FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a series of appointments to state boards and commissions, filling key positions across Kentucky's government agencies.

Recent appointments include Matthew Partymiller of Lexington to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, representing producers of renewable electricity. Preston Worley, also of Lexington, was appointed to the School Facilities Construction Commission.

The governor also named Robert Dowler of Frankfort and Mark Smith of Carrollton to the Kentucky River Authority. Dowler, a civil engineer, represents registered engineers, while Smith, an insurance agent, represents citizens in counties adjacent to locks.

Additional appointments span numerous state agencies and boards. The Personnel Board received Michelle Snodgrass-Deimling, a former Campbell County commonwealth's attorney. Harold McKinney, the former judge/executive of Boyle County, was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Third Supreme Court District.

The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board expanded with the appointment of David Hall of Louisville, vice president of public affairs at CSX Corporation, and Adam Caswell of Fort Thomas, vice president of Gravity Diagnostics. Both representatives bring business sector expertise to the board.

The Henderson Community College Board of Directors received new members including Holli Blanford, public relations director for the city of Henderson. The Unemployment Insurance Commission saw reappointments and new appointments reflecting both employer and labor interests.

The Kentucky Board of Barbering received new and reappointed members, including barber Jaron Alexander of Louisville and Steve Ashburn of Lawrenceburg.

State appointments also include leaders to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority and various other specialized boards. Interested citizens can apply for openings on Kentucky's boards and commissions, with selection based on factors including political affiliation, race, gender and geographic location to ensure equitable representation.