TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 26th, announced 13 appointments to the following state society, boards, commissions, compact, and committee.

Kansas State Historical Society 
Purpose: To collect, preserve, interpret and make the state’s history accessible to Kansans. 

• Matt Chappell, Acting Director 

Board of Accountancy 
Purpose: To license and regulate certified public accountants (CPAs), carry out laws and administrative regulations governing CPAs and to discipline and conduct investigations.  

• Julie Wondra, McPherson 

Arkansas River Compact 
Purpose: To settle existing disputes and remove causes of future controversy between the states of Colorado and Kansas concerning the waters of the Arkansas river and their control.  

• Troy Dumler, Garden City 
• Zach Gale, Syracuse 

Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee 
Purpose: To oversee the implementation of reform measures intended to improve the state’s juvenile justice system.  

• Kate Davis, Wichita 
• Melody Pappan, Winfield 
• Mary Snipes, Junction City 

State Employee Healthcare Commission 
Purpose: To set the insurance rates and structure for state employees. 

• Acting Secretary Adam Proffitt, Chairperson 

Elevator Safety Advisory Board 
Purpose: To advise the State Fire Marshal and make recommendations regarding rules and regulations necessary for the Elevator Act in accordance with HB 2005, which established the Elevator Safety Advisory Board. 

• Paul Parks, Overland Park 
• Brent Snyder, Olathe 
• Cole Haston, Lenexa 
• Spencer Duncan, Topeka 

Fire Service Training Commission 
Purpose: To recommend and approve fire service training program curriculum. 

• Mark Neely, Wamego