Bobby Wayne McCool (born May 7, 1959) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2019.

[1] McCool was raised in Letcher County, and after graduating high school chose to enter the workforce as a coal miner.

Later, he was laid off from this position and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. After receiving an honorable discharge, McCool attempted to return to Eastern Kentucky but was unable to find work, choosing instead to move to Lexington to further his education.

[4] During his education, McCool worked as a teacher at Rockcastle County High School as well as the food service industry.

[6][7] Following retirement, he returned to BCTCS in 2017 after being appointed to the college's Board of Directors by Governor Matt Bevin.