Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced today recent appointments to boards and commissions.
“I appreciate the time and talents these Kansans are willing to give to continue making Kansas a great state,” said Governor Brownback.
The governor’s office is always looking for qualified, interested Kansans to serve the state on commissions and boards in their areas of expertise.
Kevin Berens, Saint Francis, is being reappointed to a two-year term to the Kansas Sentencing Commission. Mr. Berens earned a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law. He currently serves as the City Attorney for the City of Bird and as Thomas County Attorney. He also maintains a private law practice, Berens Law Firm Ltd.
The Kansas Sentencing Commission consists of 17 statutory members, six of which are appointed by the Governor. The commission’s mission is to develop post-implementation monitoring procedures and reporting methods to evaluate guideline sentences; to advise and consult with the secretary of corrections and members of the legislature in developing a mechanism to link guidelines sentence practices with correctional resources and policies and to consult with and advise the legislature with reference to implementation, management, monitoring, maintenance and operations of the sentencing guidelines system.
Brian Weber, Garden City, is being appointed to a four-year term to the Kansas Citizens Utility Ratepayers Board. Mr. Weber earned a bachelor’s degree from Newman University and a master’s degree from Fort Hays State University. He currently is co-owner and operator of Weber Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. CURB’s mission is to protect the interests of residential and small commercial utility ratepayers in the state of Kansas. The board is made up of five members appointed by the Governor. There is one member from each congressional district with the fifth member serving as an at-large appointee. Each member of the board serves a four-year term.