KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT of
FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES

Kenny L. Knott - 4th District

Kenny L. Knott of Glasgow has worked various positions in the lumber industry since 1987, including mill manager and business partner. He currently works for Roy Anderson Lumber in the wood procurement side of the business. A native of Marshall County, he grew up working a large livestock farm, whe​re he also grew tobacco and row crops. In his spare time, he spent the days hunting and fishing from an early age. He attended Marshall County High School and Murray State University.

He has an extensive background in the outdoors. In addition to his duck, deer and turkey hunting pursuits, he is a 15-year tournament angler and served as past president of the Kentucky Trapshooters League. He is a member of the National Rifle Association and a life member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. In his role as commission member, Knott wants to help give young sportsmen and sportswomen the opportunity to learn safe handling of firearms as well as learn to hunt and fish in Kentucky.

Knott and his wife, Kim, have two daughters, Jenna Crandell and Karey Wilbeck. They are members of the East Main Church of Christ in Glasgow.

Fourth District Counties: Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Nelson, Taylor, Washington

Kevin R. Bond – 5th District

Kevin Bond has been a Boone County resident for 45 years. He and his wife Julie, of 19 years, have four children, Derrik, Samantha, Cooper and Brady. He developed his love of the outdoors at a very young age while hunting with his Grandfather. That passion now manifests itself in introducing youth to the wonderful outdoors.

Kevin, a master plumber since 1997, is owner and CEO of Trademark Plumbing. He is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a National Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors’ Apprentice. 

He serves as a board member of Quail Forever, where he chairs the annual Whistlers Day for ~350-400 youth who learn about hunting and fishing. In addition, he is a member of Associated Master Plumbers of Northern Kentucky-1994-Present, and President of the Associated Master Plumbers of Northern Kentucky since 2006.

“I am thrilled and honored to serve as Fifth district Commission Member, and I look forward to helping to enhance youth programs.” He said, “It is critical to provide avenues for continuing education for our youth.”

Fifth District Counties: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Henry, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson, Trimble

Dr. Jeffrey Eaton – 6th District

Dr. Jeffrey Eaton, of Lawrenceburg, received his appointment as the 6th District representative on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission on Sept. 20, 2018. 

He is lead pastor of the Hope Community Church in Frankfort. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Campbellsville University; a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has served as an adjunct professor at Campbellsville University and as a doctoral supervisor at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama.

He has the distinction of taking his first turkey while appearing on the “Kentucky Afield” television show with then-Host Dave Shuffett. His memberships include the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, National Sporting Clays Association and the Hunting Retriever Club.

A dedicated wingshooter of waterfowl, upland birds and turkeys, his hobbies include helping the game call industry develop turkey and duck calls. Jeff founded the Rev Outdoors ministry, which focuses on a message of integrity and character while in the field, on the water, or in everyday life. He is a frequent speaker at wild game banquets and enjoys introducing hunters to the shooting sports, dog training and using game calls.

His community service includes serving as board chairman of Frankfort Regional Medical Center and chaplain for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. 

He will represent the 6th District for a term to end Aug. 13, 2020.

Sixth District Counties: Anderson, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Jessamine, Lee, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Powell, Rockcastle, Scott, Woodford

Paul Horn – 7th District

Paul Horn earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1994.

He has worked in Eastern Kentucky for 22 years since college. He has held positions as a mining engineer, chief engineer, and Chief Operating Officer of mining operations. For the past 16 years he has been employed by Booth Energy. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Kentucky Coal Association.

Paul is a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He is also a member of several local fish and game clubs, as well as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He has enjoyed hunting and fishing since he was a child and wants to ensure the resources of Kentucky’s fish and wildlife for future generations. 

Paul resides in Prestonsburg with his wife Stacy, and 8-year-old son Derek.

Seventh District Counties: Breathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Harlan, Knott, Lawrence, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike

8th District, Vacant

Eighth District Counties: Bath, Bourbon, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Rowan, Wolfe

Dr. Karl Clinard - 9th District

Dr. Karl D. Clinard, a Pulaski County native, retired in 2014 from his Orthodontic practice. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky and his doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Louisville. He also completed his specialty training in Orthodontics at the University of Louisville.

He holds memberships in several sporting organizations including, life memberships in the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. Dr. Clinard serves as a Board of Trustees member of Campbellsville University and as a Deacon at Beacon Hill Baptist Church in Somerset.

He has hunted in several states in the lower 48, as well as Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Russia.

"I am humbled and honored to have been selected by Governor Bevin to represent the sportsmen and women of the 9th district. I look forward to working with the other Commission Members as well as the dedicated employees of The Department of Fish and Wildlife. I believe we will have a common goal of maintaining, improving, and sharing Kentucky's fish and wildlife resources with fellow Kentuckians as well as tourists who visit our great state."

Karl and his wife, Tara, have two grown daughters and several grandchildren.

Ninth District Counties: Bell, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Wayne, Whitley

Dr. James R. Rich - Commissioner Emeritus

Dr. James R. Rich recently received a lifetime appointment as “Commissioner Emeritus” from Gov. Steven Beshear after serving the sportsmen and sportswomen of the Fifth District as their Commission Member for 36 consecutive years. His appointments to the Commission by eight Kentucky governors began in 1976. Through that time he served the Commission as its Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary.

“Doc” will continue to attend meetings in a non-voting capacity, and advise the Commission and its members. He will represent the Commission at special functions and continue to serve as secretary / treasurer and historian.

A graduate of Georgetown College and the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine, Dr. Rich recently retired from his Taylor Mill family medical practice that he opened in November 1955. Dr. Rich is an avid hunter and angler. Some memberships include the League of Kentucky Sportsmen, National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited.

Commission Secretary/Treasurer/Historian