2017 Kansas Directory
Executive Offices,
Departments, Boards
and Commissions
Enacting authority for offices, departments, boards and commissions is indicated by citations from the Kansas
Statutes Annotated, federal law or other applicable notations. Addresses, phone numbers and websites for
agencies are listed when applicable; mailing addresses of board or commission members are listed individually,
if available and if applicable.
The following listings were updated as of June 5, 2017. In some instances, members of boards or commissions
are listed with term expiration dates prior to that date. Such listings indicate that as of June 5, 2017, no new
appointments had been made and the listed members were eligible to continue serving in their positions
until replaced or reappointed for another term. If you are aware of any corrections or updates, please email
[email protected].
911 Coordinating Council, Kansas
c/o Kansas Association of Counties,
300 SW 8th Ave., 3rd Floor, Topeka 66603
785-272-2585
www.kansas911.org
(K.S.A. 12-5364)
Appointed by the Governor
Voting Members
Michele A. Abbott, 4004 Quivira Dr., Hutchinson 67502 Michael Albers, 145 E. Cherry St., Colby 67701 Troy Briggs, 605 Risa Ave., Sublette 67877
Robert Cooper, Exec. Dir., Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
9th Floor North, Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Kathryn Fairchild, 1007 Center St., Garden City 67846
James Heitschmidt, Chairman, 609 Adair Cir., Hutchinson 67502
Michael Leiker, 1900 Leiker Rd., Hays 67601
Kerry McCue, 3307 Lincoln Dr., Hays 67601
Robert McLemore, 615 N. Court Ave., Colby 67701
Joshua Michaelis, 911 S. Dinsmore Ave., Lyons 67554
Lance Royer, 3432 SE Michigan Ave., Topeka 66605 Christopher Stratmann, 5414 SW Quail Run Dr., Topeka 66610
Ellen Wernicke, 28650 W. 159th Terr., Gardner 66030
Non-Voting Members
Jay D. Coverdale, 1604 SW Belle Ave., Topeka 66604
David Cowan, 700 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Independence 67301
Larry Dexter, 18 N. Sandpiper Court, Wichita 67230
John Fox, 6822 Granada Rd., Prairie Village 66208
Adam Geffert, 2704 W. 73rd St., Prairie Village 66208
Ken Nelson, 2009 E. 25th Pl., Lawrence 66046
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Office of the Secretary of State
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Vacant
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Marci Francisco, 1101 Ohio, Lawrence 66044
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Rep. Kyle Hoffman, 1318 Ave. T, Coldwater 67029
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Rep. John Alcala, 520 NE Lake, Topeka 66616
Abstracters’ Board of Examiners
Box 549, Hugoton 67951
620-544-2311
(K.S.A. 74-3901)
Appointed by the Governor
Roger Hannaford, 2 Fairway Dr., Marion 66861
Jill Reynard, 8701 Walnut Creek Rd., Riley 66531
Jerilyn Stull, 3077 CR 150, McCracken 67556
Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
Glen R. McQueen, Executive Secretary
Accountancy, State Board of
Suite 556, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1239
785-296-2162
www.ksboa.org
(K.S.A. 1-201)
Appointed by the Governor
T.C. Anderson, 2436 SW Camelot Pl., Topeka 66614
Denise Denning, 3002 W. Bayview St., Wichita 67204
John Helms, 4444 NW Halfday Ln., Topeka 66618
Corlene Lange, 1208 Highland Circle, Salina 67401
Michael Marsh, 1310 E. 104th St., Suite 300
Kathryn Mitchell, 3305 Lincoln Dr., Hays 67601
Meredith Richey, 12200 46th St., Perry 66073
Term expires
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2019
Susan L. Somers, Executive Director
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Adjutant General
2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611-1287
785-274-1001
www.kansastag.gov
(K.S.A. 48-203 et seq.)
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, Adjutant General of Kansas
Brig. Gen. Jay N. Selanders, Commander, Kansas Air National Guard
Brig. Gen. Robert E. Windham, Commander, Kansas Army National Guard
Administrative Services
Alice Burney, State Human Resources Director
Ben Bauman, Public Affairs Office Director
Cheri Froetschner, State Comptroller
Angee Morgan, Deputy Director of Emergency Management
Administration, Department of
Suite 500, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3011
www.admin.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-3702a et seq.)
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration
Mark McGivern, Director, Office of Facilities and Procurement Management
Kraig Knowlton, Director, Office of Personnel Services
Cheryl Buxton, Director, Office of Business Process Improvement
Tracy T. Diel, Director, Office of Procurement and Contracts
Martin Eckhardt, Director, Office of Management Analysis and Standards
Phil Wittmer, Chief Information Technology Officer
Shawn Sullivan, Director of Budget and Business Processes
Todd Fertig, Director of Public Affairs
Adult Care Home Administrators, Board of
c/o Department for Aging and Disability Services,
Health Occupations Credentialing, 503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603
785-296-0061
(K.S.A. 65-3506 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Amy M. Hoch Altwegg, 2469 Gulf Rd., Abilene 67410
Dr. Kevin Bryant, 4956 N. Webb Rd., Wichita 67226
Noreen Fenton, 5035 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka 66610
Steven Hatlestad, 18705 W. 153rd Terr., Olathe 66062
Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
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Timothy Heston, 2209 SW Millers Glen Dr., Topeka 66614
Dr. Robert L. Meissner, 2205 SW Millers Glen Dr., Topeka 66614
Sara Sourk, 212 S. 4th St., Seneca 66538
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
African American Affairs Commission, Kansas
c/o Office of the Governor, Room 101,
Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-4874
www.kaaac.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-9902 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Sherdeill Breathett Sr., 438 N. Gateway Ct., Wichita 67230
Rev. Dr. Bobby L. Love Sr., 13804 W. 130th Terr., Olathe 66062
Daphne Maxwell, 718 Kansa Ave., Junction City 66441
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Joseph Elmore, 400 N. Willow Creek Rd., Derby 67037
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Dr. Beryl New, 2767 Bluestem Dr., Topeka 66614
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Chiquita C. Coggs, 3003 N. 34th St., Kansas City, KS 66104
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Patricia Houston, 4902 Looman St., Wichita 67220
Kenya Cox, Executive Director
Aging, Advisory Council on
(K.S.A. 75-5911)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Shelley Bhattacharya, 1501 Buena Vista Dr., Leawood 66224
Dr. Crystal Obering Burkhardt, 4509 W. 63rd Terr., Prairie Village 66208
Shirley Cook, 7230 SW Wattling Ct., Topeka 66614
Virginia Hopper, 2633 County Rd. U, Gem 67734
Ruth Jones, 3645 N. 49th Dr., Kansas City, KS 66104
Holly Noble, 201 N. Kiowa St., Attica 67009
Richard Parra, 300 S. State St., Caney 67333
Jeff Paulsen, 102 E. Jackson St., St. Francis 67756
Gary Pennings, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109
Mary Beth Steiner, 1429 N. Mount Carmel St., Wichita 67203
Stephanie Waggoner, 4005 S. Mennonite Rd., Garden City 67846
Mary Elizabeth Warren, 2207 N. Free King Hwy., Pittsburg 66762
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook, 13890 W. 58th Pl., Shawnee 66216
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Rep. Peggy Mast, 765 Rd. 110, Emporia 66801
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June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
Oct. 2, 2018
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Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Sen. David Haley, 936 Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore, 3209 N. 131st St., Kansas City, KS 66109
Aging and Disability Services, Kansas Department for
503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603-3404
785-296-4986 / 800-432-3535
www.kdads.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-5901 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 41)
Tim Keck, Secretary for Aging and Disability Services
Angela de Rocha, Communications Director
Lea Stueve, Legislative Policy Director
Bill Rein, Chief Counsel
Carmen Sellens, Human Resources
Nikki Gilliland, Special Assistant to the Secretary
Financial and Information Services Commission
Brad Ridley, Commissioner
Henry Mace, Office of Information Technology CIO
Community Services and Programs Commission
Brandt Haehn, Commissioner
Bill Rein, Behavioral Health Services
Survey, Certification and Credentialing
Codi Thurness, Commissioner
Steve Irwin, Health Occupations Credentialing
Commission on Aging
Craig Kaberline, Commissioner
Agricultural Labor Relations Board
401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
785-368-6224
www.dol.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 44-820)
(Activated when a complaint is filed with the Kansas Department of Agriculture)
Bradley Burke, Chief Legal Counsel
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Office of the Secretary of State
Agricultural Remediation Board, Kansas
816 SW Tyler, Topeka 66612
785-234-0461
www.karb.org
(K.S.A. 2-3709)
Appointed by the Governor
Kamyar Nikoomanesh, 17855 Bluejacket St., Olathe 66062
Brian Norton, Vice Chair, 248 S. 150th St., Girard 66743
Laura Pearl, 101 E. Lasley St., St. Marys 66536
Larry S. Shivers, Chair, 636 E. Shipton Rd., #D, Salina 67401
Gary Starr, 5991 17th St., Grantville 66429
Term expires
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2019
Ex officio Members
Randy Carlson, Department of Health and Environment
Gary Meyer, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Program Administrator
Randy E. Stookey
Agriculture, Kansas State Board of
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-562)
Appointed by the Governor
Term expires
District 1
Tracy L. Brunner, 1724 200 Ave., Ramona 67475
Jerry C. McReynolds, 1757 31 Rd., Woodston 67675
Larry Powell, 2209 Grandview Dr. E, Garden City 67846
William Pracht, 2047 SW Florida Rd., Westphalia 66093
Jan. 8, 2019
Jan. 8, 2019
Jan. 10, 2021
Jan. 8, 2019
District 2
Thad Geiger, 1669 175th Rd., Troy 66087
Ann M. Peuser, 1313 7th St., Baldwin City 66006
Michael L. Springer, PO Box 10, Sycamore 67363
Jan. 8, 2019
Jan. 10, 2021
Jan. 8, 2019
District 3
Scott Strickland, 2707 W. 50th Terr., Westwood 66205
Jan. 10, 2021
District 4
Dan Heinz, 630 Park Road, Rose Hill 67133
Jan. 10, 2021
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Agriculture, Kansas Department of
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-560 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 40)
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
Chad Bontrager, Deputy Secretary
Susan Metzger, Assistant Secretary
Josh Roe, Assistant Secretary
Heather Lansdowne, Communications Director
Sandy Johnson, Emergency Management Coordinator
Kayla Stansbury, Executive Assistant
Justin Law, Chief Fiscal Officer
Travis Rail, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology
Steve Stankiewicz, Director, Human Resources
Tim Tyson, Program Manager, Agriculture Commodities Assurance Program (ACAP)
Sarah DeDonder, Program Manager, Agricultural Laboratory
Jason Lamprecht, State Statistician, Kansas Agricultural Statistic Service
Kerry Wefald, Marketing Director, Advocacy, Marketing and Outreach
William Brown, D.V.M., Animal Health Commissioner, Division of Animal Health
Rob Reschke, Executive Director, Division of Conservation
George Blush, Program Manager, Dairy Inspection
Steve Morris, Program Manager, Food Safety & Lodging Inspection
Tony George, Program Manager, Meat and Poultry Inspection
Dr. Gary Meyer, Program Manager, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Jeff Vogel, Program Manager, Plant Protection and Weed Control
Chastity Rickel, Acting Program Manager, Records Center
David Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources
Lane Letourneau, Program Manager, Water Appropriations
Terry Medley, Program Manager, Water Structures
Chris Beightel, Program Manager, Water Management Services
Mike Meyer, Water Commissioner, Garden City Field Office
Jeff Lanterman, Water Commissioner, Stafford Field Office
Kelly Stewart, Water Commissioner, Stockton Field Office
Katie Tietsort, Water Commissioner, Parsons/Topeka Field Office
Doug Musick, Program Manager, Weights and Measures
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Office of the Secretary of State
Agriculture Marketing and Promotions Advisory Board
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-50,163)
Appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Bergmeier, South Hutchinson (agriculture equipment/manufacturing expert)
Donna Cook, Louisburg (food product expert)
David Foster, Fort Scott (dairyman)
Ron Hirst, South Hutchinson (economic development professional)
Lindsey Huseman, Ellsworth (agriculture educator/rancher)
Twila L'Ecuyer, Morrowville (specialty crop producer)
Brian Linin, Goodland (CFO, Frontier Ag Inc.)
Becky Nickel, Peabody (agriculture business retailer)
Greg Peterson, Assaria (agriculture advocate/agriculture student)
Jennifer Ryan, Pratt (farmer/rancher)
Derek Sawyer, McPherson (farmer/rancher)
Ron Suppes, Dighton (farmer)
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse,
Kansas Citizens' Committee on
c/o Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services,
503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603-3404
785-296-4986 / 800-432-3535
(K.S.A. 75-5381)
Glea Ashley, Chief Executive Officer, Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Topeka
Marcia Bartelson, Project Director, Sumner County Community Drug Action Team, Wellington
Misty Burke, Program Director, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, Girard
John B. Calbeck, M.D., Executive Director, Shawnee Regional Prevention and
Recovery Services, Inc., Topeka
Victor Fitz, Assessor/Case Manager, Substance Abuse Center of Kansas, Wichita
Kevin Ford, Counselor, New Chance, Dodge City
Lori Haskett, Director, KDHE/Injury and Disability Prevention Programs, Topeka
Jami Lawless, Counselor, Prairie View Inc., Hutchinson
Jane Meschberger, Children's Justice Act (CJA), Department of Children and Families, Topeka
Ruth Owens-Jurgens, Instructor, Allen County Community College, Emporia
Dulcinea Rakestraw, Vice President, Preferred Family Healthcare, Wichita
Cathy Robertson, Citizen, Topeka
Loretta Severin, Project Coordinator, University of Kansas Center for Sustainability, Lawrence
John Trembley, Director, Northwest Kansas Community Corrections, Hays
Brenda Volz, ARNP-BC, New Beginnings Health Care, Topeka
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Animal Health Board, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-4001 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 40)
Appointed by the Governor
Rey Armendariz, 1401 Elizabeth St., Scott City 67871
David Cross, 11118 200 Ave., Lewis 67552
Brandon Depenbusch, 492 NW 10 Ave., Great Bend 67530
Larry Martin, 2141 Ironwood Dr., Fort Scott 66701
Lyman Nuss, 3463 200th St., Dorrance 67634
Terry W. Schwarz, 465 800 Ave., Gypsum 67448
Graydon Dale Springer, 5816 County Rd. 3300, Independence 67301
Dr. Wade Taylor, 234 U.S. 83, Oakley 67748
Troy Wedel, 875 Dakota Rd., McPherson 67460
Term expires July 1, 2017
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2019
July 1, 2017
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2019
Antiquities Commission, Kansas
c/o Kansas Historical Society,
6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 240
(K.S.A. 74-5402)
Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
Dr. Betsy Cauble, Chair, Anthropology, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Dr. Peer Moore-Jansen, Chair, Anthropology, Wichita State University, Wichita
Dr. Jane W. Gibson, Chair, Anthropology, University of Kansas, Lawrence
Dr. Robert J. Hoard, State Archeologist, Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
Apprenticeship Council, Kansas
c/o Department of Commerce, Suite 100,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-3182
785-296-4161
(K.S.A. 44-661)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce)
Antonio J. Soave, Secretary of Commerce
Representing Labor
Don Hunt, Apprenticeship Coordinator, BAC Local #15 MO/KS,
105 W. 12th Ave., Kansas City, MO 64116
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Office of the Secretary of State
Kerry Stine, Training Director, Plumbers & Pipefitters of Kansas,
LU #441, 1330 E. 1st St., Wichita 67214
Charley Young, Sr. Adviser, Southwestern Line Constructors,
589 E. 1100th Road, Baldwin City 66006
Bill Marsh, Training Director and Apprenticeship Coordinator, Greater Kansas City
Laborers Training & JAC Program, 8944 Kaw Dr., Kansas City, KS 66111
Representing Management
Judy Ehmke, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Spirit AeroSystems,
P.O. Box 780008, Wichita 67278
Clay Kubicek, Education Director, Crossland Construction Co., Inc.,
833 S. East Ave., Columbus 66725
Ed DeSoignie, Executive Director, Heavy Constructors Assn.,
3101 Broadway, Ste. 780, Kansas City, MO 64111
Arkansas River Compact Commission,
Kansas-Colorado
(K.S.A. 82a-520)
Kansas Members
Randy Hayzlett, 1112 Road T, Lakin 67860
David W. Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture,
1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
Hal Scheuerman, PO Box 222, Deerfield 67838
Colorado Members
Matt Heimerich, 5325 County Ln. 9.5, Olney Springs, CO 81062
Jennifer Gimbel, Director, Colorado Water Conservation Board, 721 State Centennial Bldg.,
1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203
Colin Thompson, 30255 County Rd. 31, Holly, CO 81047
Federal Member
Vacant
Arkansas River Compact Commission,
Kansas-Oklahoma
(K.S.A. 82a-528)
Kansas Members
David W. Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture,
1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
C. Douglas Blex, 3131 CR 2600, Independence 67301
M. Bruce Falk, 33 NE 75th Ave., Stafford 67578
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Oklahoma Members
Ross J. Kirtley, PO Box 31, Kingfisher, OK 73750
J.D. Strong, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, 3800 N. Classen,
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Bryce Benson, 518 2nd St., Alva, OK 73717
Federal Member
Earnie Gilder, 10 Oak Park Ln., Muskogee, OK 73044
Alternate: Chuck Shively, 608 W. 8th St., Coffeyville 67337
Assessment-Sales Ratio Study,
Technical Advisory Committee for the
c/o Department of Revenue, 4th Floor,
Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
785-296-4218
(K.S.A. 79-1444)
Appointed by the Secretary of Revenue
Dr. John Boyer, Professor of Statistics, Dickens Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506
Dr. Paul Byrne, Assistant Professor of Economics, Washburn University,
School of Business, 310-P Henderson, 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka 66621
Dr. Ron Wasserstein, Executive Director, American Statistical Association,
732 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
(The Kansas County Appraisers Association also annually assigns appraisers to the committee.)
Athletic Commission, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Commerce, Suite 100,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1354
785-296-3481
http://kdoch.state.ks.us
(K.S.A. 74-50,183)
Appointed by the Governor
Paul Brackeen, 11821 E. 79th St. South, Derby 67037
Rep. Tom Burroughs, 3131 S. 73rd Terr., Kansas City, KS 66106
Todd Carter, 1856 Ridge Rd., El Dorado 67042
Daniel Stechschulte, 2505 W. 102nd St., Leawood 66206
Sean Wheelock, 5016 Meadow Height Dr., Shawnee 66226
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Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
Athletic Trainers Council, Kansas
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-6912)
Appointed by the Governor
John W. Burns, A.T., Topeka Todd Carter, El Dorado
Lynsey Payne, A.T., Lawrence Matthew Way, A.T., Wichita Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
Marshall A. Havenhill II, M.D., Emporia
Terry L. Webb, D.C., Hutchinson
Attorney General, Office of the
2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612-1597
785-296-2215
www.ag.ks.gov
(Kansas Constitution, Article One)
(K.S.A. 75-701 et seq.)
Derek Schmidt, Attorney General
Jeff Chanay, Chief Deputy Attorney General
Vic Braden, Deputy Attorney General for Criminal LItigation
Dennis Depew, Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation
Jim Welch, Deputy Attorney General for Consumer Protection
Loren Snell, Deputy Attorney General for Medicaid Fraud
Athena Andaya, Deputy Attorney General for Legal Opinions and Government Counsel
Stephen McAllister, Solicitor General
Eric Montgomery, Chief of Staff
Jeff Wagaman, Director, Crime Victims Compensation
Dorothy Stucky Halley, Director of Victims Services
Attorneys, Kansas Board for Discipline of
Room 278, Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2486
(Supreme Court Rule 204)
L. Nick Badgerow, Overland Park
Kimberly Bonifas, Wichita
M. Jennifer Brunetti, Fredonia
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Jeffrey Chubb, Independence
John Conderman, Manhattan
Patricia Dengler, Wichita
Dennis Depew, Neodesha
Shaye Downing, Lawrence
John Duma, Kansas City, Kansas
John Gatz, Colby
Randall Grisell, Garden City
Calvin Karlin, Lawrence
Kathryn Marsh, Olathe
Jack McInteer, Wichita
Mira Mdivani, Overland Park
Arthur Palmer, Topeka
Philip Ridenour, Cimarron
Rex Sharp, Prairie Village
Lee Smithyman, Overland Park
Darcy Williamson, Topeka
Autism, Commission on
(K.S.A. 75-138)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Sarah Bommarito, 9447 21st, Udall 67146
Michael Donnelly, Director, Kansas Rehabilitation Services, 8th Floor West,
Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Kathryn Ellerbeck, M.D., Center for Child Health and Development, University of Kansas
School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160
Shirley Erickson, 5834 Sunrise Dr., Fairway 66205
Rebecca Flaton-Koehler, Parsons State Hospital and Training Center,
3604 Gabriel, #322, Parsons 67357
John Ketron, PO Box 551, Ashland 67831
Kim Meyer, 1056 E. 580th Ave., Pittsburg 66762
Nanette L. Perrin, 801 S. Brentwood, Olathe 66061
Andrew J. Schlapp, 2556 Fox Run Ct., Wichita 67226
Dr. Trisha L. Self, 1506 Elm, Andover 67002
Heather Smith, Dept. of Health and Environment, Ste. 220, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Stephen Stein, 10579 Longhorn Rd., Dodge City 67801
Terri Cooper Swanson, Pittsburg State University, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg 66762
Michael Wasmer, 14617 S. Garnett, Olathe 66062
Mary Schlyer Woodworth, KISN, 3800 N. Halstead, Hutchinson 67502
Jeanie Zortman, Chair, 11322 Middle Rd., Dodge City 67801
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Office of the Secretary of State
Bank Commissioner, State
Suite 300, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-2266
www.osbckansas.org
(K.S.A. 75-1304)
Michelle Bowman, Bank Commissioner
Jennifer Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Consumer and Mortgage Lending
Diane Bellquist, General Counsel
Kris Holm, Business Manager
Banking Board, State
Suite 300, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-2266
www.osbckansas.org
(K.S.A. 74-3004)
Appointed by the Governor
District
1 Jeffery Whitham, 1308 Cloud Cir., Garden City 67846
2 Casey Lair, 4765 Oak Hill Dr., Neodesha 66757
3 Linda Wessel, 604 Westview Ct., Council Grove 66846
4 Frank Carson III, 10000 S. 89th E. Cir., Mulvane 67110
Statewide At-Large
Neal Bernauer, 721 N. 15th St., Fredonia 66736
Kurt Knutson, 13009 Ballentine St., Overland Park 66213
Norman Pishny, 18750 Antioch Rd., Bucyrus 66013
Thomas Pitner, 2601 C August Ln., Hays 67601
Brian Weisel, 204 Fairdale Rd., Salina 67401
Judi Stork, Acting State Bank Commissioner, Secretary
Term expires
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2016
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2018
Bar Foundation IOLTA Committee, Kansas
1200 SW Harrison St., Topeka 66612-1806
785-234-3813
http://ksbar.org
(KBF By-laws)
Appointed by the Governor
Joni J. Franklin, Wichita
Katherine L. Kirk, Lawrence
Nathan Leadstrom, Topeka
Kevin Smith, Goddard
Anne Woods, Topeka
Term expires
December 31, 2020
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Barbering, Board of
Suite 1002, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603-3434
785-296-2211
http://kbob.kansas.gov
(K.S.A. 74-1805a et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
John Bradford, Chairman, 125 Rock Creek Loop, Lansing 66043
Heather Earlington, 12709 Pawnee Ln., Leawood 66209
Troy Franklin Jr., 1929 N. Peckham Ct., Wichita 67230
Victoria Rajewski, 3743 SW Arvonia Pl., Topeka 66610
Larry Ross, 107 Aquarius, Silver Lake 66539
Term expires
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2018
Larry Montgomery, Administrator
Sonia Sprouse, Administrative Assistant
Jeri Bryant, Board Inspector
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Suite 420, Eisenhower State Office Building,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603
785-296-3240
www.ksbsrb.org
(K.S.A. 74-7501)
Appointed by the Governor
Kathy Armstrong, 15308 Johnson Dr., Shawnee 66217
Barbara Burks, 10173 S. Shadow Cir., Olathe 66061
Dr. Barbara Callahan, 5430 NE Shaffer Rd., Topeka 66617
Jill Craven, 9128 W. Delano St., Wichita 67212
Dr. Grant Edwards, 8132 Overland Park Dr., Overland Park 66204
Dr. Todd Frye, 267 N. Sumac St., Olathe 66061
Kathryn Herzog, 15629 E. 45th St. N., Wichita 67228
Dr. Terry Pfannenstiel, 113 Turkey Ridge Dr., St. George 66535
Cheryl Ann Reynolds, 2120 NE 31st St., Topeka 66617
Larry D. Salmans, 105 S. Logan St., Hanston 67849
Marcia Simoneau, 1716 S. Red Oaks, Wichita 67207
Deborah Stidham, 809 Branchwood Dr., Lawrence 66049
Carolyn Szafran, 1515 SW Boswell Ave., Topeka 66604
Max L. Foster, Jr., Executive Director
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Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
Office of the Secretary of State
Big Blue River Compact Administration,
Kansas-Nebraska
(K.S.A. 82a-529)
Kansas Members
David W. Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources,
Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
Rep. Sharon J. Schwartz, 2051 20th Rd., Washington 66968
Nebraska Members
Brian Dunnigan, Director, Nebraska Department of Natural Resources,
301 Centennial Mall South, 4th Floor, Lincoln, NE 68509
Kenneth Reiger, 215 Donegal, Aurora, NE 68818
Federal Member
Gary Mitchell, 325 Ave. 2600, Solomon 67480
Biological Survey, State
University of Kansas, Takeru Higuchi Hall, 2101 Constant Ave.,
Lawrence 66047-3759
785-864-1500
http://kbs.ku.edu
(K.S.A. 76-338 et seq.)
