Nov. 16-18, 2022 | Central Bank Center | Lexington, KY

Conference Pictures

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

Pictured: Women in leadership

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

Pictured: PVAs

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

Pictured: KACo President

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

Pictured: Gov. Andy Beshear

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

Pictured: Judge/Executives

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.

Pictured: Vallie Smith Collins

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

Pictured: Rocky Adkins, Reagan Taylor

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

Pictured: Tabatha Clemons, Michael Adams

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

Pictured: Amy Milliken, Phil Sammons

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

Pictured: Gov. Andy Beshear

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

Pictured: Berl Purdue Jr.

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

Pictured: Ellie McGowan, Ryan Quarles

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

Pictured: Taylor County PVA Chad Shively

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

Pictured: PVAs

Kentucky Coroners Association meeting 

Pictured: Coroners

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

Pictured: Jailer affiliate meeting

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. 

Pictured: Scott Jennings

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.  

Pictured: Hopkins County Magistrate Ronnie Noel, Phil Crumpton

Members listen to Vallie Smith Collins tell her inspiring story. 

Pictured: General session

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

Pictured: Vallie Smith Collins

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

Pictured: Boyle County Magistrate Tom Ellis

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

Pictured: KACo President Phil Sammons

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

Pictured: Stevie Givens

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

Pictured: Murray State SGA President Ellie McGowan

A great turnout for our PVAs. 

Pictured: PVAs

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

Pictured: Trille Bottom, Brian Wofford

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

Pictured: Member check-in

The Kentucky Coroners Association meeting. 

Pictured: Coroners

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

Pictured: Hardin County Sheriff John Ward

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

Pictured: Malcolm West, Jim Gray

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

Pictured: Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor

Members listen during the general session. 

Pictured: General session

Members listen to Peter Cressy's presentation. 

Pictured: General session

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

Pictured: Scott Alexander

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

Pictured: General session

Sen. Robert Stivers receives a county advocate award.

Pictured: Sen. Stivers award

Treasurer Allison Ball discusses financial literacy.

Pictured: Treasurer Allison Ball

Networking is an important part of every KACo conference. 

Pictured: networking

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

Pictured: Networking

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

Pictured: Peter Cressy

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

Pictured: Phil Sammons, Gary Moore, Jim Henderson

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

Pictured: Sue Carole Perry

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.

Pictured: Amy Milliken

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

Pictured: Sue Carole Perry

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

Pictured: Sue Carole Perry

Comedian Jeff Allen entertains banquet attendees Thursday. 

Pictured: Comedian Jeff Allen

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

Pictured: Amy Milliken, Phil Sammons

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

Pictured: Amy Milliken

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

Pictured: Adam O'Nan

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.

Pictured: Executive Committee

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. 

Pictured: Adam O'Nan, Steve Henry

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

Pictured: Grant Satterly

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. 

Pictured: Whitfield, Alexander

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

Pictured: Attorney General Daniel Cameron

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

Pictured: Auditor Mike Harmon

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

Pictured: Jacqalynn Riley

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

Pictured: Full board sworn in

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

Pictured: Board members sworn in

Board members prepare to be sworn in Thursday. 

Pictured: Board members sworn in

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

Pictured: Board members sworn in

The KACo Executive Committee with Executive Director Jim Henderson. 

Pictured: Executive Committee

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. 

Pictured: Team Union County

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

Pictured: Mike Buchanon, Amy Milliken