Ty Back

Ty Back serves as Assistant Regional Extension Director for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, providing statewide administrative leadership and support for Extension operations. His work focuses on policy interpretation and implementation, organizational effectiveness, and system‑level improvement efforts that support Extension professionals across Kentucky.

With more than 20 years of experience in Cooperative Extension, Ty has held roles in research, county programming, fiscal compliance, area leadership, and regional administration. His background includes leading statewide fiscal and administrative initiatives, supporting leadership development, strengthening compliance processes, and contributing to strategic planning efforts that align Extension operations with university and state priorities.

Ty is known for his expertise in administration, fiscal accountability, and process improvement, as well as his commitment to strengthening Extension systems that enable professionals to deliver high‑quality educational programming. He holds a Master of Science in Career and Technical Education (Agriculture) and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morehead State University.