Steve Gardner, PE, SME-RM

Mr. Gardner currently serves as President of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). He was the 2015 President of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Explorations (SME) and recognized as an SME Fellow and Registered Member.He has an MS in Mining Engineering and BS Agricultural Engineering from the University of Kentucky (UK). He has worked on mining projects throughout the US, internationally and early in his career served on a Volunteer mine rescue team. He has served on the advisory Boards of the Kentucky Geological Survey, UK’s Mining Engineering Foundation, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, Friends of Coal Kentucky, and the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. In 2011, he was named to the University of Kentucky’s College of Engineering’s Hall of Distinction. Mining History is a passion and hobby, collecting memorabilia, writing, speaking and working on historic mining attractions.

COAL in KY Rotary 2025

Recent Updates

  • Jim Richardson Sworn in as President of the Rotary Club of Lexington for the 2nd Quarter of 2025-26

  • Oct. 9 – Linda Gorton, Lexington Mayor

  • Oct. 2 – Kenny Brooks, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, University of Kentucky

  • ROTARY WOMEN TEAM WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR “WOMEN BUILD” INITIATIVE

  • ROTARIAN BRIGITTE BLOM RECEIVES MAJOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD