The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has appointed five new field representatives including western Kentucky native (and former WKMS Program Director) Mark Welch of Murray.
Welch, along with Adam Rumohr, of Louisville; Scott Williamson, of Corbin; Shelby Peel, of Georgetown; and Gary Reece, of London, will serve as liaisons to the Commissioner of Rural and Municipal Aid, the Transportation Cabinet, and various agencies and local communities.
Welch, is the former director of community relations in the Office of the President at Murray State University and will represent 30 counties in western Kentucky with issues concerning roads, community projects, and other situations requiring government assistance.
Field representatives also coordinate with local and state officials to respond to inquiries from constituents across the Commonwealth.