William L. Phelps

The scholarship was created by William L. Phelps, who is a 1970 graduate of MSU. Bill has a
long and devoted career of volunteer and career services to his community, state and nation.
After graduating from MSU, he served in the Kentucky National Guard. In 1976, he went to
work with the Legislative Research Commission where he retired as Assistant Director, serving
more than 35 years. Since the age of 18, he has served as a volunteer firefighter and holds the
position of Assistant Chief for the Versailles Fire Department. Bill has served on many boards
including Food Pantry for Woodford County, Salvation Army, Kiwanis and President of the
MSU Alumni Association. He is married to his wife Gerri, and they have one daughter.