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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Tim Couch is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 90. Couch is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018. He was first elected to the chamber in 2002. He served as chairman of the Leslie County Republican Party from 2000 to 2002.

Couch's professional experience includes owning Hyden Grocery and Couch's Shell. Couch is a member of the Hyden Chamber of Commerce, Hyden Masonic Lodge 664, Kentucky Grocer's Association, Kentucky Retail Federation, National Federation of Independent Business Owners, National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Education

  • Attended, Cumberland College
  • Attended, Hazard Community College

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Cumberland College
  • Attended, Hazard Community College
  • Co-Owner, Couch's Exxon, present
  • Co-Owner, Hyden Grocery, present
  • Co-Owner, Hyden Pizzeria, present

Political Experience

  • Attended, Cumberland College
  • Attended, Hazard Community College
  • Co-Owner, Couch's Exxon, present
  • Co-Owner, Hyden Grocery, present
  • Co-Owner, Hyden Pizzeria, present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 90, 2003-2019
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 90, 2018
  • Chair, Leslie County Republican Party, 2000-2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Vice-Chair, Economic Development Committee

Former Member, House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Transportation, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Member, Leslie County Industrial Development Committee

Former Vice Chair, Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Program Review and Investigations Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Subcommittee on Energy, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Member, Leslie County Board of Elections, 2000-2002

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Cumberland College
  • Attended, Hazard Community College
  • Co-Owner, Couch's Exxon, present
  • Co-Owner, Hyden Grocery, present
  • Co-Owner, Hyden Pizzeria, present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 90, 2003-2019
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 90, 2018
  • Chair, Leslie County Republican Party, 2000-2002
  • Member, Church of God and Life, present
  • Member, Hyden Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Hyden Masonic Lodge 664
  • Member, Kentucky Grocer's Association
  • Member, Kentucky Retail Federation
  • Member, National Federation of Independent Business Owners
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Member, National Wild Turkey Federation
  • Corporate Sponsor, Relay for Life, 2000-2002
  • Sponsor, Repair Affair, 2000-2002
  • Member, Leslie County Middle School Boosters, 1999
  • Member, Hyden Athletic Boosters, 1998

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2014 Grocer of the Year

Favorite Type of Music:

Bluegrass, Country and Rock