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Gov.-Elect Bevin names Brinkman as Sec'y of the Executive Cabinet

By Jessica Ditto
News from Gov.-Elect Matt Bevin's Transition Team

Frankfort, KY - (Wed 18 Nov 2015) - Today, Governor-Elect Matt Bevin announced the appointment of Scott Brinkman as Secretary of the Executive Cabinet. Mr. Brinkman is a former Kentucky State Representative and highly respected attorney with more than 35 years of legal and management experience.



"I am pleased to announce former State Representative Scott Brinkman as our Secretary of the Executive Cabinet," said Governor-Elect Bevin. "Scott has a proven track record in the General Assembly and private sector. He brings the right leadership qualities to effectively manage the Executive Cabinet and build the consensus we need to move our agenda forward."

The Secretary of the Executive Cabinet develops and implements the major program decisions for the Executive Branch. They also oversee the administration of the various cabinets and agencies of state government and coordinates legislative policy for the Governor.

"I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve the Commonwealth again," said Brinkman. "Governor-Elect Bevin has a clear vision for improving Kentucky. It is an honor to have a role in making a path for his platform to succeed."

Brinkman is a corporate, public finance and real estate attorney who has represented numerous Kentucky companies and individuals in meeting their legal needs over the last 35 years. He was elected to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2000. He served eight of ten years on the Appropriations and Revenue Committee of the House of Representatives and had a special focus on the biennial budget, disability issues and business legislation.

Brinkman, age 60, received a B.A. in Government from the University of Notre Dame and J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

He has received numerous accolades over the years including: Best Lawyers in America(R), Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America(R), Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America(R), Real Estate Law; Chambers USA, Business, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Kentucky Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law; The Bond Buyer's Municipal Marketplace; Louisville Magazine Top Lawyers; Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Project Finance Law, 2012-2014; Louisville Magazine Top Lawyers, Public Finance Law; rated AV(R) Preeminent(TM) Peer Review and rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Brinkman and his wife reside in Louisville and have three grown children.



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