Jeremy Holbrook

Commissioner, Boyd County

Biography

Jeremy Holbrook, a husband to Sarah, and father to Carson (13) and Dylan (7), prioritizes loving local through being an advocate for youth programs, economic development, and focusing on community quality of life. As the executive director of Neighbors Helping Neighbors (a facility that hosts six nonprofit organizations that help people who struggle with poverty and homelessness in Ashland), Holbrook focuses on connecting people to the stabilizing resources they need, while also providing opportunities for growth and development with soft skill classes aimed at workforce development toward self-sustaining employment opportunities. Holbrook also oversees the Boyd and Greenup County Youth Leadership program (via local Chamber of Commerce) that hosts over 40 students from seven local high schools, serves on the Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association Board, local YMCA, Health Department, and nationally with the Fred Rogers Institute.

Candidate's Statement

In my first term as a county commissioner, I have been blessed from the opportunities that KACo has provided with trainings, skill sharpening and networking events. I want to work closer with KACo to help connect local leaders to resources, programs and networking opportunities so that they can serve their communities in healthy ways that provide and enhance quality of life opportunities. As the commonwealth continues to evolve and adapt with technology and digital advancements, I believe my professional experiences can contribute to helping local leaders develop effective and efficient methods of growth with day to day useful tools.