50th Annual KACo Conference & Exposition
Nov. 13-15, 2024 | Galt House Hotel | Louisville, KY

Opening General Session

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ballroom A, 2nd Floor
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Performed by Rick Stiltner, Menifee County Judge/Executive
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Craig Greenberg, Mayor, Louisville Metro Government
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
  • Jason Schechterle, Motivational Speaker
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Join us for a session with the founder of the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation, established in 2010 to honor Kentucky veterans. Discover the foundation's journey and learn more about their annual ceremonies, partnerships with veteran’s organizations and the scholarships awarded to high school seniors. Celebrate the legacy of Kentucky’s heroes and their ongoing commitment to service.

  • H.B. Deatherage, CEO and President, Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
  • Jonathan Shell, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Join this timely panel as experts dissect the results of the recent election, focusing on key local issues such as voter turnout trends, the evolving landscape of election security and efforts to uphold voter integrity. Panelists will discuss what worked, what challenges arose and what these developments mean for future elections in Kentucky. This session aims to provide county officials with insights into the factors shaping electoral participation and confidence in the democratic process. Approved for CLE credit. 

  • Michael G. Adams, Kentucky Secretary of State
  • Tabatha Clemons, Grant County Clerk
  • Trey Grayson, Practice Group Leader, Frost Brown Todd
  • Bob Babbage, Managing Partner, Babbage Cofounder
  • Casey Parker-Bell, Journalist
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Hon. Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky