Governor Kay Ivey’s appointments: Education related (Jan. – April 2019)
We are pleased to be able to share with you Governor Kay Ivey’s Education appointments from January to April 2019. Her new communications team was incredibly responsive in sending us those she has appointed to boards, commissions and committees — we’re breaking them down categorically for you. We will be ticking off by board issues starting with healthcare then going into education, infrastructure, judiciary and local appointments then additional ones. Please check back for additional appointments throughout the day. Information on open board positions is on the appointments webpage. Physical Fitness & Sports Commission (Made January 31) Dr. Henry Williford University of North Alabama Board of Trustees Simpson Russell (Made February 7) Joel Anderson (Made February 7) Gary Smith (Made March 13) Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Michele Callahan-Alvis (Made February 15) Jeannie Price (Made February 26) Community College System Board of Trustees (Made February 15) John Mitchell Sr. Matthew Woods Milton Davis, P.E. Blake McAnally Athens State University Board of Trustees (Made February 26) William Dunnavant Jim America Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council (Made February 26) Julie Carroll University of South Alabama Board of Trustees (Made February 26) Captain Robert Jenkins Michael Windom Kenneth Simon Katherine Alexis Atkins Chandra Brown Stewart Athlete Agents Commission (Made February 26) Dr. Jared White Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees (Made March 13) Robert Kelly Richard Kemmer Terry Dunn M.P. Greene, Jr. Board of Examiners in Psychology (Made March 13) Dr. Edwin Cook, III Education Television Commission Dr. Douglas Ragland (Made March 19) Ferris Stephens (Made March 27) Space Science Exhibit Commission (Made March 27) Wes Kelley Race Cannon Commission on Higher Education (Made March 27) Dr. Larry Turner Course of Study: Career and Technical Education (Made March 27) Sydney Raine Ryan Richards Sandra Langley David Duncan Russell Johnson Jamia Alexander Williams Donald Jones Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees (Made April 02) Tony Smoke Firefighters’ Personnel Standards and Education Commission(Made April 12) Chief Gary Sparks Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board (Made April 12) Gudrun Pechtold Brad Newman Robyn Snellgrove Jeff McClure
Former Congressman Jo Bonner appointed senior adviser to Gov. Kay Ivey
With more than a decade of experience in politics as a former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Jo Bonner is returning to the public sector. On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Bonner would be joining her staff as her as Senior Adviser. “Jo will bring a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics to the office, and I look forward to getting his input as we move into a full term,” Ivey said of the former six-term U.S. Congressman. For the past year, Bonner served as Interim Executive Director for the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority and prior to that as Vice Chancellor for Economic Development for The University of Alabama System. Prior to that, Bonner represented Alabama’s First District in the U.S. House of Representatives, being elected to six terms. In Congress, Bonner earned a reputation as a respected and influential voice of reason in both Alabama and Washington, D.C. He was a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where he served on three key subcommittees, as well as the House Ethics Committee. Widely respected on both sides of the aisle, Bonner was selected by House Speaker John Boehner to serve as chairman of the House Ethics Committee in the 112th Congress. “One of my greatest passions is serving the people of Alabama, and I am honored to once again have the opportunity to do so,” Bonner said. “I appreciate Governor Ivey for asking me to serve as part of her administration and for her confidence in me. I look forward to working with my long-time friend to better Alabama for generations to come.” Ivey also announced the appointment of Acting Finance Director Kelly Butler as her Finance Director on Friday. Since August 2018, Butler has served as Acting Director of the Alabama Department of Finance. Butler has more than two decades of experience working with the state’s budgets and more than three decades experience as a fiscal analyst with the state. Prior to being named Acting Finance Director, Butler served as Assistant Finance Director for Fiscal Operations and State Budget Officer. “Kelly’s experience with our state’s budgets and as a fiscal analyst makes him an unmatched candidate for Finance Director, his dedication and skill will be invaluable as we build Alabama’s budgets over the next four years,” affirmed Ivey. “It is a true honor to serve the people of Alabama and to be asked to lead the Alabama Department of Finance on a permanent basis,” Butler said of his appointment. “We have made a lot of progress over the past three months, and I look forward to continue working on that progress and improving the services provided by the Department of Finance over the next four years.” “These two outstanding public servants are great additions to my administration and will work hard for the people of Alabama… I appreciate both of them for agreeing to serve my administration and the people of Alabama,” Ivey added. Both appointments are effective December 1, 2018.
