Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton has joined the Aerospace States Association (ASA) and established a Kentucky Chapter of the organization (KY ASA).
“Since the aerospace/aviation industry is Kentucky’s number one export, it is critical to build positive momentum through a unified effort across the Commonwealth,” said Hampton.
KY ASA will be holding a chapter kickoff event, October Sky Launch, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Morehead State University’s Space Science Center.
This event will include an educational session on KY ASA for any interested aerospace/aviation individuals, a networking opportunity for those individuals, a rocket launch, an open Q&A session with the Executive Committee, and the screening of a space-themed film.
ASA is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to promote a state-based perspective in federal aerospace policy development, support state aerospace initiatives that enhance student/teacher education outreach, encourage economic development opportunities and connect private industry stakeholders.
The KY ASA leadership team includes:
– Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton, Chair
– Dr. Benjamin Malphrus, Morehead State University, Vice Chair
– Edwin Webb, World Trade Center Kentucky, Executive Committee
– Dannette Wilder, Sealing Life, Executive Committee
– Kris Kimel, Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, Executive Committee
– Brad Thomas, East Kentucky Power, Executive Committee
– Steve Parker, Commissioner of Aviation, Executive Committee
The five areas of focus for KY ASA include aerospace, research and development, aviation, government, and workforce development.
Additional information on the KY ASA kickoff event can be found here.
Additional information on ASA can be found here.
From Lt. Governor’s Office Communications