LEXINGTON, Ky.—Commerce Lexington Inc. has appointed Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Ken Gish to its Board of Directors.

Commerce Lexington Inc. seeks to promote economic development, job creation and overall business growth in Lexington and its neighboring communities, while strengthening its existing businesses through the many programs and services that the organization offers.

Gish is a Member (Partner) of Stites & Harbison based in the firm’s Lexington, Ky., office. His practice focuses on assisting corporate and institutional clients in meeting sustainability goals through renewable energy purchases. He also advises clients in the energy industry, routinely representing the firm’s utility clients in matters before the Kentucky Public Service Commission, as well as assisting renewable energy developers in all aspects of project development including negotiating offtake agreements, permitting and financing transactions. He counsels the firm’s clients in all stages of the permitting process from application to appeals before administrative bodies and in state and federal court. He also assists clients in managing regulatory compliance matters arising from federal, state and local laws.