Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

For Immediate Release:          

May 16, 2025           

Contact:          Grace HogeGrace.Hoge@ks.gov

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

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

• Dylan Evans, Lebo (reappointment)

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

• Dana Evans, Olathe

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

• Scott Brown, Wichita

• Joyce Huddleston, Tribune

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

• Terry David, Lyons

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

• Jill Ellner, Manhattan (reappointment)

• Rita Burnett, Overland Park (reappointment)

Credit Union CouncilPurpose: To supervise and regulate credit unions.

• Jacob Burrow, Wichita

• Jennifer Keim, Shawnee