Rocky Adkins is a well-known name in Kentucky. Hailing from Sandy Hook, Rocky began his career in the public eye as a team captain and point guard for the Morehead State Eagles. While there, Rocky earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Shortly after ending his college basketball career, he focused on serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. At the age of 26, Rocky became a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, serving the 99th District of Kentucky for 33 years. He was the House Majority Leader for 13
years and the Minority Floor Leader for 3 years. Further, Rocky served six years as the Budget Chair for Transportation.
Rocky is currently serving as Senior Advisor to Governor Andy Beshear. Rocky was on the forefront of expanding access to healthcare, standing up to cuts to education and pensions, helping secure record-breaking economic development projects, investments in energy research and tourism that have created thousands of jobs across the commonwealth.
However, Rocky is more than just a public leader. He is a husband, father, grandfather, cancer survivor and a true supporter for making Team Kentucky the best it can be.