JOHN Y. BROWN III
Secretary of State

The state's next Secretary of State has a strong heritage in politics. His father, John Y. Brown Jr., served as Governor from 1979-83, while his grandfather was a U. S. Congressman during the Franklin Roosevelt presidential administration. John Y. Brown III brings to his new position a successful background as an attorney and businessman, most recently as a top official with Roasters Corp. He plans to employ the principles he has learned in the corporate world to help make Kentucky government an ally rather than enemy of business.

BEN CHANDLER
Attorney General

A.B. "Ben" Chandler brings to the Attorney General's Office a strong record in fighting government waste and corruption. As State Auditor, he stopped $78 million in theft and abuse of tax money and helped drive 31 corrupt and wasteful politicians out of office. Ben is the youngest state Attorney General in the nation. In making his mark in public service at a young age, Ben is following the footsteps of his late grandfather, the legendary A.B. "Happy" Chandler. As the state's top law-enforcement official, Ben Chandler intends to continue to be tough on crime, especially against politicians who abuse the public's trust.

JOHN KENNEDY HAMILTON
State Treasurer

As State Treasurer, Hamilton pledges to create a more efficient Treasurer's office and to serve as Kentucky's watchdog in critical areas of public administration. He brings to the post a proven track record in business. The former president of United Transportation Inc. of Lexington, Hamilton is credited with turning that business from a money-losing operation to a profitable concern. He intends to bring this strong background in accounting, problem-solving and supervision to the State Treasurer's Office, for the benefit of all Kentuckians.

ED HATCHETT
State Auditor

A veteran state official and banker will be the next Auditor of Public Accounts. After serving ten years with a bank in Glasgow, Ed Hatchett was state Commissioner of Financial Institutions from 1988-94. In that post, he oversaw a nationally recognized, innovative program to bring computer technology to the task of examining banks and training examiners. Under his leadership, the Department also became a model for other states in certifying state financial institution examiners.

BILLY RAY SMITH
Agriculture Commissioner

Billy Ray Smith brings to his new position as Commissioner of Agriculture a distinguished background in both farming and public service. The Bowling Green native has held leadership positions in several agriculture-related organizations, including the Western Kentucky Agriculture Advisory Board. His honors have included being named agriculture alumnus of the year at his alma mater, Western Kentucky University. Smith has served for 13 years in the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing Simpson and Warren counties.