Kentucky native, Phillip Kash, has lived with his family in District 33 for over 20 years and serves as the Chief Operating Officer for a locally-based international company. After graduating from Woodford County High School and Transylvania University, he pursued higher education in the sciences and eventually earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago. After teaching Chemistry at the University of British Columbia, he returned to Kentucky.

MEET PHILLIP – Kash for Kentucky

But his commitment extends beyond his family — he wants to make Kentucky better for all families across the Commonwealth.

With over six years of experience in public education administration, seven ​years as a college professor, seventeen years of running a successful, expanding small business, and as a father of three teenagers, Phillip is ready to be the next State Representative in District 33.

WHY PHILLIP – Kash for Kentucky

Phillip Kash is a Kentucky native. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago. He has lived with his family in District 33 for over 20 years and is a father of three.

Gov. Beshear has appointed Timothy Travis, Paulynn Covington and Phillip Kash as members of the State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education.
  * Timothy Travis of LaGrange is the executive director of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Louisville and shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 2023.
  * Paulynn Covington of Lexington is a middle school teacher at Fayette County Public Schools and shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 2023.
  * Phillip Kash of Louisville is COO of HI-FLOAT Company and shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 2024.

Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions

Phillip Kash currently works as chief operating officer of HI-FLOAT Company. He previously taught chemistry at the University of British Columbia.

Phillip currently works as chief operating officer of HI-FLOAT Company. He previously taught chemistry at the University of British Columbia.

Phillip has served on Anchorage Public School’s Board of Education for over six years and is in his third year as Chair. Knowledge gained serving on the Board of Education has only fueled his support and passion for public education and responsible public pension reform.

Phillip has served on the Anchorage Public Schools Board of Education for over six years.

2026 Kentucky General Election

##### Fighting for Public Education

We must fight to improve public education across the state, not tear it apart.

WHAT MATTERS – Kash for Kentucky

Advocates for improving public education statewide rather than “tear[ing] it apart.”

- Advocates for improving public education statewide rather than “tear[ing] it apart.”

Access to Education

As of September 15, 2026, Phillip Kash’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

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- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 