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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Government and Politics

May 16, 2025

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday nine appointments to the following state boards, committee, and council.

State Fair Board
Purpose: 
To act as the showcase of Kansas agriculture, commerce, and industry; to provide for education and entertainment; and to present a comprehensive format that satisfies the needs and desires of people from all walks of Kansas life.

  • Dylan Evans, Lebo (reappointment)

Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Advisory Committee
Purpose
: To advise the director of architectural services and the secretary of state historical society with regard to memorials to law enforcement officers on the State Capitol ground; to make recommendations to the governor and Legislature regarding activities commemorating the services of Kansas Law Enforcement officers; may solicit grants, gifts, contributions, and bequests for the memorials.

  • Dana Evans, Olathe

Abstracters Board of Examiners
Purpose
: To license abstracters to protect the public in land transactions.

  • Scott Brown, Wichita
  • Joyce Huddleston, Tribune

Emergency Medical Services Board
Purpose
: To ensure that quality out-of-hospital care is available throughout Kansas; to regulate, enforce, allocate, and make decisions in compliance with the Emergency Medical Act for all emergency medical services and providers.

  • Terry David, Lyons

Kansas Dental Board
Purpose: 
To adopt rules, issue licenses, and conduct hearings to revoke or suspend licenses.

  • Jill Ellner, Manhattan (reappointment)
  • Rita Burnett, Overland Park (reappointment)

Credit Union Council
Purpose
: To supervise and regulate credit unions.

  • Jacob Burrow, Wichita
  • Jennifer Keim, Shawnee