Traci Vaught
Acting State Director for Kentucky
Traci Vaught is a native Kentuckian, born and raised on a farm in Mercer County. She began her career with the agency as a temporary employee in Stanford, Kentucky, with the Farmers Home Administration in April 1986.
During her 38-year career with USDA, she has served across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and in every major Rural Development program area.
Ms. Vaught has two children, one granddaughter, and a grandson.