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Energy and Environment Cabinet

Governor Beshear addressing members of the press

Agency Information Officers

The executive director of the Office of Communications and Public Outreach (OCPO) serves as chief spokesperson for the Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC).  OCPO staff are responsible for overseeing internal and external communications, handling media requests, preparing and distributing press releases, editing all cabinet newsletters and reports and publishing to Web sites. OCPO also edits the cabinet's environmental magazine, Land, Air & Water.

Information officers employed by EEC departments and divisions serve both the public and media representatives in finding and delivering information about their agency's services and programs.  Agency information officers also prepare and distribute news releases issued by their respective agencies. If you need help finding an answer or getting to the right staff person or program, the following individuals should be your first point of contact: 

Public Information Officer Agency   Phone number
Dick Brown, Director Office of Communications and Public Outreach 502-564-5525
Ricki Gardenhire Office of Communications and Public Outreach

502-564-5525

Roberta Burnes Division for Air Quality 502-564-3999
Mary Jo Harrod Division of Compliance Assistance 502-564-0323
Jennie Perry Division of Waste Management 502-564-6716
Allison Fleck Division of Water 502-564-3410
Linda Potter Department for Natural Resources 502-564-6940
Corey Ann Howard  Division of Abandoned Mine Lands 502-564-2141
Kimberly Richardson Division of Conservation 502-573-3080  
Lynn True  Division of Forestry 502-564-4496 
Glenn Hutcheson  Department for Energy Development and Independence 502-564-7192
Lisa Wellings Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation 502-573-3080
Leslie Isaman Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission 502-573-2886
Andrew Melnykovych Kentucky Public Service Commission

502-564-3940