TOPEKA– Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today announced recent appointments to boards and commissions.

“Thank you to these Kansans who are willing to serve fellow citizens with their time and talents. Kansas will be a better place because of their dedication,” 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. If you are interested in serving on a commission or board, visit http://governor.ks.gov/serving-kansans/office-of-appointments.

• Bill Snyder, Manhattan, is being reappointed to the Sports Hall of Fame Board of Trustees.
• Robert O’Connor, Leawood, is being appointed to the Real Estate Appraisal Board.
• Rodney “Shane” Pearson, Assaria, is being appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Board.
• David Ricketts-Kingfisher, Topeka, is being appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Board.
• Jennifer Rhodus, Shawnee, is being reappointed to the REACH Healthcare Foundation.
• Debra Tucker, Grantville, is being appointed to the Volunteer Commission.
• Michael Radke, Garden City, is being appointed to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. Radke is a sergeant with the Garden City Police Department.
• Morgan Anderson, Goddard, is being appointed to the Advisor Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs.