Lincoln – Gov. Pete Ricketts announced recent appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.

The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to legislative confirmation:

• Advisory Committee on Aging: Alicia J. Toczek, Loup City.

• Board of Barber Examiners: Zach Millikan, Lincoln.

• Brain Injury Oversight Committee: Judith “Judy” Nichelson, North Platte.

• Commission for the Protection of Children: Erin A. Konecky, Lincoln.

• County Attorney Standards Advisory Council: Melodie L. Bellamy, Kearney; William C. Brueggemann, Plattsmouth; Denise J. Kracl, Schuyler; and Lee K. Polikov, Bellevue.

• Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities: Diane Focht, Lincoln; Margaret “Peg” N. Huss, Omaha; Kristen Larsen, Lincoln; Mark D. Shriver, Omaha; and Suzanne L. Wahlgren, Gothenburg.

• Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities: Quinton R. Corwin, York; Seamus Kelly, Omaha; Erin Phillips, Lincoln; Judy Trent, Pleasanton; Dedrie Valenti, Omaha; and Kirsten Wilcox, Omaha.

• Education Commission of the States: John Spatz, Lincoln.

• Grain Sorghum Development, Utilization and Marketing Board: Klint G. Stewart, Columbus.

• Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision: Sally Reinhardt-Stewart, Lincoln.

• Judicial Nominating Commission – District Court – 3rd Judicial District: Gina G. Jackson, Lincoln; Theresa Kirby, Lincoln; Tanner Lockhorn, Lincoln; Kent Seevers, Lincoln; Bradley Stevens, Lincoln; and Robert “Bud” Synhorst, Lincoln.

• State Board of Landscape Architects: Regan Pence, Omaha.

• Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs: David F. Bloomfield, Hoskins.

• Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council: Marcia Cederdahl, Lincoln; Andrew MacFadyen, Omaha; Brenda Kastens, Lincoln; Julie L. Masters, Omaha; Angela I. Mortensen, La Vista; Todd M. Sauer, Omaha; Sabrina M. Schalley, Omaha; and Stacie T. Sinclair, Lincoln.

• Nebraska Potato Development Committee: Chase Engel, Mitchell; Timothy May, Imperial; and Matthew R. Ward, North Platte.

• Professional Practices Commission: Brian J. Hof, Red Cloud.

• Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy: Mark Manning, Crete, and Christi L. Olsen, Omaha.

• Nebraska Real Estate Commission: Douglas R. Dohse, Gretna.

• Riparian Vegetation Management Task Force: Dennis VanWey, Red Cloud.

• Water Well Standards and Contractors’ Licensing Board: Tonny W. Beck, Ainsworth, and Brian M. Whitesel, Neligh.

• Women’s Health Initiative Advisory Council: Linda Becker, Lincoln; Elizabeth F. Hallgren, Omaha; Rachel F. Hays, Columbus; and Elizabeth Mollard, Lincoln.

The following appointees are unpaid and subject to legislative confirmation:

• Child Abuse Prevention Fund Board: David J. Hansen, Lincoln.

• Crime Victim’s Reparation Committee: Ann E. Ames, Lincoln; Jeffrey Davis, Papillion; and Shawn Eatherton, Kearney.

• Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Diane Schutt, Fairbury, and Joshua Dale Sevier, Omaha.

• Board of Educational Lands and Funds: Duane L. Kime, Valentine.

• Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission: Marilyn B. Hadley, Kearney; Clay Smith, Lincoln; and Paul Turman, Lincoln.

• State Electrical Board: Kurt Griess, Aurora, and Boyd Pedersen, Clearwater.

• Nebraska Environmental Trust Board: Mark Quandahl, Omaha.

• Nebraska Ethanol Board: Randy L. Gard, Grand Island.

• Nebraska Game and Parks Commission: Henry R. Brandt, Roca.

• State Board of Health: Russell Crotty, Auburn; Michael Kotopka, Lincoln; Mark R. Patefield, Laurel; Robert “Bud” Synhorst, Lincoln; and Dan Vehle, Omaha.

• Nebraska Investment Council: Keith Olson, Omaha.

• Nebraska Natural Resources Commission: Rick Kubat, Omaha.

• State Personnel Board: Erin Bond, Lincoln.

• Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education: Gene Kelly, Papillion; Mary Lauritzen, West Point; Molly S. O’Holleran, North Platte; and Paul Von Behren, Fremont.

• Nebraska Power Review Board: Charles Hutchison, Bellevue, and Gregory Eugene Moen, Norfolk.

• Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees: Panashe Jacha, Elkhorn; Ruth Patricia Mencia, Grand Island; and Jackson Richling, Grand Island.

 To learn about openings and apply to serve on a board or commission, go online to governor.nebraska.gov/board-comm-req.