Shawn McPherson

State Representative, Kentucky · District 22

Shawn McPherson (born July 5, 1965) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 22nd district. He was elected in November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.

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Role State Representative

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 22

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Shawn McPherson (born July 5, 1965) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 22nd district. He was elected in November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.1

Early Life and Education: McPherson was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky in 1965. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from Western Kentucky University in 1987 and a Master of Science in animal nutrition from WKU in 1991.

Career: From 1989 to 1995, McPherson served as an appraiser for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. He also worked for the Kentucky Highway Department. In 1995, he founded McPherson Appraisal Service. He has also worked as the CEO of Highland Ridge Assisted Living, CFO of Companion Care Services, and CFO of Palmer Place Assisted Living.

Political Career: McPherson was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021. He is currently serving his term which ends on January 1, 2025. He is also running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 22.

Personal Life: McPherson and his wife, Susan, have four children. He is a member of the Scottsville Church of Christ.

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References

  1. Shawn McPherson, State Representative. legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.