Dr. Edward A. Martinko, State Biologist and Director
Dr. Jerry deNoyelles, Deputy Director
Paula Szuwalski, Assistant Director for Administration
Paul Liechti, Assistant Director for Operations
Scott Campbell, Associate Director for Outreach and Public Service
Bioscience Authority, Kansas
10900 S. Clay Blair Blvd., Olathe 66061
913-397-8300
http://www.kansasbioauthority.org
(K.S.A. 74-99b04)
Board of Directors (Voting Members)
Appointed by the Governor
Lee Borck, Chairman, Innovative Livestock Services, Inc., Manhattan
Dale Rodman (Chairman), Topeka
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Pat George, President and CEO, Valley Hope Association, Atchison
David Murfin, President, Murfin Drilling Company, Inc., Wichita • 107 •
Term expires
March 15, 2016
March 15, 2016
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2016
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Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Robert Smith, Executive Vice President, Black & Veatch (retired), Kansas City, Missouri Earl McVicker, CEO, Central Financial Corporation, Hutchinson
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Dan Watkins, Attorney at Law, Lawrence
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
S.J. (Sherry) Schaub, President, Schaub Holdings LLC, Lawrence
Nonvoting Members (Appointed by the Kansas Board of Regents)
Jerry Boettcher, President, Boettcher Enterprises, Inc., Boettcher Supply, Inc.,
Boettcher Aerial, Inc., Beloit
Kenny Wilk, Kansas Board of Regents, Topeka
Ex officio Member (Voting)
Antonio J. Soave, Secretary of Commerce, Topeka
Blind and Visually Impaired,
Kansas Advisory Committee for the
c/o Kansas Rehabilitation Services,
8th Floor West, Docking State Office Building,
915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612-1570
785-296-3271
(Executive Order No. 10-02)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Miles Anderson, 8023 Grandview Ln., Overland Park 66204
Madeleine Burkindine, 11900 Wenonga Ln., Leawood 66209
Jeffrey M. Day, 9411 Nantucket, Wichita 67212
Joan Houghton, 4301 Quail Pointe Terr., Lawrence 66047
Nancy Johnson, 714 SW Wayne Ave., Topeka 66606
Dr. Kendall L. Krug, 1848 Vineyard Rd., Hays 67601
Marilyn D. Lind, 4720 SW 30th St., Topeka 66614
Mignon K. Luckey, 1204 Ave. G, Dodge City 67801
Reinhard M. Mabry, 5538 W. 147th Terr., Overland Park 66223
Cheryl L. Miller, 20792 W. 123rd Ct., Olathe 66061
Michael Monteferrante, 610 S. Main St., Wichita 67203
Thomas Page, 120 E. 1st St., Apt. 3C, Wichita 67202
Eugene Sicard, PO Box 115, Concordia 66901
Laridda Z. Williams, 723 SW Taylor St., Apt. 28, Topeka 66603
Ex officio Members
Michael R. Donnelly, Director, Kansas Rehabilitation Services
Tim Keck, Secretary for Aging and Disability Services
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March 15, 2016
March 15, 2015
March 15, 2014
March 15, 2016
Office of the Secretary of State
Building Advisory Commission, State
c/o Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and
Procurement Management, 800 SW Jackson, Suite 700, Topeka 66612
785-296-8899
(K.S.A. 75-3780)
Members appointed by the Governor
Matt Flerlage, Carpenters-KC District Local #1445, 212 NW Norris, Topeka 66608
Michael Hafling, 7301 SW Falcon St., Topeka 66610
Carrie Rezac, 3313 W. 145th St., Overland Park 66224 Georgia Sizemore, 2301 Massachusetts Ave., Lawrence 66046
Tathiana Woolery, Treanor Architects, 1715 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66612
Term expires
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Member designated by statute
John Gaunt, Dean, School of Architecture, Design and Planning,
University of Kansas, 206 Marvin Hall, Lawrence 66045
June 3, 2016
Randy Riveland, Designated Chairman, Office of Facilities and Procurement Management
Barbara Schilling, Recording Secretary, Office of Faciliies and Procurement Management
Business Health Policy Committee, Kansas
(K.S.A. 40-4702)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Jena D. Robertson Brunswig, 918 Crescent Ave., Scott City 67871
Jeff Levin, 3704 Everett, Manhattan 66503
John Naramore, 2043 E. 1250 Rd., Lawrence 66044
Secretary of Commerce or designee
Secretary for Children and Families or designee
Commissioner of Insurance or designee
Canvassers, State Board of
(K.S.A. 25-3201)
Sam Brownback, Governor, 2nd Floor, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Kris W. Kobach, Secretary of State, 1st Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Derek Schmidt, Attorney General, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
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Capitol Area Plaza Authority
c/o Department of Administration, Suite 500,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3011
(K.S.A. 75-2237)
Appointed by the Governor
Joseph A. Johnson, 8410 Stoneridge, Wichita 67206
Marc Lahr, 1515 SW Lakeside Dr., Topeka 66604
William L. Muir, 2040 Shirley Ln., Manhattan 66502
Ellen Nesselrode-Jasa, 6020 Windsor Dr., Shawnee Mission 66208
Murray L. Rhodes, 730 Armstrong, Kansas City, KS 66101
Ben E. Vidricksen, 1314 Sunrise Dr., Salina 67401
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Sen. Vicki Schmidt, 2619 SW Randolph Ct., Topeka 66611
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Rep. Ramon Gonzalez, Jr., 312 E.m St., Perry 66073
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Laura Kelly, 234 SW Greenwood, Topeka 66606
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Jim Parrish, Suite 200, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
Appointed by the Mayor of Topeka
Mayor Larry Wolgast, City Hall, 215 SE 7th St., 3rd Floor, Topeka 66603
Ex officio Members
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration
Nancy M. Dixon, Judicial Administrator
Capitol Preservation Committee
(K.S.A. 75-2269)
Appointed by the Governor
Kim Borchers, Room 241-S, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Peggy Palmer, 5 Flanigan Dr., Augusta 67010
Jeremy Stohs, 5217 Payne St., Shawnee 66226
Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2018
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Sen. Elaine Bowers, 1326 N. 150th Rd., Concordia 66901
Ryan Gilliland, Room 333-E, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Aug. 2, 2015
Aug. 2, 2015
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Lana Gordon, Secretary of Labor, 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
Rachel Whitten, Room 370-W, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Aug. 20, 2017
Aug. 20, 2017
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Tim Graham, Room 345-S, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Sept. 10, 2016
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Office of the Secretary of State
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Rep. Valdenia Winn, PO Box 12327, Kansas City, KS 66112
Ex officio Members
Jennie Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas Historical Society, Chair
Barry Greis, Statehouse Architect
Peter Jasso, Director, Kansas Creative Arts Industries, Kansas Department of Commerce
Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive
Waste Commission
(K.S.A. 65-34a01)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Kansas Representatives
Richard Brunetti, 3425 NW 39th Terr., Topeka 66618
Alternate: Vacancy
Child Death Review Board, State
c/o Office of the Attorney General, 2nd Floor,
Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612-1597
785-296-2215
(K.S.A. 22a-243 et seq.)
Susan Gile, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka
Charles Glenn, M.D., District Coroner, Topeka
Steve Karrer, J.D., Assistant Attorney General, Topeka
David Klamm, SSA, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Wichita
Mary McDonald, J.D., City Prosecutor’s Office, Wichita
Katherine J. Melhorn, M.D., Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita
Erik K. Mitchell, M.D., Deputy Coroner, Kansas City
Kim Parker, J.D., Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, Wichita
Elizabeth Saadi, Ph.D., Dept. of Health and Environment, Topeka
Andy Tompkins, Ph.D, Topeka
Sara Hortenstine, Executive Director
Susan Croucher, Administrative Specialist
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Child Research, Bureau of
1052 Robert Dole Human Development Center, University of Kansas,
1000 Sunnyside Ave., Lawrence 66045-7555
785-864-4295
TTY 785-864-5051
(K.S.A. 76-316 et seq.)
Steven F. Warren, Ph.D., Director, Bureau of Child Research (Schiefelbusch
Institute for Life Span Studies) and the Kansas Mental Retardation
and Developmental Disabilities Center
Peter G. Smith, Ph.D., Co-Director, Kansas Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities Center
Michael L. Wehmeyer, Ph.D., Director, Kansas University Center on
Developmental Disabilities
Glen W. White, Ph.D., Associate Director, Kansas University Center on
Developmental Disabilities
Travis Thompson, Ph.D., Kansas University Medical Center Director,
Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities
David P. Lindeman, Ph.D., Parsons Director, Kansas University Center
on Developmental Disabilities
Children and Families, Department for
6th Floor, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612-1570
785-296-3271
www.dcf.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-5301 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 41)
Office of the Secretary – Key Staff
Phyllis Gilmore, Secretary for Children and Families
Wm. Jeff Kahrs, Chief of Staff
Theresa Freed, Communications Director
Andrew Wiens, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Todd Fertig, Public Information Officer
Tammy Thomas, Kansas City Region Director
Robert Estell, East Region Director
Pamela Beach, West Region Director
Bill Gale, Wichita Region Director
Family Services
Jaime Rogers, Deputy Secretary
Stephanie Parkison, Special Assistant
Jaime Rogers, Interim Prevention and Protection Services Director
Trisha Thomas, Child Support Services Director
Sandra Kimmons, Economic and Employment Services Director
Michael Donnelly, Rehabilitation Services Director
Lucy Bloom, Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director
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Office of the Secretary of State
Operations
David Kurt, Deputy Secretary
Lee Allen, Office of Information Technology CIO
Dan Lewien, Office of Financial Management Director
Dan Klucas, Office of Grants and Contracts and Office of Property Management Director
Kendra Baker, Director of Client Services
Beh Gunsalus, Strategic Development Director
Office of the General Counsel
Dave Davies, Chief Legal Counsel
Ken Thompson, Fraud Investigation Unit Director
Mary Hoover, Audit Services Director
Children, Kansas Interstate Compact on
Placement of
c/o Department for Children and Families, 5th Floor,
Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612-1570
785-296-4653
(K.S.A. 38-1203)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Susan Gile, Compact Administrator
Patti Dawson, Deputy Compact Administrator
Janet Kuntzsch, Interstate Compact Specialist
Rhonda Arnold, Interstate Compact Specialist
Children with Special Health Care Needs,
Advisory Commission for
c/o Department of Health and Environment, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-1316
(K.S.A. 75-5643)
Appointed by the Governor
Morgan Anderson, 121 Stewart Dr., Goddard 67052
Richard Martinez, 1340 SW High Ave., Topeka 66604
Dr. Rebecca H. Reddy, 345 N. Roosevelt, Wichita 67208
Roy Tanner, 2816 SW Westport Plaza Dr., Topeka 66614
Debra Whited-Burnham, 1209 E. 2100 Rd., Eudora 66025
Staff: Heather Smith, Dept. of Health and Environment
• 113 •
Term expires
Feb. 27, 2019
Feb. 27, 2019
Feb. 27, 2021
Feb. 27, 2020
Feb. 27, 2018
2017 Kansas Directory
Children’s Cabinet, Kansas
Room 152, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1221
785-368-7044 / 877-204-5171
www.kschildrenscabinet.org
(K.S.A. 38-1901)
Appointed by the Governor
Term expires
Amanda Adkins, Chair, 4702 W. 159th Terr., Overland Park 66085
June 30, 2019
Tom Arpke, 512 W. Iron Ave., Salina 67401
June 30, 2017
LeEtta Felter, 14220 S. Copper Creek Dr., Olathe 66062
June 30, 2018
Gerald Henry, 3515 Neosho Road, Cummings 66016
June 30, 2019
Terri Rice, 9405 E. Lakepoint Dr., Wichita 67226
June 30, 2021
Sierra Scott, 6711 W. Northwind Ct., Wichita 67205
June 30, 2017
Echo Van Meteren, 12400 170th St., Linwood 66052
June 30, 2019
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Shari Weber, 22405 Surf Dr., Vassar 66543
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Rep. Valdenia Winn, 1044 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66012
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Terrie Huntington, 6264 Glenfield Dr., Fairway 66205
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Annie McKay, President/CEO, Kansas Action for Children, 720 SW Jackson, Ste. 201, Topeka 66603
Ex officio Members
Secretary of Health and Environment or designee
Secretary for Children and Families or designee
Secretary of Corrections or designee
Commissioner of Education or designee
Dr. Andy Tompkins, President and CEO, Kansas Board of Regents
Justice Lee Johnson, Kansas Supreme Court
Janice Suzanne Smith, Executive Director
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board
1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604
785-271-3200
(K.S.A. 66-1222)
Appointed by the Governor
Bob Hall
Henry Hungerbeeler Ellen Janoski Bob Kovar
James L. Mullin II
Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
David Springe, Consumer Counsel
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Office of the Secretary of State
Civil Service Board, State
Office of Administrative Hearings,
1020 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2433
(K.S.A. 75-2929a)
Appointed by the Governor
Congressional District Represented:
1 Allen Schmidt, 1464B Hopewell Rd., Hays 67601
2 Phillis Setchell, 3813 SE 33rd St., Topeka 66605
3 Carroll Macke, 10008 Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109
4 Raymond Melugin, 8510 E. 29th St. North, #803, Wichita 67226
At Large: Henry Cox, 14814 W. 71st Terr., Shawnee 66216
Client Protection Fund Commission
c/o Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Room 374,
Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3229
(Supreme Court Rule 227)
Mindy Cloniger, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg 66762
Susan Concannon, 921 N. Mill St., Beloit 67420
Parthenia B. Evans, 13010 Carter, Overland Park 66213
Hon. Jerome Hellmer, Chair, City-County Bldg., 300 W. Ash St., Salina 67402
Aaron L. Kite, PO Box 1147, Dodge City 67801
Charles E. Watson II, 1551 N. Waterfront Pkwy., #100, Wichita 67206
Teresa L. Watson, PO Box 949, Topeka 66601-0949
Justice Nancy L. Moritz, Supreme Court Liaison
Carol G. Green, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Secretary
Commerce, Kansas Department of
Suite 100, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1354
785-296-3481
www.kansascommerce.com
(K.S.A. 74-5002a)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 30)
Antonio J. Soave, Secretary of Commerce
Tricia Olson, Chief of Staff
Steve Kelly, Deputy Secretary, Business and Community Development
Michael Copeland, Deputy Secretary, Workforce Services
Dan Lara, Deputy Secretary, Public Affairs
Stan Ahlerich, Executive Director of Workforce and Innovation
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Term expires
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2017
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Conservation Commission, State
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Conservation,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 2-1904)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 40)
Commissioners
Area I: Ted Nighswonger, 3880 U.S. Hwy. 283, Edmond 67645
Area II: Andrew Larson Jr., 3510 N. Little Lowe Rd., Garden City 67846
Area III: Brad Shogren, 914 Sioux Rd., Lindsborg 67456
Area IV: John H. Wunder, Vice Chairperson, 810 Frazier St., Valley Falls 66088
Area V: Rodney Vorhees, Chairperson, 23718 Brown Rd., Fredonia 66736
Ex officio Member
Dr. Daniel L. Devlin, K-State Research and Extension, 2014 Throckmorton Hall, Manhattan 66506
Appointed Members
Eric Banks, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, 760 S. Broadway, Salina 67401
David Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources, Kansas Dept.
of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
Dr. Peter Tomlinson, Asst. Professor & Extension Specialist for Environmental Quality Agronomy Dept.,
2013B Throckmorton Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506-5501
Continuing Legal Education Commission, Kansas
400 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 202, Topeka 66603
785-357-6510
www.kscle.org
(Supreme Court Rule 801)
Stephen Angermayer, Fern & Angermayer, PO Box 686, Pittsburg 66762-0686
Hugh Gill, Hinkle Elkouri Law Firm, 8621 E. 21st St. North, #200, Wichita 67206-2991
Teresa James, Martin Pringle et al., 6900 College Blvd., Ste. 710, Overland Park 66211
Hon. Daniel Love, Ford County Courthouse, PO Box 197, Dodge City 67801
Thomas Luedke, Chair, 444 SE Quincy, Rm. 290, Topeka 66683
Jean K. Gilles Phillips, Secretary, University of Kansas School of Law,
1535 W. 15th St., Lawrence 66045
Lynette Petty, Vice Chair, Washburn Law Clinic, 17th and MacVicar, Topeka 66621
W. Franklin Spikes, Ed.D, Kansas State University, 363 Bluemont Hall, Manhattan 66506
Todd Thompson, 401 High Ct., Leavenworth 66048
Shelley Sutton, Executive Director
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Office of the Secretary of State
Corn Commission, Kansas
P.O. Box 446, Garnett 66032
785-448-2626
www.ksgrains.com
(K.S.A. 2-3002)
District
1 Brian Baalman, Menlo 2 Dennis McNinch, Vice Chairman, Utica 3 Steve Rome, Hugoton 4 Mike Brzon, Courtland 5 Terrance Vinduska, Marion 6 Kent Moore, Chairman, Iuka 7 Ken McCauley, White Cloud 8 Pat Ross, Lawrence 9 Randall Small, Neodesha Ex officio Members
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. John Floros, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University
Greg Krissek, Executive Director
Corporation Commission, State
1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604
785-271-3100
www.kcc.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-601 et seq.)
Commissioners
Term expires
Jay Emler, Chair
March 15, 2019
Shari Feist Albrecht
March 15, 2020
Pat Apple
March 15, 2017
Amy L. Green, Secretary to the Commission
Jeff McClanahan, Director, Utilities Division
Mike J. Hoeme, Director, Transportation Division
Ryan Hoffman, Director, Conservation Division
Linda Berry, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Division
Wichita Office: 266 N. Main St., Ste. 220, Wichita, 67202-1513
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Corrections, Department of
714 SW Jackson, Suite 300, Topeka 66603
785-296-3317
www.doc.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-5201 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 42)
Central Office
Joseph Norwood, Secretary of Corrections
Johnnie Goddard, Deputy Secretary of Facilities Management
Adam Pfannenstiel, Special Assistant/Communications Director
Terri Williams, Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Services and Interim Deputy Secretary of Community and Field Services
Linden Appel, Chief Counsel
Audrey Cress, Director of Victim Services
John Smith, Director of Enforcement, Apprehensions and Investigations
Linda Kelly, Fiscal Services Director
Jan Clausing, Human Resources
Kansas Correctional Industries
Brad Jurgensen, Director of Kansas Correctional Industries
Correctional Facilities
James Heimgartner, Warden, El Dorado Correctional Facility
Dan Schnurr, Warden, Ellsworth Correctional Facility
Sam Cline, Warden, Hutchinson Correctional Facility
Rex Pryor, Warden, Lansing Correctional Facility
Doug Waddington, Warden, Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility
Jay Shelton, Warden, Norton Correctional Facility
Hope Cooper, Warden, Topeka Correctional Facility
Emmalee Conover, Warden, Winfield Correctional Facility
Emmalee Conover, Warden, Wichita Work Release Facility
Kyle Rohr, Superintendent, Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex
Wendy Leiker, Superintendent, Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility
Cosmetology, Kansas State Board of
714 SW Jackson, Suite 100, Topeka 66603
785-296-3155
www.kansas.gov/kboc
(K.S.A. 74-2701)
Appointed by the Governor
Christine Burgardt, 3275 N. Golden Crest Dr., Garden City 67846
Glenda Chappell, 1019 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66604
Matthew Goss, 143 S. Dartmouth Dr., Manhattan 66503
Kimberly Holm, 12209 Lathrop Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109
Roger D. Holmes Jr., 5204 W. 132nd Terr., Overland Park 66209
Jane McCarthy, 3454 SW Alameda Dr., Topeka 66614
Kathryn Skepnek, 1006 Hilltop Dr., Lawrence 66044
David Yocum, 1130 Westloop Pl., Manhattan 66502
Chiquita C. Coggs, Executive Director
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Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
Office of the Secretary of State
Court Reporters, State Board of Examiners of
c/o Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Room 374,
Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3229
(Supreme Court Rule 301)
Shaun Higgins, Crawford County Judicial Center, 602 N. Locust, Pittsburg 66762
Hon. Jeffry L. Jack, Labette County Judicial Center, 201 S. Central, Parsons 67357
Sheila Lyons, Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main, Rm. 904, Wichita 67203
Kerry McQueen, Chairman, Sharp McQueen, P.A., PO Box 2619, Liberal 67905
Rachael L. Pickering, Appellate Defender Office, 700 SW Jackson, Ste. 900, Topeka 66603
Kari Schmidt, Conlee Schmidt & Emerson, LLP, 300 O.W. Garvey Bldg., 200 W. Douglas, Wichita 67202
Janene H. Thibault, Metropolitan Court Reporters, 9200 Indian Creek Pkwy., Ste. 205, Overland Park 66210
Hon. Evelyn Wilson, Shawnee County Courthouse, 200 SE 7th St., Rm. 401, Topeka 66603
Justice Nancy L. Moritz, Supreme Court Liaison
Creative Arts Industries Commission, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Commerce, Suite 100,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1354
785-296-4927
(K.S.A. 74-5207)
Appointed by the Governor
Kim Dugger Attwater, 420 S. Lynwood St., Wichita 67218
Billy Coulter, 49 Holly Ln., Paola 66071
Kathy Hanis, 4733 Belinder, Westwood 66205
Toni Smith, 2449 Road V, Moscow 67952
Dr. James Southwell Jr., 15205 Bond St., Overland Park 66221
Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
Appointed by the Legislature
Larry Meeker, 503 Pawnee St. East, Lake Quivira 66217
Stephen Mills, 107 Crescent Blvd., Hutchinson 67502
Ellen Neufeld, 306 N. Pine, Inman 67546
Mike Quilling, PO Box 723, Holcomb 67851
Henry Schwaller, 220 W. 12th St., Hays 67851
Credit Union Council
(K.S.A. 17-2231 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Michael Augustine, 21201 W. 126th St., Olathe 66061
Jacqueline Cully, 1101 W. 24th, Hutchinson 67502
Lawrence Damm, 12219 W. 14th St. North, Wichita 67235
Kirsten Flory, 1038 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City 66006
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Term expires
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2020
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Rita Hartman, 403 S. 18th St., Atchison 66002
Deann Shinkle Mitchell, 15985 S. Clairborne, Olathe 66062
Daniel Springer, 1310 Wilshire Dr., Hutchinson 67501
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
Credit Unions, Kansas Department of
Suite 803, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-3021
www.kansas.gov/kdcu
(K.S.A. 17-2234)
Jerel Wright, Administrator
Term expires
Dec. 31, 2017
Crime Victims Compensation Board
Office of the Attorney General, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall,
120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612-1597
785-296-2359
http://ag.ks.gov/victim-services/victim-compensation
(K.S.A. 74-7303)
Members appointed by the Attorney General
Nan Porter Thomas Williams
Suzanne Valdez
Jeffrey S. Wagaman, Executive Director
Cindy Carver, Investigator
Tanya Hoyer-Rogers, Investigator
Yolonda Newman, Accounting Specialist
Trina Campbell, Secretary
Karen Smith, Secretary
Term expires
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2014
March 15, 2016
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Room 304-N, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-291-3205
(K.S.A. 74-9501)
Derek Schmidt, Attorney General, Chair
Sam Brownback, Governor, Vice Chair
Justice Nancy Moritz, Chief Justice's designee
Joseph Norwood, Secretary of Corrections
Terri Williams, Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Services, Department of Corrections
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Maj. Mark Bruce, Superintendent, Kansas Highway Patrol
Kirk Thompson, Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Lee Davidson, Attorney General's designee
Shawn Cowing, Administrator
Criminal Justice Information System Committee, Kansas
(K.S.A. 74-5701 et seq.)
