James Younger of Independence has been appointed by Gov. Bevin to the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission.
Younger is vice president of administrative and business affairs at Gateway Community and Technical College.
He will serve for a term expiring October 20, 2020.
The commission assists the Transportation Cabinet in representing the interests of bicyclists and promoting the best interests of the bicycling public.
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Ric Booth, General Manager of the Duke Energy Convention Center, has been selected as a recipient of Spectra Venue Management Facilities and Destinations Magazine 2016 Elite Award.
The award recognizes executives making a difference in the meetings and events industry. Booth is one of 12 executives nominated for the award voted on by Facilities and Destinations Magazine readers.
Award recipients are chosen for their service as strong economic engines for their communities, their ability to maintain fruitful relationships with partners and a commitment to ensuring their staff excels in customer service.
Booth is one of Spectra’s Venue Management’s most experienced leaders with over 23 years in the facilities management industry. Having served as General Manager of the DECC for 11 years, he has helped to create a culture of service and works to position Cincinnati as a host for international, national and regional conventions.
