Background
Fletcher, Ernie was born on November 12, 1952 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States.
Fletcher, Ernie was born on November 12, 1952 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Kentucky, 1974. Doctor of Medicine with distinction, University Kentucky, 1984.
Physician, Lexington, Kentucky, 1984—1996. Chief Executive Officer St. Joseph Medical Foundation, 1997—1999. Member Kentucky House Representatives from 78th district, 1994—1996, United States Congress from 6th District Kentucky, 1999—2003.
Governor State of Kentucky, Frankfort, 2003—2007. Board directors Achieve, Inc. With United States Air Force, 1974-1979.
Served on numerous committees including the Kentucky Commission on Poverty and the Task Force on Higher Education. Chosen by governor to play an important leadership role in reforming Kentucky's ailing health care system. Lay minister Porter Memorial Baptist Church.
Volunteer in community.
Married Glenna Foster. Children: Rachael, Benjamin.