Governor appoints leaders to Ky boards and commissions

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear appointed the following leaders to Kentucky boards and commissions:

Gov. Beshear has reappointed Michelle Antle to the Center for School Safety for a term expiring March 11, 2027.

• Michelle Antle of Franklin is the field training coordinator at the Kentucky Autism Training Center. She represents the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools as a member of the Center for School Safety.

Gov. Beshear has appointed Silas House and Nathan Saucedo to the Kentucky Heritage Council for terms expiring March 25, 2028.

• Silas House of Lexington is an award-winning author and current poet laureate of Kentucky. He replaces Kelsey Randolph, whose term has expired.
• Nathan Saucedo of Harrodsburg is the CEO of Adanta. He replaces James Claypool, whose term has expired.

Gov. Beshear has reappointed Ronald Kirby to the Board of Auctioneers for a term expiring Oct. 31, 2026.

• Ron Kirby of Scottsville is an auctioneer at United Country Heartland Realty & Auction LLC. He represents the Kentucky Auctioneers Association as a member of the Board.

Gov. Beshear has appointed Wayne Cassady to the Water Transportation Advisory Board for a term expiring March 27, 2028.

• Wayne Cassady of St. Matthews is the former acting president of the Louisville and Jefferson County Riverport Authority. He represents members-at-large and replaces Steven Alley, whose term has expired.