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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Gov. Beshear names five members to Parole Board
FRANKFORT, Ky. –Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed five members to the Kentucky Parole Board, creating a membership he said “is more diverse and better reflective of Kentucky’s citizens.”
Gov. Beshear noted that with these appointments, the board, which will be comprised of five men and four women, will have three African-American members, and one Hispanic member. The board members also have a broad range of disciplines, including education and social work, in addition to corrections and legal backgrounds.
“We continue to review all aspects of our criminal justice system to make it more effective and more efficient, and one area where we can have a dramatic impact is our parole board,” Gov. Beshear said. “As we deal with an increasingly diverse prison population, having a diverse membership in terms of age, race and background gives the board a constructive balance in making decisions.”
Appointments include:
- Maria “Sally” Mooney, of Frankfort, is an attorney with the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions who previously worked as a criminal defense attorney, including for the Department of Public Advocacy. The appointment replaces Patricia Turpin, whose term has expired. Mooney shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 2014.
- Jaye Shannon Jones, of Lexington, is a licensed social worker with a bachelor of science in psychology who has worked as a child/adult protection supervisor with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The appointment replaces Joey Stanton, whose term has expired. Jones shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 2014.
- Monica Edmonds, of Louisville, is a classification coordinator for the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections who holds a bachelor of science in police administration. Edmonds shall serve for a four-year term effective July 15, 2010, per House Bill 564.
- George Carson, of Louisville, is a retired Jefferson County school administrator and former principal who holds degrees from Kentucky State University, University of Louisville and Washington University. Carson shall serve for a four-year term effective July 15, 2010, per House Bill 564.
- Dr. Thomas Whetstone, of Louisville, is a former police patrol officer, sergeant, instructor and educator. The appointment replaces Mark Douglas Gibson, who has resigned. Whetstone shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending June 30, 2011.
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