Lexington names new Parks director

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Monica Conrad, Deputy Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Parks, was named Thursday as Lexington’s new Director of Parks and Recreation.

Conrad has worked for Kentucky Parks since 2004, holding a variety of positions.  She recently moved to Lexington from her native Morehead.  Conrad holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and she is a registered dietitian.  She will begin work in Lexington in June, pending Urban County Council approval.