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The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet serves the public by enforcing laws relating to natural resources and the environment.  It keeps citizens safe and healthy, while supporting a positive business climate. Within the EEC are two main departments and several offices, including:

  • The Department for Environmental Protection protects and enhances Kentucky's environment through its divisions of Air Quality, Waste Management, Water, Enforcement and Compliance Assistance.
  • The Department for Natural Resources provides technical assistance, education and funding to sustain Kentucky's natural resources.  It is home to the divisions of Abandoned Mine Lands, Forestry, Mine Permits, Conservation, Oil & Gas, Mine Safety and Mine Reclamation.
  • The Office of Energy Policy brings a common-sense approach that ensures the Commonwealth thrives amid rapid changes occurring in the production, delivery, and use of energy.
  • The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves works to protect the Commonwealth’s natural heritage and educate Kentuckians about its importance. 

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    Office of the Secretary

  • Rebecca Goodman
    Cabinet Secretary
    Biography
    Office of the Secretary
  • John S. Lyons
    Deputy Secretary
    Tel: 502.782.2592

    Office of the Secretary
  • Debra Gall
    Special Assistant
    Tel: 502.782.3035

    Office of the Secretary
  • Sandra Gardner
    Executive Advisor
    Tel: 502.782.2226

    Office of the Secretary
  • Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

  • Barry Mayfield
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.782.9641

    Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Office of Communication

  • John Mura
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.782.7023

    Biography
    Office of Communication
  • Office of Legal Services

  • Joe Newberg
    Executive Director/General Counsel
    Tel: 502.782.7043

    Office of Legal Services
  • Sarah Noble
    Deputy General Counsel
    Tel: 502.782.4166

    Office of Legal Services
  • Daniel Cleveland
    General Counsel - Department of Environment Protection

    Office of Legal Services
  • Lance Huffman
    General Counsel for the Department for Natural Resources
    Tel: 502.782.6981

    Office of Legal Services
  • Jessica Robles
    Staff Attorney
    Tel: 502.782.4147

    Office of Legal Services
  • Department for Environmental Protection

  • Tony Hatton
    Commissioner
    Tel: 502.782.6648

    Assistant: Denise Profitt
    Biography
    Department for Environmental Protection
  • Amanda LeFevre
    Deputy Commissioner
    Tel: 502.782.6398

    Assistant: Denise Profitt
    Biography
    Department for Environmental Protection
  • Denise Profitt
    Executive Administrative Secretary
    Tel: 502.782.6742

    Department for Environmental Protection
  • Michael Kennedy
    Director, Division for Air Quality
    Tel: 502.782.6997

    Biography
    Department for Environmental Protection/Division for Air Quality
  • Vacant
    Director, Division of Compliance Assistance
    Department for Environmental Protection/Division of Compliance Assistance
  • Vacant
    Director, Division of Environmental Program Support
    Department for Environmental Protection/Div. of Environmental Program Support
  • Brian Osterman
    Director, Division of Enforcement
    Tel: 502.782.6725

    Department for Environmental Protection/Division of Enforcement
  • Tammi Hudson
    Director, Division of Waste Management
    Tel: 502.782.6980

    Assistant: Jennie Perry
    Department for Environmental Protection/Division of Waste Management
  • Sarah Gaddis
    Interim Director, Division of Water
    Tel: 502.782.6953

    Department for Environmental Protection/Division of Water
  • Office of Energy Policy

  • Kenya Stump
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.782.7083

    Assistant: Susie Paul
    Biography
    Office of Energy Policy
  • Department for Natural Resources

  • Gordon Slone
    Commissioner
    Tel: 502.782.6773

    Assistant: Jan Valez
    Biography
    Department for Natural Resources
  • David Fields
    Deputy Commissioner
    Tel: 502.782.6692

    Assistant: Jan Valez
    Biography
    Department for Natural Resources
  • Jennifer L. Turner
    Executive Staff Advisor
    Tel: 502.782.7177

    Department for Natural Resources
  • James Cable
    Director, Division of Abandoned Mine Lands
    Tel: 502.782.9913

  • Courtney Skaggs
    Interim Executive Director, Office of the Reclamation Guaranty Fund
    Tel: 502.782.6770

    Department for Natural Resources/Office of the Reclamation Guaranty Fund
  • Justin Adams
    Director, Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement
    Department for Natural Resources/Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement
  • Dennis Hatfield
    Director, Division of Oil and Gas
    Tel: 502.782.6214

    Assistant: Gina Cavender
    Biography
    Department for Natural Resources/Division of Oil and Gas
  • Brandon Howard
    Director, Division of Forestry
    Tel: 502.782.7166

    Department for Natural Resources/Division of Forestry
  • Wes Jones
    Director, Division of Mine Permits

    Department for Natural Resources/Division of Mine Permits
  • Tim Fugate
    Director, Division of Mine Safety
    Tel: 502.782.6276

    Assistant: Debbie Hayes
    Department for Natural Resources/Division of Mine Safety
  • Vacant
    Director, Division of Conservation
    Department for Natural Resources/Division of Conservation
  • Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

  • Zack L. Couch
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.892.4576

    Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves
  • Office of Administrative Services

  • David Dooley
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.782.2566

    Assistant: Jill Bruckner
    Biography
    Office of Administrative Services
  • Cori Troutman
    Director, Division of Financial Management
    Tel: 502.782.7014

    Biography
    Office of Administrative Services/Division of Financial Management
  • Stacy Perry
    Director, Division of Human Resources
    Tel: 502.782.1039

    Office of Administrative Services/Division of Human Resources
  • Rob Thorne
    Director, Division of Information Services
    Tel: 502.782.6465

    Biography
    Office of Administrative Services/Division of Information Services
  • Office of Administrative Hearings

  • Lesly A.R. Davis
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.564.7312

    Assistant: Lisa Booth
    Biography
    Office of Administrative Hearings
  • Office of Inspector General

  • Rebecca Rodgers-Johnson
    Inspector General
    Tel: 502.782.1350

    Office of Inspector General
  • Public Service Commission

  • Linda Bridwell
    Executive Director
    Tel: 502.782.2560

    Public Service Commission
  • Ronald Parritt
    Deputy Executive Director
    Tel: 502.782.7985

    Public Service Commission
  • Mary Pat Regan
    Commissioner
    Biography
    Public Service Commission
  • Kent Chandler
    Chairman
    Tel: 502.782.1234

    Public Service Commission
  • Angela Hatton
    Vice Chairman
    Biography
    Public Service Commission
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Energy & Environment Cabinet
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
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300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601

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