Our Staff

Ruby Jo Cummins Lubarsky, President – Ms. Lubarsky is responsible for the overall executive management of the Association and is the primary spokesperson for KAHCF. She also serves as the president of the Association’s subsidiary, Statewide Insurance Services. As president of the association, she staffs the Board of Directors.
   
  Wayne Johnson, Senior Director of Reimbursement & Finance – Responsible for issues related to facility reimbursement (Medicaid, Medicare, etc.). Staffs the Payment for Services Committee, and is staff contact for the Kentucky Health Care Foundation.
   
 

Angela Porter, Senior Director of Professional Development and Meeting Planning – Responsible for planning KAHCF’s Annual Meeting and Spring Training and other educational seminars, and coordinates the vendor Trade Show. Staffs the Education/Convention Committee and the Kentucky Council for Activity and Social Services Professionals (KCASSP).

 

 

Janet Justice, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs – Responsible for handling issues related to survey and enforcement. Staffs the Facility Standards Committee and Kentucky Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (KADONA).

   
Eric T. Clark, Director of Government Relations –
Responsible for the development and implementation of the Association’s public policy and legislative agendas. Staffs the Legislative Committee and Political Action Committee.
   
Steve McClain, Director of Communications and Membership Development – Responsible for issues related to public relations, media relations, communications (including KAHCF publications), media training, workforce issues and vendor member issues. Staffs the Public Relations, Human Resources, Vendor, and Membership Committees.
   
Carolyn Richter, Administrative Assistant – Serves as the receptionist and coordinates office projects including KAHCF’s monthly mailing. Caroyln also works with the Public Affairs staff on various projects and activities.
   
  Janice Smith, Public Affairs Coordinator – Works with the Director of Communications and Membership Development and Director of Professional Development on educational offerings, conventions/trade show, annual awards competition and other public affairs projects and activities.
   
  Diane Wheatley, Government Affairs Coordinator – Provides support to the KAHCF president, vice president and government relations staff, and coordinates the Board of Directors/Executive Committee meetings.
 
 
Statewide Insurance Services
   
  Karen H. Bass, Controller – Responsible for maintaining the accounting records for KAHCF, SIS and KHCF and prepare financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Staffs the KAHCF Finance Committee. Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent.
   
  Sharon Netherton, Staff Accountant – Responsible for accounts payable and receivables. Assists controller. Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent.

 

      

  
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