kaps Leadership

From left to right: James Mayo, Ronnie Mullins, Mike Ladnier, Jon Payne, Herb Simmons, Chris Gephart, Richard Matheny, Ben Shinabery, Caleb Smith, Kelly Carr, Derrick Daily, Bob Smith, Luke Woodyard, Mike Billings, Kevin Phillips, James Elliott

OFFICERS:

President ……………………………………………………………Ben Shinabery, PLS

President Elect …………………………………………….………. Kelly Carr, PLS

Vice President of External Affairs ………………………..……….. Tyler Pence, PLS

Vice President of Internal Affairs …………………………………. Kevin Phillips, PLS

Past President ……………………………………………………… Mike Billings, PLS, PE

DIRECTORS:

Director (elected, 2 year term) …………………………………….. Chris Gephart, PLS (09/18/2025-09/18/2027)

Director (elected, 2 year term) …………………………………….. Luke Woodyard, PLS, EIT (09/18/2025-09/18/2027)

Director (elected, 2 year term) …………………………………….. James Mayo, PLS (9/27/2024-09/27/2026)

Director (elected, 2 year term) …………………………………….. Jonathan Payne, PLS (9/27/2024-09/27/2026)

Director (appointed by previous board, 1 year term) ……………… Christopher Morris, PLS (09/18/2025-9/17/2026)

Director (appointed by previous board, 1 year term) ……………… Derrick Daily, PLS (09/18/2025-09/17/2026)

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS:

GIAC Liaison ………………………………………...……………. Ben Shinabery, PLS

KAMP Liaison ………...………...…………..…….......................... James Elliott, PLS

Kentucky Board of Licensure Liaison ………….…………………. Bob Smith, PLS

KSPE Liaison ……………………………………………………… Mike Billings, PLS, PE

NSPS Director ……………………………………….…………….. Ben Shinabery, PLS

CHAPTER CHAIRPERSONS:

Audubon ……………………………..……………….……………. Mike Ladnier, PLS

Barren River ……………………………………………………….. Caleb Smith, PLS

Bluegrass Capital ………………………………………………….. Luke Woodyard, PLS, EIT

Falls of the Ohio ………………………………………………….... Richard Matheny, PLS

Green River ………………………………………………………... Bob Smith, PLS

Highlands ……………………………………...…………………... Johnny Justice, PLS

Northeast …………………………………...…………………….... Larry Barker, PLS

Northern Kentucky ………………………………………………... James Elliott, PLS

Purchase …………………………………………...………………. Herb Simmons, PLS

Southeast ………………………………………...………………… Ronnie Mullins, PLS

KAPS OFFICE STAFF:

Executive Administrator ………………...…………….......………..Nancy Broyles

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Annual Conference ……................................................……..…... Mike Billings, PLS, PE

Annual Picnic/Golf Outing…….…. ................................................Tyler Pence, PLS / Bob Smith, PLS

By-Laws ……………………...............................................……...Mike Ladnier, PLS

County Surveyors ………..........................................………..........Bob Smith, PLS

Education ………………………… ................................................Luke Woodyard, PLS, EIT

Ethics & Professional Practice.........................................................Bob Smith, PLS

Finance …………………………..............................................…. Kevin Phillips, PLS

Legislative ………………………...................................................Christopher Morris, PLS

Membership ………………...…….................................................Greg Barker, PLS

Nominating ………………….........................................................Kelly Carr, PLS

Past Presidents ……………...…….................................................Mike Billings, PLS, PE

Policy Manual ………………..…...................................................Michael Ladnier, PLS  

Public Relations ………………….................................................Kevin Phillips, PLS   

Publications/Newsletter ………..…...............................................Jonathan Payne, PLS

Professional Development..............................................................Tim Tong, PLS

Scholarship …………………........................................................Kelly Carr, PLS

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Board of Licensure Nominations....................................................Bob Smith, PLS

Continuing Education Review Committee.....................................Jon Payne, PLS

Young Surveyors Network.............................................................Luke Woodyard, PLS, EIT