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The Division of Conservation has staff in Frankfort, as well as in conservation district offices across the Commonwealth. The Frankfort staff administers the conservation programs and the division's operations. The Frankfort staff recently moved to a new office located at 300 Sower Boulevard. 

The field representatives help the 121 conservation districts develop and implement conservation programs. Field representatives assist with district programs such as conservation education and information; financial reporting and budgeting; assist local communities in carrying out state and federal conservation programs; and provide important communication links with the district, cooperating agencies and the division.

Division of Conservation Staff
TitleStaff MemberLocationTelephoneOffice
Environmental Scientist AdvisorChelsea DurbinAnderson County859-806-6276Field Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorDrake, ShannaButler County270-999-1761Field Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorDavis, MarkFrankfort502-782-6594Frankfort Staff
Assistant DirectorMcHugh, JohnnaFrankfort502-782-6703Frankfort Staff
DirectorNelson, John "Jay"Frankfort502-782-5761Frankfort Staff
Administrative SpecialistGravitt, JeffFrankfort502-782-6629Frankfort Staff
Purchasing AgentMelinda MurphyFrankfort502-564-2651Frankfort Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorBarton, KimFranklin County502-782-4406Field Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorOlt, StevenGreen County270-932-4244Field Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorWilson, DougLaurel County606-493-6250Field Staff
Environmental ScientistKristine WhybarkMcCracken County270-519-8531Field Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorWilliams, PamMorgan County606-367-7982Field Staff
Environmental Scientist AdvisorBartley, KimberlyWashington County859-805-1625Field Staff


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