
Women in leadership was the topic with KACo President-elect Amy Milliken and former ambassador Kelly Craft.

Harlan County PVA Felicia Tamme, left, and Hart County PVA Cindy Atwell discuss PVA issues following their affiliate meeting.

KACo President Phil Sammons, left, and Executive Director Jim Henderson.

Gov. Andy Beshear discusses economic development opportunities for Kentucky Counties.

Magoffin County Judge/Executive Matt Wireman, right, talks with Johnson County Judge/Executive Mark McKenzie.

Motivational speaker Vallie Smith Collins recounts her experience on U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on Jan. 15, 2009, when the plane made an emergency landing on the Hudson River.

Immediate Past-President and Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor chats with Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to the governor.

Grant County Clerk Tabatha Clemons interviews Secretary of State Michael Adams.

KACo President-elect Amy Milliken and President Phil Sammons. Milliken will be sworn in as president Thursday evening.

Gov. Andy Beshear prepares to speak during the general session at the conference.

Clark County Sheriff Berl Purdue Jr. helps lead the Kentucky Sheriffs Association meeting.

Murray State University SGA President Ellie McGowan interviews Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles.

Taylor County PVA Chad Shively sings the national anthem to open the general session.

PVA Executive Director Mack Bushart, left, talks with Lewis County PVA Kenny Ruckel prior to their association meeting.

Members of the Kentucky Coroners Association meet at the KACo Conference.

Scott Jennings, with RunSwitch PR, discusses recent election trends and offers political insights to open Friday's session. Jennings was interviewed by Joe Arnold, vice president of Strategic Communications, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives.

Hopkins County Magistrate Ronnie Noel, right, is assisted by KACo Law Enforcement Liaison Phil Crumpton as he virtually simulates a de-escalation situation in the exhibit hall.

Members listen to Vallie Smith Collins tell her inspiring story.

Vallie Smith Collins tells her inspiring story about the Miracle on the Hudson at the 48th Annual KACo Conference.

Boyle County Magistrate Tom Ellis delivers the invocation Wednesday at the conference.

KACo President Phil Sammons introduces Gov. Andy Beshear during the general session.

KACo Board Member Stevie Givens, who is magistrate in Butler County.

Murray State University SGA President Ellie McGowan interviews Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles.

Boyle County Jailer Brian Wofford and Judge/Executive-elect Trille Bottom, share a laugh with KACo President Phil Sammons.

Members check in at the 48th Annual KACo Conference at the Central Bank Center in Lexington.

Hardin County Sheriff John Ward looks over material at the sheriff association meeting.

Transportation Secretary Jim Gray, right, shakes hands with Malcolm West, Muhlenberg County magistrate, Thursday.

Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor introduces Senate President Robert Stivers.

Perry County Judge/Executive Scott Alexander ask a question to Senate President Robert Stivers.

Harlan County Judge/Executive Dan Mosley, and his son, Sebastian, listen during the general session.

Sen. Robert Stivers receives a county advocate award.

Treasurer Allison Ball discusses financial literacy.

Networking is an important part of every KACo conference.

Clinton County Circuit Court Clerk Jake Staton talks to Amy Milliken.

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Peter Cressy talks about leading in a crisis Thursday.

KACo President Phil Sammons, right, chats with Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore and Executive Director Jim Henderson.

Sue Carole Perry, Shelby County clerk, has served for 45 years and is a past president of KACo.

Warren County Attorney Amy Milliken, surrounded by her family and Warren County colleagues, is sworn in as KACo President Thursday night at the 2022 KACo Conference by Warren County Judge/Executive Mike Buchanon.

Shelby County Clerk Sue Carole Perry received a lifetime achievement award. Perry has served for 45 years and is a former KACo President.

Sue Carole Perry with the KACo Executive Committee, Financial Services Director Grant Satterly and Executive Director Jim Henderson.

Comedian Jeff Allen entertains banquet attendees Thursday.

KACo Immediate Past President Phil Sammons congratulates Amy Milliken as she's sworn in as the latest KACo president.

KACo President Amy Milliken delivers her speech following her swearing in Thursday night. Milliken has served as Warren County Attorney since 2004.

Union County Judge/Executive Adam O'Nan was elected second vice president Thursday.

From left: First Vice President Dan Mosely, President Amy Milliken, Immediate Past President Phil Sammons, President-elect David Livingston and Second Vice President Adam O'Nan.

Union County Judge/Executive Adam O'Nan, left, and Webster County Judge/Executive Steve Henry pose for a picture after O'Nan was elected KACo second vice president. Henry made the official motion to confirm O'Nan's election.

Grant Satterly, KACo Director of Financial Services, introduces a breakout session speaker.

Jack Whitfield, left, and Scott Alexander discuss the disaster recovery and lessons learned following tornadoes and flooding in the their counties. Whitfield is the judge/executive in Hopkins County, and Alexander is the judge/executive in Perry County.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron speaks to conference attendees, offering an update on the opioid crisis.

Auditor Mike Harmon provided members an update from his office and encouraged members to take advantage of the AUP program.

Jacqalynn Riley, Grant County magistrate, talks to members about human resources best practices.

The KACo Board of Directors prepares to be sworn in Thursday by Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor.

Members of the KACo Board of Directors are sworn in Thursday.

Board members prepare to be sworn in Thursday.

Kentucky Association of Counties board members prepare to be sworn in Thursday.

The KACo Executive Committee with Executive Director Jim Henderson.

Union County Judge/Executive Adam O'Nan, center, had a lot of local support at the conference as he was elected KACo second vice president.

Warren County Judge/Executive Mike Buchanon and Amy Milliken pose for a photo prior to Buchanon swearing in Milliken as KACo president.