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration, Chair, Ste. 500, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Nancy M. Dixon, Judicial Administrator, Rm. 374, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Maj. Mark Bruce, Superintendent, Kansas Highway Patrol, 122 SW 7th, Topeka 66603
Joseph Norwood, Secretary of Corrections, 714 SW Jackson, Ste. 300, Topeka 66603
Kirk Thompson, Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka 66612
Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
Kansas Commission for the
c/o Kansas Rehabilitation Services, 8th Floor West,
Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
V/TTY: 785-368-8034 / 800-432-0698
(K.S.A. 75-5391 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Kami Albers-Poell, 3632 Hawthorne Rd., Manhattan 66503
Margrette Atwood, 3108 SW 18th St., Topeka 66604
Debra Burnett, 813 Willard Pl., Manhattan 66502
Lucy Crabtree, 5000 Clinton Pkwy., Apt. 1304, Lawrence 66047
Christine Dally, 11541 S. Penrose St., Olathe 66061
Suzanne Dennis, 16384 S. Blake St., Olathe 66062
Robert Freeman, 1017 SW Lincoln St., Topeka 66604
Kim Hendricks, 905 Harding Ave., Garden City 67846
Dan Lara, 3106 W. 79th St., Prairie Village 66208
Carolyn Plavcan, 8310 E. 63rd St. S, Derby 67037
Teresa F. Sturgeon, 721 W. Loula St., Olathe 66061
Amanda Wittman, 827 N. Mesa St., Olathe 66061
Ex officio Members
Elizabeth Abbey, Dept. of Health and Environment, Bureau for Children, Youth and
Families, Ste. 220, Curtis State Office Bldg., 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Madeleine Burkindine, Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 E. Park, Olathe 66061
Michael R. Donnelly, Director, Kansas Rehabilitation Services, 8th Floor West,
Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Dr. Joan Houghton, State Department of Education, Ste. 102, Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Robert J. Cooper, Executive Director
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Term expires
April 29, 2019
April 29, 2014
April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018
April 29, 2017
April 29, 2018
April 29, 2019
April 29, 2018
April 29, 2017
June 30, 2019
April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Advisory Committee on the
Language Assessment Program, Kansas Commission on the
(SB 323)
Appointed by the Governor
Nancy Jo DeFazio, 7623 E. Huntington St., Wichita 67206
Janet Goodenow, 202 Campbell St., Westmoreland 66549
Petra Horn-Marsh, PO Box 10005, Olathe 66051
Joan Macy, 450 E. Park St., Olathe 66061
Dr. Robert Maile, 21829 Lincoln Terr., Spring Hill 66083
Robin Olson, 19000 W. 96th St., Lenexa 66220
Kristin Pedersen, 3213 Sherwood Dr., Lawrence 66049
Angela Walker, 8280 W. 116th St., Overland Park 66210
Katie Wise, 13847 W. 105th St. N., Sedgwick 67135
Term expires
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
Dealer Review Board
c/o Dealer Licensing Bureau, Docking State Office Building,
915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
785-296-3621
(K.S.A. 8-2412)
Appointed by the Governor
Sen. Elaine Bowers, 1326 N. 150th Rd., Concordia 66901
Daniel Carlson, 4301 NW Meadow Crest Rd., Topeka 66618
Paul Davis, 6417 S. Madison Ct., Wichita 67216
Jerry Glasgow, 153 NW 58th St., Topeka 66617
Boyd Johnson, 5600 NW Timber Edge Dr., Topeka 66618
Timothy Sankey, 2036 E. North St., Salina 67401
Clifford Van Kooten, 45 W. Ridge Rd., Phillipsburg 67661
Danny Zeck, 1924 Pine Ridge Dr., Leavenworth 66048
Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2018
Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc.
1619 N. Waterfront Parkway, Wichita 67206
316-264-1099
(K.S.A. 40-19a01 et seq.)
Board of Directors:
Appointed by the Governor
Mark Philips, 2211 N. Lindberg St., Wichita 67226
Bruce Witt, 820 Carriage Rd., Maize 67101
Term expires
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
Appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance
Angela McClure, 904 Andover St., Lawrence 66049
Ruth Teichman, 434 E. Old Hwy 50, Stafford 67578
Gary Yager, 3521 SW Lincolnshire, Topeka 66614
Nancy Zogleman, 9614 High Dr., Leawood 66206
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2013
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Elected by Participating Dentists
Alan Marcotte, D.D.S., 810 Main, Winfield 67156
Patrick Moriarty, D.D.S., 5904 Whitetail Ct., Lawrence 66047
Lucynda Raben, D.D.S., 9634 Clubhouse Ct., Wichita 67226
Brick R. Scheer, D.D.S., 7707 E. 29th St. North, Wichita 67226
Aug. 2020
Aug. 2019
Aug. 2018
Aug. 2017
Mike Herbert, President & CEO
Dental Board, Kansas
Room 564-S, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1230
785-296-6400
www.dental.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-1404)
Appointed by the Governor
Mark Herzog, 899 16th Rd., Ellsworth 67439
Dr. Jarrod Jones, 1604 W. 29th St., Hays 67601
James Kilmartin, 5815 Charlotte St., Shawnee 66216
Jackie Leakey, 15631 Hwy. 59, Valley Falls 66088
Susan Rodgers, 607 Miley, Lansing 66043
Dr. Charles Squire, 14909 E. Castle Dr., Wichita 67230
Dr. Donna Thomas, 5944 Overhill Rd., Mission Hills 66208
Stanley Wint, 14200 S. Waverly Rd., Gardner 66030
Stephen Zeller, 3736 SW Ashworth Court, Topeka 66610
Term expires
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2014
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2020
B. Lane Hemsley, Executive Director
Development Finance Authority, Kansas
534 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 800, Topeka 66603
785-357-4445
www.kdfa.org
(K.S.A. 74-8903)
Board of Directors:
Appointed by the Governor
James Cusser, 6400 High Dr., Mission Hills 66208
Chris Donnelly, 712 N. Clear Creek Pl., Tonganoxie 66086
Suresh Kumar, 10100 W. 87th St., Ste. 222, Overland Park 66212
Donald Linville, Chair, 1504 Grandview East, Garden City 67846
Suchitra Padmanabhan, Vice Chair, 6021 SW 29th St., Ste. A357, Topeka 66614
Timothy M. Shallenburger, President
Rebecca E. Floyd, General Counsel and Executive Vice President
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Term expires
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2015
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2017
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Developmental Disabilities, Kansas Council on
Room 141, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
785-296-2608 / 877-431-4604
www.kcdd.org
(K.S.A. 74-5501 et seq.)
(P.L. 106-402)
Appointed by the Governor
Kayzy Bigler, KDHE, Alternate, Topeka
Gary W. Bowley, Kansas City
Mike Burgess, Disability Rights Center of Kansas, Inc., Alternate, Topeka
Nancy Chaffin, Hays
Wendy Coates, IDEA, Alternate, Topeka
Brendan Darnell, Beloit
Michael Donnelly, Rehabilitation Services Director, Dept. for Children and Families, Topeka
Kristin Fairbank, Hays
Brandt Haehn, KDADS, Topeka
Nancy Johnson, Topeka
Craig Kaberline, KDADS, Topeka
Stephanie I. King, Ottawa
Lindsey Krom-Craven, Great Bend
Kimberly McLemore, Medicine Lodge
Allison Nichols, Topeka
Rocky Nichols, Director, Disability Rights Center of Kansas, Inc., Topeka
Patrick Parkes, Overland Park
Colleen Riley, IDEA, Topeka
Verta La Rae Santiago, Wichita
Karrie Shogren, KUCDD, Lawrence
Heather Smith, Title V, Social Security Act, KDHE, Topeka
Bill Story, Overland Park
Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D., Director, University of Kansas Center on Developmental Disabilities, Alternate, Lawrence
Dawn R. Wilson, Erie
Connie Zienkewicz, Wichita
Steve Gieber, Executive Director
Craig Knutson, Public Policy Coordinator
Elizabeth Moran, Public Policy Coordinator
Charline Cobbs, Senior Staff Assistant
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Disability Concerns, Kansas Commission on
Room 100, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1246
785-296-1722 / 800-295-5232
Relay Service: 711
www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-6701)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 35)
Appointed by the Governor
George Beard, Kansas City
Marilyn Bittenbender, Lawrence
Robert Cantin, Olathe
Frank Chappell, Wichita
Rosalee Cooper, Topeka
J. Basil Dannebohm, Ellinwood
Brian Ellefson, Overland Park
Dr. R. Dean Hollenbeck, Emporia
Grady Landrum, Wichita
Dr. Stephen Miller, Parsons
Shanti Ramcharan, Emporia
Ricky Shellenbarger, Valley Center
Ranita Wilks, Lawrence
Diane Woodard, Shawnee
Donald Woodard, Auburn
Ex officio Members (or designee of)
Secretary of Administration – Sarah Shipman (Anthony Fadale)
Secretary for Aging and Disability Services – Tim Keck (Craig Kaberline)
Secretary of Commerce – Antonio J. Soave, (Susan Weidenbach)
Secretary of Health and Environment – Susan Moser, M.D. (Heather Smith)
Secretary of Labor – Lana Gordon (Kyle Williams)
Secretary for Children and Families – Phyllis Gilmore (Connie Wold)
Secretary of Transportation – Richard Carlson (Josh Powers)
Commissioner, Disability and Behavioral Health Policy – Brandt Haehn
Director, Kansas Rehabilitation Services – Michael Donnelly (Jill Bronaugh)
Director of Student Support Services, Dept. of Education – Colleen Riley (Wendy Coats)
Chair, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities – Dawn Wilson (Craig Knutson)
Senate President – Susan Wagle (Sen. Jake LaTurner)
Senate Minority Leader – Anthony Hensley (Tessa Goupil)
Speaker, House of Representatives – Ray Merrick (Rep. Scott Schwab)
Minority Leader, House of Representatives – Tom Burroughs (Kerry Cosgrove)
Martha Gabehart, Executive Director
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Term expires
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2016
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2016
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2016
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2018
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Disability Rights Center of Kansas, Inc.
214 SW 6th Ave., Suite 100, Topeka 66603
785-273-9661 (Voice) / 877-776-1541 (Voice)
877-335-3725 (TDD)
http://drckansas.org
(42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.)
(Designated by the state of Kansas as the protection and advocacy agency)
Rocky Nichols, Executive Director
Debbie White, Deputy Director, Administrative Division
Lane Williams, Deputy Director, Legal Division
Early Childhood Advisory Council
(Public Law 110-134)
(Executive Order 10-05)
Appointed by the Governor (voting members)
Amanda Adkins, Cabinet Chair, Senior Director & General Manager, Cerner Corporation – Kansas City
Dr. Mary Cohen, Executive Director, Barton P. & Mary D. Cohen Charitable Trust
Jonathan Freiden, Chief Executive Officer, US Toy Company
Sen. Laura Kelly, Kansas Senate
William C. Nelson, Chairman, George K. Baum Holding
Appointed by Legislative Leadership (voting members)
Terrie Huntington (Senate President appointee)
Shari Weber (Speaker of the House appointee)
Shannon Cotsoradis, President & CEO, Kansas Action for Children (Senate Minority Leader appointee)
Rep. Valdenia Winn (House Minority Leader appointee)
Ex officio Members
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment (Aaron Dunkel, KDHE designee)
Phyllis Gilmore, Secretary for Children and Families (Kathe Decker, DCF designee)
Blake Flanders, President & CEO, Kansas Board of Regents
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education (Dr. Gayle Stuber, KSDE designee)
Hon. Lee A. Johnson, Supreme Court Chief Justice (Mark Gleeson, Supreme Court's designee)
Terri Williams, Commissioner of Juvenile Justice Authority (Randall Bowman, JJA Designee)
Staff Member:
Janice Suzanne Smith, Executive Director, Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund,
Rm. 152, Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
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Office of the Secretary of State
Early Childhood Developmental Services,
Coordinating Council on
c/o Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Suite 220,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-1294
(K.S.A. 74-7801)
Appointed by the Governor
Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena, 12330 W. 34th Ct. South, Wichita 67227
Dr. Eva M. Horn, 4633 Muirfield Dr., Lawrence 66047
Katherine Kersenbrock-Ostmeyer, 820 S. Court Ave., Colby 67701
Dee Lynn Krehbiel, 461 S. Langdon Rd., Plevna 67568
Melinda McDaniel, 3325 Willow St., Hays 67601
Karen Pahls, 810 E. Court, Beloit 67420
Melisa Schellhamer, 4513 Misty Harbor Dr., Topeka 66610
Tammy Scheopner, 502 Pleasantview Ln., Lakin 67860
Janice Smith, 1501 Twisted Oak, Wichita 67230
Dr. Leticia A. Holub Taylor, 12125 Horton, Overland Park 66209
Susan Threiner, 8528 Eby Ave., Overland Park 66212
Deb Voth, 340 S. Broadway, Wichita 67202 Dr. Dale Walker, 1030 Avalon Rd., Lawrence 66044
Kathryn Walter, 320 W. 14th St., Beloit 67420
Ex officio Members
Ken Selzer, Kansas Insurance Commissioner, 420 SW 9th, Topeka 66612
Dr. David Lindeman, 2601 Gabriel, Parsons 67357 (represents Board of Regents)
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, Ste. 102, Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Phyllis Gilmore, Secretary for Children and Families, 6th Floor,
Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment, Ste. 540,
Curtis State Office Bldg., 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Governor's Representative
Matthew Connell, Chair, 720 W. 8th St., Larned 67550
Legislative Representative
Sen. Elaine Bowers, 1326 N. 150th Rd., Concordia 66901
Rep. Gail Finney, 1754 N. Madison Ave., Wichita 67214
Doug Bowman, Coordinator
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Term expires July 31, 2017
July 31, 2013
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2014
July 31, 2014
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2013
July 31, 2014
July 31, 2013
July 31, 2013
July 31, 2018
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Education Commission of the States
(K.S.A. 72-6012 et seq.)
Governor Sam Brownback, 2nd Floor, State Capitol,
300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Governor's Appointees
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, Ste. 102,
Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Frank Henderson, 2700 NE 46th St., Topeka 66617
Term expires
May 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
State Board of Education Appointee
Sally Cauble, 530 Lilac, Liberal 67901
State Board of Regents Appointee
Floris Jean Hampton, 10716 Foothill Rd., Dodge City 67801
Chairperson, Senate Education Committee (or designee)
Chairperson, House Education Committee (or designee)
Education, State Department of
Suite 102, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3201
www.ksde.org
(K.S.A. 72-7701 et seq.)
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education
Dale Dennis, Deputy Commissioner
Educational institutions under supervision of the State Board of Education:
Kansas State School for the Deaf, 450 E. Park, Olathe 66061;
Madeleine Burkindine, Superintendent
Kansas State School for the Visually Handicapped, 1100 State, Kansas City, KS 66102;
Madeleine Burkindine, Superintendent/Principal
Education Research Triangle, Johnson County
(SB 115)
Governor's Appointee
Julia Lynn, Kansas State Senator
Kansas State University appointee
Carl Gerlach, Chair, Mayor of Overland Park
Board of County Commissioners Appointee
Jason Osterhaus, Johson County Commissioner, Fourth District
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Johnson County Community College Appointee
David A. Lindstrom, Johnson County Community College
State Board of Regents Appointee
Michael Copeland, Mayor of Olathe
University of Kansas Appointees
Melissa Rooker, Kansas State Senator
Peggy Dunn, Mayor of Leawood
Election Board, State
(K.S.A. 25-2203 et seq.)
Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, 2nd Floor, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Secretary of State Kris W. Kobach, 1st Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Attorney General Derek Schmidt, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Election Commissioners
(K.S.A. 19-3419 et seq.)
Appointed by the Secretary of State
Johnson County: Ronnie Metsker, 2101 E. Kansas City Rd., Olathe 66061
Sedgwick County: Tabitha Lehman, 510 N. Main, Wichita 67203
Shawnee County: Andrew Howell, 3420 SW Van Buren, Topeka 66611
Wyandotte County: Bruce Newby, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS 66101
Term expires
Aug. 31, 2018
July 19, 2017 Jan. 3, 2018
June 30, 2019
Electric Transmission Authority, Kansas
(K.S.A. 74-99d03)
Appointed by the Governor Leslie W. Evans, 7536 SW Blue Inn Place, Topeka 66614
Earnest Lehman, Chairperson, 3705 Fairway Dr., Hays 67601
Timothy McKee, 1531 Siefkin Lane, Wichita 67208
Ex officio Members
Chairperson, Senate Standing Committee on Utilities
Ranking Minority Member, Senate Standing Committee on Utilities
Chairperson, House Standing Committee on Utilities and Telecommunications
Ranking Minority Member, House Standing Committee on Utilities and Telecommunications
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Term expires
March 15, 2016
March 15, 2015
March 15, 2013
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Emergency Medical Services, Board of
Room 1031, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-7296
www.ksbems.org
(K.S.A. 65-6102)
Appointed by the Governor
Gregory Faimon, 3800 E. 93rd St. N., Valley Center 67147
Dennis Franks, 2017 S. Plummer Ave., Chanute 66720
Dr. Joel E. Hornung, 950 T Ave., Council Grove 66846
Ricky James, 19863 Valley Rd., La Cygne 66040
Deborah Kaufman, PO Box 465, Hoxie 67740
Rodney S. Pearson, 6714 S. Tamara Ln., Assaria 67416
Chad Pore, 114 N. Poplar St., Greensburg 67054
John Ralston, 1405 N. Purdue Ave., Liberal 67901
Robert Saueressig, 1440 US Highway 75, Burlington 66839
Martin Sellberg, 3521 W. Bayview Ct., Wichita 67204
Jeri Smith, 711 S. Forewood Rd., Arkansas City 67005
Term expires
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018
July 20, 2019
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2018
May 31, 2020
July 20, 2018
May 31, 2018
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Sen. Mitch Holmes, 211 SE 20th Ave., St. John 67576
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau, 4158 Regents Ln., Wichita 67208
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Rep. Broderick Henderson, 2710 N. 8th St., Kansas City, KS 66101
Joseph House, Executive Director
Emergency Planning and Response, Commission on
c/o Adjutant General’s Department,
2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611-1287
785-274-1001
www.kansastag.gov
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 29)
(K.S.A. 65-5721)
Appointed by the Governor
Scott Briggs, 2594 Road X, Reading 66868
Kent Cornish, 5711 Wagstaff Dr., Lawrence 66049
R. Arlene Doll, 214 N. Dodge Road, Digton 67839
Timothy F. East, 1430 Walnut St., Emporia 66801
Martha Gabehart, Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, Suite 100A,
Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
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Term expires
Nov. 30, 2017
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2017
Nov. 30, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
Darryn Gillihan, 2729 SW Fairway Dr., Topeka 66611
Doug Grauer, 1321 Ranch Rd., McPherson 67460
James Heitschmidt, 609 Adair Cr., Hutchinson 67502
Chris Howell, Room 101, Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Henry Hungerbeeler, 2609 Kensington Pl., Leavenworth 66048
Charles Keeton, 24400 Wind Walker Rd., Viola 67149
Chuck Magaha, 300 Walnut, Ste. 50, Leavenworth 66048
Teresa Smith, 2552 Jasu Dr., Lawrence 66046
Larry Stainbrook, 12641 W. 2400 Rd., Fontana 66026
John Sweet, 5 Arrowhead Dr., Lyons 67554
Jack Taylor, PO Box 928, Emporia 66801
Russell Tomevi, 1930 E. 13th Ave., Winfield 67156
Mark Willis, 709 Meadowlark Ln., Newton 67114
Nov. 30, 2108
Nov. 30, 2017
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2015
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2018
Nov. 30, 2015
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2018
Nov. 30, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Ex officio Members
State Fire Marshal or designee
Secretary of Health and Environment or designee
Secretary of Transportation or designee
Superintendent of Kansas Highway Patrol or designee
Adjutant General or designee
Secretary of Commerce or designee
Employment First Oversight Commission, Kansas
c/o Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, Room 100A,
Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1246
785-296-1722 / 800-295-5232
Relay Service: 711
www.kcdcinfo.com
(K.S.A. 44-1138)
Rocky Nichols, Topeka, Chair
Barney Mayse, Overland Park, Vice-Chair
Michael Donnelly, Director, Kansas Rehabilitation Services, Topeka
Robert Hull Jr., Wichita
Sen. Dan Kerschen, Garden Plain
Wendy Parent-Johnson, Lawrence
Ron Pasmore, Wichita
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Employment Security Board of Review
c/o Department of Labor, 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
785-296-5000
(K.S.A. 44-709)
Appointed by the Governor
Phillip Hayes
Valorie Jacobs Ryann Waller
Term expires
June 30, 2017
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2018
Appointed by the Secretary of Labor
Cecelia Resnik, Executive Secretary
Justin McFarland, Attorney
Finance Council, State
c/o Department of Administration, Suite 500, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3011
(K.S.A. 75-3708 et seq.)
Governor Sam Brownback, Chairman
Sen. Susan Wagle, President of the Senate
Rep. Ray Merrick, Speaker of the House
Sen. Terry Bruce, Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Anthony Hensley, Senate Minority Leader
Rep. Jene Vickrey, House Majority Leader
Rep. Tom Burroughs, House Minority Leader
Sen. Ty Masterson, Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Ron Ryckman Jr., Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration, ex officio Secretary
Fire Marshal, State
800 SW Jackson, Suite 104, Topeka 66612
785-296-3401
www.ksfm.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-1510)
Doug Jorgensen, State Fire Marshal
Brenda McNorton, Chief, Fire Prevention Division
Rose Rozmiarek, Chief, Fire Investigation Division
Dan Thompson, Chief, HazMat Division
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Office of the Secretary of State
Fire Service Training Commission
c/o Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute,
1515 Saint Andrews Drive, Lawrence 66047-1619
785-864-4790 / 866-804-8841
https://kufire.ku.edu/kansas-fire-service-training-commission
(K.S.A. 76-327a)
Appointed by the Governor
Kevin Flory, Kansas State Firefighters Association
Ross Hauck, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas State University
John Jones, Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
Doug Jorgensen, Kansas State Fire Marshal
Jim Modig, University of Kansas
Rick Mosher, Fire Educations Association of Kansas
Larry Pander, Kansas Community College Degree Programs
Mike Roosevelt, Kansas Chapter IAAI (Deputy Chief, Andover)
Bradford Smith, Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs
Mark Sweany, Kansas Fire Marshals Association
Chief Jack Taylor, Emporia Fire Chief
Eric Voss, Concordia Fire Chief
Firefighters Memorial Advisory Committee, Kansas
(K.S.A. 75-36,103)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Chief Fanzet, 1125 N. 4th St., Neodesha 66757
Richard L. Barr, 3217 Big Horn Ct., Lawrence 66049
Mark Bradford, 5703 Silverstone Dr., Lawrence 66049
Chris Herrera, 808 SE 17th, Topeka 66607
Michael Martin, 3846 SE Howard Dr., Topeka 66605
Steve D. Moody, 2528 Edward, Salina 67401
Dennis Phillips, 3500 NW Greenhills Rd., Topeka 66618
Corey Sands, 5203 Woodsonia Dr., Shawnee 66226
Christine M.J. Standard, PO Box 91, Kismet 67859
James R. Vollintine, 2200 SW Hoch Rd., Topeka 66614
Doug Jorgensen, State Fire Marshal
Executive Director of the Kansas Historical Society or designee
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Gaming Agency, State
420 SE 6th St., Suite 3000, Topeka 66607
785-368-6202
www.kansas.gov/ksga
(K.S.A. 74-9803 et seq.)
Mark Dodd, Executive Director
Geographic Information Systems Policy Board, Kansas
c/o Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology Services (OITS),
Room 751-S, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1275
785-296-0257
http://oits.ks.gov/kito/gis
(K.S.A. 74-99f04)
Appointed by the Governor Term expires
Representing County Government
Nicholas Callaghan, Shawnee County Sept. 30, 2016
Sherry Massey, Dickinson County
John F. Rogers, Sedgwick County Sept. 30, 2010
Representing City Government
Bette Jane Wooding, Prism Group, Great Bend-Ellinwood-Hoisington Sept. 30, 2016
Representing Board of Regents Institutions
Mark Runge, Emporia State University Sept. 30, 2012
Thomas Schafer, Dept. of Geosciences, Fort Hays State University Sept. 30, 2012
Representing Private Sector
Joseph W. Arri, AT&T Sept. 30, 2014
Todd Nincehelser, Westar Energy
Sept. 30, 2014
Representing Statewide Business/Professional Organization
Gary L. Middleton, Director, Kansas Emergency Management Association Sept. 30, 2016
Joseph House, Executive Director, Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Representing State Agencies
Phil Wittmer (Vice Chair), Executive CITO
Tracy Streeter (Chair), Director, Kansas Water Office
Edward Martinko, Director, Kansas Biological Survey
Rex C. Buchanan, Interim Director, Kansas Geological Survey
Matthew Veatch, State Archivist, Kansas Historical Society
Jim Riemann, Asst. to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture
John Mitchell, Director, Division of Environment, Department of Health and Environment
Raney Gilliland, Director, Legislative Research Department
Peter Davis, Department of Revenue
Kyle Gonterwitz, Department of Transportation
Joanne Budler, State Librarian
Jim Hollingsworth, Executive Director, Information Network of Kansas
Ivan L. Weichert, State GIS Director
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Geological Survey of Kansas, State
University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Ave., Lawrence 66047-3724
785-864-3965
www.kgs.ku.edu
(K.S.A. 76-322 et seq.)
Rex Buchanan, Interim Director
Vacant, Chief, Energy Research
Jim Butler, Chief, Geohydrology
Rick Miller, Chief, Exploration Services
Bob Sawin, Chief, Stratigraphic Research
Paula Hinman, Budget/Business Director
Annette Delaney, Human Resources Manager
Branch Office: Mike Dealy, Manager, Well Sample Library, Wichita
Governmental Ethics Commission, Kansas
109 SW 9th, 5th Floor, Topeka 66612
785-296-4219
www.kansas.gov/ethics
(K.S.A. 25-4119a)
Appointed by the Governor
Daniel Harden, Chair, Meriden Marisel Walston, Lenexa
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Vacant
Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
John Solbach, Lawrence Appointed by the Speaker of the House
James Meier, Hays
Appointed by the House Minority Leader
Kenneth Moore, Kansas City
Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Jerome Hellmer
Appointed by the Attorney General
Jane Deterding, Wichita Appointed by the Secretary of State
Kyle Krull, Overland Park Carol Williams, Executive Director
Brett Berry, Legal Counsel
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Governor, Office of the
2nd Floor, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3232
Constituent Services: 800-748-4408
www.governor.ks.gov
(Kansas Constitution, Article One)
(K.S.A. 75-101 et seq.)
