James Lee Stevens, Vice Chair

James Lee Stevens serves as vice chair of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents. A resident of Madisonville, he is a retired superintendent of Hopkins County Schools with 45 years of experience in public education, including 42 years in Hopkins County and 13 years as superintendent. 

Stevens also served 24 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Throughout his career, he has been active in numerous education, community and service organizations, including the School Facilities Construction Commission, Kentucky Association of School Administrators, Kentucky and National School Boards Associations, Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows, Kentucky Education Association and Kentucky Parent Teacher Association. 

He earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education, a master's degree in political science and Rank I certification in school administration from Murray State University. Stevens and his wife, Kaye, have two children. 

Stevens was reappointed to the KCTCS Board of Regents in July 2021 and is serving a term that expires July 21, 2027. He has held several Board leadership positions, including vice chair, chair and his current role as vice chair.