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Board of Control Working 2025-26

08/01/25 – Board of Control conducts first meeting of 2025-26

2025-2026 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 1, 2025

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2025-26 academic year on Thursday and Friday in Louisville, approving a review of proposals to be considered at the 2025 Annual Meeting and preparing for discussions that will continue to serve and meet the member schools’ needs. 

A two-day series of meetings began with an orientation for new and returning Board members and then launched into the full Board work session on Thursday afternoon, followed by conducting the full Board Meeting on Friday. The Board and staff welcomed new Board members, Jeremy Roach of Princeton and Terry Yeast of Winchester. 

“The first meeting each year offers a great opportunity for our new board members to become familiar with the process of these meetings and with our staff members,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The first meeting is always one […]

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2025-26 KHSAA Board of Control Members

Board of Control Working 2025-26


  • Greg Howard
    President, 2025-2026
    Director, 2023-2027
    Russellville
    District Athletic Director
    Warren County Schools
    Regions 3-4

  • Damon Kelley
    President-Elect, 2025-2026
    Director, 2025-2029
    Lexington
    Athletic Director
    Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
    Regions 11-12

  • Brandy Carver
    Director, 2023-2027
    Morehead
    Rowan County Schools
    Assistant Superintendent
    Regions 9-16

  • Brian Courtney
    Director, 2022-2026
    Cox’s Creek
    Chief Operating Officer
    Bardstown City Schools
    Regions 1-8

  • Noel Crum
    Director, 2024-2028
    Stambaugh
    Johnson County Schools
    Assistant Superintendent
    Regions 15-16

  • James Demler
    Director, 2024-2028
    Covington
    Athletic Director
    St. Henry District
    Regions 9-16

  • Claudette Herald
    Director, 2024-2028
    Dry Ridge
    Superintendent
    Oldham County Public Schools
    Regions 1-8

  • Mandi Hudson
    Director, 2023-2027
    Georgetown
    KDE Appointed Member
    Safety Engineer, TMMK

  • Randy McCallon
    Director, 2022-2026
    Murray
    KDE Appointed Member
    Retired Educator
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2025-26 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates

Board of Control Working 2025-26

Thursday, July 30 to Friday, August 1, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Goals and Objectives Discussion and First Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville
Wednesday, September 17 (Lexington)
Thursday, September 18, Annual Meeting Delegate Assembly, Central Bank Center Convention Center
Thursday, November 13 (Lexington)
Thursday, January 15 (Lexington)
Thursday, February 19 (Lexington)
Wednesday/Thursday, May 5-6 (Lexington)

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2025-26 KHSAA Board of Control Committees Assignments

Board of Control Working 2025-26

President Greg Howard, President-Elect Damon Kelley

Executive Committee-Audit/Finance/Evaluation/Leadership Team
Wilhoite, Matt (Finance Chair)
Howard, Greg (Board President)
Kelley, Damon (Board President-Elect)
Roach, Jeremy
Herald, Claudette
McCallon, Randy
Mullins, Chuck
Thompson, Russell

Hall of Fame Selection Committee
BOARD- 2nd-year members (2028) and 4th-year members (2026)
STAFF- (A minimum of 5 staff members)
MEDIA- (A minimum of 9 media representatives)

Hall of Fame Screening Committee
BOARD-1st-year members (2029) and 3rd-year members (2027)
STAFF- (A minimum of 5 staff members)
MEDIA (A minimum of 9 media representatives)

Whistle Blower Committee (4th-year members)
Courtney, Brian *
McCallon, Randy *
Moir, Donna *
Phillips, Michael *
Zuberer, David *

NFHS Summer Meeting (2nd-year members entering the third year, 3rd0year members entering their fourth year, plus President, President-Elect, and any serving former President)
Wilhoite, Matt
Howard, Greg
Carver, Brandy *
Courtney, Brian *
Hudson, Mandi *
McCallon, Randy *
Phillips, Michael *
Williams, Denny *
Zuberer, David *

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