MSU at Jackson has an Advisory Board comprised of citizens from the service area who volunteer their time. They are appointed by MSU President Wayne D. Andrews to help MSU at Jackson establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and assist in resource development. The board meets in the fall and spring. Patrick O'Neal is the current chairperson and Chuck Price is the vice chair. The membership includes:  

Tim Spencer, Jackson
Patrick O’Neill, Chair, Jackson
Chuck Price, Vice Chair, Jackson
Josephine D’Amato Richardson, Whitesburg
Leila Smith, Jackson
J.B. Morgan, Jackson
Roger Friley, Jackson
Ervin Allen, Jackson
Deronda Mobelini, Hazard
Christina Edmonds Noble, Jackson
Mike Rose, Jackson
Kim Claire-Trusty, Jackson
Burley Hudson, Jackson
Elizabeth Peters, Hazard, Graduate Student
Jennifer Drake, Beattyville, Undergraduate Student
Ron Brunty, Whitesburg