Administration
Jason Vincent
Executive Director
Jason serves as the chief executive officer, providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for the organization while overseeing programs, operations, and initiatives to promote economic development, regional planning, and community growth across the Pennyrile region. Jason works closely with local governments, businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality.
Jason serves as the chief executive officer, providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for the organization while overseeing programs, operations, and initiatives to promote economic development, regional planning, and community growth across the Pennyrile region. Jason works closely with local governments, businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality.
Tim Barnes
Information Technology
Tim ensures efficient operation of networks and personal computers of the Pennyrile Area Development District. Tim also works with various governmental entities in streamlining their administrative tasks via computer technology.
Tim ensures efficient operation of networks and personal computers of the Pennyrile Area Development District. Tim also works with various governmental entities in streamlining their administrative tasks via computer technology.
Sherry Chambers
Receptionist
Sherry provides the cheery voice that welcomes visitors and callers to the Area Development District and provides assistance with administrative functions, communications, and other support activities.
Sherry provides the cheery voice that welcomes visitors and callers to the Area Development District and provides assistance with administrative functions, communications, and other support activities.
David Leix
Accounting Clerk
David provides accounting support to the Area Development District. He is responsible for processing the agency’s accounts payable and assists with processing program billing.
David provides accounting support to the Area Development District. He is responsible for processing the agency’s accounts payable and assists with processing program billing.
Kim Choate
Office Manager
Kim assists the Chief Financial Officer in various accounting functions. Kim is in charge of cash receipts and payroll.
Kim assists the Chief Financial Officer in various accounting functions. Kim is in charge of cash receipts and payroll.
Jackie Miles
Staff Accountant
Jackie assists with timely preparation of requests for drawdown of grant funds, posting financial transactions, checking for accuracy in reports, figures and postings, and producing a variety of grant reports/budgets.
Jackie assists with timely preparation of requests for drawdown of grant funds, posting financial transactions, checking for accuracy in reports, figures and postings, and producing a variety of grant reports/budgets.
Stephanie Starr
Staff Accountant
Stephanie assists with data entry and information management for the accounting department. Stephanie also serves as the temporary receptionist in Sherry’s absence.
Stephanie assists with data entry and information management for the accounting department. Stephanie also serves as the temporary receptionist in Sherry’s absence.
Alisha Sutton
Chief Financial Officer
Alisha develops and implements effective management systems, and accounting, budgeting, and bookkeeping programs as required for the multi-county agency the Area Development District represents.
Alisha develops and implements effective management systems, and accounting, budgeting, and bookkeeping programs as required for the multi-county agency the Area Development District represents.
Hayla Swaw
Senior Staff Accountant
Hayla provides clerical and accounting support to the Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living and the Participant Directed Services Program.
Hayla provides clerical and accounting support to the Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living and the Participant Directed Services Program.
Melissa Thompson
Communications Director
Melissa is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication efforts to promote the Pennyrile Area Development District’s mission, programs, and initiatives. This role oversees all public relations, media outreach, and web presence, ensuring consistent and effective messaging to engage stakeholders and enhance the visibility of PeADD throughout the region. Melissa also provides support to the Executive Director, Senior Management Team, and PeADD Board of Directors.
Melissa is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication efforts to promote the Pennyrile Area Development District’s mission, programs, and initiatives. This role oversees all public relations, media outreach, and web presence, ensuring consistent and effective messaging to engage stakeholders and enhance the visibility of PeADD throughout the region. Melissa also provides support to the Executive Director, Senior Management Team, and PeADD Board of Directors.