Gov. Bevin makes appointments to Kentucky State Corrections Commission

Eight appointments named

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 19, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin has appointments to the Kentucky State Corrections Commission.

Appointments

• Jerome S. Melton, of Glasgow, is retired. Melton will represent members at-large. He will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• Derek Langdon Combs, of Lexington, is a trainer at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Combs will represent members at-large. He will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• Joseph Daniel Jones, of Corbin, is CEO of Cumberland River Behavioral Health. Jones will represent service providers. He will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• Barbara Ann Ellerbrook, of Lexington, is retired. Ellerbrook will represent service providers. She will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• Paula Ratliff Pedigo, of Grove, is a small business owner. Pedigo will represent business and industry. She will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• Charles Ray Smith, of Louisville, is an electrical engineer. Smith will represent members at-large. He will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• James William Gibson, of Benton, is a plumber. Gibson will represent labor. He will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.
• Edward Malone Bourne Jr., of Owenton, is a criminal defense attorney. Bourne will represent practicing attorneys. He will serve for a term expiring Feb. 17, 2020.

The Kentucky State Corrections Commission is charged with awarding all grant money to community corrections programs, along with developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan for community corrections programs. The Commission is also responsible for establishing the Parole Board Nominating Committee.