College of Governors
President- Hugh McShane, PDG

The College of Governors consists of every past governor who resides in the district. The College represents a collection of distinguished Rotarians of vast experience who continue their availability to the district and the current governor for service, either collectively or individually.

Tom Duncan Reed, PDG 1962-63
Rotary Club of Springfield
Theme: Kindle The Spark Within
Conference: Frankfort

Herbert F. Hoffman, PDG 1966-67
Rotary Club of Henderson
Theme: A Better World Through Rotary
Conference: Paducah

Uhel O. Barickman, PDG 1971-72
Rotary Club of Glasgow
Theme: Goodwill Begins With You
Conference: Louisville

Tom Duncan Reed, PDG 1972-73
Rotary Club of Springfield
Theme: Let’s Take A New Look- And Act
Conference: Barren River State Resort Park
Past RI Director 1984-86

Merritt Blow, PDG 1980-81
Rotary Club of Buechel
Theme: Take Time to Serve
Conference: Owensboro

William C. Robertson, Jr., PDG 1981-82
Rotary Club of Fulton
Theme: World Understanding and Peace Through Rotary
Conference: Murray

Tom D. Issac, PDG 1982-83

Carroll Knicely, PDG 1983-84
Rotary Club of Glasgow
Theme: Share Rotary – Serve People
Conference: Cave City

Joe M. Phillips, PDG 1986-87
Rotary Club of Franklin
Theme: Rotary Brings Hope
Conference: Frankfort

Barry Holder, PDG 1987-88
Rotary Club of Frankfort
Theme: Rotarians: United in Service – Dedicated to Peace
Conference: Owensboro

Miles A. Bailey, PDG 1989-90
Rotary Club of South Louisville/Okolona
Theme: Enjoy Rotary
Conference: Cave City

Len S. Shirrell, DVM, PDG 11990-91
Rotary Club of Frankfort
Theme: Honor Rotary With Faith and Enthusiasm
Conference: Louisville

A. Guy Hisle, PDG 1991-92
Rotary Club of Owensboro
Theme: Look Beyond Yourself
Conference: Owensboro

William B. Bellis, PDG 1993-94
Rotary Club of Louisville
Theme: Believe in What You Do-Do What You Believe In
Conference: Louisville

Anne Robertson, PDG 1995-96
Rotary Club of Fulton
Theme: Act With Integrity-Serve With Love-Work for Peace
Conference: Paducah

Jack J. Early, PDG 1996-97
Rotary Club of St. Matthews
Theme: Build the Future With Action and Vision
Conference: Frankfort

Tom Diener, PDG 1998-99
Rotary Club of Hurstbourne Sunrise
Theme: Follow Your Rotary Dream
Multi-District Conference: Nashville

William J. “Jerry” Parker, PDG 1997-98
Rotary Club of Bowling Green
Theme: Show Rotary Cares: For Our Community-For Our World-For Its People
Conference: Bowling Green

Tom Lett, PDG 1999-2000
Rotary Club of Henderson
Theme: Rotarians Act With Consistency, Credibility, Continuity
Conference: Owensboro

Mary Jo Duke, PDG 2000-01
Rotary Club of Clinton
Theme: Create Awareness, Take Action
Conference: Lake Barkley