Sam Brownback, Governor
Jeff Colyer, Lt. Governor
Jon Hummell, Chief of Staff
Brandon Smith, Policy Director
Kim Borchers, Director of Appointments
Denise Coatney, Director of Scheduling
Niomi Burget, Director of Constituent Services
Chris Howell, Native American Liaison
Eileen Hawley, Director of Communications/Press Secretary
Brant Laue, Chief Counsel
Tim Shallenburger, Chief Legislative Liaison
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council
c/o Department for Aging and Disability Services,
503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603-3404
785-296-3471
(K.S.A. 39-1605)
(P.L. 102-321)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Jane Adams, Keys For Networking, 3926 E. Hwy. 40, Topeka 66607
Alison Allen, 1511 W. 55th Terr., Shawnee 66217
Glea Ashley, Valeo Behavioral Health Services, 5401 SW 7th, Topeka 66606
Denise Baynham, 7701 Armstrong Ave., Apt. 214, Kansas City, KS 66112
Cherie Bledsoe, 7528 Troup Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112
Roxanne Bollin, 109 N. Hospital Dr., Paola 66071
Megan Bollinger, 2184 Road K, Emporia 66801
Molly Brace, 2229 SW Jewell Ave., Topeka 66611
Teresa Briggs, 10933 W. 333rd St., Reading 66868
Robin Cole, 2500 Meade Cir., Manhattan 66502
Wes Cole, 937 Walnut Ave., Osawatomie 66064
Dr. James Costello, 1717 SW Stone Crest Dr., Topeka 66615
Richard Dalke, 901 Lyle Ave., Garden City 67846
Sandra Dixon, 1808 Golden Rain Dr., Lawrence 6644
Mark Dodd, 3519 SW MacVicar Ave., Topeka 66611
Lee Flamik, 1104 E. Florence, Rush Center 67575
Patrick Hall, 807 Valley Vista, Norton 67654
Dr. Michael Leeson, Kansas Health Solutions, 534 S. Kansas Ave., Ste. 510, Topeka 66603
Jo Lowe, 504 E. Broad St., Colony 66015
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June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2013
Office of the Secretary of State
Margaret Manning, 13225 Kimberly Creek, Olathe 66061
Kathy McNett, 1201 Morton, Great Bend 67530
Deann Shinkle Mitchell, 15985 S. Clairborne, Olathe 66062
Gary Parker, Kansas Consumer Advisory Council, 1150 S. Franklin Ave., #36, Colby 67701
Catherine Ramshaw, 1421 SW Hodges, Topeka 66614
Kirk Schottler, 17991 R Rd., Mayetta 66509
Rodney Shepherd, 1 S. Washington St., Emporia 66801
Hon. Guy Steier, 636 Grand Ave., Clyde 66938
Ex officio Members
Charles Bartlett, Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services, CSP Behavioral Health,
9th Floor, Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Aaron Bennett, 2436 S. Mosley, Wichita 67216
Sue Shuster, Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services, 9th Floor,
Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
State Agency Representatives
Peg Spencer, Kansas Rehabilitation Services
Randy Bowman, Juvenile Services, Department of Corrections
Angela Hagen, Mental Health Services
Fran Seymour-Hunter, Medical Policy/Medicaid
Al Dorsey, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
Viola Riggins, Department of Corrections
Susan Gile, Children and Family Policy
Vacant, Department of Education
Governor’s Cabinet
(Executive Order No. 80-41)
Secretary of Administration: Sarah Shipman, Ste. 500, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Secretary for Aging and Disability Services: Tim Keck, 503 S. Kansas Ave.,
Rm. 217, Topeka 66603
Secretary of Agriculture: Jackie McClaskey, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
Secretary for Children and Families: Phyllis Gilmore, Rm. 603-N,
Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Secretary of Commerce: Antonio J. Soave, Ste. 100, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Secretary of Corrections: Joseph Norwood, 4th Floor, Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Secretary of Health and Environment: Susan Mosier, M.D., Ste. 540, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Secretary of Labor: Lana Gordon, 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
Secretary of Revenue: Sam Williams, Rm. 230-W, Docking State Office Bldg.,
915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Secretary of Transportation: Richard Carlson, Eisenhower State Office Bldg.,
700 SW Harrision, Topeka 66603
Secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism: Robin Jennison, 1020 S. Kansas Ave.,
Ste. 200, Topeka 66612
Kansas Adjutant General: Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, 2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611
Superintendent, Kansas Highway Patrol: Maj. Mark Bruce, 122 SW 7th St., Topeka 66603
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Governor's Commission on Healthcare Cost Containment
(Executive Order 04-14)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Ronald C. Brunton, 3025 Benjamin Ct., Wichita 67204
Scott Glasrud, University of Kansas Hospital Authority, 3901 Rainbow Blvd.,
Ste. 1215, Kansas City, KS 66160
Leonard R. Hernandez, 316 Hilltop, Elkhart 67950
Dr. John B. Hiebert, 1521 Stratford Rd., Lawrence 66044
John H. Jeter, 3103 Tam O’Shanter Dr., Hays 67601
Jacqueline A. John, Rt. 2, Box 506, Phillipsburg 67661
Audrey H. Langworthy, 6324 Ash St., Prairie Village 66208
Wilbert J. Leiker, 11521 SW Frontage Rd., Topeka 66615
Phillip R. Neff, 1440 N. Gatewood, #55, Wichita 67202
Dr. Kent E. Palmberg, 8444 SW 21st, Topeka 66615
Ken Selzer, Kansas Insurance Commissioner, 420 SW 9th, Topeka 66612
Dr. Robert St. Peter, 212 SW 8th Ave., Ste. 300, Topeka 66603
William J. Wallace, 2400 NW 44th St., Topeka 66618
Joy D. Wheeler, 4001 Blue Pkwy., Ste. 300, Kansas City, MO 64130
Dr. Craig H. Yorke, 3155 SW 15th St., Topeka 66604
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Rep. Don Hill, 1720 Luther, Emporia 66801
Governor's Commission for Healthy
and Prepared Schools
(Executive Order 06-12)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Appointed by the Governor
Jeff DeGraffenreid, Fire Training Chief, Overland Park Fire Department
Bob Hull, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Olathe School District
Sgt. Brian Wessling, Olathe Police Department
Mim Wilkey, Wichita
Kansas Commissioner of Education or designee
Superintendent of Kansas Highway Patrol or designee
Kansas Adjutant General or designee
Secretary of Health and Environment or designee
Governor or designee
Governor’s Committee on Interstate Cooperation
(K.S.A. 46-403)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Governor Sam Brownback, 2nd Floor, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Shawn Sullivan, Director of Budget and Business Processes, 1st Floor, State Capitol,
300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
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Ex officio Members
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration
Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General
Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors
c/o Department of Commerce, Suite 100, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1354
(Executive Order No. 11-23)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Appointed by the Governor
Dana Anderson, 100 Fall Creek Rd., Lawrence 66049
Richard Berger, 300 N. Terrace St., Atchison 66002
Patti Bossert, 2815 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka 66614
Dr. Alfred Botchway, PO Box 401, Stilwell 66085
Ivan Crossland, PO Box 45, Columbus 66725
Dave Dillon, 1044 Rookwood Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45208
Cliff Illig, 2800 Rockcreek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO 64117
Larry Jones, PO Box 230, Holcomb 67851
Patty Koehler, 2237 S. West St., Wichita 67213
Jim Lewis, 901 S. 2nd, Dodge City 67801
Jan Lyons, 2481 McDowell Creek Spur, Manhattan 66502
Steve Martens, 810 N. Cypress St., Wichita 67206
Dave Murfin, 250 N. Water, Ste. 300, Wichita 67202
Gerry O’Shaughnessy, 8301 E. 21st St. North, Ste. 420, Wichita 67206
Steve Ortiz, 16821 Q Road, Mayetta 66509
Bob Page, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mailpost 3011, Kansas City, KS 66160
Jerome Reilly, 2115 Lecompton Rd., Leavenworth 66048
Larry Sevier, PO Box 158, Lenora 67645
Dan Tasset, 11221 Roe Ave., Ste. 320, Leawood 66211
Charles Tetrick, 5810 Windsor Dr., Fairway 66205
Jeff Turner, PO Box 780008, MC K-12-14, Wichita 67278
Bob Wheeler, 1100 SW Belmont Ln., Topeka 66604
Nick Jordan, CEO
Governor’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board
Room 304-N, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-291-3205
(Executive Order No. 04-11)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Curtis Brungardt, Hays
Andria Cooper, Asst. Professor of Justice Studies, Fort Hays State University
Audrey Cress, Lawrence
Hon. Harold Flaigle, Sedgwick County District Judge
Joyce Grover, Lawrence
Steve Halley, Clinical Director, Halley Counseling Services, Girard
Leigh M. Liggett, Kansas City, MO
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Mark Malick, Topeka
Rev. David Meier, 901 N. 10th St., Humboldt 66748
Victoria Sue Meyer, Kansas City, KS
Deborah L. Moody, Lawrence
Susan Moran, Executive Director, SOS Inc., Emporia
Brandelyn Nichols, City Prosecutor, Unified Government of Wyandotte County Legal Dept.
Janice Norlin, Attorney, Salina
Sgt. Michael Radke, 520 Garden St., Garden City 67846
Dr. Marilyn J. Ray, Hays
Carol Rood, Court Services Officer, Sedgwick County District Court
Libby T. Scott, Lawrence
Paula Jo Taylor, Reading
Timothy W. Tompkins, Frontenac
Dave Warry, Assistant Director, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Reno County
Sara Welch, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney, Trial Division
Hon. Harold Flaigle, Chair
Governor's Military Council
(Executive Order No. 07-05)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Lt. Gen. (Retired) Robert Arter, 300 Kansas Ave., Fort Leavenworth 66027
George Boyd, 1050 S. Beech St., Wichita 67207
John Bradford, 125 Rock Creek Loop, Lansing 66043
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, 2nd Floor, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Mark Edwards, 439 W. 1st St., Junction City 66441
Neil Fisher, 3701 SW Kings Forest Rd., Topeka 66610
Patricia Gallagher, 300 SW Douglas Ave., Wichita 67202
Charlie Gregor, PO Box 44, Leavenworth 66048
Alonzo Harrison, 729 SE Wear Ave., Topeka 66607
Sen. Tom D. Hawk, 2600 Woodhaven Ct., Manhattan 66502
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, 1122 Longworth House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515
Doug Kinsinger, 1032 SW Dartmoor Ln., Topeka 66604
Sen. Jeff Longbine, 2801 Lakeridge Rd., Emporia 66801
Steven J. Martens, 810 N. Cypress, Wichita 67206
John G. Montgomery, 510 Redbud Dr., Junction City 66441
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, 354 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510
Lana Oleen, 3000 Stagg Hill Rd., Manhattan 66502
Aaron A. Otto, 5200 Catalina St., Roeland Park 66205
U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo, 107 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515
James C. Remsberg, 110 S. Main, Ste. 810, Wichita 67202
Jerome H. Reilly, 2115 Lecompton Rd., Leaveworth 66048
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515
Timothy F. Rogers, 403 Seitz Dr., Salina 67401
Andrew Schlapp, 525 N. Main, Ste. 365, Wichita 67203
Mike Shilling, 555 Poyntz Ave., Ste. 260, Manhattan 66502
Robin Spurrier, Spurrier Chemicals Companies, Inc., PO Box 2812, Wichita 67201
David S. Stuckey, 103 N. Bunker Hill Dr., Junction City 66441
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, Kansas Adjutant General, 2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611
Col. Robert R. Ulin, 131 Meadow Ct., Lansing 66043
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Linda Weis, PO Box 2017, Manhattan 66505
U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, 215 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515
Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, Executive Director
Governor’s Residence Advisory Commission
(K.S.A. 75-129)
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration, Ste. 500, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615
Shirley Allenbrand, PO Box 860847, Shawnee 66286 (President, Friends of Cedar Crest)
Chair, Senate Ways and Means Committee
Chair, House Appropriations Committee
House Minority Leader or designee
Senate Minority Leader or designee
Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas
795 22nd Road, N.W., Lebo 66856
785-341-6433
www.ksgrainsorghum.org
(K.S.A. 2-3002)
District
1 Lonnie Wilson, Colby 2 Greg Graff, Marienthal 3 Boyd Funk, Sec./Treas., Garden City 4 Bill Greving, Prairie View 5 Clayton Short, Chairman, Assaria
6 Dennis Siefkes, Hudson 7 Nathan Larson, Riley
8 Jeff Casten, Vice Chair, Quenemo 9 Gary Kilgore, Chanute Term expires
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
Ex officio Members
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. John Floros, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University
Jill Barnhardt, Administrator
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Grape and Wine Industry Advisory Council
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
(K.S.A. 74-552)
Appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture
Julie Berggren, KC Pumpkin Patch (represents registered agritourism)
Bob DesRuisseaux, Prairie Fire Winery (represents Kansas Grape Growers & Winemakers Assn.)
Justin B. Johnson, Golden Road Estate Vineyard (represents Kansas Vitaculture & Farm Winery Assn.)
Scott Kohl, Highland Community College (represents higher education institution)
Jo Ann Kuhlmann, Eagle Creek Vineyards (represents Kansas Grape Growers & Winemakers Assn.)
Dan Lemmon, World Wide Wine & Spirits (represents licensed wine distributor/wholesaler)
Chad Lohman, Nespor's Wine & Spirits (represents licensed retailer liquor industry/store owner)
Ron Seeber, Kansas Grain and Feed Assn. (represents marketing or business development expertise)
Greg Shipe, Davenport Orchard, Vineyard & Winery (represents Kansas Vitaculture & Farm Winery Assn.)
Ex officio Members
Secretary of Agriculture (or designee)
Secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (or designee)
Director, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Department of Revenue (or designee)
Guardianship Program, Kansas
3248 Kimball Ave., Manhattan 66503
785-587-8555 / 800-672-0086
www.ksgprog.org
(K.S.A. 74-9603)
Board of Directors:
Appointed by the Governor
Rep. Barbara Ballard, 1532 Alvamar Dr., Lawrence 66047
Ruth Graham, 5618 SW Foxcroft Cir. S, Topeka 66614
Larry Hapgood, 3319 SE 24th Terr., Topeka 66605
David Heinemann, 3826 SW Cambridge Ct., Topeka 66610
Paul Kallman, 408 4th St., Scandia 66966
Wayne Radford, 1264 SW Plass Ave., Topeka 66604
Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Hon. Frank Yeoman, Jr., District Judge, 3rd Judicial District, Shawnee County Courthouse,
200 SE 7th, Topeka 66603
M. Jean Krahn, Executive Director
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June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
Healing Arts, State Board of
800 SW Jackson, Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
www.ksbha.org
(K.S.A. 65-2812 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Michael J. Beezley, M.D., Lenexa Dr. R. Jerry DeGrado, Wichita Robin Durrett, D.O., Great Bend Dr. Steven Gould, Cheney
Anne Hodgdon, Lenexa Joel Hutchins, M.D., Holton David Laha, D.P.M., Overland Park M. Myron Leinwetter, D.O., Rossville Richard Macias, Wichita Dr. Douglas Milfeld, Wichita
Garold O. Minns, M.D., Bel Aire John F. Settich, Ph.D., Atchison
Kimberly J. Templeton, M.D., Leawood Dr. Ronald Varner, Augusta
Terry L. Webb, D.C., Hutchinson Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
Kathleen Selzler Lippert, Executive Director
Kelli Stevens, General Counsel
Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight Committee
300 SW 8th Ave., 2nd Floor, Topeka 66603-3912
785-291-3777
www.hcsf.org
(K.S.A. 40-3403 and K.S.A. 40-3403b)
Charles L. Wheelen, Executive Director
Rita L. Noll, Chief Attorney and Deputy Director
Board of Governors:
Appointed by Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Scott D. Booker, D.O.
Chris L. Burke, C.R.N.A.
Harold M. Chalker, D.C.
John R. Eplee, M.D.
Jimmie A. Gleason, M.D., Chairman
Kevin D. McFarland
John W. Mize, J.D., Vice Chairman
Stan Regehr
Steven R. Short, D.O. Travis W. Stembridge, M.D.
Travis W. Stembridge, M.D.
Wayne T. Stratton, J.D.
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Appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Richard Proehl
Health and Environment, Department of
Suite 540, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-1500
www.kdheks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-5601 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 38)
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment
Aaron Dunkel, Deputy Secretary
Mark Dugan, Assistant Secretary for Policy and External Affairs
Sara Belfry, Director of Communications
Ashton Rucker, Public Information Officer
Aimee Rosenow, Public Information Officer
Tim Keck, Deputy Legal Counsel
Karen Vandy, Director of Human Resources
Nathan Bainbridge, Senior Executive Policy Analyst
Kelly Chilson, Director of Purchasing
Glen Yancey, Director of Information Technology
Division of Environment
John Mitchell, Director of Environment
Rick Brunetti, Director, Bureau of Air
Leo Henning, Director, Bureau of Environmental Field Services
Leo Henning, Director, Bureau of Environmental Remediation
Bill Bider, Director, Bureau of Waste Management
Mike Tate, Director, Bureau of Water
Health and Environmental Laboratories
Leo Henning, Director of Laboratories
Jon Brady, Chief, Environmental Chemistry Section
N. Myron Gunsalus, Chief, Quality, Preparedness and Certification Section
Vacant, Chief, Health Section
Division of Health
Vacant, Director of Health
Brenda Walker, Director, Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention
Tom Langer, Director, Bureau of Environmental Health
Charlie Hunt, Director, Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics
Rachel Berroth, Director, Bureau of Family Health
Paula Clayton, Director, Bureau of Health Promotion
Katherine Weno, Director, Bureau of Oral Health
Mindee Reece, Director, Bureau of Community Health Systems
Aiko Allen, Director, Center for Health Equity
Brenda Nickel, Directer, Center for Performance Management
Division of Health Care Finance
Michael Randol, Director
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Kansas Health Information Exchange, Inc.
P.O. Box 4769, Topeka 66604
785-783-8984
www.khie.org
(Executive Order 10-06)
Appointed by the Governor Michael Atwood, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Karen S. Braman, RPh.MS, Clinical Account Executive, Express Scripts, Inc.
Jennifer Brull, M.D., CEO, Prairie Star Family Practice, PA
Cindy Chrisman-Smith, R.N. (Secretary/Treasurer), Health Officer,
Kingman County Health Dept.
Helen R. Connors, R.N., Ph.D, FAAN, Executive Director, Center for
Health Informatics, University of Kansas Medical Center
Joe Davison, M.D. (Chair), West Wichita Family Physicians
Jackie John (Vice Chair), Vice President for Resource Development, Great Plains Health Alliance
Kenneth C. Mishler, PharmD, RPh, President and CEO,
Kansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc.
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment
Jerry Slaughter, Executive Director, Kansas Medical Society
Jonalan Smith, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager, Genoa Healthcare
Hearing Instruments, Board of Examiners in
Fitting and Dispensing of
P.O. Box 252, Wichita 67201
316-263-0774
(K.S.A. 74-5801 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Kevin Albee, 400 Brookwood Pl., Lansing 66043
Dana Jacobson, 8633 W. 89th St., Overland Park 66212
Paul Rowden, 227 S. Parkridge Ct., Wichita 67209
Michael Schultes, 521 NW Valencia Rd., Topeka 66615
Amy Weatherford, 2305 SW Morningside Rd., Topeka 66614
Sherry R. DuPerier, Executive Officer
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June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
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High School Activities Association, Kansas State
P.O. Box 495, Topeka KS 66601
785-273-5329
(S Sub for HB 2197)
Appointed by the Governor
Gary Brockus, 16460 S. Switzer St., Overland Park 66062
Tracy Gros, 1507 Sharingbrook Dr., Manhattan 66503
Jeffrey Masterson, 2039 Marc Ave., Andover 67002
Pamela McComas, PO Box 5078, Topeka 66605
Term expires
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
Highway Patrol, Kansas
122 SW 7th, Topeka 66603-3847
785-296-6800
www.kansashighwaypatrol.org
(K.S.A. 74-2105 et seq.)
Maj. Mark Bruce, Superintendent
Lt. Col. Alan Stoecklein, Assistant Superintendent
Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission, Kansas
Room 100, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3465
(K.S.A. 74-6501 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor Ann Marie Carroll, 2025 N. Broadmoor St., Apt. 182, Wichita 67206
Robert DeLeon, 1506 Mikes Dr., Garden City 67846
Lisa Garcia, 5904 Brittany St., Merriam 66203
Michael Munoz, 1215 NE Wabash, Topeka 66616
Derek Ramos, 107 Nottingham Court, Garden City 67846
Maria Herrera Schultes, 2130 SW Moundview Dr., Topeka 66614
Marisel Walston, 19625 W. 98th Terr., Lenexa 66220
Adrienne Foster, Executive Director
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June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
Office of the Secretary of State
Historic Sites Board of Review, State
c/o Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 240
(K.S.A. 75-2719a)
Appointed by the Governor
J. Eric Engstrom, 901 Wiley, Wichita 67203
Sharron Hamilton, 841 B Fairdale Rd., Salina 67401
Timothy Hersh, 5211 NW Arroyo Dr., Topeka 66618
Kathryn Herzog, 14801 E. Summerfield St., Wichita 67230
Dr. John W. Hoopes, 1200 Oak Tree Dr., Lawrence 66049
Joseph Johnson, PO Box 781585, Wichita 67278
David H. Sachs, 405 Bluemont Cir., Manhattan 66502
Dr. Gregory L. Schneider, 2806 SW Arvonia Pl., Topeka 66614
Toni Stewart, 112 SW Woodlawn, Topeka 66606
Dr. Margaret Clare Wood, 1342 SW Wayne Ave., Topeka 66604
Term expires
Pleasure of the Governor
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director, State Historical Society
Historical Records Advisory Board, Kansas
c/o Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 270
(P.L. 93-536)
Appointed by the Governor
Audrey Coleman, University of Kansas, 2350 Petefish Dr., Lawrence 66045
Duncan Friend, Secretary of State's Office, 1st Floor, Memorial Hall,
120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Marc Galbraith, Kansas State Library, Rm. 314-N, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Margaret Hermstein, Harvey County Register of Deeds, PO Box 687, Newton 67114
Cliff Hight, University Archivist, Kansas State University, 506 Hale Library, Manhattan 66506
Lynn Ledeboer, Curatorial Assistant, Reno County Historical Society, 100 S. Walnut, Hutchinson 67501
Sheryl Williams, Curator of Collections, Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas,
1450 Poplar Ln., Lawrence 66045
Brenda Younger, City Clerk, 215 SE 7th St., Rm. 166, Topeka 66603
Ex officio Members
Jennie Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas Historical Society
Patricia Michaelis, Division Director, State Archives, Kansas Historical Society
Matthew Veatch, State Archivist, Kansas Historical Society
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Historical Society, Kansas
6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615-1099
785-272-8681
www.kshs.org
(K.S.A. 75-2701 et seq.)
Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director
Matthew Chappell, Director of Administration
Patricia Michaelis, Director of State Archives
Matthew B. Veatch, State Archivist
Mary Madden, Director of Education
Bob Keckeisen, Director of Museum and Historic Sites
Patrick Zollner, Director of Cultural Resources
Robert Hoard, State Archeologist
Kansas Historical Foundation Executive Committee
Deborah Barker, Ottawa
Donna Barone, Frontenac
Steve Bitner, Pittsburg
Paul Buchanan, Wichita
Don Chubb, Topeka
Charles Clark, Prairie Village
J. Eric Engstrom, Wichita
William Kassebaum, Burdick
Jim Maag, Topeka
Barbara Morris, Hugoton
John Pinegar, Topeka
Hal Ross, Wichita
Paul Stuewe, Lawrence
Appointed by the Governor
Jack Alexander, 2509 Fillmore, Topeka 66611
Rep. Annie Kuether, 1346 SW Wayne Ave., Topeka 66604
Holocaust Commission, Kansas State
c/o Temple Beth Sholom, 4200 SW Munson Ave., Topeka 66604-1879
785-272-6040
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Alice Bertels, 3026 Arvonia Pl., Topeka 66614
Katherine Berkowitz, 2301 Willow Creek Ln., Lawrence 66049
Dr. Lauren Cohen, Co-Chair, 3940 SW Chelmsford Road, Topeka 66610
Dr. Barry Crawford, 2600 Staffordshire Rd., Topeka 66614
Rep. Lana Gordon, 5820 SW 27th St., Topeka 66614
Jane Greene, Co-Chair, 6800 SW Aylesbury, Topeka 66610
Dr. Mary Greenberg, 3237 SW Westover Rd., Topeka 66604
Alan Haimowitz, 2561 SW Kent, Topeka 66614
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Office of the Secretary of State
Loraine Lindenbaum, 1025 Holiday Dr., Lawrence 66049
Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl, 10501 Conser, Shawnee Mission 66212
Ragen Murray, 1264 SW MacVicar Ave., Topeka 66604
Alan Parker, 2808 SW Sherwood Park Dr., Topeka 66614
Laura Silverberg, 5620 SW 22nd St., #501, Topeka 66614
Rabbi Debbie Stiel, Co-Chair, 7401 SW Falcon, Topeka 66610
Jean Zeldin, 5801 W. 115th St., Ste. 106, Shawnee Mission 66211
Housing Resources Corporation, Kansas
611 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 300, Topeka 66603-3803
785-296-2954
www.kshousingcorp.org
(K.S.A. 74-8950 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 30)
Dennis L. Mesa, Executive Director
Ryan Vincent, Deputy Director/General Counsel
Susan James, Chief Financial Officer
Human Rights Commission, Kansas
Room 568-S, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3206
www.khrc.net
(K.S.A. 44-1003 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
David Brant, 2913 N. Wild Rose Ct., Wichita 67205
Terry Crowder, 429 SE 43rd Terr., Topeka 66609
Pat Hill, RE/MAX First Realtors, 11251 Nall, Leawood 66211
Michael Kane, 4406 N. 112th St., Kansas City, KS 66109
Dr. Eric Laverentz, 14895 Antioch Rd., Overland Park 66221
Melvin Neufeld, Chairman, 1509 Mac, Garden City 67846
Harold Schorn Jr., 220 E. 9th St., Newton 67114
Ruth Glover, Acting Executive Director
Jane L. Neave, Wichita Investigative Administrator
Bill Wright, Topeka Investigative Administrator
Orie Kirksey, Topeka Investigative Administrator
Robert Easterling, Intake Manager
Beth Montgomery, Office Manager
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Term expires
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2015
Jan. 15, 2015
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2020
Jan. 15, 2018
2017 Kansas Directory
Human Trafficking Advisory Board
c/o Office of the Attorney General, Victim Services Division,
2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612-1597
785-296-2215 / 800-828-9745
(K.S.A. 75-757)
Appointed by the Attorney General
Prosecution
Pat Colloton, Chairperson, Assistant Attorney General, Topeka
Christine Ladner, Assistant Attorney General, Topeka
Marc A. Bennett, Sedgwick County District Attorney, Wichita
Education
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment, Topeka
Rachel Berroth, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Topeka
Nadia Shapkina, Department of Sociology, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Interviewing Expertise, Child Advocacy Centers
Diana Schunn, Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, Wichita
J. Loleta Butler, Leavenworth Child Advocacy Center
Amy Boydston, Kansas Children's Advocacy Centers, Lenexa
Law Enforcement
Mark Masterson, Sedgwick County Department of Corrections, Wichita
Capt. Eric Sauer, Kansas Highway Patrol, Topeka
Kirk Thompson, Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Topeka
Barbara Walk, Overland Park Police Department
Brent Allred, Wichita Police Department
Ron Miller, Topeka Police Department
Jeffrey Weible, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Wichita
Frank Denning, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Olathe
Angie Jones, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Overland Park
Terri Williams, Kansas Department of Corrections, Topeka
Ed Klumpp, Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police and Kansas Peace Officers Association, Tecumseh
Victim Services
Anna Pilato, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka
Kathy Armstrong, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka
Kristy Childs, Veronica's Voice, Kansas City
Jim McCollough, Center for Justice and Peace, Topeka
Karen Countryman-Roswrum, Wichita State University
Carol Nistler, Johnson County District Attorney's Office, Olathe
Dorthy Stucky Halley, Kansas Attorney General's Office, Topeka
Jennifer Rapp, Kansas Attorney General's Office, Topeka
Sarah Robinson, Wichita Children's Home
Vicky Luttrell, Topeka
Immigration, Diversity and International Relations
Chad Bettes, Kansas Department of Revenue, Topeka
Kelly Nash, Attorney, Kansas City, Missouri
Lewis Kimsey, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka
Brad Burke, Kansas Department of Labor, Topeka
Policy Development
Sen. Marci Francisco, Lawrence
Rep. Steve Brunk, Wichita
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Office of the Secretary of State
Humanities Council, Kansas
112 SW 6th Ave., Suite 210, Topeka 66603-3895
785-357-0359
www.kansashumanities.org
(P.L. 96-496)
Appointed by the Governor
James Oliver, 9510 Falcon Ridge Dr., Lenexa 66210
Sam Sackett, 1720 N. Park Pl., Wichita 67203
Linda Smith, 1922 Foxtail Dr., Salina 67401
Scott Smith, 120 SE 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Susan L. Sutton, 1408 E. 11th St., Concordia 66901
Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
July 1, 2015
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
Elected at Large
Myrna K. Barnes, PO Box 1248, Elkhart 67950
Tony Brown, 702 1st St., Baldwin City 66006
Deborah Divine, 1748 Glen Ave., Salina 67401
Carol F. Foreman, Attorney, 2304 SW Brookhaven Ln., Topeka 66614
Lon Frahm, 375 S. Range Ave., Colby 67701
Ellen Hansen, Chair, Dept. of Social Sciences, Emporia State University,
Box 4032, Emporia 66801
Susan Lynn, The Iola Register, Inc., PO Box 767, Iola 66749
Julia Fabris McBride, Kansas Leadership Center, 300 N. Main, Ste. 100, Wichita 67202
Gene L. Merry, 201 N. 3rd, Burlington 66839
Shala Mills, 400 W. 11th, Ellis 67637
Aaron Otto, 5200 Catalina St., Roeland Park 66205
John C. Pierce, 1724 Mississippi St., Lawrence 66044
Jay M. Price, Public History Program, Wichita State University,
1845 Fairmount, Wichita 67260
David E. Procter, Director, Center for Engagement & Community Development,
Kansas State University, 202 Ahearn, Manhattan 66506
Jim Sherer, 1908 LaMesa Dr., Dodge City 67801
Lisa Stubbs, 6026 SW 36th St., Topeka 66614
David J. Waxse, U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. Courthouse, 500 State Ave.,
Rm. 219, Kansas City, KS 66101
Independent Living Council of Kansas, Statewide
420 SE 6th Ave., Suite 2000, Topeka 66607
785-234-6990 (Voice/TDD)
www.silck.org
(P.L. 102-569)
Appointed by the Governor
Kelly Abrahamian, 2021 N. Old Manor Rd., Apt. 101, Wichita 67208
Tami Allen, PO Box 1602, Garden City 67846
Tom Anderson, 8023 Grandview Lane, Overland Park 66204
Jay Arnold, 5033 Glenwood St., Apt. 4, Mission 66202
Evie Curtis, 8318 Reeds Rd., Overland Park 66207
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Term expires
Aug. 17, 2017
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2018
Sept. 30, 2017
Aug. 17, 2017
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Matthew Enyart, 731 Michigan St., Lawrence 66044
Keirsten Hale, 14187 N-1 Lane, Mayetta 66509
Robyn Herzog, 4641 W. 6th St., Apt. D 10, Lawrence 66049
Patrick Jonas, 7912 Dublin Ct., Wichita 67206
Tami Schwindt, 602 Bancroft, Garden City 67846
Robert Tabor, 1234 Tennessee St., Lawrence 66044 Roxanne Treece, 120 Oak Park Dr., Apt. 32, McPherson 67460
Deone Wilson, Vice Chair, 1137 Laing St., Osage City 66523
Sheri Womeldorff, 225 W. Willow St., Girard 66743
Angela Zimmerman, 1516 Haney Dr., Hays 67601
Sept. 30, 2018
Sept. 30, 2018
Sept. 30, 2017
Aug. 17, 2015
Aug. 17, 2016
Sept. 30, 2017
Sept. 30, 2017
Aug. 17, 2015
Sept. 30, 2018
Sept. 30, 2019
Ex officio Members
Betty Williams, Kansas Rehabilitation Services, 8th Floor West,
Docking State Office Bldg., 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
Aquila Jordan, Dept. for Aging and Disability Services,
503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603
Shari Coatney, Past Chair, 1801 Main St., Parsons 67357
Rosalee Cooper, 1829 SW Seabrook Ave., Topeka 66604
Vacant, Department for Children and Families
Kathy Cooper, Executive Director
Indigents’ Defense Services, State Board of
Suite 500, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603-3714
785-296-6631
www.sbids.org
(K.S.A. 22-4519)
Appointed by the Governor
Samantha Angell, 880 Barlow Ct., Salina 67401
Paul Beck, 9554 50th Rd., Ness City 67560
Jeffrey Leiker, 4905 N. 126th St., Kansas City, KS 66109
Roman Rodriguez, 2401 N. Rutgers St., Wichita 67205
Jaime Rogers, 9227 W. 101st St., Overland Park 66212
Kevin Smith, 1502 N. Broadway, Wichita 67204
Andrew Wimmer, 7507 W. 157th Terr., Overland Park 66223
Ronald Wurtz, 2767 SW Plass Ave., Topeka 66611
Patricia A. Scalia, Executive Director
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Term expires
Jan. 15, 2018
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2018
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2016
Jan. 15, 2016
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2017
Office of the Secretary of State
Information Network of Kansas, Inc.
300 SW 8th Ave., 3rd Floor, Topeka 66603
785-221-8715 / 785-296-5059
800-452-6727
www.kansas.gov/board
(K.S.A. 74-9303)
Board of Directors:
Appointed by the Governor
Joseph M. Connor, 10602 Cleveland, Kansas City 66109
Lana Gordon, KDOL, 401 Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
Scott Hill, 1103 N. Post Oak Rd., Wichita 67206
Timothy Metz, 805 Eldridge St., Lawrence 66049
Tom Tunnell, 1935 SW Indian Woods Lane, Topeka 66611
Gregg Wamsley, 271 W. 20th Ave., Hutchinson 67502
Term expires
Sept. 30, 2016
pleasure of Gov.
Sept. 30, 2017
Sept. 30, 2017
Sept. 30, 2018
Sept. 30, 2018
Ex officio Members
Sam Williams, Secretary of Revenue
Kris W. Kobach, Secretary of State
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration
Vacant, Executive Director
Shane Myers, Network Manager
Information Technology Executive Council
c/o Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology Services (OITS),
Room 751-S, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3011
http://oits.ks.gov/kito
(K.S.A. 75-7202)
Appointed by the Governor:
Cabinet Agency Heads
Phyllis Gilmore, Secretary for Children and Families
Sam Williams, Secretary of Revenue
Non-Cabinet Agency Head
Vacant
County Representatives
Janice Fine, Chautauqua County Clerk
Crysta Torson, Lane County Clerk
City Representatives
Mike Mayta, CIO, City of Wichita
Vacant
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Private Sector CIO
Jay Kim, Leawood
Ex officio Members
Shawn Sullivan, Director of Budget and Business Processes
Jim Miller, Legislative Branch CITO, Chairman
Kelly O'Brien, Judicial Branch CITO
Jim Hollingsworth, Executive Director, Information Network of Kansas
Nancy M. Dixon, Judicial Administrator Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education
Blake Flanders, President and CEO, State Board of Regents
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration
Phil Wittmer, Executive Branch CITO
Chief Information Technology Architect,
OITS, Secretary (Non-voting)
Insurance Department, Kansas
420 SW 9th, Topeka 66612
785-296-3071 / 800-432-2484
www.ksinsurance.org
(K.S.A. 40-102 et seq.)
Ken Selzer, Commissioner of Insurance
John Wine, Acting Assistant Commissioner
Karen Rippel, Assistant to the Commissioner
Diane Minear, Acting General Counsel
Mark Birdsall, Chief Actuary
Bob Hanson, Director of Communications
Julie Holmes, Director of Accident and Health
Randy Adair, Acting Director of Anti-Fraud
LeAnn Crow, Acting Director of Consumer Assistance
Jim Newins, Director of Property and Casualty
Ken Abitz, Director of Financial Surveillance
Cindy Hermes, Health Care Consumer Ombudsman/Director of Public Outreach
Linda Scott, Acting Director of Information Technology
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Office of the Secretary of State
Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Kansas Council for
c/o Department of Corrections, Suite 400, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1284
785-296-3317
www.doc.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 22-4111)
Appointed by the Governor
Tyler Garretson (private defense counsel)
Michael Kagay (county/district attorney)
Caleb Stegall (Governor's designee)
Chief Justice’s Designee
Chris Mechler
Attorney General’s Designee
Steven Karrer
Crime Victims Representative (Appointed by the Attorney General)
Dorothy Stucky Halley
Prisoner Review Board (Chair or Designee)
Dave Riggin, Chair
Joseph Norwood
Senate President’s Appointee
Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer
Senate Minority Leader’s Appointee
Sen. David Haley
House Speaker’s Appointee
Rep. John Barker
House Minority Leader’s Appointee
Rep. Gail Finney
Interstate Juvenile Supervision,
Kansas Council for
c/o Department of Corrections, Juvenile Services,
Suite 300, Jayhawk Walk, 714 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-4213
http://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services
(K.S.A. 38-1011)
Terri Williams, Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Services, Department of Corrections, Chair
Jeff Cowger, Commissioner of Kansas Interstate Compact on Juveniles (ICJ),
Department of Corrections, Juvenile Services
Chief Justice’s Designee
Hon. Timothy H. Henderson, District Court Judge, Vice Chair
Attorney General’s Designee
Ron Paschal, Juvenile Division, Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office
Attorney General’s Appointee (Crime Victim Representative)
Dorothy Halley, Director of Victims Services, Attorney General's Office
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House Speaker’s Appointee
Rep. John Rubin, Shawnee
Senate President’s Appointee
Sen. Greg Smith, Overland Park
Ex officio Members
Brian Dempsey, Department for Children and Families
Chris Mechler, Office of Judicial Administration
Anthony Ellis, Deputy Compact Administrator (ICJ)
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
(K.S.A. 65-28,133)
Commissioners
Kathleen Selzler Lippert, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Executive Director
Kimberly Templeton, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
(K.S.A. 55-801 et seq.)
State Official Representatives
Douglas Louis (Associate), Director of Conservation, State Corporation Commission,
130 S. Market, Room 2078, Wichita 67202
James R. Daniels, Martin Drilling Company, Inc., 250 N. Water St., Wichita 67202
Investigation, Kansas Bureau of
1620 SW Tyler, Topeka 66612
785-296-8200
www.ks.gov/kbi
(K.S.A. 75-711)
Kirk Thompson, Director
David Hutchings, Associate Director
Melissa Underwood, Communications Director
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Office of the Secretary of State
Judicial Administration, Office of
Room 374, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2256
www.kscourts.org
(K.S.A. 20-318)
Nancy M. Dixon, Judicial Administrator
Heather Smith, Clerk of the Appellate Courts
Richard Ross, Reporter of Decisions
Judicial Council, Kansas
Room 140, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2498
www.kansasjudicialcouncil.org
(K.S.A. 20-2201 et seq.)
Hon. Lawton R. Nuss, Chair, Supreme Court Justice, Salina
Hon. Robert J. Fleming, Parsons
Hon. Stephen D. Hill, Court of Appeals Judge, Paola
Hon. Maritza Segarra, Junction City
J. Nick Badgerow, Overland Park
Joseph W. Jeter, Hays
Stephen E. Robison, Wichita
Sarah Bootes Shattuck, Ashland
Ex officio Members
Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
Chair, House Judiciary Committee
Nancy J. Strouse, Executive Director
Judicial Performance, Kansas Commission on
c/o Kansas Judicial Council, Room 140, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-8949
(K.S.A. 20-3201 et seq.)
Mary Lou Warren, Great Bend (non-lawyer, 1st Congressional District)
Hon. Charles E. Worden, Norton (lawyer, 1st Congressional District)
Dr. Terry Sandlin, Topeka (non-lawyer, 2nd Congressional District)
Sara S. Beezley, Girard (lawyer, 2nd Congressional District)
A. Dale Chaffin, Mission (non-lawyer, 3rd Congressional District)
Hon. Larry McClain, Overland Park (lawyer, 3rd Congressional District)
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Hon. Michael Corrigan, Wichita (retired district court judge, 4th Congressional District)
Martha Garcia, Wichita (non-lawyer, 4th Congressional District)
Gloria Farha Flentje, Chair, Wichita (lawyer, 4th Congressional District)
Rep. Kasha Kelley, Arkansas City (non-lawyer, at-large position)
Prof. James Concannon, Topeka (lawyer, at-large position)
Richard F. Hayse, Topeka (lawyer, at-large position)
Judicial Qualifications, Kansas Commission on
Room 374, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2913
www.kscourts.org
(Supreme Court Rule 602)
Judge Members
Hon. J. Patrick Brazil
Hon. Brenda Cameron
Hon. Larry Hendricks
Hon. David J. King
Hon. Nicholas St. Peter
Hon. Mary Thrower
Lawyer Members
Nancy S. Anstaet
Jeffery A. Mason, Vice Chair
William B. Swearer, Chair
Diane S. Worth
Lay Members
Mary Davidson Cohen
Susan Lynn
Christina Pannbacker
Valdenia Winn
Justice Marla Luckert, Supreme Court Liaison
Heather Smith, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Secretary
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,
Kansas Advisory Group on
c/o Department of Corrections, Juvenile Services,
Suite 300, Jayhawk Walk, 714 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-4213
(K.S.A. 75-7007)
Appointed by the Governor
Shelley Duncan, President & CEO, EmberHope, Inc. Wichita
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Office of the Secretary of State
Kathe Decker, Deputy Secretary of Family Services, Department for Children and Families, Topeka
James Echols, Kansas City, Kansas
Don Evans, Harper
Joseph Gardner, Ottawa
Mark Gleeson, Director, Trial Court Programs, Kansas Judicial Department, Topeka Rep. Susan Humphries, Wichita
Willie "Lazone" Grays, Topeka
Robert Hanson, Topeka
Robin Lewis, Chair, Edgerton
Thomas "Artie" Lucas, Olathe
David McKune, Olathe
Maximilian Mendoza, Recycled Rockstar Industries, Kansas City, Kansas
Dr. Beryl New, Principal, Highland Park High School, Topeka
Melody Pappan, Administrator, Cowley County Youth Services, Winfield
Dr. Reginald L. Robinson, Director, Center for Law and Government,
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka Megan Schmidt (youth member), Governor's Appointments Office, Topeka
Sen. Greg Smith, Overland Park
Soutdaly Sysavath, Wichita
Eric Turek, Lawrence
Thomas Wilcox, Wichita
Janie Yannacito, Olathe
Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee, Kansas
(2016 SB 367)
Appointed by the Governor
Melody Pappan, 320 E. 9th Ave., Suite D, Winfield 67156
Brandon Smith, 300 SW 10th St., Suite 264-W, Topeka 66612
Greg Smith, 8605 Robinson St., Overland Park 66212
Juveniles, Kansas Interstate Compact on
(K.S.A. 38-1008)
(Serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Compact Administrators:
Jeff Cowger, Commissioner of Kansas Interstate Compact on Juveniles (ICJ),
Department of Corrections, Juvenile Services
Anthony Ellis, Deputy Compact Administrator, Department of Corrections, Juvenile Services
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August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018
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Kan-ed
c/o Kansas Board of Regents, Suite 520, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-0843
www.kansasregents.org/kan_ed
(K.S.A. 75-7224)
Jerry Huff, Director of Kan-ed
Randy Stout, Research & Development Coordinator
Charmine Chambers, Network Access Manager
Leanne Houser, Accountant
Janell Holt, Executive Assistant
Kansas-Missouri Metropolitan
Cultural Commission
(K.S.A. 12-2536)
Representative of Kansas State Government
David Lindstrom, 13209 Woodson St., Overland Park 66209
(Serves at the pleasure of the Governor)
KANSASWORKS State Board
c/o Department of Commerce, Suite 100, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1354
785-368-7209
(Executive Order No. 15-06)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Neeli Bendapudi, Dean, University of Kansas School of Business, Lawrence
Edward Berger, President, Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson
Brandi Biddle, HR Manager, Newell Rubbermaid, Winfield
Mike Brown, General Managing Partner, Brown Midwest LC, Olathe
Gregg Burden, Executive Director, Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office, Topeka
Michael E. Copeland, Deputy Secretary, Workforce Services Division,
Kansas Department of Commerce, Topeka
Ken Daniel, Founder/Chairman, Midway Sales Distributing, Inc., Topeka
Kathe Decker, Deputy Secretary of Family Services, Kansas Department for
Children and Families, Topeka
Michael Donnelly, Rehabilitation Services Director, Kansas Department for Children
and Families, Topeka
Eddie Estes, President, Western Kansas Manufacturers Association, Dodge City
Tracy Faulkner, Wamego
Susan Fish, Topeka
Blake Flanders, Vice President for Workforce Development, Kansas Board of Regents, Topeka
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Gayle Goetz Wichita
Lana Gordon, Secretary, Kansas Department of Labor, Topeka
David Harwood, Leawood
Tim Keck, Secretary, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Topeka
Rep. Marvin Kleeb, Overland Park
Earnest Lehman, Hays
Sen. Julia Lynn, Olathe
Jim Maher, SPHR, People Services Director, Simmons Pet Food, Emporia
Criss Mayfield, Director of Administration, Abbott Workholding Products, Manhattan
Laurie Minard, Overland Park
Angelo Mino, Lenexa
Todd Newkirk, International Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lebo
Carol Perry, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer,
Stormont Vail Healthcare, Topeka
Rob Roberts, Paola
Deb Shepard, former Organizer/Contract Administrator, Society of Professional and
Engineering Employees in Aerospace, Wichita
Gene Sicard, Assistant Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Concordia
Richard Taylor, Business Manager, Local Union 441 Plumbers & Pipefitters, Wichita
Charlie Tetrick, President/CEO, Walz Tetrick Advertising, Inc., Mission
David Unruh, Wichita
Debra H. Zehr, President/CEO, LeadingAge Kansas, Topeka
Labor, Kansas Department of
401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
785-296-5000
www.dol.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-5701)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 31)
Lana Gordon, Secretary of Labor
Michael Copeland, Deputy Secretary
Joyce Bishop, Executive Assistant/Legislative Liaison
Dawn Palmberg, Chief Financial Officer
Kyle Williams, Director of Human Resources
Brad Burke, Chief Legal Counsel
Barbara Hersh, Director of Marketing and Communications
Jessica Farrell, Chief Information Officer
Larry Karns, Director of Workers Compensation
Terri Sanchez, Director of Industrial Safety and Health
Inayat Noormohmad, Director of Labor Market Information Services
Brett Flachsbarth, Director of Unemployment Insurance
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Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Advisory Committee
c/o Kansas Historical Society,
6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 271
(K.S.A. 75-2251)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Maj. Mark Bruce, Superintendent, Kansas Highway Patrol,
122 SW 7th, Topeka 66603
Ken Gorman (Vice Chairman), Fraternal Order of Police, 1142 Kent Pl., Topeka 66604
Kenneth McGovern, 4029 Harvard Road, Lawrence 66049
Bill Miskell (Chairman), Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Ste. 500, Eisenhower State Office Bldg.,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603 (representing the Secretary of Corrections)
Ed H. Pavey, Director, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, PO Box 647,
Hutchinson 67504 (representing the Kansas Peace Officers Association)
Trooper J. L. Riedel, Kansas Troopers’ Association, 2019 E. Iron, Salina 67401
Kenneth E. Roy, Kansas Association of Chiefs’ of Police, 909 6th St., WaKeeney 67672
Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall,
120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Kirk Thompson, Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka 66612
Matt Veatch (Secretary/Treasurer), Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615
Law Examiners, Kansas Board of
Room 374, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
(Supreme Court Rule 701)
Kenneth L. Cole, Woelk & Cole, 4 S. Kansas Ave., Russell 67665
Christine Holland, IRS Office of Chief Counsel, 2345 Grand Blvd., Ste. 301,
Kansas City, MO 64108
Marta Fisher Linenberger, Dept. of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance,
Ste. 900, Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Hon. Thomas E. Malone, Judge, Court of Appeals, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Terry L. Mann (Vice Chair), Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP, 100 N. Broadway,
Ste. 500, Wichita 67202
Kevin F. Mitchelson, Wheeler & Mitchelson, 4th & Broadway, Pittsburg 66762
Thomas V. Murray (Chair), Lathrop & Gage L.C., 10851 Mastin Blvd., Bldg. 82,
Ste. 1000, Overland Park 66210
Dana P. Niceswanger, McDowell Rice Smith & Gaar, P.C., 7101 College Blvd.,
Ste. 200, Overland Park 66210
Carol M. Park, Glassman Bird Schwartz & Park, 200 SW 13th St., Hays 67601
Donald N. Peterson II, 200 W. Douglas, Ste. 1010, Wichita 67202
Justice Carol A. Beier, Supreme Court Liaison
Heather Smith, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Secretary
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Office of the Secretary of State
Legislative Administrative Services, Division of
Suite 551-S, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2391
www.kslegislature.org/li/
(K.S.A. 46-1212a)
Tom Day, Director
Legislative Coordinating Council
Room 68-W, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2321
(K.S.A. 46-1201 et seq.)
Chair: Sen. Susan Wagle, President of the Senate
Vice Chair: Rep. Ray Merrick, Speaker of the House
Sen. Terry Bruce, Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Anthony Hensley, Senate Minority Leader
Rep. Jene Vickrey, House Majority Leader
Rep. Peggy Mast, House Speaker Pro Tem
Rep. Tom Burroughs, House Minority Leader
Legislative Division of Post Audit
800 SW Jackson, Suite 1200, Topeka 66612
785-296-3792
www.kslpa.org
(K.S.A. 46-1101 et seq.)
