The PADD is governed by those we serve. Our board of directors includes judges/executives, mayors, and citizen members from the eight counties of Purchase Region, including Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken. Over 250 community members actively participate in committees and task forces that provide input and guidance to the program areas they support. Funding for these programs is provided by blending federal, state, and local funding sources.
Board of Directors Officers
| Chairman | Ballard County Judge Executive Todd Cooper |
| Vice Chairperson | Mr. Kenneth ‘Pete’ Galloway |
| Secretary | Marshall County Judge Executive Kevin Spraggs |
| Treasurer | Mayor Rita Dotson, City of Benton |
| Ms. Tamie Johnson, Citizen Representative |
Current Members
| Ballard County Members | Judge Executive Todd Cooper Ms. Cathy Pigg, Official Designee for Mayor David Phillips, City of Wickliffe Mr. Justin Puckett |
| Calloway County Members | Judge Executive Kenny Imes Mayor Bob Rogers, City of Murray Mr. Mark Manning Mrs. Gina Winchester |
| Carlisle County Members | Judge Executive Greg Terry Mr. Phillip Bean Mayor Philip King, City of Bardwell |
| Fulton County Members | Judge Executive Jim Martin Mr. John Wiley Gannon, Official Designee for Mayor Heath Carlton, City of Hickman Mr. Mike Gunn, Official Designee for Mayor David Prater, City of Fulton Mr. Perry Turner Mr. Greg Curlin |
| Graves County Members | Mr. Richie Galloway, Official Designee for Judge Executive Jesse Perry Mayor Kathy O’Nan, City of Mayfield Mayor Charles Shelby, City of Wingo Mr. Kenneth ‘Pete’ Galloway Ms. Monica Jackson Ms. Tamie Johnson |
| Hickman County Members | Judge Executive Kenny Wilson Mayor John Kelly, City of Clinton Ms. Wynita Dillard Mr. Ethan Cunningham |
| Marshall County Members | Judge Executive Kevin Spraggs Mayor Rita Dotson, City of Benton Mr. John Ward, Official Designee for Mayor Colburn, City of Calvert City Deputy Judge Executive Andrew Pagel |
| McCracken County Members | Judge Executive Craig Clymer Mayor George Bray, City of Paducah Mr. Bill Bartleman Mr. Arthur Boykin Mrs. Michelle Smolen |
| Legislators | Senator Danny Carroll Senator Jason Howell Representative Chris Freeland Representative Kim Holloway Representative Mary Beth Imes Representative Steven Rudy Representative Randy Bridges |