
Occupation: Operations Manager, Hometown Broadcasting,
Danville, KY
"I feel that community programs have greatly improved
mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse
services in our state...I want to continue to be a part
of that system if only in a volunteer capacity."
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Siegel,
Carolyn - Fayette County
Member Since: 1994
Occupation: Retired Professor of Marketing, Eastern Kentucky
University
"Like many Board members, Bluegrass provided services to
my family when they were needed. My respect for the
staff and my belief in the organization motivate me to
contribute what I can to its continued success...I
believe Bluegrass is a stellar example of how mental
health and mental retardation services can be offered
efficiently, effectively and compassionately."
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Tarter, Rollin –
Boyle County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Retired Administrator, Minister
"I hope to continue the Board’s
traditions of leadership in Kentucky by advocacy for the
needs of its citizens through the Board’s mission." |
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Waford,
Mike - Franklin County
Member Since: 1996
Occupation: Educational Consultant
"I support services for Children with Disabilities,
especially serious emotional disturbances."
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Wall,
Ken - Boyle County
Member Since: 1980
Occupation: Retired School Administrator, presently
part-time Realtor
"I think that everyone who has been blessed, owes
something to their community." |
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Ward, Karen –
Clark County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Businesswoman, Padgett Construction, Inc.
"My goals as a member of
the Board are: 1)
to see the completion of the new Eastern State Hospital
with the Bluegrass Board retaining its proven leadership
role in its management and oversight;
2) to ensure that Clark
County mental health services continue to grow and meet
the needs of the local community,
and; 3) to continue the
work necessary to someday eliminate the stigma of mental
illness in our society." |
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Webb, David - Anderson County
Member Since: 1985
Occupation: Attorney, Circuit Court Master Commissioner
"I first became aware of the problems of the mentally
ill while serving as appointed counsel in mental
disability cases. I believe that the services provided
by the Board are invaluable assets to our communities." |
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Wilhoit, Anthony –
Woodford County
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Executive Director, Legislative Ethics
Commission |
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