AccuTran Industries & PROTECK

Since 1969 · Paris, Kentucky

Everyone Deserves a Chance to Work

AccuTran Industries & PROTECK

Training, employment, and community for adults with disabilities — building skills, confidence, and independence.

Our Vision

A Safe Place for Growth & Acceptance

AccuTran Industries’ vision is to assist exceptional people to obtain training and life skills in a safe environment to facilitate holistic growth, active community involvement and mutual acceptance.

Our Mission

Building Careers & Community

Our mission is to provide a safe place for exceptional adults to learn career and social development, through personal and professional growth, job training, community awareness, advocacy, corporate partnership and employment opportunities.

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Safe Environment

A welcoming space where every individual is valued and supported.

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Community

Active involvement, mutual acceptance, and lasting partnerships.

Holistic Growth

Personal, professional, and social development for every participant.

Our Story

Over 55 Years of Service

A group of concerned citizens came together to create a place for mentally disabled adults to learn life skills.

1969

1972

A grant from the Bluegrass Association for MH/MR established the Bourbon County Adult Training Center.

Became independent as AccuTran Inc., expanding services to mental, physical, developmental, and substance abuse related disabilities.

1984

1988

Moved into our present 14,000 sq ft facility on Legion Drive in Paris, Kentucky.

Renamed AccuTran Industries — a sheltered workshop and production facility.

1997

2016

Established PROTECK Professional Rehabilitation, Occupational Training and Employment Centers of Kentucky.

“The participants at AccuTran Industries are some of the most dedicated and detail-oriented workers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Jim Sherwood

Easy Gardener / Jobes Company

About Us

Quality Work. Real Impact.

AccuTran Industries is a supplier to some prominent employers. We help adults with disabilities and other employment barriers find a place where they can be comfortable, accepted, learn life and work skills, and earn a paycheck.

Our participants are trained in specialized component assembly and are capable of performing many different jobs and providing a variety of services.

AccuTran Industries is certified in ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management Systems through NQA, allowing us to grow our base of operations and provide more opportunities for the people of Paris-Bourbon County, Kentucky.

55+
Years of Service
$520K+
Earned by participants (2023–2024)
9.13M
Fasteners & clamps assembled in 2024
63K+
Specialty containers shipped in 2024
3,000+
Contract hours supplied to Avantor

Participant Stories

Lives Changed Every Day

Codie’s Story

Finding confidence and purpose through AccuTran

Codie came to AccuTran Industries struggling with confidence and unsure of his abilities. Through patient training and a supportive community, he discovered skills he never knew he had. Today, Codie is one of our most reliable team members — assembling components with precision and pride. His family says the transformation has been remarkable, not just in his work skills, but in his self-esteem and happiness.

Susanne’s Story

Building independence and lifelong friendships

Susanne joined AccuTran Industries looking for more than a job — she wanted a community. She found both. Over the years, Susanne has mastered multiple assembly tasks, earned consistent paychecks, and built friendships that extend well beyond the workshop floor. She often says AccuTran gave her the independence she always dreamed of, and the confidence to know she could achieve it.

Upcoming Event

🎃 Blue Grass Federal Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

301 Main Street, Paris, KY 40361

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Festival — a community celebration and fundraiser benefiting AccuTran Industries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Enjoy local food vendors, crafts, family fun, and more while supporting employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.

Vendor Booth Space

12 ft × 15 ft — starting at $55

Food Trucks & Trailers

Starting at $80 — electricity available

Contact: 859-533-5902 · pumpkinfestpky@gmail.com

Our Team

Leadership & Board of Directors

Subrena Crump

Executive Director

Ashley Elswick

Production Manager

Ben Beamon

Production Lead

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Bradlee Rawlins

President

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Adam Zuniga

Treasurer

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Michelle Bales

Recorder

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Tyler Duncan

Member

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Christian Ernest

Member

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Stephanie Settles

Member

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Sherry Lanter

Member