For Immediate Release
November 13, 2002                                                                                
Contact: Jill Midkiff (502) 564-4240/Rusty Cheuvront (502) 564-2611 

Finance Secretary Flanery announces resignation
Accepts position with Regional Leadership Coalition 

FRANKFORT, Ky.- Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary T. Kevin Flanery today announced that he will be leaving his position as secretary. He has accepted an offer to become executive director of the Regional Leadership Coalition (RLC) in Louisville. His resignation is effective December 31, 2002. He will assume his duties with the RLC in January 2003. 

In his letter of resignation to Gov. Patton, Flanery said “I appreciate your confidence in my abilities and the opportunity I have had to serve the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. There is no question this administration has made unprecedented strides to move Kentucky forward in education, infrastructure and economic development. I am proud to have played a role in this comprehensive agenda.” 

Flanery, 37, was appointed secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet by Gov. Patton in January 2001. In this capacity, he serves as the chief financial officer and manager of the financial resources of the Commonwealth and heads the central coordination of administrative services to agencies in state and local governments. Prior to his appointment, Flanery served in the Patton Administration as deputy secretary in the Finance and Administration Cabinet and in the Transportation Cabinet. He joined Transportation in 1996 as executive director for the Office of the General Counsel.  

"Kevin has been a valuable member of my cabinet. His knowledge of state government and ability to move projects forward have benefited all Kentuckians," said Governor Patton. "This opportunity presents both a great career move and a chance for Kevin to make further contributions to our state." 

Flanery holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, from Bellarmine College in Louisville Louisville and was graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He resides in Louisville with his wife Lori and his four children, Kendall, Jared, Hayden and Micah.

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