Meet the EKCEP Team
Explore Our Dedicated Team by Department
Our team consists of experts across various departments, all working together to empower individuals, support businesses, and strengthen communities throughout Eastern Kentucky.
Executive Team
Becky Carnes-Miller
Executive Director
Bridget Back
Deputy Director
Accounting
Tonya Collins
Director of Accounting
Kathy Smith
Senior Accounting Coordinator
Shannon Baker
Accounting Coordinator
Doris Whitaker
Accounting Coordinator
Jordan Phipps
Accountant
Business Services
Melissa Williams
Business Services Coordinator
Lisa Meade
Business Services Coordinator
Christina Sowders
Employer Retention Specialist
Communications
Cris Ritchie
Communications Director
Jennifer Breeze
Communications Manager
Jaeclinn Kiser
Communications Associate
Human Resources
Sharon Poff
HR Director/EO Officer
Information Technology
Travis Winkler
IT Director
Internal Auditing
Michele Whitlock
Internal Auditor
Professional Development Services
Dottie Nolan
Training Coordinator
Recovery + Reentry Services
Jimmie Wilson
Recovery & Reentry Services Director
Ethan Phipps
Recovery & Reentry Services Assistant Director
Jacob Sartin
JERSS TENCO
Kiki Smith
Barrier Relief Coordinator
Jeremy Lewis
JERSS Cumberlands
Tonia Fugate
JERSS Bluegrass
David Barnard
Barrier Relief Supportive Services Coordinator
Workforce Services
Crissy Sexton
Workforce Services Manager
Vanessa Collier
Workforce Coordinator
Bobbi Eldridge
Program Monitor & Performance Analyst
Kaytlin Hoskins
Program Monitor & Performance Analyst
Theresa Noble
Workforce Coordinator
EKCEP CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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If you’re ready to make a difference in your community and grow in a meaningful career, we’d love for you to join our team.