Executive Staff

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Assistant Secretary of State, Jennifer Scutchfield

Adams appointed Jennifer Scutchfield as Assistant Secretary of State, the Office’s second-highest position and General Counsel for the office. “Kentucky law provides that the Assistant Secretary of State perform the Office’s functions ‘in the absence or disability of the Secretary of State,’ Adams said. “In Jenni I chose the Kentuckian best-qualified to serve in this position upon my absence or disability. She will be a valuable partner in executing the duties of this Office – in particular, overseeing our elections.”

Prior to her appointment by the Secretary of State, she served as Assistant Director and General Counsel for the Kentucky State Board of Elections. She previously was the 7th District Council Member in Lexington and was in private law practice. Jenni has worked for non-profits and educational institutions and has served as an Assistant County Attorney. In 2024, Jenni was named as a Henry Toll Fellow by the Council of State Governments and graduated from the Election Center CERA Program. In 2022, the Kentucky Gazette recognized Jenni as one of their Notable Women in Kentucky Politics and Government. Jenni is proud to be included in the 2011 Class of Leadership Kentucky. Jenni attended the University of Kentucky where she received both her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Juris Doctorate.

Portrait of Jennifer Scutchfield in front of the American and Kentucky flags.

Director of Administration and Elections, Heather Quinn

“I’ve known Heather for 16 yrs, and in that time she’s quickly mastered each job she has had,” said Secretary Adams. “...her knowledge of the election process, and her relationships with our county clerks make her the obvious choice for this position.”

She's served on leadership staff in the office of the Senate President, Senate Republican Leadership, as office manager for Gov. Fletcher, Jessamine County Fiscal Court Clerk, Dep. Clerk in the Election Dept in the office of the Jessamine County Clerk.

Portrait of Heather Quinn in front of the American and Kentucky flags.

Director of Business Services & Deputy General Counsel, Michael Rollin Wilson

“Michael Wilson brings sophisticated, high-level state government legal experience to this critical role, as well as significant knowledge of the business-law matters this position handles,” said Secretary Adams. Wilson served as Gen. Counsel for KY DOI.

He is a practicing atty. from Jefferson Co. with 13 years of experience in commercial litigation, bk, and insurance law. He has successfully argued cases before the KY Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

Portrait of Michael Wilson in front of the American and Kentucky flags.

Director of Communications, Nick Storm

As a political journalist, millions across the nation have seen Nick Storm on TV and read his stories in print. He is twice Emmy-nominated and the winner of the 2018 Society for Professional Journalists Louisville Chapter Investigative Report of the Year. He is also a 2015 recipient of the Green Dot award from the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs and the Kentucky Coalition against Domestic Violence, presented for reporting on behalf of victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and human trafficking.

Storm stepped away from journalism to work for the United States Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Kentucky from August 2018 until January 2021, during which he completed crisis communications training at the Robert Kennedy Main Justice Building. Storm returned to journalism after his time with the U.S. Department of Justice, founding Kentucky Fried Politics, where he also contributed nationally to print publications and made regular appearances on statewide TV and local radio programs. During that time, he also advised multi-billion-dollar corporations with thousands of employees, publicly traded companies, boards of directors, founders, and entrepreneurs, providing enhanced integrity due diligence, geopolitical risk management, select boutique public relations services, and media engagement training. Storm most recently served as the Government Affairs Communications Manager for the Kentucky League of Cities. He started KLC's podcast 'City Stories' during his time with the league.

Portrait of Nick Storm in front of the American and Kentucky flags.

Senior Advisor, Greg McNeill

Greg McNeill brings nearly 17 years’ legislative experience as a staffer for the U.S. Senate, including serving Senator Rand Paul as Staff Director for the Emerging Threats & Spending Oversight Subcommittee of the Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee. In that role he directly handled fiscal and economic policy and government oversight, and oversaw homeland security issues, including election security.

McNeill holds a bachelor of science in political science from the University of Oregon, and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.

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Director of External Affairs, Haley Day

Haley Day grew up in Barren County, but now resides in Frankfort. She previously served in various roles within state government over the past five years, always taking on new challenges.

Day started with the KY Department of Insurance as executive assistant to the commissioner within the Public Protection Cabinet. She was then brought in to manage the KY Board of Home Inspectors and assisted the KY Real Estate Commission. She later moved on to new opportunities with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet before joining the Secretary of State’s Office. Day pursued and obtained her bachelor’s degree while working full-time.

Portrait of Haley Day in front of the American and Kentucky flags.

Director of Rural Outreach, Edward West

Edward West is a lifelong resident of McLean County in Western Kentucky. West has over twenty-five years of public service experience, most recently having served as McLean County Judge Executive.

West was a Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield for 16 years, and worked for 5 years with the Green River Area Development District. Prior to that West worked in law enforcement as a police officer, in corrections, and personal security.

Portrait of Edward West in front of the American and Kentucky flags.