West Kentucky Community and Technical College introduced a College Advisory Council at a meeting Thursday, Oct. 29, bringing together regional representatives to advise the college on education, workforce and economic needs, according to the college’s announcement.
The announcement lists council members Kenny Boyd of Baptist Health Paducah; WKCTC’s Joel Cates, Dr. Anton R. Reece and Amanda Scheidegger; Tony Hamilton of B.A.’s Automotive Service Inc.; Brandi Harless of PreventScripts; Jason Jones of Community Financial Services Bank; Jason Lemle of Graves County Economic Development Inc.; Jason Nyberg of Marquette Transportation Company; Dianne Owen of Four Rivers Foundation; Myrna Espinosa Redfield of Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership; and Jay Simmons of the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative.
Council members elected Simmons chair, Jones vice chair and Redfield secretary during the Oct. 29 meeting, the college said.
WKCTC said leaders briefed the council on enrollment, student services, academic programs, workforce training, community engagement and campus operations. The college said discussions also covered customized workforce training, industry-recognized credentials and flexible education pathways.
Other presentations addressed the Paducah Junior College Foundation, Clemens Fine Arts Center, Challenger Learning Center, campus improvements, safety enhancements and the college’s fiscal year 2027 budget and financial planning, according to the announcement. The college said the council will advise on regional needs and help strengthen partnerships and pathways to student and workforce success.
