Executive Leadership
The Council's executive leadership is comprised of the president, executive vice president and senior administrators who are listed below. These individuals report to the president and are responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Council's work.
For a complete listing of staff and contact information, visit the staff directory.
- Aaron Thompson
President - Melissa Bell
Vice President, Academic Excellence - Leslie Brown
Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services - Amanda Ellis
Senior Vice President, Student Access and Success - Lilly Massa-McKinley
Assistant Vice President, Kentucky Student Success Collaborative - Travis Muncie
Chief Information Officer - Dawn Offutt
Executive Director, Student Access and Success - Bill Payne
Vice President, Finance and Administration - Greg Rush
Assistant Vice President, Finance and Administration - Travis Powell
Executive Vice President and General Counsel - Regan Satterwhite
Director, Government Relations - Leslie Sizemore
Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development
Last Updated: 8/19/2025