Board Members

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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​


John Holder, Board Chair

​Representing: Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association.


Term Expiring: July 2026

Contact: jholder@com-careinc.com​



David Webb

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


Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: david.webb@gmr.net​


Donovan Blackburn

​​Representing: Hospital Administrators.


Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: pikevillemanager@gmail.com​


Brandon L. Edmiston

​Representing: Citizens at Large.


Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: brandon@edmistonholding.com


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 2026

Contact: roncrafton127@icloud.com


Gena Cooper, MD
​Representing: Physician licensed in Kentucky who is 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 2026

Contact: gco252@uky.edu 


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 2026

Contact: keith.smith3@BHSI.com


Christopher Lokits
​Representing: Emergency Medical Services Educators.

Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: chrislokits@gmail.com 


Vacant
​Representing: Kentucky League of Cities.

Term Expires:

Contact:

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Harry Clark

​​Representing: Kentucky Association of Counties.


Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: harry.clark@rcky.us​


Ben Neal
​Representing: Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs.

Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: bneal@ky.gov​ 


Tim Webster

​​​Representing: Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters.


Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: twebs333@yahoo.com​


David Lovely
​​Representing: Cabinet for Health & Family Services.

Term Expires: July 2026

Contact: davidt.lovely@ky.gov