The Buffalo Trace District Health Department is governed by the Buffalo Trace District Board of Health (BTDBoH).
The board is composed of twelve people: eight elected representatives from the Mason Public Health Taxing District Board and four elected representatives from the Robertson Public Health Taxing District Board. The Public Health Director serves as the secretary of the board.
District Board of Health Members
Amy Roberson-Dudley, Consumer, Chairman
Dr. Greg Taylor, Optometrist
Dr. Brian Biddle, Veterinarian
Dr. Bryan Prater, Physician
Dr. Audrey Spencer, Physician
Dr. Kelly Faris, Dentist
Phil Day, Fiscal Court Representative
Esther Gilligan, Pharmacist
Rita Goddard, RN, Vic-Chairman
Ann Stocker, Engineer (Lay)
Patti Inski, Consumer
Valerie Grigson, County Judge-Executive
Local Board of Health Members
Mason County Board of Health
Amy Roberson-Dudley, Consumer, Vice-Chairman
Dr. Greg Taylor, Optometrist
Dr. Brian Biddle, Veterinarian
Dr. Bryan Prater, Physician
Dr. Audrey Spencer, Physician, Chairman
Dr. Kelly Faris, Dentist
Esther Gilligan, Pharmacist
Sharon Lightner, RN
Logan Pickrell, Engineer
Dr. Pete Kambelos, Physician
Phil Day, Fiscal Court Representative
Owen McNeill, County Judge-Executive
Robertson County Board of Health
Rita Goddard, RN, Chairman
Sherry Myers, Vice-Chairman, Lay Physician
Linda Edwards, Lay Optometrist
Patti Inkso, Consumer
Ann Stoker, Lay Engineer
Dr. Sally Burns, Dentist
Lyn England, Lay Physician
Jesse Melcher, Lay Pharmacist
Jenny Whalen, Lay Physician
Ginger Curtis, Lay Veterinarian
Mark Massie, Fiscal Court Representative
Valeri Grigson, County Judge-Executive
Board Meetings: All district board meetings are held at the Mason County Health Center located at 130 East Second Street, Maysville, KY 41056. The BTDHD Board of Health meeting must comply with the Kentucky Open Meetings must comply with the Kentucky Open Meeting Law, KRS 61.805 to 61.850. This communication is compliant with 902 KAR 8:150, Section 5 (8) and KRS 61.820(2).
Board of Health Nominations
The Buffalo Trace District Health Department is accepting nominations for appointments to the BTDHD Board of Health.
Submit a Board of Health Nomination
Nomination Period
September 1 through October 31, 2026.
Nominations received during this period will be considered for the next two-year term, which runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Board of Health positions represent a variety of professional and community perspectives. For the upcoming term, nominations are being accepted for:
- Registered Nurse
- Engineer
- Optometrist
- Veterinarian
- Lay/Community Member
If additional Board of Health vacancies become available, nominations may also be considered for those positions.
Current Board members who wish to continue serving in their current position must submit a new nomination during the nomination period. Reappointment is not automatic.
What Happens After You Submit a Nomination?
The nomination period closes October 31, 2026. Beginning November 1, Local Health Personnel will review and process nominations.
Nominations received by the deadline will be processed first. If more than one qualified individual is nominated for the same position, the seat may be considered contested. Individuals nominated for contested positions may be asked to provide a CV/resume and/or respond to the question of interest included on the nomination form.
For contested positions, Local Health Personnel will consult with the local health department director before forwarding the nomination information to the Commissioner’s Office for final selection.
Submit a Nomination
All Board of Health nominations must be submitted through the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services nomination portal.
Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2026
Submit a Board of Health Nomination
Important: Submitting a nomination does not guarantee appointment. Nominations are reviewed through the state appointment process, and final selections are made by the Commissioner’s Office.