Murray State University

Board of Regents

: Alan Stout, Chair
Alan Stout of Marion was elected to serve as chair of the Murray State University board in May 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Murray State and his law degree from Solmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. Mr. Stout operates law offices in both Marion and Paducah, and formerly served 21 years (5 terms) as County Attorney of Crittenden County, Kentucky. He is a past president of the MSU Alumni Association as well as the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. He has also served as a bankruptcy trustee for the west Kentucky U.S. Bankruptcy Court, member of the board of directors of Farmers Bank and Trust, and chairman of the Western Kentucky Industrial Foundation. His term on the MSU board expires in 2010.; Jay Morgan, Vice Chair
Jay Morgan of Murray was elected to serve as vice chair for the Murray State University board in May 2007 and serves as faculty regent. The MSU faculty first elected him to the board to fill the unexpired term of the former faculty regent from January 15-June 30, 2007. Dr. Morgan is an associate professor of agriculture at MSU and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree of science in agriculture from MSU. He earned his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University in 1998. His community service includes Murray City Council, past board chair of United Way of Calloway County, past president of the board of Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club member, 2002 Murray-Calloway County Citizen of the Year, board member of the Kentucky Teacher Retirement System board of trustees in addition to many other community as well as university committees. His term on the MSU board expires in 2010.

William C. Adams Jr. is a registered professional civil engineer in the state of Kentucky and building contractor in his hometown of Murray. After completing his pre-engineering curriculum at MSU, Mr. Adams earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Kentucky and then returned to Murray to earn his master’s degree. He is a member of the Western Kentucky Construction Association of Associated General Contractors. He is dedicated to the affairs of his community, serving on the Murray City Council, Murray Planning Commission, Murray-Calloway Chamber of Commerce, and Murray Board of Education. His term on the MSU board expires in 2011.; Marilyn Reed Buchanon of Grand Rivers holds a bachelor’s degree in secretarial science from MSU and serves on the board of directors for the Bank of Livingston County. A life member of the MSU Alumni Association and member of the President’s Club, she served on the MSU Foundation board of trustees from 1987 to 1992. An advocate for people of all ages, her face is familiar as a devoted volunteer of both the elementary school and convalescent center in Calvert City. She was part of a volunteer committee that raised funds for the West Kentucky Academic Bowl Scholarship and has been a significant contributor to many key projects of Murray, including the Regional Special Events Center, University Libraries, Endowed Chairs, and others. Her term on the MSU board expires in 2008.; Beverly J. Ford of Benton is retired from a career as an art teacher of Marshall County High School. During that time she served as department chairperson and was recognized by the Kentucky Art Education Association with the Lowenfield Award in 1992 and Outstanding Secondary Art Teacher award in 1988. She completed 30 hours of instruction at Murray State for certification of Rank I in Education. She also holds a bachelor’s degree with an area in art education and a master’s in weaving and textile design from MSU. She has served as vice president and educational director for the Marshall County Arts Council land is a committee member for Concert in the Park. A member of the National Art Education Association and two-term vice president of KAEA, she also is a member of the National Education Association, Kentucky Education Association, and Arts Alliance. Her term on the MSU board expires in 2009.; Peggy J. Hays is in the retail furniture business in Hopkinsville. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in advertising and marketing from the University of Kentucky and worked for seven years in the radio industry before returning to the family furniture business. Dedicated to the advancement of her community, Ms. Hays has been involved with the Hopkinsville-Christian County Conference and Convention Center, HCC Crimestoppers, HCC Chamber of Commerce, HCC Chamber Retail Council, HCC Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hopkinsville Land Development Corporation, and HCC Recreation Department. Her term on the MSU board expires in 2009.; Eric King of Calhoun was elected as president of the Student Government Association and serves as the student regent. He is majoring in organizational communication with a minor in political science. While at MSU he has been a strong advocate for postsecondary education, both on campus and in Frankfort. Mr. King hopes to continue his efforts in promoting education by serving on the Board of Student Body Presidents (BSBP). He is a member of Hart College, Kappa sigma Fraternity, and Baptist Campus Ministries. His term on the MSU board expires in 2008.; Laxmaiah Manchikanti of Paducah was appointed to the Murray State University board in August 2007. He is the Medical Director of the Pain Management Center of Paducah and is associate and clinical professor of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at the University of Louisville. Dr. Manchikanti is the founder and chief executive officer of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and is a member of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee. He is a member of the editorial boards of multiple medical journals and his work has appeared in more than 230 publications. He has also published five books. His term on the MSU board expires in 2013.; Jeff Taylor of Owensboro is Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. He holds the Bachelor of Science degree from Murray State University, Master’s of Public Administration degree from Memphis State University, and J.D. from the University of Louisville. He is a member of the board of directors of the MSU Racer Foundation, serves on the board of directors of Girls Incorporated of Owensboro-Daviess county, is past president of Kiwanis Club of Owensboro, and is a life fellow of the Kentucky Bar Foundation. His term on the MSU board expires in 2012.; Vickie Travis, a volunteer and civic activist in Murray, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both in education, from Murray State University. A native of Marshall County, Ms. Travis is a long-time member of the Murray State University President’s Club and the Racer Club. She has served on the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for Kentucky, chaired the major events committee during the Murray First Baptist Church Capital Campaign, and has served as president of Calloway County Schools Alumni and Associates, which raises scholarship dollars. Her term on the MSU board expires in 2010.; Gina Shipley Winchester is the Executive Director of Regional Stewardship for Murray State University and serves as the staff regent. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in organizational communication from MSU. A Kentucky Colonel, Ms. Winchester is a past vice president of Leadership Murray Alumni and past annual support chair for the Murray-Calloway County Healthcare Foundation. She is a member of the National Advisory Board for the Walt Disney College Program, National Association for Colleges and Employers, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Higher Education Leadership Development Program, Order of Omega and Alpha Omicron Pi Social Sorority. Her term on the MSU board expires in 2009.