Alan Keck
Alan Keck | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Somerset, Kentucky | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Girdler |
| In office 2019–2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1985 Somerset, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Tiffany Keck (m. 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Website | Mayors office |
Alan Keck (born March 1985) is an American politician, private sector, business executive and entrepreneur who serves as the incumbent mayor of Somerset, Kentucky after he was elected in November 2018.
On September 2, 2025, Keck announced he would not seek reelection.[1]
Early life and education
Keck was raised in Somerset, Kentucky. He graduated Somerset High School in 2003.[2] Keck attended Western Kentucky University.[3] Keck was a walk-on player for the university's football team and was an active student leader in Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated in 2007 with his Bachelor's degree. Keck later pursued postgraduate studies, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the Cumberlands.
Personal life
Keck resides in Somerset, Kentucky with his wife Tiffany and their three daughters. Keck serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church.[4]
Mayor of Somerset (2019-present)
Economic development
During Kecks tenure, the city partnered with local development authorities to secure a $200 million investment from American Freedom Distillery to build a Horse Soldier Bourbon distillery campus in Somerset. [5][6]
To promote local tourism, the administration introduced the “See Somerset” branding campaign, which scheduled municipal events on the downtown square. Keck also supported a regulatory shift allowing Sunday alcohol sales at licensed local businesses to increase tourism traffic. [7]
Infrastructure and Community Projects
Under Keck’s administration, the city initiated updates to municipal infrastructure and local public parks, including the seasonal addition of a public ice skating rink to drive winter commercial traffic downtown. [8] In 2021, the Kentucky League of Cities chose Keck as its Elected City Official of the Year. [9][10]
Business Venture
Prior to entering politics, Keck worked in the private sector for over a decade. From July 2007 to December 2018. he served as president of Somerset Recycling Services Inc., a regional recycling company based in Somerset, Kentucky. [11][12] He also founded Keck Sports Management, a professional sports agency representing Major League Baseball players. [13][14]
2023 gubernatorial campaign
On November 21, 2022, Keck launched his campaign for Governor of Kentucky for the 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election,[15] in the Republican primary held on May 16, 2023, Keck finished with 7,317 votes losing the nomination to republican nominee Daniel Cameron.[16][17]
References
- ↑ Rosas, Erin (2025-09-02). "Somerset Mayor Alan Keck announces he will not seek 3rd term in office". LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
- ↑ "Board of Directors Bios | SPEDA - somersetleadsky.com". SPEDA. Retrieved 2026-10-18.
- ↑ "Board of directors". Somerset Leads. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ "Mayor Alan Keck". City of Somerset, Kentucky. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ "Team Kentucky". Team Kentucky | Cabinet for Economic Development. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ Kentucky Edition | Horse Soldier Bourbon Opens $200 Million Distillery | Season 5 | Episode 2. Retrieved 2026-10-29 – via www.pbs.org.
- ↑ Journal, By MARY ELLIS Commonwealth (2020-12-18). "City alcohol ordinance allows bars and Sunday sales". Commonwealth Journal. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ Harris, Julie (2022-02-09). "SomerSplash Waterpark's ice skating experience will open Saturday, Feb. 12". City of Somerset, Kentucky. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ Harris, Julie (2021-08-24). "Somerset Mayor Alan Keck selected as 2021 KLC Elected City Official of the Year". City of Somerset, Kentucky. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ "Kentucky League of Cities". www.klc.org. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ "Kentucky mayor, Alan Keck, runs for GOP governor nomination". AP NEWS. 2022-11-21. Archived from the original on 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ www.recyclingtoday.com https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/somerset-recycling-new-equipment/. Retrieved 2026-10-29. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Pool, Tommy (2020-06-11). "Somerset Mayor by day, baseball agent by night". https://www.wymt.com. Retrieved 2026-10-29. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Autry, Lisa (2022-11-22). "Somerset Mayor says business acumen sets him apart in crowded GOP field for governor". WKU Public Radio | The Public Radio Service of Western Kentucky University. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ "Alan Keck for Kentucky Governor – Ask Alan A Question - Donate". Alan Keck. Retrieved 2026-10-17.
- ↑ "Alan Keck". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-10-17.
- ↑ Krauth, Olivia. "Can small-town Kentucky Mayor Alan Keck pull off upset in GOP governor's race?". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
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