John Lyons Cabinet Secretary
Mr. Lyons has dedicated his entire 37-year career to the people of the commonwealth and the crucial work of the Energy and Environment Cabinet. A graduate of the Morehead State University's Environmental Science program, he began his lifelong passion for everything outdoors with an entry-level position in the Kentucky Division of Water in the spring of 1989.
Since that time, John has served five different governors, holding numerous leadership positions that include Air Quality Director, Deputy Executive Director for the Public Service Commission, Deputy Commissioner for the Department for Environmental Protection, Deputy Secretary, and most recently, appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to Secretary of the Cabinet in April 2026. In addition to various policy-making and administrative duties, Mr. Lyons' strong background as a scientist is an invaluable asset in dealing with the hundreds of day-to-day issues facing the cabinet's 1,300 employees.
Over the years, John has been a member of various boards, workgroups and task forces and has made numerous presentations on a variety of energy and environmental issues throughout the state and nation. His work at both the state and national level has helped shape the regulatory landscape on a variety of public, environmental and energy policies.
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