Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.
Kansas African American Affairs Commission
The Commission devises strategies to address the public policy concerns of the African American community through its partnerships with state agencies, corporations, and foundations. It serves as a conduit for programs, grants, research, and policy advice for state and local organizations in addressing concerns that are unique to the African American Community in the state of Kansas.
- Mark McCormick, Lenexa
Kansas Animal Health Board
The Board acts as an advisory board to the Livestock Commission.
- Brandon Depenbusch, Great Bend (reappointment)
- Rebecca Farha, Yates Center
- Ryan Arndt, Emporia
Physician Assistant Council
The Council advises the Board of Healing Arts regarding issues involving physicians’ assistants.
- Michelle Eaton, Olathe
- Allison Serrano, Olathe
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
The mission of the Board is to promote health, safety, and welfare relative to the practice of veterinary medicine by examining and licensing applicants for veterinary medicine. It also inspects and registers licensed veterinarians.
- Dr. Jill Sandler, Mission
- Dr. Orman Lawrence Snyder II, Topeka (reappointment)
- Dr. Paul Francis Ritter, Monument (reappointment)