Board Members

Board Members

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Becoming a Board Member:

One of the best ways to get involved in EMS in Kentucky is to apply to become a Board Member for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. The Board is made up of 13 individuals from around the state from different interests. The Board is a volunteer board, with only expenses being covered.

Term: 4 Years

Compensation: Expenses only where applicable

In order to become a Board Member, you must apply through the Kentucky Governor's Boards and Commissions Office. They accept applications through their website linked below. Check with the Boards and Commissions Office to confirm deadlines and the application process. Board Members are appointed annually every September.

Boards and Commissions Website​

Executive Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of the Governor
700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 132
Frankfort, KY 40601
Fax: (502) 564-2647​

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John Holder, Board Chair

​Representing: Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association.


Term Expiring: July 2030

Contact: john.holder@ky.gov​​


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Robert Rowland

​Representing: Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Air Medical Services.


Term Expires: August 2030

Contact: Robert.rowland@gmr.net​

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Donovan Blackburn

​​Representing: Hospital Administrators.


Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: pikevillemanager@gmail.com​

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Vacant

​Representing: Citizens at Large.


Term Expires:

Contact:

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Ronald Crafton, MD

​​Representing: Physicians who are licensed in KY and serving as Medical Director for an Ambulance Service; Kentucky Medical Association or the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.


Term Expires: July 2030​

Contact: roncrafton127@icloud.com

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Keith Smith, Board Vice Chair

​Representing: licensed or certified emergency medical services field provider who is primarily

employed by a hospital-based health care facility; Kentucky Hospital Association.

Term Expires: July 2030

Contact: keith.smith3@BHSI.com

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Christopher Lokits
​Representing: Emergency Medical Services Educators.

Term Expires: July 2030

Contact: chrislokits@gmail.com

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Kevin Cotton
​Representing: Kentucky League of Cities.

Term Expires: July 2030

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Harry Clark

​​Representing: Kentucky Association of Counties.


Term Expires: July 2030

Contact: harry.clark@rcky.us​

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Adam Peddicord
​Representing: Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs.

Term Expires: August 2030

Contact: anpeddicord@gmail.com

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Tim Webster

​​​Representing: Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters.


Term Expires: July 2030

Contact: twebs333@yahoo.com​

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Tricia Steward
​​Representing: Inspector General for the Cabinet for Health & Family Services.

Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: tricia.steward@ky.gov​ 

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Beth Spurlin, MD

​Representing: Physicians licensed in Kentucky who are routinely involved in the emergency care of ill or injured children; Kentucky Medical Association or the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Term Expires: July 2030

Contact:​ beth.spurlin@louisville.edu

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