Scott Frank, Legislative Post Auditor
Justin Stowe, Deputy Post Auditor
Chris Clarke, Performance Audit Manager
Julie Pennington, Financial Compliance Audit Manager
Rick Riggs, Administrative Auditor
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Legislative Research Department
Room 68-W, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3181
http://kslegresearch.org
(K.S.A. 46-1210)
Raney L. Gilliland, Director
J.G. Scott, Assistant Director for Fiscal Affairs
Amy Deckard, Assistant Director for Information Management
Melissa Calderwood, Assistant Director for Research
Regional Systems of Cooperating Libraries
c/o Kansas State Library, Room 314-N, State Capitol,
300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3296
(K.S.A. 75-2547 et seq.)
(Board members for each system are appointed by the Governor. A listing of
members can be obtained by contacting the respective director.)
Central Kansas Regional Library System
Harry Willems, Director, 1409 Williams, Great Bend 67530
North Central Kansas Regional Library System
Linda Knupp, Director, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan 66502
Northeast Kansas Regional Library System
James Minges, Director, 4317 W. 6th, Lawrence 66049
Northwest Kansas Regional Library System
Leslie Bell, Director, PO Box 446, Two Washington Square, Norton 67654
South Central Kansas Regional Library System
Paul Hawkins, Director, 321A N. Main St., South Hutchinson 67505
Southeast Kansas Regional Library System
Roger Carswell, Director, 218 E. Madison, Iola 66749
Southwest Kansas Regional Library System
Emily Sitz, Director, 100 Military Ave., Ste. 210, Dodge City 67801
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Office of the Secretary of State
State Library of Kansas
Room 312-N, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3296 / 800-432-3919 (Kansas only)
www.kslib.info
(K.S.A. 75-2534)
Joanne M. Budler, State Librarian
Cindy Roupe, Director, Public Services
Jeff Hixon, Director of Statewide Services
Toni Harrell, Director, Talking Books Services, Memorial Union, Emporia State University,
1200 Commercial, Box 4055, Emporia 66801
State Library of Kansas Board
c/o Kansas State Library, Room 314-N, State Capitol,
300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
(K.S.A. 75-2546)
Appointed by the Governor
Term expires
Beverly Caley, 2119 21st Rd., Green 67447
June 30, 2019
David DePue, 6600 SW Wentley Ln., Topeka 66614
June 30, 2016
Amy Gilliland, 715 Market St., Osage City 66523
June 30, 2019
Dr. Donald Gilstrap, 4012 N. Bluestem St., Maize 67101
June 30, 2018
Lenora Kinzie, 1500 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66604
June 30, 2012
Janet Moore, 3830 Ferguson Rd., Perry 66073
June 30, 2019
Cathy Nugent, 15047 Oxford St., Leawood 66244
June 30, 2015
Margaret Schlegal, 10621 40 Rd., Ness City 67560
June 30, 2015
Jennifer Schroeder, 920 Olive St., Concordia 66901
June 30, 2019
Ray Walling, PO Box 413, Baldwin City 66006
June 30, 2020
Harry Willems, 2301 32nd St. Pl., Great Bend 67530
June 30, 2018
Ex officio Members
Joanne Budler, State Librarian
Jacqueline Lakin, Information Management Program Consultant,
State Dept. of Education (alternate for Commissioner of Education)
Jerry Huff, Executive Director, Kan-ed, Kansas Board of Regents
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Lieutenant Governor, Office of the
Room 252-S, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2213
(Kansas Constitution, Article One)
(K.S.A. 75-301)
Jeff Colyer, M.D., Lieutenant Governor
Chuck Knapp, Chief of Staff
Tim Keck, General Counsel
Chris Naylor, Administrative Assistant
Josh Bell, Specal Assistant
Local Food and Farm Task Force
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 2-3805)
(Task force expires June 30, 2017.)
Ron Brown, Chairman, Fort Scott David Coltrain, Garden City Sen. Dan Kerschen, Garden Plain
Rep. Adam Lusker, Frontenac
Cary L. Rivard, Olathe
Loren Swenson, Concordia
Annarose White, Wellington
Long-Term Care Ombudsman,
Office of the State
Suite 1041, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3017 / 877-662-8362
www.kansasombudsman.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-5917)
Barbara Hickert, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Term expires
March 15, 2016
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Office of the Secretary of State
Lottery, Kansas
128 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603
785-296-5700
www.kslottery.com
(K.S.A. 74-8703)
Terry Presta, Executive Director
Sherriene Jones-Sontag, Deputy Director
Stephen Durrell, Assistant Attorney General
Keith Kocher, Director of Gaming Facilities
Kent Dean, Director of Security
Colleen O'Neil, Director of Marketing
Amber Korbe, Director of Finance
Gail Kennedy, Director of Business Operations & Human Resources
Bill Cavalieri, Director of Information Technoloy
Randy Shields, Director of Sales
Mike Toddd, Director of Retail Operations
Sally Lunsford, Director of Public Affairs
Mary Metzler, Executive Secretary
Lottery Commission, Kansas
(K.S.A. 74-8709)
Appointed by the Governor
Catherine Moyer, 812 N. Joyce St., Ulysses 67880
Tom Roberts, 12803 Sloan, Kansas City, KS 66109
Alana Roethle, 5005 W. 131st Terr., Leawood 66209
Jeffry Scharping, 12727 E. Osie St., Wichita 67207
James Washington, 1901 160th St., Basehor 66007
Term expires
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2017
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2020
Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board, Kansas
c/o Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Suite 500,
Eisenhower State Office Building,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603-3754
785-296-5800
www.krgc.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-8735)
Appointed by the Governor
Jack Bower, 1521 Fairway Dr., Atchison 66002
Georgianna Mullin, 24725 W. 79th St., Lenexa 66227
Lisa Pleasure, 14306 W. 57th Terr., Shawnee, 66216
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Appointed by the President of the Senate
Don Alexander, Neosho County
Jeff Oakes, Greenwood County
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Kevin Cook, Shawnee County
Gail Radke, Johnson County
Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail
Compact Commission
(K.S.A. 75-5090)
Appointed by the Governor
Chris Herrick, Director of Planning and Development, Kansas Dept. of Transportation,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603 (Govenor's designee)
Peter Meitzner, 14619 E. Sundance St., Wichita 67230 (private sector)
House Appointment
Rep. Jene Vickrey, 502 S. Countryside Dr., Louisburg 66053
Senate Appointment
Sen. Vicki Schmidt, 5906 SW 43rd Ct., Topeka 66610
Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center Advisory Board
(K.S.A. 76-838)
Appointed by the Governor
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment, Suite 540,
Curtis State Office Bldg., 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Paul Wagle, 4 N. Sagebrush St., Wichita 67230
Dana Winegarner, Chairman, 3152 W. 143rd Terr., Overland Park 66224
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Dr. David Prentice, 8502 Trumps Hill Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Rep. Dan Hawkins, 9406 Harvest Ln., Wichita 67212
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Term expires
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
Midwestern Higher Education Commission
c/o Kansas Board of Regents, Suite 520, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-3421
(K.S.A. 72-60b01 et seq.)
Designee of the Governor
Richard E. Short, 408 W. 9th St., Goodland 67735
Member, Kansas House of Representatives
Rep. Barbara Ballard, 1532 Alvamar Dr., Lawrence 66047
Alternate: Rep. Marc Rhoades, 1006 Lazy Creek Dr., Newton 67114
Member, Kansas Senate
Sen. Marci Francisco, 1101 Ohio, Lawrence 66044
Alternate: Sen. Ty Masterson, PO Box 424, Andover 67002
Member, Kansas Board of Regents or Designee
Janie Perkins, Member, Kansas Board of Regents
Blake Flanders, President and CEO, Kansas Board of Regents
Military Advisory Board, Kansas
c/o Adjutant General’s Department,
2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611-1287
785-274-1001
(K.S.A. 48-214)
Members serving at the pleasure of the Governor
Lt. Col. (Ret.) John R. Mettner, 3336 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka 66614
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Jonathan Small, 1931 SW Indian Woods Ln., Topeka 66611
Ronald E. Wurtz, 2767 SW Plass Ave., Topeka 66611
Ex officio Members
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, Adjutant General of Kansas, 2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611
Lt. Col. Matt Oleen, Judge Advocate General, 7710 SW Bingham Rd., Topeka 66614
Senior Commander (Air)
Brig. Gen. Bradley Link, 214 Valley Stream Ct., Derby 67037
Senior Commanders (Army)
Brig. Gen. Eric Peck, 840 Stadel Rd., Manhattan 66502
Col. John Campbell, 14217 Nieman, Overland Park 66221
Col. Robert Windham, 824 W. Chestnut, Junction City 66441
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Military Children Educational Council
(Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3))
John Armbrust (Governor's Military Council), 501 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan 66502
Jessica Brushwood (school liaison officer), Fort Leavenworth 66027
Eric Childs (school liaison officer), 6620 Normandy Dr., Fort Riley 66442
Amy L. Jensen (school liaison officer), 53147 Kansas St., McConnell AFB, Wichita 66221
Sen. Jeff Longbine (legislative appointee), 2810 Lakeridge Rd., Emporia 66801
Keith Mispagel (superintendent), U.S.D. 207, 207 Education Way, Fort Leavenworth 66027
Ron Walker (superintendent), U.S.D. 475, PO Box 370, Fort Riley 66442
Craig Wilford (superintendent), U.S.D. 260, 120 E. Washington, Derby 67037
Ex officio Member
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, Ste. 102, Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Point of Contact
Craig Neuenswander, Finance Director, Kansas Dept. of Education, Ste. 102,
Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612 (Commissioner's designee)
Military Disability Board
c/o Adjutant General’s Department,
2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611-1287
785-274-1001
(K.S.A. 48-261 et seq.)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Dr. (Col.) Daryl J. Callahan, 2016 Rehfeld, Manhattan 66502
Brig. Gen. Scott Dold, 972 E. 750th Rd., Lawrence 66047
Lt. Col. Roger Krull, 16664 Trail Ridge Rd., Wamego 66547
Brig. Gen. Eric Peck, 840 Stadel Rd., Manhattan 66502
Dr. (Col.) Martin E. Sellberg, 3521 W. Bayview Ct., Wichita 67204
Col. Barry Taylor, 5002 Bradshaw St., Shawnee 66216
Mortuary Arts, State Board of
Suite 904, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603-3733
785-296-3980
www.kansas.gov/ksbma/
(K.S.A. 74-1701a)
Appointed by the Governor
Barry Bedene, 501 N. 4th St., Arma 66712
William Cozine, 719 Linden Ct., Wichita 67206
Steven G. Melby, 402 N. High St., Mankato 66956
Term expires
July 31, 2016
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2014
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Office of the Secretary of State
Theresa Schwartz, 533 Arrowhead, Lawrence 66049
Robert Steil, 3001 Oxford Rd., Lawrence 66049
July 31, 2014
July 31, 2018
Douglas (Mack) Smith, Executive Secretary
Steve Phillips, Disciplinary Counsel
Lisa Mendoza, Legal Counsel
National Guard, Kansas
2800 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66611-1287
785-274-1000
www.kansastag.gov
(K.S.A. 48-201 et seq.)
Governor Sam Brownback, Commander-in-Chief
Maj. Gen. Lee E. Tafanelli, Adjutant General of Kansas
Col. David Weishaar, Brigadier General, Kansas Air National Guard
Col. John Rueger, Brigadier General, Kansas Army National Guard
Brig. Gen. Scott Dold, Chief of Staff
Maj. Gen. John Davoren, Commander, 35th Infantry Division
Brig. Gen. Victor Braden, General Officer
Michele Henry, Executive Director, National Guard Assn. of Kansas,
PO Box 19031, Topeka 66619
Natural and Scientific Areas Advisory Board
University of Kansas, Takeru Higuchi Building,
2101 Constant Ave., Lawrence 66047-3759
785-864-1500
(K.S.A. 74-6614)
Ray Aslin, State and Extension Forestry, 2610 Claflin Rd., Manhattan 66502
Rex C. Buchanan, Interim Director, Kansas Geological Survey,
1930 Constant Ave., Lawrence 66044
Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas Historical Society,
6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615
Elmer Finck, Division of Biological Sciences, Emporia State University, Emporia 66801
Robin Jennison, Secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism,
1020 SW Kansas Ave., Topeka 66612
Edward Martinko, Chair, Kansas Biological Survey, 2101 Constant Ave., Lawrence 66047
Susan Mosier, M.D., Secretary of Health and Environment, Ste. 540,
Curtis State Office Bldg.,1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Tracy Streeter, Director, Kansas Water Office, Suite 404, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Appointed by the Speaker of House
Rep. Ken Corbet, 10351 SW 61st, Topeka 66610
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Naturopathic Advisory Council
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-7214)
Appointed by the Governor Phillis Setchell, Topeka
Term expires
Dec. 31, 2017
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
Andrew E. Hefner, N.D., Great Bend
Medhi Khosh, N.D., Lawrence
Peter Kimble, N.D., Topeka
M. Myron Leinwetter, D.O., Rossville
Nursing, Board of
Room 551, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1230
785-296-4929
www.ksbn.org
(K.S.A. 74-1106)
Appointed by the Governor
Leanna Beeson, LPN, 1202 N. Manchester Ct., Wichita 67212
Carol Bragdon, Ph.D., APRN, 4401 SW Holly Ln., Topeka 66604
Sherri Brown, 1300 Washington Cir., Hays 67601
Judith Hiner, RN, BSN, 509 N. Overlook Dr., Coffeyville 67337
JoAnn Klaassen, RN, MN, JD, 14520 S. Shannan, Olathe 66062
Rebecca Nioce, 825 SW Oakley Ave., Topeka 66606
Rebecca Sander, 1832 Emmeram Rd., Hays 67601
Leslie Sewester, 20179 W. 108th Terr., Olathe 66061
Mary Struble, 526 NW 100 Ave., Attica 67009
Jennifer Szambecki, 3240 N. Saint Clair St., Wichita 67204
Patricia Zeller, MSN, APRN NP-C, 1019 N. 5th St., Garden City 67846
Mary Blubaugh, MSN, RN, Executive Administrator
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Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
Office of the Secretary of State
Occupational Therapist Council
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-5404)
Appointed by the Governor
LaDessa Forrest, O.T., Wichita Angela L. Petite, O.T., Leavenworth Diane P. Pickel, O.T., Olathe
Term expires
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
Ray N. Conley, D.C., Overland Park
Stephen N. Rosenberg, D.O., Leawood
Oil and Gas Activities,
Advisory Committee on Regulation of
(K.S.A. 55-153)
Appointed by the Governor
Jeffrey D. Jabara, 1825 N. Frederic, Wichita 67206
Optometry, Board of Examiners in
www.kssbeo.com
(K.S.A. 74-1501)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Rebecca Sparks Dougherty, 20222 SW County Line Rd., Rose Hill 67133
Dr. Ron Hansen, 3805 Foxfire St., Hutchinson 67502
Dr. Gerard Lozada, PO Box 1041, Mission 66222
Dr. Craig Newland, 120 Pine Ridge Rd., Parsons 67357
Gary Slimmer, 5948 NW Westbrooke Dr., Topeka 66617
Jan Murry, Executive Officer, 3109 W. 6th St., Ste. B,
Lawrence 66049; 785-832-9986
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Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
2017 Kansas Directory
Peace Officers' Standards and Training,
Kansas Commission on
1999 N. Amidon, Suite 350, Wichita 67203
316-832-9906
www.kscpost.org
(K.S.A. 74-5606)
Appointed by the Governor
Chief Timothy Bauer, 3930 W. 223rd St., Bucyrus 66013
Mark Bundy, 11118 Georgia Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109
Dean Bush, 507 Ave. L, Dodge City, KS 67801
Chief Michael Fleming, 9926 Edelweiss Circle, Merriam 66203
Jeffrey Herrig, Jefferson County Sheriff, 300 Jefferson, Oskaloosa 66066
Herman Jones, Shawnee County Sheriff, 320 S. Kansas Ave., Ste. 200, Topeka 66603 Amy Mellor, 2221 Garfield St., Great Bend 67530
Richard Powell, 218 S. Ashley Park, Wichita 67209
Brandon Presley, 517 N. 9th Ave., Hill City 67642
Bradley Schoen, 2235 Alta Dr., Manhattan 66502
John Whitmer, Chairman, 12905 W. Red Rock, Wichita 67235
Term expires
July 1, 2020
July 1, 2018
June 30, 2018
July 1, 2020
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2014
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020
Statutory Members
Maj. Mark Bruce, Superintendent, Kansas Highway Patrol
Kirk Thompson, Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Ex officio Member
Ed H. Pavey, Director of Police Training, Kansas Law Enforcement Center
Gary Steed, Executive Director
John Gaunt, Investigator
Darren Moore, Investigator
Jackie Stuart, Investigator
David Thompson, Investigator
Eric N. Williams, Commission Council
James B. Pearson Fellowship Selection Board
c/o Kansas Board of Regents, Suite 520, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-3517
(Article III, Document of Transfer of the James B. Pearson Fellowship)
Dr. Robert N. Kelly, 1501 SW College Ave., Topeka 66604
Matthew E. Lindsey, Executive Director, Kansas Independent College Assn.,
515 Capitol Federal Bldg., 700 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603
Dr. Gregory L. Schneider, 2806 SW Arvonie Pl., Topeka 66614
Blake Flanders, President and CEO, State Board of Regents, Ste. 520, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Rep. Valdenia Winn, 1044 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66102
Diane Lindeman, Secretary of the Board, Director of Student Financial Assistance, State Board of Regents
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Office of the Secretary of State
Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Initiative Board
c/o Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office,
Suite 1004, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-3976
www.kcva.org
(K.S.A. 73-1223)
Appointed by the Governor
Marc A. Kline, 627 NE Forest St., Topeka 66616
Gary J. Prescott II, 8607 Parkmont Dr., Wichita 67207
Michael J. Ryan, 3405 Treesmill Cir., Manhattan 66503
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Rep. Mario Goico, 1254 N. Pine Grove Ct., Wichita 67212
Pet Animal Advisory Board, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
(K.S.A. 47-1725)
(Executive Reorganization Order No. 40)
Appointed by the Governor
Maureen Cummins, 9747 SW Hoch Rd., Auburn 66402
Anne D'Andrea, 2848 13th Ave., Lindsborg 67456
Dr. Denver Marlow, 1024 Park Shire Cir., Manhattan 66503
Sharon Meissner, 2205 SW Millers Glen Dr., Topeka 66614
Dr. Laura Morland, 350 S. 160th, Girard 66743
Sharon Munk, 562 S. Rd. 150 West, Menlo 67753
William Smith, 7220 Cottonwood Dr., Shawnee 66216
Dr. Larry Snyder, 555 NW 35th St., Topeka 66617
Lorilee Thomas, 17454 K-9 Hwy., Whiting 66552
Kendra Titus, 2961 Labette Rd., Ottawa 66067
Leanne Trabuc, 21263 SW 500th Rd., Colony 66015
Term expires
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
Pharmacy, State Board of
800 SW Jackson, Suite 1414, Topeka 66612-1244
785-296-4056
www.kansas.gov/pharmacy
(K.S.A. 74-1603)
Appointed by the Governor
James Garrelts, 4131 N. Plum Tree St., Wichita 67226
Robert D. Haneke, 31619 W. Longview Rd., Sylvia 67581
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April 30, 2017
April 30, 2019
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Michael Lonergan, 4903 W. 155th Terr., Overland Park 66224
Cheri Pugh, 16705 Military Trail Rd., Wamego 66547
David R. Schoech, 922 W. County Rd., Columbus 66725
Chad Ullom, 2401 SW 35th Terr., Topeka 66611
Dr. John Worden, 1521 Sunflower Dr., McPherson 67460
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2020
Alexandra Blasi, Executive Secretary
Jim Kinderknect, Inspector, Northeast Kansas, Topeka
Carly Haynes, Inspector, Southeast Kansas, Wichita
Melissa Martin, Compliance Officer, Eastern Kansas, Kansas City
Reyne Kenton, Compliance Officer, Western Kansas, Dodge City
Physical Therapy Advisory Council
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-2903 and K.S.A. 65-2904)
Appointed by the Governor
Ric Baird, P.T., Silver Lake Brent Martin, P.T., Belleville Dave Sanderson, P.T., Salina Term expires
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
Gary L. Counselman, D.C., Topeka
Dick Geis, M.D., Topeka
Physician Assistant Council
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-28a11)
Appointed by the Governor Molly Drake, P.A., Kansas City Gleb Gluhovsky, Olathe
Jay L. Wedel, P.A., Hesston
Term expires
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2020
Jan. 31, 2018
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
J. Michael Patton, M.D., Wichita
M. Myron Leinwetter, D.O., Rossville
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Pooled Money Investment Board
Suite 209, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3372
https://pooledmoneyinvestmentboard.com
(K.S.A. 75-4221a)
Appointed by the Governor
Casey Lair, Chairperson, 605 Grant St., Neodesha 66757
Lewis Levin, 13136 Nebraska Ct., Kansas City, KS 66109
Rodney Miller, 7332 SW Kings Forest Rd., Topeka, 66610
Term expires
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2020
Ex officio Member
Jake LaTurner, Kansas State Treasurer
Scott Miller, Director of Investments and Chief Investment Officer
Karen Stattelman, Accounting and Operations Manager
Janette Boucher, Investment Analyst
Rebecca McManness, Investment Accountant
Kevin Hornung, MIP Administrator
Postsecondary Technical Education Authority
c/o Kansas Board of Regents, Suite 520, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-3421
(K.S.A. 72-4481)
Appointed by the Governor
Bruce A. Akin, Topeka
Debbie Gann, Wichita Joseph T. Glassman, Hays
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Eddie Estes, Dodge City
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Kathy Howell, Overland Park
Appointed by the Kansas Board of Regents
Thomas Burke, Kansas City, KS
Sheila Frahm, Colby
Connie Hubbell, Topeka
Steve Kearney, Topeka
Ex officio Members
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education
Antonio J. Soave, Secretary of Commerce
Lana Gordon, Secretary of Labor
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Private and Out-of-State Postsecondary
Educational Institutions, Advisory Commission on
c/o Kansas Board of Regents, Suite 520, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-0911
(K.S.A. 74-32,166)
Appointed by the Kansas Board of Regents
Judy Holmes, Brown Mackie College, 2106 S. 9th St., Salina 67401
Gerald Lauber, Kaw Valley State Bank, 818 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66612
Irene Narvaez, Court Reporting Institute of Kansas City, 8001 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.,
Ste. 100, Merriam 66202
Kerry Norbury, National American University, 10310 Mastin, Overland Park 66046
Robert Otto, Kansas College of Nursing, 7721 Quivira Rd., Lenexa 66216
Ryan Ruda, Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Dr., Garden City 67846
Jerrad Tausz, University of Phoenix, 8345 Lenexa Dr., Ste. 200, Lenexa 66214
Dr. Linda Wiley, Topeka High School, 800 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Professional Practices Commission
c/o Department of Education, Suite 102, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-2303
(K.S.A. 72-8503)
Appointed by the State Board of Education
Representation of Membership:
Chief School Administrator, K-12 Level
Susan Myers
Principals
Elementary Level: Dorsey Burgess
Middle Level: Tavis Desormiers
Secondary Level: Phil Clark
Classroom Teachers
Elementary Level: Susan Bangert
Elementary Level: Sherry Turnbull Middle Level: Kimberly Groom
Secondary Level: Calin Kendall
Secondary Level: Bradley Nicks
Term expires June 30, 2015
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2013
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, Secretary
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Propane Education and Research Council, Kansas
(K.S.A. 55-1803)
Appointed by the Governor
James Ainsworth, 15412 S. Alcan St., Olathe 66062
Larry Cazier, 4948 SE Croco Rd., Berryton 66409
Jeff Conard, 15132 SW 125th St., Sedgwick 67135
Robert Mock, 27215 N Rd., Holton 66436
John Pankratz, 7616 N. Hoover Rd., Valley Center 67147
Eric Payne, 521 N. Bracken St., Wichita 67206
Craig Settle, 308 Briarwood Ln., Hillsboro 67063
Aimee Tempera-Parks, 1309 E. Harvest Ln. Cir., Goddard 67052
Jeffry Thompson, 6711 Crescent Rim Dr., Ozawkie 66070
Ex officio Member
State Fire Marshal or designee
Term expires
Aug. 30, 2018
Aug. 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 30, 2019
Aug. 30, 2019
Aug. 30, 2018
Aug. 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
Public Broadcasting Council, Kansas
c/o Department of Administration, Suite 500, Curtis State Office Building,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3463
(K.S.A. 75-4912 et seq.)
