
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.
- Eunice Peters, Carbondale
- Jonathan Eshnaur, Olathe (reappointment)
- 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.
- Melanie Haas, Overland Park
- 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.
- John Bottenberg, Topeka (reappointment)
- Harmon Bliss, Dodge City (reappointment)
- Nick Ketzner, Bird City (reappointment)