Senator Gex Williams ** represents **Kentucky's 20th Senate District, which includes parts of Boone and Kenton counties, and all of Carroll, Franklin, Gallatin, and Owen counties. Born on August 22, 1952, in Verona, Kentucky, he is a Christian, internet and IT consultant, and software developer. Notable achievements include his long legislative service, leadership in IT modernization as co-chair of the Information Technology Oversight Committee and Senate co-chair of the Investments in IT Improvement and Modernization Projects Oversight Board, and roles such as Vice Chair of the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee and member of the Senate Education Committee. He is also active in multiple caucuses, including Veterans, Pro-Life, and Kentucky Sportsmen's Caucuses, and served on the 2023 Senate Committee on Impeachment.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended United States Naval Academy from 1970-1972; University of Florida from 1972-1977, earning a BS in Computer Science and MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Political Experience: Served in the Kentucky House of Representatives ; Kentucky Senate ; returned to the Senate in 2023 representing the 20th District. Previously described himself as an "experienced change-maker" from his 1990s terms. Current committee roles include Senate Education , Natural Resources & Energy , Families & Children , and Transportation , plus interim joint committees on Education, Natural Resources & Energy, Transportation, Families and Children.