ABOUT KY AEPA

Strengthening Kentucky's Purchasing Power

Since 2001, we've served as the bridge between national volume pricing and the local needs of Kentucky public agencies, governments, and nonprofits.

The KyAEPA Logo.  Underneath it says "Purchasing Made Easy"
History & Scope

Quick Statistics

25+

Years of service to Kentucky organizations.

85+

Verified Vendors across all categories.

100%

Audit-Ready documentation for every contract.

Our Values

Our Three Core Promises

Integrity

Every contract is legally solicited and meets all Kentucky Model Procurement Code requirements.

Savings

We leverage national AEPA volume to ensure your organization gets the lowest possible price.

Service

We aren't a nameless portal; we are local experts who live and work in the communities we serve.

Our Team

The KyAEPA Team

Real Support from Real People

Bart Flener
Chief Executive Officer

GRREC's CEO and a 32-year Kentucky educator, coach, and school leader.

Rebecca Gaddie
Chief Programming Officer

Chief Programming Officer leading GRREC's Vendor Services team, including KY AEPA, EPIC, and Elevate Academy.

Amanda Turner
AEPA Coordinator

AEPA Coordinator dedicated to saving Kentucky schools and governments time and money.

Scott Howard
School Safety Project Director.

School Safety Project Director. and former superintendent supporting school safety and cooperative purchasing.