TOPEKA — Gov. Sam Brownback announced today recent appointments to boards and commissions, including two western Kansas residents.

Kansas Information Technology Executive Council

The 17-member Information Technology Executive Council is responsible for approval and maintenance of all information technology policies, IT project management procedures, statewide technical architecture and the state’s strategic information management plan.

Crysta Torson, Dighton, is being appointed to serve an 18-month term. Torson is a county clerk and election officer for Lane County and also manages the Lane County Transportation Bus Grant. She attended the National College of Business in South Dakota.

Kansas Physician Assistant Council

The Kansas Physician Assistant Council advises the Kansas Board of Healing Arts in carrying out the provisions of the Physician assistant licensure act.

Kimberly Dansel, PA-C, Weskan, is being reappointed to serve a three-year term. Dansel earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and master’s degree at Wichita State University. She works as a physician’s assistant at Greeley County Health Services.