Representing Kentucky's 33rd District, State Senator Gerald Neal has long been engaged in his community, and he was inspired to run for office by fellow community members who encouraged him to step into a leadership role.

The biggest thing Neal has learned during his time in office is that he doesn't know everything, and he's not always right - he learns a lot through thoughtful conversation with this colleagues on both sides of the aisle. His favorite part of his job is engaging with people from many different walks of life.

Neal's first job was selling Jet magazines at nine years old. His favorite movies are the Indiana Jones and Star Trek films.