Western Kansans among state appointees to boards, commissions

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

“I want to thank these deserving Kansans for their willingness to serve our great state with their time and talents. Their dedication to Kansas is helping to make this state a better place,” 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.

Kathy Armstrong, Shawnee, is being reappointed to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Barbara Burks, Olathe, is being reappointed to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Dr. Barbara Callahan, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Larry Salmans, Hanston, is being reappointed to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Marcia Simoneau, Wichita, is being reappointed to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
Virginia Hopper, Gem, is being reappointed to the Advisory Council on Aging.
Stephanie Waggoner, Garden City, is being reappointed to the Advisory Council on Aging.
Mary Elizabeth Warren, Pittsburg, is being reappointed to the Advisory Council on Aging.
Jeffrey Paulsen, St. Francis, is being appointed to the Advisory Council on Aging.
Richard Parra, Bel Aire, is being appointed to the Advisory Council on Aging.
Bill Sneed, Auburn, is being reappointed to the Washburn University Board of Regents.
Laurie Labarca, Wichita, is being appointed to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees.
Steve Packebush, Wichita, is being appointed to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees.
Vernell Jackson, Wichita, is being reappointed to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees.
Thomas Winters, Wichita, is being reappointed to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees.
Cherie Bledsoe, Kansas City, is being reappointed to the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council.
Margaret Manning, Olathe, is being appointed to the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council.
Bill Smith, Shawnee, is being appointed to the Pet Animal Advisory Board.
Jerry Glasgow, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Dealer Review Board.
Boyd Johnson, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Dealer Review Board.
Danny Zeck, Leavenworth, is being reappointed to the Dealer Review Board.
Eric Pahls, Lawrence, is being appointed to the Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Stacey Donovan, Lawrence, is being appointed the Sentencing Commission.
Timothy Metz, Lawrence, is being appointed to the Information of Kansas Board.
Kathryn Skepnek, Lawrence, is being reappointed to the Kansas State Board of Cosmetology.
Lynsey Payne, Lawrence, is being reappointed to the Athletic Commission.
Joseph Johnson, Wichita, is being reappointed to the State Historic Sites Board of Review.
Dr. Gregory Schneider, Topeka, is being reappointed to the State Historic Sites Board of Review.
Toni Stewart, Topeka, is being reappointed to the State Historic Sites Board of Review.
Felita Kahrs, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Supreme Court Nominating Commission.
Dr. Jacob Breeding, Salina, is being reappointed to the Kansas Advisory Committee on Trauma.
Patricia Lucke, Buffalo, is being reappointed to the Kansas Advisory Committee on Trauma.
Dr. Michael McClintick, Eureka, is being appointed to the Advisory Committee on Trauma.
Dr. Paul Harrison, Wichita, is being reappointed to the Advisory Committee on Trauma.
Dr. Mike Schultes, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting & Dispensing of Hearing Instruments.
Christine Niblock, Hoxie, is being reappointed to the Kansas Guardianship Program Board of Directors.
Dina Cox, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Workers Compensation and Employment Security Boards Nominating Committee.
Dr. Dana Jacobson, Overland Park, is being appointed to the Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting & Dispensing of Hearing Instruments
Thomas Dill, Salina, is being reappointed to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission.
Harrison Williams, Wichita, is being appointed to the Wildlife and Parks Commission.
Steve Kearney, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Workers Compensation & Employment Security Boards Nominating Committee.
Bruce Tunnell, Topeka, is being reappointed to the Workers Compensation & Employment Security Boards Nominating Committee.
James Heitschmidt, Hutchinson, is being reappointed, and appointed chairman to the 911 Coordinating Council.
Chief Robert McLemore, Colby, is being appointed to the 911 Coordinating Council.
Mary Struble, Attica, is being appointed to the Board of Nursing.