TOPEKA — Gov. Sam Brownback on Friday announced recent appointments to boards and commissions.

“On behalf of the people of Kansas, I’d like to thank these individuals for their commitment to serving our state,” Brownback said.

Among the appointments was Kathryn Mitchell, Hays, who is being reappointed to serve a three-year term with the State Board of Accountancy.

Mitchell earned her bachelor’s degree at Fort Hays State University and is also a Kansas certified public accountant. She works as a partner at Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer.

The State Board of Accountancy is a licensing and disciplinary board. The governor appoints seven members to the board with five members being certified public accountants and two members who represent the general public. All members serve a three-year term.

Anyone interested in serving on a commission or board should visit http://governor.ks.gov/serving-kansans/office-of-appointments.