Kenneth Baker, General Manager, Radio Kansas, 815 N. Walnut, Suite 300, Hutchinson 67501
Janet Campbell, General Manager, KANU-FM, 1120 W. 11th, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66044
Missi Kelly, General Manager, KRPS-FM, PO Box 899, Pittsburg 66762
Kliff Kuehl, President and CEO, KCPT-TV, 125 E. 31st, Kansas City, MO 64108
Mark McCain, General Manager, KMUW-FM, Wichita State University, 3317 E. 17th, Wichita 67208
Dave McClintock, Director of Engineering, KPTS-TV, 320 W. 21st, Wichita 67203
Lynn Meredith, CEO and General Manager, Smoky Hills Public Television, PO Box 9, Bunker Hill 67626
Deb Oyler, Executive Director, High Plains Public Radio (KANZ-FM), 210 N. 7th St., Garden City 67846
Eugene Williams, General Manager, KTWU-TV, 1700 SW College, Topeka 66621
Public Employee Relations Board
c/o Kansas Department of Labor, 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603
785-368-6224
(K.S.A. 75-4323)
Appointed by the Governor
John Bowes, 1525 SW College Ave., Topeka 66604
Kenneth W. Gorman, Chair, 1142 SW Kent Pl., Topeka 66604
Joshua Hofer, 12001 W. Grant Ct., Wichita 67235
Keith A. Lawing, 2060 N. Westridge Ct., Wichita 67203
Mark McGivern, 5828 SW Turnberry Ct., Topeka 66614
Douglas A. Hager, Attorney
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March 15, 2018
March 15, 2015
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2013
March 15, 2017
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Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas
611 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 100, Topeka 66603-3803
785-296-1019
www.kpers.org
(K.S.A. 74-4901 et seq.)
Board of Trustees:
Appointed by the Governor
Kelly Arnold, Wichita
Lois Cox, Manhattan Chris Long, Mission Hills
Michael Rogers, Manhattan
Term expires
Jan. 15, 2021
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 10, 2019
Jan. 10, 2019
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Shawn Creger, Prairie Village
June 30, 2019
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Suresh Ramamurthi, Topeka
June 30, 2017
Elected Member – School
Ernie Claudel, Olathe
June 30, 2017
Elected Member – Non-School
Todd Hart, Olathe
June 30, 2017
Statutory Member
Jake LaTurner, Kansas State Treasurer
Alan Conroy, Executive Director
Public Finance Transparency Board
c/o Department of Administration, Suite 500,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
www.kansas.gov/kanview/
(K.S.A. 74-72,124)
Appointed by the Governor
Doug Anstaett (member of the public)
Charles Jones (member of the public)
Anthony Schlinsog, Executive CITO
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Edward Sexe (member of the public)
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Alan Cobb (member of the public)
Rep. Kasha Kelley
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration (or designee)
Martin Eckhardt, Director, Office of Management Analysis and Standards (or designee)
Scott Frank, Legislative Post Auditor (or designee)
Matthew Veatch, State Archivist (or designee)
Raney Gilliland, Director of Legislative Research (or designee)
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Racing and Gaming Commission, Kansas
Suite 500, Eisenhower State Office Building,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603-3754
785-296-5800
www.krgc.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-8803 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Brandon Jones, 1 Westwood Cir., Ottawa 66067
Jan Kessinger, 12605 Walmer, Overland Park 66209
Eileen King, 1032 S. Wreath Ave., Manhattan 66503
David Moses, 2318 N. Lindsay Cir., Wichita 67228
Term expires
Jan. 15, 2017
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2016
Jan. 15, 2016
Donald Brownlee, Executive Director
Radiologic Technology Council
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-7310)
Appointed by the Governor
Douglas Billings, L.R.T., Lawrence
Marie A. Caldwell, L.R.T., De Soto
Melinda Chiroy, L.R.T., Emporia Term expires
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2020
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
Gary Counselman, D.C., Topeka
Dennis Petterson, M.D., Topeka
REACH Healthcare Foundation
6700 Antioch Road, Suite 200, Merriam 66204
913-432-4196
(Case No. 03CV1125)
Appointed by the Governor
James Echols, 1915 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City 66102-2746
Jennifer Rhodus, 13103 W. 74th St., Shawnee 66216-4412
Kerri Wade, 14605 W. 83rd Place, Lenexa 66215
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May 31, 2019
May 31, 2018
May 31, 2019
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Real Estate Appraisal Board
Suite 804, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-6736
www.kansas.gov/kreab
(K.S.A. 58-4104)
Appointed by the Governor
Jeffrey Caudle, 2102 Greenview Dr., Atchison 66002
Robin Hannigan, 2825 SW Plass Ave., Topeka 66611
Kenton G. Ladenburger, 1429 Western Ave., Pratt 67124
Richard E. Livingston, 266 E. 2300 Rd., Edgerton 66021
Robert O'Connor, 12820 Overbrook Rd., Leawood 66209
Fred Samuelson, 14321 E. Shannon Circle, Wichita 67230
James Stallbaumer, 13921 NW 54th St., Rossville 66533
Sally Pritchett, Director
Cheryl K. Magathan, Public Service Executive
Term expires
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
Real Estate Commission, Kansas
Three Townsite Plaza, Suite 200, 120 SE 6th Ave., Topeka 66603-3511
785-296-6951
www.kansas.gov/krec
(K.S.A. 74-4201)
Appointed by the Governor
Connie O’Brien, 22123 211th St., Tonganoxie 66086
Bryon Schlosser, 7091 SW Fountaindale Rd., Topeka 66614
Joseph Vaught, 9231 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, KS 66109
Sue Wenger, PO Box 247, Mulvane 67110
Errol G. Wuertz Sr., 2720 Barclay Dr., Hays 67601
Term expires
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2019
Erik Wisner, Executive Director
Records Board, State
c/o Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615
785-272-8681
(K.S.A. 75-3502 et seq.)
Lisa Mendoza, Chair, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
(representing Derek Schmidt, Chairperson, Attorney General)
Bill Sowers, 3rd Floor, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
(representing Joanne Budler, State Librarian)
Frank Burnam, Ste. 500, Curtis State Office Bldg., 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
(representing Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration)
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Patricia A. Michaelis, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615
(representing Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas State Historical Society)
Matthew B. Veatch, State Archivist, Kansas State Historical Society,
6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615
Regents, Kansas Board of
Suite 520, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
785-296-3421
www.kansasregents.org
(Kansas Constitution, Article Six, Sections 2 and 3)
(K.S.A. 74-3202a et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor Joseph Bain, Goodland
Daniel S. Bangerter, Dodge City
William Feuerborn, Garnett
Dennis Mullin, Manhattan David Murfin, Wichita
Ann Brandau Murguia, Kansas City
Zoe Newton, Sedan
Daniel Thomas, Mission Hills
Helen Van Etten, Topeka
Term expires
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
Blake Flanders, President and CEO
Julene Miller, General Counsel
Educational institutions governed by the Board of Regents
Emporia State University, Emporia 66801; Dr. Michael Shonrock, President
Fort Hays State University, Hays 67601; Dr. Edward Hammond, President
Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506; Dr. Kirk Schulz, President
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg 66762; Dr. Steven Scott, President
University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045; Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little, Chancellor
KU School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS 66160; Doug Girod, M.D., Executive Vice Chancellor
Wichita State University, Wichita 67260; Dr. John Bardo, President
Rehabilitation Council, Kansas
c/o Kansas Rehabilitation Services, 8th Floor West,
Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
785-368-7471
(P.L. 102-569)
Appointed by the Governor
John Bates, 2133 Village Hall Rd., Topeka 66614
Ted Brant, 3823 SW Atwood Terrace, Topeka 66610
Mike Burgess, 6009 SW 23rd St., Topeka 66614
Catherine Carter-Gibbons, 1119 N. Peterson Ave., Wichita 67212
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Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2016
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Margo Chediak, 3724 SW Ashworth Ct., Topeka 66610
Laurie Gerber, 307 N. 12th St., Garden City 67846
Carrie Greenwood, 4001 SE 34th Terr., Topeka 66605
JoRita Hill, 4925 Shadybrook St., Apt. 313, Wichita 67208
Elinor Hurst, 503 Heather Ln., Newton 67114
Julie Juneau, 6800 S. 127th St. E, Derby 67037
Julie King, 6800 S. 127th St. E, Derby 67037
Angelo Mino, 8926 Summit St., Lenexa 66215
Sheila Nelson-Stout, 1897 Granite Rd., Bennington 67422
Irma Ramirez, 420 E. Parkway Ave., Salina 67401
Alana Roethle, 5005 W. 131st Terr., Leawood 66209
Heather R. Sasse, 18062 L Rd., Athol 66932
Harold Schultz, 3100 W. 22nd, Apt. E7, Lawrence 66046
Dr. Diana Stanfill, Dept. of Education, Ste. 102, Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Chris Testorff, 306 W. Kansas St., Apt. 15, Yates Center 66783
Roxanne Treece, 120 Oak Park Dr., Apt. 32, McPherson 67460
Debra Wetta, 319 N. Milstead St., Wichita 67212
Ranita Wilks, 1408 E. 21st Terr., Lawrence 66046
Christian Zuercher, 1104 Allison St., Newton 67114
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2017
Ex officio Member
Michael Donnelly, Director, Kansas Rehabilitation Services
Support Staff
Peg Spencer, Staff Liaison
Republican River Compact Administration,
Kansas-Nebraska
(K.S.A. 82a-518)
Kansas Representative
David Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
Nebraska Representative
Brian Dunnigan, Director, Nebraska Dept. of Natural Resources,
301 Centennial Mall South, 4th Fl., Lincoln, NE 68509
Colorado Representative
Dick Wolfe, State Engineer, Colorado Division of Water Resources, 1313 Sherman St.,
Rm. 818, Denver, CO 80203
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Respiratory Care Council
c/o State Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson,
Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka 66612
785-296-7413
(K.S.A. 65-5504)
Appointed by the Governor
Steven Ades, R.T., El Dorado Howard Anderson, Wichita
Dan L. Conyers, R.T., Kansas City, KS
Stanley Munsch, R.T., Hays Cheri Pugh
Term expires Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
Appointed by the Board of Healing Arts
Michael J. Beezley, M.D., Shawnee
Shawn Magee, M.D., Topeka
Revenue, Kansas Department of
2nd Floor, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka 66612
785-296-3909
www.ksrevenue.org
(K.S.A. 75-5101)
Sam Williams, Secretary of Revenue
David Clauser, General Counsel
Debra Beavers, Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control
David N. Harper, Director of Property Valuation
Lisa Kaspar, Director of Vehicles
Steve Stotts, Director of Taxation
Richard Cram, Director of Policy and Research
Dean Reynoldson, Director, Office of Special Investigations
Richard Carlson, Legislative Liaison
Kevin Cronister, Chief Information Officer
Revisor of Statutes
Suite 24-E, State Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-2321
www.ksrevisor.org
(K.S.A. 46-1211)
Gordon L. Self, Revisor of Statutes
Jill A. Wolters, First Assistant Revisor
Bruce W. Kinzie, Editor of Statutes
Norman J. Furse, Revisor Emeritus
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Senior Assistant Revisors
Nobuko K. Folmsbee
Michael R. Heim
Jason B. Long
Jason W. Thompson
Scott S. Wells
Assistant Revisors
Scott Abbott
Katherine Goyette
Renae Jefferies
Tamera M. Lawrence
Eileen D. Ma
Nicholas P. Myers
Charles R. Reimer
Natalie Scott
Adam M. Siebers
J. Matthew Sterling
David P. Wiese
Daniel A. Yoza
Chad L. Champney, Information Systems Administrator
Sandra J. Sadowski, Information Systems Administrator
Debbie L. Meador, Office Manager
Rules and Regulations Board, State
(K.S.A. 77-423)
Derek Schmidt, Attorney General, Chairperson
Kris W. Kobach, Secretary of State
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration
Sen. Vicki Schmidt, Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
Rep. Sharon Schwartz, Vice-Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
Secretary of State, Office of the
1st Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612-1594
785-296-4564
www.sos.ks.gov
(Kansas Constitution, Article One)
(K.S.A. 75-401 et seq.)
Kris W. Kobach, Secretary of State
Eric Rucker, Assistant Secretary of State
Garrett Roe, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Legal Counsel
B.J. Harden, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Policy
Kathy Sachs, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Business Services
Bryan Caskey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Elections/Legislative Matters
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Craig McCullah, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Administration
Desiree Taliaferro, Chief Administrative Officer
Alan Burt, Administrative Officer
Samantha Poetter, Director, Public Information
Barbara A. Dominguez, Director, Administrative Rules and Regulations/Session Laws
Securities Commissioner of Kansas, Office of the
109 SW 9th St., Suite 600, Topeka 66612
785-296-3307 / 800-232-9580
www.ksc.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 75-6301)
Joshua A. Ney, Securities Commissioner
Steven C. Wassom, Executive Director
Jeffrey Kruske, General Counsel
Lynn F. Hammes, Director of Finance and Administration
Randy Mullikin, Director of Compliance and Enforcement
Ryan Kriegshauser, Director of Policy and Special Counsel
Shannon Stone, Director of Investor Education
Caley Love, Director of Communications
Prairie Village Office: 4200 Somerset, Ste. 241, Prairie Village 66208; 913-642-2350
Wichita Office: 230 E. William, Ste. 7080, Wichita 67202; 316-337-6280
Sentencing Commission, Kansas
Suite 501, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-0923
http://www.sentencing.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-9101 et seq.)
Rep. John Barker, 103 Wassinger Ave., Abilene 67410
Nathan Barnes, 2706 N. Hallock St., Kansas City, KS 66101
Meredith Butler, 914 Hickory Lane, Juncition City 66441
Stacey Donovan, 4111 Wimbledon Cir., Lawrence 66047
Dan Dunbar, 416 Casa Bonita Dr., Lawrence 66049
Hon. W. Lee Fowler, 5th Judicial District, Lyon County Courthouse, 430 Commercial St., Emporia 66801
Johnnie Goddard, 4th Floor, Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Sen. David B. Haley, 936 Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101
Amy J. Hanley, Office of the Attorney General, 120 SW 10th Ave., 2nd Floor, Topeka 66612
Terry Malone, 903 Marsha Lane, Dodge City 67801
Hon. Patrick D. McAnany, Court of Appeals Judge, Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Sen. Carolyn McGinn, PO Box A, Sedgwick 67135
Chris A. Mechler, Chief Court Services Officer, Office of Judicial Administration, Kansas Judicial Center,
301 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Rep. Janice L. Pauls, 101 E. 11th Ave., Hutchinson 67501
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Edward Regan, 8129 Schweiger Dr., Lenexa 66219
David W. Riggin, Dept. of Corrections, 4th Floor, Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Rep. John J. Rubin, 13803 W. 53rd St., Shawnee 66216
Hon. Evelyn Z. Wilson (Chair), 3rd Judicial District, Shawnee County Courthouse,
200 SE 7th St., Topeka 66603
Scott M. Schultz, Executive Director
Solid Waste Grants Advisory Committee
c/o Department of Health and Environment, Suite 320,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
(K.S.A. 65-3426)
Appointed by the Governor
M. Wayne Blackbourn, 101 Farrow St., Waverly 66871
Shawn Herrick, Executive Director, Mid America Tire Dealers Association,
7321 NW Rochester Rd., Topeka 66617
Stacy Neilson, District Manager, Edwards County Conservation District,
120 E. 7th, Kinsley 67547
Joseph Pajor, Dept. of Public Works, 8th Floor, City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita 67202
Charles A. Peckham, PO Box 88, Atwood 67730
Dr. James R. Triplett, Biology Dept., Pittsburg State University, 1701 S. Broadway,
Pittsburg 66762
Delores Walton, 10221 Millstone Dr., Apartment 1109, Lenexa 66220
Bill Bider, Chair, KDHE, Bureau of Waste Management
(designee of the Secretary of Health and Environment)
Term expires
Dec. 12, 2017
Dec. 12, 2017
Dec. 12, 2015
Dec. 12, 2017
Dec. 12, 2017
Dec. 12, 2017
Dec. 12, 2017
Soybean Commission, Kansas
1000 SW Red Oaks Place, Topeka 66615-1207
785-271-1040
http://kansassoybeans.org
(K.S.A. 2-3002)
District
1/2/3 Kent Maurath, Secretary, 2704 U.S. Hwy. 83, Oakley 67748
4 Ron Ohlde, Vice Chairman, 1579 4th Rd., Palmer 66962
5 Kent Romine, 674 SW 10 Rd., Great Bend 67530 6 Dennis Gruenbacher, 24600 W. Hedgecreek Cir., Andale 67001
7 James E. Zwonitzer, Treasurer, 10789 Cheyenne Rd., Horton 66439
8 Robert Haselwood, 2130 SE 61st St., Berryton 66409
9 Mike Bellar, 1411 Killdeer, Howard 37349
At-Large Members
Jerry Jeschke, Chairman, 1584 Willow Rd., Robinson 66532
Lance Rezac, 24500 Aiken Switch Rd., Onaga 66521
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Ex officio Members
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. John Floros, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University
Kenlon Johannes, Administrator
Special Education, State Advisory Council for
c/o Department of Education, Suite 102, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-291-3097
(K.S.A. 72-964)
Appointed by the State Board of Education
LuAnn Barron, Olathe
Terry Fehrenbach, Hutchinson
Lesli Girard, Topeka
Debora Howser, Silver Lake
Penny Lawson, Chair, Larned
Larry Katzif, Olathe
Kathy Kersenbrock-Ostmeyer, Oakley
Karen Kroh, Kansas City
Shawn Mackay, Overland Park
Mike Martin, Girard
Dr. Ann Matthews, Topeka
Diane Plunkett, Hays
Matthew Ramsey, Atchison
Dr. Joan Robbins, De Soto
Anne Roberts, Olathe
Vicki Sharp, Prairie Village
SueAnn Wanklyn, Frankfort
Bryan Wilson, Wichita
Deb Young, Girard
Term expires
June 2014
June 2014
June 2012
June 2015
June 2014
June 2014
June 2013
June 2013
June 2015
June 2015
June 2014
June 2015
June 2013
June 2014
June 2014
June 2014
June 2014
June 2013
June 2014
Colleen Riley, Director of Special Education Services,
State Department of Education
Sports Hall of Fame, Kansas
515 S. Wichita, Wichita 67202
316-262-2038
(K.S.A. 74-2906a et seq.)
Board of Trustees:
Appointed by the Governor
Ken Berry, 1131 SW Camden Ln., Topeka 66604
Robert Chipman, 1121 SW New Forest Dr., Topeka 66604
Kathy Hanis, 4733 Belinder, Westwood 66205
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April 30, 2019
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2016
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Linda Hargrove, 4415 Finn Ln., Derby 67037
Diane Macheers, 21704 W. 57th Terr., Shawnee 66218-8926
Michael McCoy, 1545 SW Stratford Rd., Topeka 66604
Bill D. Snyder, 3113 Harahey Ridge, Manhattan 66502
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2016
April 30, 2019
State Employees Health Care Commission, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Health and Environment,
Division of Health Care Finance, Suite 900-N,
Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-6280
(K.S.A. 75-6502)
Appointed by the Governor
Joseph S. Day, 10036 Westlake Rd., Ozawkie 66070
Steve A. Dechant, 521 E. Sherman, Hutchinson 67501
Heather Young, 3607 SE Massachusetts Ave., Topeka 66605
Statutory Members
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration, Chairperson
Ken Selzer, Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Mike Michael, Director, State Employee Health Benefits Plan
State Fair Board, Kansas
2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson 67502
620-669-3600
www.kansasstatefair.com
(K.S.A. 74-520a et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Steve Abrams, 6964 252nd Rd., Arkansas City 67005
Robert Atkisson, 115 J Road, Stockton 67669
Harmon F. Bliss, PO Box 186, Jetmore 67854
Virginia Crossland-Macha, 2805 N. Funston, Gas 66749
Karen Hibbard, 5765 Blue River Hills Rd., Manhattan 66503
Ron E. Hinrichsen, President, 13080 Christian Rd., Westmoreland 66549
Nicholas Ketzner, PO Box 261, Bird City, KS 67731
Monica Lair, 1331 Xylan Rd., Piqua 66761
Matthew Lowen, 2396 W. 82nd Ave., Hutchinson 67502
Tom R. Tunnell, PO Box 2429, Topeka 66601
Ex officio Members
Daryl Buchholz, Kansas State University, 115 Waters Hall, Manhattan 66506-4408
(designee of the Director of Extension)
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan 66502
Sue Schlapp, 455 N. Main St., Wichita 67202 (designee of the Secretary of Commerce)
Susan Sankey, Secretary/General Manager
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March 15, 2019
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2018
Office of the Secretary of State
State Use Law Committee
c/o Department of Administration, Suite 500,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-2374
(K.S.A. 75-3322c)
Appointed by the Governor
Rep. Erin Davis, 12018 S. Clinton St., Olathe 66061
Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau, PO Box 20335, Wichita 67208
Shelby Fry, 7248 SW Docking Rd., Auburn 66402
Steven Gieber, 2845 Fair Rd., Abilene 67410
Michael Montana, 4408 W. Shoreline, Wichita 67205
Patrick Terick, 2010 Carter Ave., Augusta 67010
Students' Advisory Committee to the
State Board of Regents
(K.S.A. 74-3229)
Student Body President, University of Kansas, Lawrence
Student Body President, Wichita State University, Wichita
Student Body President, Emporia State University, Emporia
Student Body President, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Student Senate President, Fort Hays State University, Hays
Student Senate President, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg
Sunflower Commission, Kansas
5840 NW Carlson Road, Rossville 66533
785-565-3908
www.kssunflower.com
(K.S.A. 2-3002)
District
1 Jeff Deeds, 1416 Arcade, Goodland 67735
2 Duane Frasier, 1015 Rd. 22, Sharon Springs 67758
3 Vacant
4 John Tibbits, 1575 Nugget Rd., Minneapolis 67467
5 Lance Russell, 1017 210th Ave., Hays 67601
6 Cameron Peirce, Vice Chair, 210 N. Ridge Rd., Hutchinson 67501
7/8/9 Brett Skillman, 256 N. 5th St., New Strawn 66839
At-Large Members
Karl Esping, Chair, 888 Sioux Rd., Lindsborg 67456
Gary Schellhorn, Secretary, 6485 Skiddy West Rd., Junction City 66441
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June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
2017 Kansas Directory
Ex officio Members
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. John Floros, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University
Steve Swaffar, Executive Director
Supreme Court Nominating Commission
c/o Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Room 374,
Kansas Judicial Center, 300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
785-296-3229
(Kansas Constitution, Article Three)
(K.S.A. 20-119 and K.S.A. 20-124)
Elected Statewide by Attorneys
Anne E. Burke, Overland Park
1st Congressional District:
Elected by Attorneys
Kerry E. McQueen, Liberal
Appointed by the Governor
Linda Weis, Manhattan
2nd Congressional District:
Elected by Attorneys
Natalie G. Haag, Topeka
Appointed by the Governor
Felita Kahrs, Topeka
3rd Congressional District:
Elected by Attorneys
Matthew D. Keenan, Leawood
Appointed by the Governor
Robert Hayworth, Overland Park
4th Congressional District:
Elected by Attorneys
Jay F. Fowler, Wichita
Appointed by the Governor
Gary Mason, Maize
Heather Smith, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, Secretary
Surety Bonds and Insurance, Committee on
(K.S.A. 75-4101 et seq.)
