Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards and commissions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2017) — Gov. Matt Bevin has made appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions.

Appointments:

Brian Patrick O’Rear has been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. O’Rear, of Louisville, is self-employed. O’Rear will serve for a term expiring Sept. 23, 2019. He will be representing citizens at-large.
Jeffrey T. Smith has been appointed to the Kentucky State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Smith, of Monticello, is a chiropractor at Smith Chiropractic, PSC. Dr. Smith will serve for a term expiring March 29, 2019.

Appointed to the Statewide Independent Living Council:

Joe L. Cowan, of Monticello, is an instructional specialist and disability coordinator for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Cowan will serve for a term expiring May 20, 2019.
Amy Elaine Dougherty, of Lexington, is an attorney at Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC. Dougherty will serve for a term expiring May 20, 2019. She will be representing advocates of and for individuals with disabilities.
Keith W. McCane, of Wallingford, is self-employed. McCane will serve for a term expiring May 20, 2019. He will be representing advocates of and for individuals with disabilities.
Jan E. Day, of Louisville, is executive director of the Center for Accessible Living. Day will serve for a term expiring May 20, 2019. She will be representing directors of a center for independent living.
Jennifer D. Johnson, of Kirksey, is an independent living specialist at the Center for Accessible Living. Johnson will serve for a term expiring May 20, 2019. She will be representing advocates of and for individuals with disabilities.