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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Bluegrass Community and Technical College hosted
Sannie Overly and Richard Webb on its board of directors.
Overly, originally from Bluegrass, is a partner at Overly & Johnson in Paris, Ky., Where she has practiced law for over 20 years.
In addition to her legal career, Overly served as the Kentucky State Representative for House District 72 for 10 years. During that time, she served as Chair of the Majority Caucus, the first woman in Kentucky history to serve on the House leadership.
Overly served as president of the Kentucky Democratic Party and campaign chair for Amy McGrath’s campaigns for the United States Senate and Congress.
In 2015, she was the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. In addition, she has served on numerous boards and committees throughout Kentucky.
“Our technical community and college system is vitally important to this Commonwealth,” Overly said. “It is an honor to serve on the BCTC Board of Directors to help open the door to higher education and rewarding careers for more Kentuckians.”
Overly was appointed by Governor Beshear to serve on the board of directors of the BCTC until October 15, 2022.
Webb, also from the Bluegrass, was an educator for 36 years in the roles of coach, teacher, principal and finally superintendent of the independent Burgin schools.
Since his retirement he has worked as a consultant for Cenergistic, Inc. and as Executive Director of the Harrodsburg / Mercer County Industrial Development Authority. He is currently an assistant professor at the BCTC.
Webb has served as president of the Central Kentucky Education Cooperative, the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, and the Harrodsburg Rotary Club.
He has also served on numerous boards of directors in central Kentucky, including the Bluegrass Community and Technical College Foundation Board.
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve on the BCTC board of directors,” said Webb. “The BCTC is an exemplary model of career development and the path to success. I have been fortunate enough to participate in BCTC as an educator and business developer, and have seen first-hand the value the college adds to every community in central Kentucky. I look forward to being the director of such a positive force in higher education.
Webb was appointed by Governor Beshear to serve on the board of directors of the BCTC until October 15, 2026.
“Ms. Overly and Mr. Web bring a wealth of experience in state government, law and education to our board,” said Dr. Koffi Akakpo, President of the BCTC. “These will be tremendous assets and I look forward to working with them as we serve our students, faculty, staff and community.
Overly and Webb were sworn in and joined the board at the September 1 board meeting.
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