Jake LaTurner, State Treasurer, Ste. 201, Landon State Office Bldg., 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Derek Schmidt, Attorney General, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66612
Ken Selzer, Chair, Commissioner of Insurance, 420 SW 9th, Topeka 66612
Tracy T. Diel, ex officio Secretary, Director of Procurement and Contracts, Dept. of Administration,
800 SW Jackson, Ste. 600, Topeka 66612
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Office of the Secretary of State
Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State
Compliance Compact
(K.S.A. 40-5701)
Representing Kansas:
Ken Selzer, Commissioner of Insurance, 420 SW 9th, Topeka 66612
Tax Appeals, Board of
Suite 1022, Eisenhower State Office Building,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603
785-296-2388
www.kansas.gov/cota/
(K.S.A. 74-2433)
Appointed by the Governor
Jay Cooper, Judge
Ronald Mason, Judge
Arlen Siegfreid, Chief Hearing Officer
Devin Sprecker, Judge
Term expires
Jan. 15, 2020
Jan. 15, 2021
Jan. 15, 2021
Jan. 15, 2020
Trevor C. Wohlford, Executive Director
Teaching and School Administration Professional
Standards Advisory Board
c/o Department of Education, Suite 102, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-4073
(K.S.A. 72-8502)
Appointed by the State Board of Education
Representation of Membership:
Term expires
Accredited Non-Public Administrator
Dr. Nick Compagnone, St. Mary School, Salina
June 30, 2015
Accredited Non-Public Teacher
Deb Mohler, St. Xavier Catholic School, Junction City
June 30, 2014
AVS/AVTS Administrator
Dr. Ralph Beacham, SEKESC, Topeka
June 30, 2015
AVS/AVTS Teacher
David Patterson, HCTEA/HHS Facility, Hutchinson
June 30, 2013
Building Level Administrators
Lori Martin, Frank V. Bergman Elementary, Manhattan
June 30, 2013
Alice Morris, Roosevelt Middle School, Coffeyville
June 30, 2013
Rudy Perez, Norton High School, Norton
June 30, 2014
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Chief School Administrator
Denise O’Dea, Wamego U.S.D. 320, Wamego
Classroom Teachers
Shelley Addis, Tanglewood Elementary, Derby
Adam Bancroft, Dean Ray Stucky Middle School, Wichita
Tim Knoles, Independence High School, Independence
Michele Perez, Meadows Elementary School, Topeka Linda Stecher, Easton U.S.D. 449, Easton, Vice Chair Kate Thompson, Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe
Kathy Wagoner, Hays High School, Hays
Mike Wilson, Reno Valley Middle School, Hutchinson
Local School Board
Bill Meek, Board of Education, Bucyrus
Parent Teacher Association
Laura Kaiser, KS PTA, Overland Park
Private Unit Head
Gwen Landever, University of St. Mary, Leavenworth
Regents Units Head
Dr. Rick Ginsberg, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Chair
Special Education Administrator
Dr. David Myers, Atchison Public Schools, Atchison
State Board of Education Representative
Steve Roberts, Overland Park
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Technical Professions, State Board of
Suite 507, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3053
www.ksbtp.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 74-7004)
Appointed by the Governor
Maurice Bowersox, 2004 E. Sheridan Bridge Ln., Olathe 66062
Steven Brosemer, 1512 W. 6th Ave., Ste. 1, Emporia 66801
Forrest Erickson, 5000 Lewis Dr., Shawnee 66226
Larry Graham, 4915 W. 64th Terr., Prairie Village 66208
Edward Halloran, 2234 SW Lowell Ln., Topeka 66614
William Haverkamp, 6033 SW 39th Ct., Topeka 66610
Dr. Richard Hayter, 1920 Grandview Dr., Manhattan 66502
Robert Henthorne, 14400 Ferguson Rd., Valley Falls 66088
David L. Hoffman, 14006 E. Hawthorne St., Wichita 67230
Joseph Johnson, PO Box 781585, Wichita 67278
Vincent Mancini, Gibson Mancini Carmichael & Nelson PA, 115 E. Laurel St.,
Garden City 67846
Carisa McMullen, 15917 W. 161st Ct., Olathe 66062
Eric Wimmer, 7507 W. 157th Terr., Overland Park 66223
Mary Leigh Dyck, Executive Director
Mark L. Bennett, Jr., Attorney for the Board
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June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2017
Office of the Secretary of State
Transportation, Department of
Eisenhower State Office Building,
700 SW Harrison, Topeka 66603-3754
785-296-3461
www.ksdot.org
(K.S.A. 75-5001)
Richard Carlson, Secretary of Transportation
Jerome Younger, Deputy Secretary and State Transportation Engineer
Tiffany Brown, Director, Division of Aviation
Jim Kowach, Director, Division of Engineering and Design
Kent Olson, Director, Division of Fiscal and Asset Management
Catherine Patrick, Director, Division of Operations
Wade Wiebe, Director, Division of Partner Relations
Chris Herrick, Director, Division of Planning and Development
Mike Skelley, Director of Policy
Ben Cleeves, Chief, Office of the Budget
Barb Rankin, Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel
Sandra Tommer, Chief, Bureau of Construction and Materials
Rhonda Seitz, Chief, Bureau of Fiscal Services
Lindsey Douglas, Chief, Office of Governmental and External Affairs
Jeff Neal, Chief, Office of Information Technology Services
Ron Seitz, Chief, Bureau of Local Projects
Clay Adams, Chief, Bureau of Maintenance
Rick Kreider, Chief, Bureau of Research
Alice Burney, Chief, Bureau of Personnel Services
Mark Taylor, Chief, Office of Program and Project Management
Steve Swartz, Chief, Office of Public Affairs
William Vicory, Chief, Bureau of Right of Way
Rod Lacy, Chief, Bureau of Road Design
Loren Risch, Chief, Bureau of Structures and Geotechnical Services
Bob Stacks, Chief, Bureau of Support Services
Dennis Slimmer, Chief, Bureau of Transportation Planning
Mike Floberg, Chief, Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technology
Doria Watson, Civil Rights Administrator
Dana Majors, Performance Measures Manager
Ann Williamson, Public Information Officer
District 1:
District 2:
District 3:
District 4:
District 5:
District 6:
Mike Stringer, 121 W. 21st, Topeka 66612
Randy West, 1006 N. 3rd, Salina 67401
Jeff Stewart, 312 S. 2nd, Norton 67654
Wayne Gudmonson, 411 W. 14th, Chanute 66720
Vacant, 500 N. Hendricks, Hutchinson 67501
Larry Thompson, 121 N. Campus Dr., Garden City 67846
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Trauma, Advisory Committee on
c/o Department of Health and Environment, Suite 540,
Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1368
(K.S.A. 75-5664)
Appointed by the Governor
Jacob M. Breeding, M.D., 6657 E. Cloud St., Salina 67401
Dr. Craig A. Concannon, 921 N. Mill, Beloit 67420
Paul B. Harrison, M.D., Kansas Surgical Consultants, 3423 E. Murdock,
Ste. 404, Wichita 67208
Cathy A. Heikes, 207 E. Magnolia St., Dodge City 67801
James Higgins, 4 Hilltop Ln., Burlington 66839
Kristine Hill, PO Box 28, Peck 67120
John Hultgren, 3103 Union Rd., Junction City 66441
Janet Kemmerer, 419 N. Lincoln, Jewell 66949
Patricia A. Lucke, 408 E. Depot St., Buffalo 66717
Dr. Michael Machen, PO Box 219, Quinter 67752
Ronald Marshall, 5909 SW Cherokee Ct., Topeka 66614
Dennis L. Mauk, 6904 E. 40th St. North, Wichita 67226
Michael McClintick, 1147 River Rd., Eureka 67045
Dr. Bryon McNeil, 10509 E. Crestwood Ct., Wichita 67206
Carol S. Perry, 5617 SW Clarion Ln., Topeka 66610
Dr. William Sachs, 4300 Nicklaus Dr., Lawrence 66047
Larry Salmans, 105 S. Logan St., Hanston 67849
Darlene L. Whitlock, 415 Aquarius St., Silver Lake 66539
Term expires June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
Ex officio Members
Secretary of Health and Environment or designee
Chairperson of the Board of Emergency Medical Services or designee
Chairperson and ranking minority member of the House Committee on
Health and Human Services or designees
Chairperson and ranking minority member of the of the Senate Public
Health and Welfare Committee or designees
Travel and Tourism, Council on
c/o Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism,
Division of Tourism, 1020 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 200, Topeka 66612
785-296-2281
(K.S.A. 32-1410)
Appointed by the Governor
Industry Members
Suzan Barnes, 1958 T Rd., Cottonwood Falls 66845
Mary Coleman, 4916 SW Cedar Crest Rd., Topeka 66606
Adam Mills
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Sept. 30, 2016
Sept. 30, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
At-Large Members
Cheryl Collins, 1724 Fairchild Ave., Manhattan 66502
Rep. Kenneth Corbet, 10351 SW 61st St., Topeka 66610
Lynda Fort, 1675 W. Patterson Ave., Ulysses 67880
Jennifer Haugh, 2806 SW Maupin Ln. Topeka 66614
Bridgette Jobe, 2718 N. 123rd St., Kansas City, KS 66109
Sheila Lampe, 108 N. Scott, Piqua 66761
Janet Stevens, 920 Club View Dr., Dodge City 67801
Sept. 30, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Sept. 30, 2014
Sept. 30, 2017
Sept. 30, 2014
Sept. 30, 2016
Sept. 30, 2014
Ex officio Members
Linda Craghead, Assistant Secretary for Parks & Tourism
Lisa Hecker
Ann Williamson
Treasurer, Office of the State
Suite 201, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612-1235
785-296-3171
www.kansasstatetreasurer.com
(K.S.A. 75-601 et seq.)
Jake LaTurner, State Treasurer
Peter Northcott, Assistant State Treasurer
Jennifer Hermann, Deputy Assistant State Treasurer
Melinda (Mindy) Forrer, Special Assistant to the Treasurer
Braden Dreiling, Director of Public Relations
Lucinda Anstaett, Director of Cash Management
Shauna Wake, Director of Bond Services
Kathy Priest, Director of Unclaimed Property
Cindy Hooper-Bears, Director of Information Technology
Curtis Bears, Director of Business Innovation
Scott Gates, Director of Learning Quest, 529 Educational Savings Program
Tom Treacy, Director of ABLE
Turnpike Authority, Kansas
9401 E. Kellogg, Wichita 67207-1804
316-682-4537
www.ksturnpike.com
(K.S.A. 68-2003 et seq.)
Appointed by the Governor
Sen. Ty Masterson, 1539 S. Phyllis Ln., Andover 67002
David Lindstrom, 13209 Woodson St., Leawood 66209
Term expires
June 30, 2020
April 30, 2017
Ex officio Members
Rep. Richard Proehl, Chairperson, House Transportation Committee
Sen. Mike Petersen, Chairperson, Senate Transportation Committee
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Richard Carlson, Secretary of Transportation and KTA Director
Steve Hewitt, Chief Executive Officer
University of Kansas Hospital Authority
(K.S.A. 76-3304)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Kirk Benson, 5213 W. 124th Terr., Kansas City 66160
Monte Coffman, 502 Westwood, Coffeyville 67337
Dr. Romano Delcore, Jr., 13113 Briar Dr., Leawood 66209
David Dillon, 1044 Rookwood Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45208
Gregory M. Graves, 5085 W. 177th Terr., Stilwell 66085
Mark R. Jorgenson, 1213 W. 58th St., Kansas City, MO 64113
Elizabeth King, 1911 N. Timberwood St., Wichita 67206
Sharon Lindenbaum, 8501 Cherokee Pl., Leawood 66206
Robba Moran, 2400 Sumac Dr., Manhattan 66502
Jack Newman Jr., 2300 W. 96th St., Leawood 66206
Charles Sunderland, 10209 W. 139th Terr., Overland Park 66221
Mark Uhlig, 11409 El Monte Court, Leawood 66211
Deryl Wynn, 11110 Parkview Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109
Ex officio Members (voting)
Chancellor, University of Kansas
Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Kansas Medical Center
Executive Dean, University of Kansas School of Medicine
Chief of Staff, University of Kansas Hospital Medical Staff
Dean, University of Kansas School of Nursing
President, University of Kansas Hospital Authority
Unmarked Burial Sites Preservation Board, Kansas
c/o Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 240
(K.S.A. 75-2744)
Appointed by the Governor
Dr. Michael Finnegan, Forensic Anthropological Consultants, LLC, and Emeritus Professor,
Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Dr. Ron McCoy, Professor of History, Dept. of History and Center for Oklahoma Studies, Emporia
Appointed by Tribal Councils
Edmore Green, Sac and Fox Representative, Rt. 1, Box 60, Reserve 66034
Patt Murphy, Iowa Representative, 203 S. Buckeye, Abilene 67410
Hattie Mitchell, Potawatomi Representative, 14880 K Rd., Mayetta 66509
Curtis Simon, Kickapoo Representative, 1107 Goldfinch Rd., Horton 66439-0271
Jennie A. Chinn, Executive Director, Kansas Historical Society
Robert Hoard, State Archeologist
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Office of the Secretary of State
UST Redevelopment Fund
Compensation Advisory Board, Kansas
(K.S.A. 65-34,133)
Appointed by the Governor
Richard D. Dixon, 450 N. Rainbow Lake Rd., Wichita 67235
Term expires
July 1, 2013
State Fire Marshal or designee
Director of Division of Environment or designee
Veterans Affairs Office, Kansas Commission on
Suite 1004, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-3976
www.kcva.org
(K.S.A. 73-1208a)
(2014 Session Laws of Kansas, Chapter 83)
Appointed by the Governor
Jim Buterbaugh, 720 E. 10th, Winfield 67156
Joy D. Moser, 2840 SE Capital View Ct., Topeka 66605
Charles Myers, 321 E. 16th St., Concordia 66901
Col. Michael M. Neer, 9405 W. 149th Terr., Overland Park 66221
John J. Ryan, 420 Center St., Carbondale 66414
Gregg Burden, Executive Director
Term expires
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2015
Veterans Claims Assistance Program
(VCAP) Advisory Board
c/o Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office,
Suite 1004, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka 66603
785-296-3976
www.kcva.org
(K.S.A. 73-1235)
Appointed by the Governor
Damon Christensen, 236 Strain St., Concordia 66901
Bruce Fischbach, 14735 S. Glen Eyrie St., Olathe 66061
Larry Meadows, PO Box 963, Tonganoxie 66086
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June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
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Veterans’ Memorial Advisory Committee
c/o Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management,
700 SW Harrison, Suite 1200, Topeka 66603
785-296-1318
(K.S.A. 75-2253)
(Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor)
Darrell Bencken, 1315 SE 29th St., Topeka 66605
Charles G. Bredahl, 1818 SW Medford Ave., Topeka 66604
Gerald Curtis, 4300 SW 27th Terr., Topeka 66614
Curtis Doss, Sr., 1214 Bel Air Dr., Junction City 66441
Malen E. Dowse, 3006 SW Quail Creek Dr., Topeka 66614
Juanita McCall, 506 NE Forest Ave., Topeka 66616
Charles Sensemen, 8419 E. Harry St., #701, Wichita 67207
Charles Yunker, The American Legion, 1314 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66612
Sarah Shipman, Secretary of Administration, Ste. 500, Curtis State Office Bldg.,
1000 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Veterinary Examiners, State Board of
c/o Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health,
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan 66502
785-564-6700
www.agriculture.ks.gov
(K.S.A. 47-818)
Appointed by the Governor
Joseph Allen, 2428 Cottonwood Lane, Salina 67401
Philip Bentz, D.V.M., 1392 Rainbow Rd., Washington 66968
Gregory E. Bogue, D.V.M., President, 3443 S. 215th St. West, Goddard 67052
Sheila Dodson, D.V.M., 9721 W. 60th St., Shawnee 66203
Michael C. Kobuszewski, D.V.M., 140 NE 46th St., Topeka 66617
Paul Ritter, D.V.M., 2903 County Rd. 320, Monument 67747
Dr. Orman Snyder, 555 NW 35th St., Topeka 66617
Jay Hedrick, D.V.M., Executive Director
Konrad Coe, Premise Inspector
Dirk Hanson, D.V.M., Investigator
Cheryl Mermis, Administrative Officer
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Term expires
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020
Office of the Secretary of State
Volunteer Commission, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Education, Suite 102, Landon State Office Building,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-368-6207
www.kanserve.org
(42 USC 12638)
Appointed by the Governor
David Battey, Youth Volunteer Corps, 4600 W. 51st, Ste. 300, Shawnee Mission 66205
Matthew Fearing, Jobs for America's Graduates, PO Box 564, Eudora 66025
Barbara Hickert, Dept. of Admin., Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Stephanie Kupper, Focus, LLC, 13807 Goodman St., Overland Park 66223
Jeffrey Locke, Fort Scott Community College, 118 W. Main, Arma 66712
Joe Marlow, 24584 W. 110th St., Olathe 66061
Deloyce McKee, 4196 McMillin Ln., Manhattan 66502
Jim McNiece, State Board of Education, 1213 Manchester Ct., Wichita 67212
Jolene Niernberger, Fort Hays State University, 600 Park St., Hays 67601
Amy Pinger, 7113 SW 19th Lane, Topeka 66615
William Rogers, 7362 Yecker Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109
Connie Stewart, Foster Grandparents Program, 3107 SW 21st, Topeka 66614
Pat Sweeney, 805 Spruceway, Abilene 67410
Debra Tucker, PO Box 101, Grantville 66429
Rebecca Wallick, 4902 W. 155th Terr., Overland Park 66224
Kenneth Willard, 24 Dakota Dr., Hutchinson 67502
Carolyn Wims-Campbell, 3824 SE Illinois Ave., Topeka 66609
Ex officio Members
Jessica Noble, Kansas Volunteer Commission, Topeka
Nancy Klostermeyer, Secretary, Kansas Assn. for Volunteer Centers,
The Volunteer Connection, 239 N. Santa Fe., Salina 67401
Dr. Scott Myers, Kansas Dept. of Education, Ste. 102, Landon State Office Bldg.,
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
Molly Turner, Corporation State Office, State Director, KS/MO, 2345 Grand Blvd.,
Kansas City, MO 64108
Matt Lindsey, Executive Director, Kansas Independent College Assn. and Fund,
2323 Anderson Ave., Ste. 125, Manhattan 66502
Mark Stump, Designee, United Way of the Plains, 245 N. Water, Wichita 67202
Brittany Crabtree, Executive Director
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March 24, 2018
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2018
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2019
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2015
March 24, 2014
March 24, 2019
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2013
March 24, 2014
March 24, 2018
March 24, 2014
March 24, 2018
March 24, 2018
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Washburn University Board of Regents
(K.S.A. 13-13a04)
Appointed by the Governor
Brent Boles, 3632 SE Arrowhead Dr., Tecumseh 66542
John McGivern (Chair), J.F. McGivern, Inc., 3333 SE 21st St., Topeka 66607
William Sneed, Polsinelli Shughart PC, 555 S. Kansas Ave.,
Ste. 101, Topeka 66603
Appointed by the Mayor of Topeka
Paul Hoferer, 4244 SW Clarion Lakes Dr., Topeka 66610
Blanche Parks, 1727 SE 36th Terr., Topeka 66605
Jennifer Sourk (Vice-Chair), Kansas Insurance Dept., 420 SW 9th, Topeka 66612
Appointed by the Shawnee County Commission
Terry Beck, Topeka
Term expires June 30, 2018
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
Kansas Board of Regents Designee
Helen Van Etten, Topeka
Ex officio Member
Larry Wolgast, Mayor of Topeka, City Hall, 215 SE 7th St.,
3rd Floor, Topeka 66603
Water Authority, Kansas
Suite 404, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3185
(K.S.A. 74-2622)
Appointed by the Governor
John Bailey, 4606 NE Cole Creek Rd., Pittsburg 66762
Mark Fischer, PO Box 131, Wright 67801
Gregg Graff, 729 N. County Rd. 19, Marienthal 67863
Alan King, 615 N. Cedar Downs Cir., Wichita 67235
Calvin Kissick, 2541 N. Lake Ridge Cr., Wichita 67205
Brad Loveless, 24100 Adams Rd., Lyndon 66451
Karma Mason, 4245 N. Ironwood St., Wichita 67226
Ted Nighswonger, 3880 US Highway 283, Lenora 67645
Dennis F. Schwartz, 5441 SE 45th St., Tecumseh 66542
Tony Wobker, 38090 W. 323rd St., Osawatomie 66064
Term expires
Jan. 15, 2020
Jan. 15, 2020
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2021
Jan. 15, 2018
Jan. 15, 2021
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2020
Jan. 15, 2020
Jan. 15, 2018
Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Mike Armstrong, 10747 Renner Rd., Lenexa 66219
Jan. 15, 2017
Appointed by the President of the Senate
Randy Hayzlett, 1112 Road T, Lakin 67860
Jan. 15, 2015
Ex officio Members
Rex Buchanan, Interim Director, Kansas Geological Survey
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Edward Martinko, Director, Kansas Biological Survey
Dr. John Flores, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
John Mitchell, Director, Division of Environment, Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Tracy Streeter, Director, Kansas Water Office
David Barfield, Chief Engineer, Division of Water Resources, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture
Susan Metzger, Interim Executive Director, Division of Conservation, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture
Antonio J. Soave, Secretary of Commerce
Robin Jennison, Secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Shari Feist-Albrecht, Chair, State Corporation Commission
Gary Harshberger, Chairman
Water Office, Kansas
Suite 404, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612
785-296-3185 / 888-526-9283
www.kwo.org
(K.S.A. 74-2613)
Tracy Streeter, Director
Katie Ingels, Communications Director
Wheat Commission, Kansas
1990 Kimball Ave., Manhattan 66502
785-539-0255 / 866-75WHEAT
www.kswheat.com
(K.S.A. 2-3002)
District
1 Brian Linin, 912 E. 4th, Goodland 67735 2 Ron Suppes, Chairman, 17 E. Hwy. 96, Dighton 67839 3 Jason Ochs, PO Box 1185, Syracuse 67878
4 Michael McClellan, 701 Ash Ave., Palco 67657
5 David Radenberg, 1650 NE 130th Ave., Claflin 67525
6 Scott Van Allen, Secretary/Treasurer, 1151 N. Drury Rd., Clearwater 67026 7/8/9 Jay Armstrong, Vice Chairman, 4528 Bourbon Rd., Muscotah 66058 At-Large Members
Doug Keesling, 1030 Ave. N, Chase 67524 Rich Randall, 4141 N. Juniper Rd., Scott City 67871
Ex officio Members
Jackie McClaskey, Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. John Floros, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University
Justin P. Gilpin, CEO
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Wichita State University Board of Trustees
1845 Fairmount, Wichita 67260-0002
316-978-3040
(K.S.A. 76-3a16)
Appointed by the Governor
Pierre Harter, 2576 N. Fox Run Cir., Wichita 67226
Ken Hush, 14201 E. Brookline Ct., Wichita 67230
Vernell Jackson, 1848 N. Paddock Green St., Wichita 67206
Laurie Labarca, 1149 N. Glenmoor Dr., Wichita 67206
Joe L. Norton, 2 E. Stonebridge Cir., Wichita 67230
Steven Packebush, 800 N. Tara Ln., Wichita 67206
Cindy Schwan, 711 N. Linden Ct., Wichita 67206
Tom Winters, 607 N. Wheatland Ave., Wichita 67235
Sheryl L. Wohlford, 9818 W. 18th Ct. North, Wichita 67212
Term expires
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2017
Wildlife Arts Council, Kansas
c/o Fort Hays State University,
Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Hays 67601
785-628-5664
(K.S.A. 74-7901)
Dr. Jerry R. Choate, Director, Sternberg Museum
Dr. Greg Farley, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Fort Hays State University
Dr. Leland Powers, Dept. of Art, Fort Hays State University
Adrian Price, Rt. 1, Box 110, Deerfield 67838 (Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission designee)
Ernst Ulmer, 15457 174th St., Bonner Springs 66012
Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission, Kansas
(K.S.A. 32-805)
Appointed by the Governor
Ward Cassidy, 420 E. 2nd St., Saint Francis 67756
Emerick Cross, 3409 N. 71st St., Kansas City, KS 66109
Tom Dill, 1821 Glen Ave., Salina 67401
Gary Hayzlett, PO Box 66, Lakin 67860
Gerald W. Lauber, Chairman, PO Box 8009, Topeka 66608
Aaron Rider, 217 N. Grandview Ave., Columbus 66725
Harrison Williams, 2006 S. Ironstone St., Wichita 67230
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Term expires
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
June 30, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Kansas Department of
1020 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 200, Topeka 66612
785-296-2281
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
(K.S.A. 32-801 et seq.)
(Executive Reorganization Order No.36)
Robin Jennison, Secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Todd Workman, Assistant Secretary for Administration
Ron Kaufman, Information Services Director
Linda Craighead, Assistant Secretary for Parks and Tourism
Christopher Tymeson, Chief Legal Counsel
Operations Office: 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt 67124; 620-672-5911
Keith Sexson, Assistant Secretary for Wildlife, Fisheries and Boating
Fran Jarmer, Chief Financial Officer
Colonel Kevin Jones, Director of Law Enforcement
Doug Nygren, Fisheries Division Director
Stuart Schrag, Public Lands Division Director
Jake George, Wildlife Division Director
Chris Berens, Ecological Services Division Director
Terry Bruce, Legal Counsel
Workers Compensation Board
c/o Kansas Department of Labor,
401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603-3182
785-296-5000
(K.S.A. 44-555c)
Appointed by the Secretary of Labor
Gary Korte
Tom Arnhold
John Carpinelli
Seth Valerius
Gary Terrill
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2017 Kansas Directory
Workers Compensation and Employment
Security Boards Nominating Committee, Kansas
c/o Kansas Department of Labor,
401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603-3182
785-296-5000
(K.S.A. 44-551)
Appointed by the Governor
Dina Cox, 3517 SW Avalon Ln., Topeka 66604 Tina Cox, 606 S. Reece, Goddard 67052
Steve Kearney, 3341 SW Randolph Ave., Topeka 66611 Corey Peterson, 201 N. Main St., Lindsborg 67456
Harvey Sorensen, 13 S. Colonial Ct., Eastborough 67207 William E. Stafford, 3612 SW Westport Dr., Topeka 66614 Bruce Tunnell, 420 SE 6th Ave., 12th Floor, Topeka 66607
Workers Compensation Maximum Medical
Fee Advisory Panel
c/o Kansas Department of Labor,
401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66603-3182
785-296-5000
(K.S.A. 44-510i)
Appointed by the Secretary of Labor
Representation of Membership:
Kansas AFL-CIO
Alan Meier, PO Box 67087, Topeka 66667
Earl Carter, 45 Angelina Dr., Augusta 67210
Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert Williams, Executive Director, 1260 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 66612
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Cynthia Nace, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., PO Box 1069, Topeka 66601
Steven Graham, Spirit Areosystems, PO Box 7730, MC K11-10, Wichita 67277
Kansas Chiropractic Association
Timothy Bolz, D.C., 4990 SW 21st St., Topeka 66604
Kansas Hospital Association
Tish Hollingsworth, Director of Reimbursement, 215 SE 8th Ave., Topeka 66603
Kansas Insurance Department
Grace Lancaster, 420 SW 9th St., Topeka 66612
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Term expires
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2019
Office of the Secretary of State
Kansas Medical Society
Larry Wilkinson, M.D., 753 N. West St., Wichita 67203
Kansas Physical Therapy Association
Karen Durst, P.T., 521-A S. Santa Fe St., Salina 67401
Kansas Occupational Therapy Association
Jeff Weeks, OTR/L, ARC, 6405 Metcalf, Overland Park 66202
Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation Vendors
Dan Zumalt, M.S., PO Box 20282, Wichita 67208
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