Leadership
President & CEO
Dr. Larry Ferguson
Dr. Larry Ferguson was the former vice president and acting chancellor for KCTCS before taking on the role as president and CEO of Ashland Community and Technical College. He is the former KCTCS vice chancellor for Economic Development and Workforce Solutions and has served in a number of leadership positions at ACTC. He was an instructor there as well as the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. Ferguson also served as president of Bevill State Community College in Jasper, Alabama.
Ferguson earned a doctorate of philosophy in educational leadership with a specialization in e-learning from Trident University. He earned a master of science degree in strategic leadership and a bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership, both from Mountain State University. Additionally, he earned an associate degree with a focus in communications from ACTC.
President's Cabinet
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Samuel Todd Brand is a native of Mississippi. Prior to his appointment as Chief Academic Officer at
ACTC, he served as a high school speech teacher, high school basketball coach, community
college faculty member, community college basketball coach, and community college
division chair. He most recently served as Chair of Fine Arts/Communication and was
Arts & Letters Series Director at Meridian Community College. His teaching areas are
communication and economics.
Education:
- PhD, Community College Leadership, Mississippi State University
- MS, Communication, Mississippi College
- BS, Communication, Mississippi
Chief Business Officer
Karen J. Blevins grew up in Lawrence County, Kentucky and has been a resident of the tri-state her
entire life. Prior to joining the college, she was a high school business teacher.
A long time employee of the college, Blevins serves as the Chief Financial Officer
of the college.
Education:
- MBE, Business Education, Morehead State University
- BBA, Business Education, Marshall University
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Grants
Steve Flouhouse, a native of Barboursville, WV, is the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Grants
and is the Accreditation Liaison with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). He taught introductory accounting and holds the
rank of Professor.
Education:
- MS, Accounting, Marshall University
- BBA, Accounting, Marshall University
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Steve Woodburn is a native of West Virginia. He has been in community college administration since
2004. Prior to his arrival at ACTC, Steve served as Vice President for Student Success
& Enrollment Management at the College of The Albemarle in the community college system
in North Carolina.
Education:
- MA, Communication Studies, Marshall University
- BA, Secondary Education, Marshall University
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kellie Allen, a Russell, Kentucky native, has been with the college since 1998, when she began
as an employment specialist senior. With over 30 years of experience in the field,
she is currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Education:
- MA, Organizational Leadership, Western Kentucky University
- BBA, Business Administration, Ohio University
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Taylor Alexander is a Parkersburg, WV native. Prior to her role as the Director of Marketing and Public
Relations, she served as the Manager of Marketing and Communications for a 2-year
college in the Montana college system. With a combined 6+ years of knowledge in the
field, she brings a variety of marketing and advertising expertise.
Education:
- BA, Integrated Communication, University of Charleston, WV
Director of Resource Development
Brooke N. Seasor grew up in Catlettsburg, KY. Prior to joining ACTC, she served as a Regional Director
establishing team building and developing relationships with local businesses and
prospects.
Education:
- BA, Communications and Marketing, Morehead State University
