Jay Hall Email & Phone Number

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Versailles, Kentucky, United States

RLC-NETWORKS is a telecommunications company that was founded deep in the heart of bourbon country, the central Kentucky town of Versailles, in March of 2022. Our principal office is located just a few short miles from the city of Lexington, also known as the horse capital of the world. Our founding team members have been working locally from Lexington to Louisville and most towns in between for well over a decade. We have had teams operating and completing business as usual work as well as… Show more RLC-NETWORKS is a telecommunications company that was founded deep in the heart of bourbon country, the central Kentucky town of Versailles, in March of 2022. Our principal office is located just a few short miles from the city of Lexington, also known as the horse capital of the world. Our founding team members have been working locally from Lexington to Louisville and most towns in between for well over a decade. We have had teams operating and completing business as usual work as well as construction projects in New York, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia and St. Thomas. Our teams specialize in the construction of plant as well as installation of cable television, high-speed Internet, VoIP/ TDM telephony, networking, security, and fiber to the premises services for residential and business class customers. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Frankfort, Kentucky

• Lead a talented Tourism Department staff in the marketing and promotion of Kentucky as a tourism destination, both domestically and internationally.• Review, edit and approve creative assets for distribution through print, digital and video.• Develop and implement an operating and marketing budget of over $15 million. • Institute updated processes for project authorization and approval.• Identify benchmarks for key performance indicators and implement strategies to maximize… Show more • Lead a talented Tourism Department staff in the marketing and promotion of Kentucky as a tourism destination, both domestically and internationally.• Review, edit and approve creative assets for distribution through print, digital and video.• Develop and implement an operating and marketing budget of over $15 million. • Institute updated processes for project authorization and approval.• Identify benchmarks for key performance indicators and implement strategies to maximize the state’s return on investment based on market projections.• Analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust in order to maximize value.• Create reports and present data to the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary and various legislative committees on the status of the tourism marketing and incentive programs.• Attracted over $500 million in Tourism Development investment in Kentucky since 2016.• Increased film production in the Commonwealth, generating over $87 million in film industry investment since 2016. Show less

Frankfort, Kentucky

• Manage Film Office staff in the administration of the Kentucky Film Incentive Program.• Responsible for the management and administration of all Tourism Development Incentive projects from application to certification.• Work with the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet to craft attractive incentive packages for tourism projects in Kentucky.• Regularly update various legislative committees on the status of the tourism and film incentive programs.

Frankfort, Kentucky

* Work directly with Commissioner James Comer and the executive staff to develop policy and communications for the Department.* Draft, consult, review and approve quotations and communications from the Commissioner’s office.* Update website and social media for the department including photos and video.* Develop communications plan for special events and announcements. * Direct Public Relations staff on print and electronic materials used by various divisions within the… Show more * Work directly with Commissioner James Comer and the executive staff to develop policy and communications for the Department.* Draft, consult, review and approve quotations and communications from the Commissioner’s office.* Update website and social media for the department including photos and video.* Develop communications plan for special events and announcements. * Direct Public Relations staff on print and electronic materials used by various divisions within the Department.* Act as a proxy for Agriculture Commissioner James Comer on boards and commissions as needed.* Serve as the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Legislative Liaison before the Kentucky General Assembly.* Draft Legislation for the Department.* Monitor bills and resolutions related to agriculture.* Lobby for or against legislation.* Manage eight employees in two divisions and three separate programs.* Administer the Mobile Science Activity Centers.* Act as the primary contact for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture with the Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the classroom. Responsible for acquiring funding for three new Mobile Science Activity Centers worth over $375,000.* Administer the Purchasing Agriculture Conservation Easement (PACE) Program in Kentucky.* Administer the Farm Safety Program. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Responsible for marketing, business development and communications activities for the Firm's offices in Lexington, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; and various practice groups in Charleston, West Virginia. Assists on proposal development, business development support, and budget development.

Monitored legislative issues and reviewed filed bills. Attended legislative committee meetings during the session and reported on issues of concern. Assisted with the planning and execution of a legislative reception. Implemented strategy/plan to promote or hinder legislation in the Kentucky House and Senate. Drafted articles for publications providing legislative updates and action alerts.

* Assist local communities with planning and project development related to infrastructure, economic development, housing, recreation, and quality of life* Establish relationships with local elected officials, business leaders, community organizations and promote collaborations within them to assist in project development and project funding* Track constituent requests and make weekly reports to the Governor’s Office* Act as a surrogate for the Governor at official functions*… Show more * Assist local communities with planning and project development related to infrastructure, economic development, housing, recreation, and quality of life* Establish relationships with local elected officials, business leaders, community organizations and promote collaborations within them to assist in project development and project funding* Track constituent requests and make weekly reports to the Governor’s Office* Act as a surrogate for the Governor at official functions* Moderate roundtable discussions and presentations at the Governor’s Local Issues Conference* Plan, promote and execute events promoting local grant awards and ceremonies at which the Governor will be in attendance. Show less

* Instrumental in developing and moving legislation through the state legislature establishing a new $10 million dollar state grant program* Assisted state legislators in identifying critical infrastructure projects which resulted in over $200 million in bond funding for water and sewer projects* Administered the Kentucky Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) which comprises over $200 million dollars in coal severance funds each biennium* Implemented the first auditable… Show more * Instrumental in developing and moving legislation through the state legislature establishing a new $10 million dollar state grant program* Assisted state legislators in identifying critical infrastructure projects which resulted in over $200 million in bond funding for water and sewer projects* Administered the Kentucky Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) which comprises over $200 million dollars in coal severance funds each biennium* Implemented the first auditable controls over the LGEDF program and established monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure proper expenditures of funds* Reviewed GOLD administered grant projects with Governor Ernie Fletcher to assist in funding determinations* Developed and reviewed policy and legislation that affects local governments and state/federal grant programs on behalf of the Governor’s office* Testified before state legislative committees on a variety of topics Show less

Conducted legal research using Lexis, prepared PowerPoint presentations for clients and for use in trial. Conducted investigative research (locate persons/witnesses, gather background information), performed client relations, reviewed and summarized deposition testimony, drafted legal documents, and notarized legal documents. Specialized in large scale document production and trial preparation.

Conducted legal research using Westlaw and Lexis, performed investigative research, served subpoenas and summons, performed client relations, screened potential clients, maintained corporate minute books, assisted with interviewing and hiring staff and performance evaluations, and performed all computer systems administration.

Held positions of increasing responsibility from Messenger to Mailroom Supervisor to Litigation Clerk.

Held the positions of Office Assistant and Supervisor of Office Assistants.

Political Science

History And Pre-Law

Activities and Societies: Charter Member, Phi Alpha Delta