Acquisitions

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​MI​SSION​

To provide for the professional acquisition of required right of way; the orderly relocation of affected families, businesses, and utilities; the safety improvements to highway railroad crossings; and the fair and equitable treatment of all citizens.​

ACQUISITIONS BRANCH RESPONSIBILITIES

program right of way activities icon
oversight of consultant services icon
review payment and condemnation submittals for compliance
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RESOURCES​​
Right of Way Guidance ManualRight of Way & Utilities Agents Safety GuideRight of Way Acquisition Process Information Booklet Spanish
Right of Way Acquisition Process Information Booklet EnglishRight of Way Consultant Prequalification RequirementsPrequalified Consulting Firms for Right of Way Services
KROWDS Video PlaylistLPA Request Funds / RW Authorization Process
CONTACTS

Each district office retains a Right of Way Supervisor and a Utility Supervisor to address the needs of public Cabinet projects. The Cabinet retains most project-specific Right of Way and Utility work in these district offices, which are located in 12 districts.

Below you will find Acquisition Contacts for Central Office and Districts.

NameJob TitleLocationEmail
Shannon DearingAcquisition Branch ManagerCentral Office
Michael BeavenRight of Way Program Specialist IICentral Office
Ann SizemoreRight of Way Program Specialist IICentral Office
Samantha WillianRight of Way Program Specialist IICentral Office
Robert AllenRight of Way Program Specialist IICentral Office
Francie WestlieUnit LeaderDistrict 01
Kim MorphewROW Agent IIDistrict 01
Tori HumphreyROW Agent IDistrict 01
Matt LongUnit LeaderDistrict 02
Sarah OrangeUnit LeaderDistrict 02
Brittany PhelpsRight of Way Agent IIIDistrict 02
Malorie SmithUnit LeaderDistrict 04
Danielle McCubbinUnit LeaderDistrict 04
Shawna ShuffettUnit LeaderDistrict 04
Hannah GaddieRight of Way Agent IDistrict 04
John SchleckUnit LeaderDistrict 05
Amanda Murphy-SandersROW Agent IIDistrict 05
Adriane HoffmanROW Agent IIIDistrict 05
Kyle RustUnit LeaderDistrict 06
Diane ForresterUnit LeaderDistrict 07
John MickelsonROW Agent IIIDistrict 07
Glenn FerrinROW Agent IIDistrict 07
Max ColburnROW Agent IIDistrict 07
Hannah WalkerROW Agent IDistrict 07
Stacy CraigUnit LeaderDistrict 08
Travis ShrumROW Agent IIIDistrict 08
Jonathan BallUnit LeaderDistrict 11
Orie DobsonUnit LeaderDistrict 11
Michael EarleyUnit LeaderDistrict 11
Heather MillerUnit LeaderDistrict 11
Tara MooreROW Agent IIDistrict 11
Dora WebbUnit LeaderDistrict 12
Shirlena ComptonUnit LeaderDistrict 12
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Shannon Dearing
Acquisition Branch Manager
Phone: (502) 782-8856​

Division of Right of Way & Utilities
200 Mero Street, 4th Floor East
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-3210
Fax: (502) 564-0505
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm EST, M-F


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Right of Way Guidance Manual.aspxRight of Way Guidance Manual
Agents Safety Guide.pdfAgents Safety Guide
LPA Request Funds RW Authroization Procedures KYTC Division of Right of Way Revised 18OCT2024.pdfLPA Request Funds RW Authroization Procedures KYTC Division of Right of Way Revised 18OCT2024
Prequalified Consulting Firms for Right of Way Services.aspxPrequalified Consulting Firms for Right of Way Services
Acquisition Information Booklet.pdfAcquisition Information Booklet
Right of Way Consultant Prequalification Requirements.pdfRight of Way Consultant Prequalification Requirements
Spanish Version-Acquisition Information Booklet.pdfSpanish Version-Acquisition Information Booklet

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