Kentucky Department of Corrections Director of Probation and Parole John Hall announced today the promotion of Michael Andrews to assistant supervisor of District 14. District 14 covers Bourbon, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas, Pendleton, Robertson, Scott and Woodford counties. His promotion is effective March 16.
“Mike Andrews is a dedicated employee with a true passion for the department and our mission,” said Hall. “He has served the Division of Probation and Parole with honor and integrity making him an asset to the District 14 leadership team.”
Andrews began his career with the Department of Corrections in September 2006 as a probation and parole officer in the Lancaster field office. Located in District 14, Andrews supervised clients in Garrard and Jessamine counties. He transferred within the district to the Versailles office in March 2008, assuming responsibility for all clients in Bourbon County. While in District 14, Andrews served as the fire and safety officer, security threat group liaison, and class D coordinator for the Bourbon County Detention Center. Andrews also became certified to teach PORTAL New Directions and Thinking for a Change.
In October 2012, Andrews transferred to District 9 as part of the Lexington office. In addition to serving as a field training officer, Andrews has also been a member of the district’s gang task force since 2014. He currently serves as the lead member of the task force for District 9, which works directly with the Lexington Metro Police Department. In 2017, Andrews received the Distinguished Service Award from LMPD due to his work on the task force.
A graduate of Murray State University, Andrews has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. In 2010, he received the department’s District 14 Achievement Award. He is currently a participant in the Commissioner’s Executive Leadership Program.