Mar 01, 2023

NW Kansas man reappointed to Kansas State Fair board

Posted Mar 01, 2023 11:10 AM

Office of the Governor

TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly has announced three appointments and seven reappointments to the following board and commissions:  

Kansas Court of Appeals Nominating Commission 
Purpose: Whenever the Governor is to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Court of Appeals, the Commission shall nominate three qualified applicants from whom the Governor will choose one to appoint. The Commission shall make its nominations after a robust inquiry into each applicant's qualifications. 

  1. Eunice Peters, Carbondale 
  2. Jonathan Eshnaur, Olathe (reappointment) 
  3. Monique Garcia, Wichita (reappointment) 

Kansas Volunteer Commission 
Purpose: To prepare a national service plan for the state, ensure outreach to diverse community-based agencies, and administer certain grant programs. 

  1. Melanie Haas, Overland Park 
  2. Ben Jones, Sterling 

State Fair Board 
Purpose: To promote and showcase Kansas agriculture, industry, and culture, to create opportunities for commercial activity, and to provide an educational and entertaining experience that is the pride of all Kansans. 

  1. John Bottenberg, Topeka (reappointment) 
  2. Harmon Bliss, Dodge City (reappointment) 
  3. Nick Ketzner, Bird City (reappointment)