Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

By the Kansas Office of the Governor

 

TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 3 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.

911 Coordinating Council
Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system and distribute available grant funds to PSAPS.

• Michael Daniels, Gardner
• Doug Ritter, Meade

Kansas Animal Health Board
Purpose: To act as an advisory board to the Livestock Commission.

• Megan Potter, Abilene (reappointment)
• David Worrel, Andover (reappointment)
• Tara Dillow, Erie

Board of Examiners in Optometry
Purpose: To administer and enforce the provisions of Kansas Optometry Law so that the highest quality of eye care is provided to the citizens of Kansas.

• Dr. Philip Walters, McPherson
• Dr. Dawn Bircher, Overland Park (reappointment)

Capitol Preservation Committee
Purpose:  To approve all proposals for renovation of all areas of the state capitol, the capitol’s visitor center and the grounds surrounding the capitol.

• Joe Brentano, Kansas City
• Anthony Hensley, Topeka

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns
Purpose: The Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns’ (KCDC) vision is that all people with disabilities are entitled to be equal citizens and equal partners in Kansas society

• Emily Hamm, Ottawa