Gene McLean
125 Railroad Street
P.O. Box 4463
Midway, Ky. 40347
859-846-4847 (office)
859-846-4378 (fax)
gmclean@alltel.net

WORK EXPERIENCE:

CURRENT POSITION:

McLean Communications, Inc.

President / CEO

• • Established public relations/governmental relations company in April 1995.
  • Currently serving as Executive Director and legislative agent for Kentucky Beer Wholesalers Association. Oversaw and lobbied for passage of House Bill 302 during the 1996 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill prohibits sale of alcoholic beverages from out-of-state companies directly to in-state consumers. Oversaw and lobbied for the passage of Senate Bill 207 during the 1998 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill establishes a matching contribution for the establishment of the Malt Beverage Education Fund – a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to prevent and eliminate under-age drinking. MBEC has now donated over $1,000,000 to help sponsor such programs as Project Graduation and Project Prom, and has spent over $500,000 on a statewide advertising program utilizing such noted spokespersons as Tim Couch, Ashley Judd, Brian Littrell, and "First Ladies" Glenna Fletcher and Mary Karen Stumbo. Oversaw the legislative agenda in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly.
  • Currently serving as a communications consultant and legislative agent to The Red Mile, a standardbred racetrack located in Lexington, Ky. Oversaw all legislative agenda for 2002, 2003, 2004 session. Passed legislation enabling the first Quarter Horse racemeet in the track's history.
  • Currently serving as a public relations consultant and legislative agent for Appalachian Racing Association, located in Prestonsburg, Ky. Oversaw all legislative agenda for the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly. Obtained significant tax credits in each of the past two sessions, including a permanent tax credit in 2004.
  • Currently service as legislative agent to Player's Bluegrass Downs, located in Paducah, Ky. Oversaw all legislative agenda for the 2003 and 2004 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly. Passed significant legislation in 2004 that will make a tax credit permanent. Currently working on establishing "racetrack extensions" in several markets.
  • Currently serving as legislative agent for Codell Construction, located in Winchester, Ky. Oversaw and lobbied the passage of House Bill 347 in the 2001 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, which created fair competition and bidding on capital construction projects for municipalities. Oversaw full legislative agenda in 2002, 2003, 2004, and currently provide public relations expertise in many other projects.
  • Currently serving as legislative agent for the Kentucky Concrete Pavers Association, located in Frankfort, Ky. Work closely with the Kentucky Department of Transportation on many current and planned road projects to secure more concrete pavement in the Commonwealth. Oversaw all legislation pertaining to transportation in the 2003, 2004 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly.
  • Currently serving as legislative agent for Bluegrass Orthopaedic Surgeons, located in Lexington, Ky. Work closely with the Cabinet of Health Services on Certificiate of Need and other pertinent legislation. Oversaw all legislative activity in 2003, 2004 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly.
  • Currently serving as the legislative agent for Boone County Fiscal Court, located in Northern Kentucky. Work closely with several state agencies, including the Department of Transportation, on key issues. Oversaw all legislative activity in 2004 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
  • Currently serving as legislative agent for the Kentucky Court Reporters Association. Oversaw and lobbied the passage of House Bill 537 during the 1998 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill sets criteria which attorneys must meet when a court reporter takes a deposition. Oversaw full legislative agenda in 2000, which included the introduction of a "certification" bill. Monitor legislation in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Oversight of the KCRA Seminar Series, which includes meetings in the Spring. The last two events have been two of the best meetings in recent history.

Kentucky Off-Track Betting, Inc.

President / CEO

DEC. 1992-APRIL 1995

• • Established company in December of 1992.
  • Began four remote facilities throughout Kentucky – Corbin, Maysville, Jamestown, and Pineville.
  • In addition to development, responsible for day-to-day operations and oversight of more than 80 employees.
  • Began, sold, and co- produced weekly television show, "Raceline Kentucky," that promotes thoroughbred racing in five states and over 2 million households.
  • Responsible for all legislative agenda on state level and communication with city councils on local level.
  • Founded $1 million Kentucky Cup at Turfway Park.

Kentucky Thoroughbred Association /

Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders

Executive Vice President / CEO

DEC. 1988-DEC. 1992

• • Duties included oversight of all programs regarding the members.
  • Enhanced health insurance program.
  • Established Breeders’ Awards Fund.
  • Founded and directed "Equine International," a three-day conference and exhibition.
  • Established "GED" program for farm and racetrack personnel.
  • Established "KTDF Bonus Series," promoting 2-year-old races in Kentucky.
  • Responsible for all legislative agenda on state and national level.

Lexington Herald-Leader Company

Sports Writer / Columnist

DEC. 1977-DEC. 1988

• • Responsible for coverage of various sports, including: major league baseball, Ohio Valley Conference football and basketball, KIAC basketball, University of Kentucky events, high school events, and thoroughbred racing.
  • Won numerous state and national awards.

EDUCATION

• • Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky.
  • Bachelor of Science, History and Journalism, 1977
  • Minor in Public Relations and Political Science.
  • Graduated High Distinction 3.7/4.0

ACTIVITIES / HONORS

• • 1986 Sports Writer of the Year, Kentucky
  • 1986 Alumni of the Year, EKU Communications

REFERENCES

Gov. Brereton C. Jones

President

Airdrie Stud

Midway, Ky.

Mr. Wayne Martin

President & CEO

WKYT-TV

Lexington, Ky.

William Hoskins, Esquire

Jackson & Kelly Law Offices

175 E. Main Street

P.O. Box 2150

Lexington, Ky. 40595-2150