BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kentucky Woodland Owners Association (KWOA) is proud to have a dedicated team of board members who represent the interests of owners across the state. Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge experience to the table, work tirelessly to promote sustainable forestry practices, protect wildlife habitats, and preserve the beauty of Kentucky's woodlands. We are grateful for their commitment and service to our organization the community. The officers and directors listed below are effective January 1, 2026.
KWOA Board Officers
and Members-at-Large

Scott Taylor
President
Casey County
2027

Jack
Rentz
Secretary
Lewis County
2028

Jimmie
Sizemore
Vice President
Clay County
2027

Jerry Schneider
Assistant Secretary
Kenton County
2028

Jerry Brown
Treasurer
Shelby County
2027

Portia Brown
Immediate Past President
Grayson County
2026
KWOA Board Members
Northern Region

Rodney Bruce
Greenup County
2027

Preston Lacy
Scott County
​2026

Jerry Schneider
Kenton County
2028
Eastern Region

Doug McLaren
Breathitt County
2028

Jimmie Sizemore
Clay County
2027

Jack Stickney
Estill County
2026
Central Region

Dr. Lanny Copeland
Warren County
2026

Open
Seat
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Harry Pelle
Taylor County
2028
Western Region

Mike Devoto
Logan County
2028

Mike Smith
Ohio County
2027

James Vincent
Henderson and Webster Counties
2026
Board Members-at-Large

Frank Hicks
Greenup County
2028

Genia Toma
Nelson County
2027

Gail Lincoln
Carter County
2026

David Wise
Trimble County
2026

Jeff Stringer
Fayette County
2028
Emeritus
Dr. Jim Corum
Bell and Harlan Counties
Karen Marshall
Owen County
Henry Duncan
Logan County
Steve Perry
Henry County


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