Governor Kay Ivey’s appointments: Judicial related
While it has taken us a while to get a hold of Governor Kay Ivey‘s appointments list — of those Alabamians she has appointed to boards, commissions and committees — we are excited to say we finally have (most of) it and we’re breaking it down categorically for you. Keeping with our efforts to shine light on what’s going on behind the scenes at all levels of government, we’re continuing our appointments coverage with justice/legal/judicial related ones. Information on open board positions is on the appointments webpage. Court of the Judiciary Walter Body: 07/18/2017 Lamar County Probate Judge Dale McGee: 02/05/2018 Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group Tyler Flowers: 07/18/2017 Blaize Naman: 07/18/2017 John Jarrett: 07/18/2017 Sophia Warner: 07/18/2017 Cameron Moreland: 09/20/2017 Jefferson County DA Michael Anderton: 12/01/2017 Railway Police Jay Lacy: 08/18/2017 Michael Smith: 08/18/2017 Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles Terry G. Davis
Governor Kay Ivey appointments: Infrastructure/workforce related
We are still at it. Culling through and reporting on Governor Kay Ivey‘s appointments list — of those Alabamians she has appointed to boards, commissions and committees — since she took office. The date of appointment is next to the name. We started with her healthcare related appointments earlier this week and will be ticking off by board and commission issues by group. Here are the infrastructure/workforce related ones and up next are judiciary, local then misc. additional ones. Keeping with our efforts to shine light on what’s going on behind the scenes at all levels of government this will be a regular column once again in the coming weeks. Information on open board positions is on the appointments webpage. Southern Rail Commission Wiley Blankenship: 08/10/2017 Toll Road, Bridge & Tunnel Authority Steve Pelham: 09/20/2017 Jon Barganier: 09/20/2017 Onsite Wastewater Board Michelle Stephens: 10/01/2017 David Mastin, Jr.: 10/20/2017 Lana Langley: 10/20/2017 State Oil & Gas Board Charles Pearson: 11/01/2017 Alabama Surface Mining Commission Edward White: 12/04/2017 Alabama Rail Safety Commission William Casey Camp: 07/31/2017 Mary Katherine Chimelewiski: 07/26/207 Jane Covington: 06/26/2017 Elizabeth Kennedy Lawlor: 06/26/2017 Mike Russell: 07/26/2017 Brandon Schott: 07/26/2017 Alabama Construction BOD Jerry Grissom: 07/26/2017 Alabama Workforce Development Board Rita Moore: 07/18/2017 Brooks Kracke: 08/10/2017 David Mullins: 08/10/2017 Tony Townsend: 07/18/2017 Jim McClellan: 08/10/2017 Lynn Foster: 07/18/2017 Jessica Horsley: 07/18/2017 Daniel Michael: 07/18/2017 Don McClellan: 08/10/2017 Lynne Stokley: 08/10/2017 Mikki Ruttan: 08/10/2017 Susan Parrish: 07/18/2017 Jennifer Robinson: 07/18/2017 Ryan Richards: 08/10/2017 Workforce Council Allen Harris: 07/18/2017 Amy Bryan: 07/18/2017 Chuck Smith: 07/18/2017 Jennifer Himburg: 07/18/2017 Randy Skagen: 07/18/2017 Scott Bowers: 09/14/2017 Joe Patton: 09/14/2017 Charles DiLaura: 07/18/2017 Christy Knowles: 07/18/2017 Jeff Lynn: 07/18/2017 Dr. Jim Purcell: 07/18/2017 Sandra Koblas: 07/18/2017 John Hackett: 09/14/2017
Governor Kay Ivey’s appointments: Education related
While it has taken us a while to get a hold of Governor Kay Ivey‘s appointments list — of those Alabamians she has appointed to boards, commissions and committees — we are excited to say we finally have (most of) it and we’re breaking it down categorically for you. The Appointments Office supports Ivey in meeting her major obligation to appoint qualified, representative and appropriate people to positions on regulatory and licensing boards and commissions, university trustees, advisory boards and task forces. Her team lokos for qualified candidates to serve on 450+ boards and commissions that oversee a large variety of industries and make decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of Alabamians. Keeping with our efforts to shine light on what’s going on behind the scenes at all levels of government, this will be a regular column once again in the coming weeks. Information on open board positions is on the appointments webpage. Up now: education related appointments. Southern Regional Education Board Dr. Ed Richardson: 11/15/2017 Honorable Alan Baker: 07/26/2017 Alabama A&M Board of Trustees John Hackett, Jr.: 05/16/2017 Roderick Watts: 05/16/207 Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Matthew Woods: 1/26/18 Southern Regional Education Board Dr. Ed Richardson: 11/15/2017 Honorable Alan Baker: 7/26/2017 Alabama Course of Study Committee: Mathematics Nancy Dotson: 01/22/2018 Harry Gilder,Jr.: 01/18/2018 Anne Rankin Penney: 01/22/2018 Dolores Sparks: 01/18/2018 Dr. George Faust: 01/18/2018 Lee Ann Latta: 01/18/2018 Kathryn Lanier: 01/18/2018 Alabama Course of Study Committee: Physical Education & Health Education Jessica James: 01/18/2018 Rhonda Mann: 01/18/2018 Carrie Karkoska: 01/18/2018 Rosalyn Fabianke: 01/18/2018 Nan Priest: 01/18/2018 Ann Murray: 01/18/2018 Alabama Charter School Commission Nominees Charles Jackson Pastor Ibrahim Lee Melissa Kay McInnis Karen Sweeney Associate Pastor Marvin McDaniel Buttram Tharon Honeycutt University of West Alabama Board of Trustees Dr. Randall Hillman: 12/28/2017 Andrew Coats: 12/28/2017 Honorable Jodi Campbell: 12/21/2017 Terry Bunn: 12/21/2017 Victor Vernon: 12/28/2017 Jerry Smith: 12/28/2017 University of South Alabama Board of Trustees Dr. Steven Furr: 10/01/2017 William Graham: 10/01/2017 Dr. Steven Stokes: 10/01/2017 Margie Tuckson: 10/01/2017 Tuskegee University Board of Trustees Henry Davis: 06/26/2017 Sylvester Hester: 06/26/2017 Alabama Community College Board of Trustees Matthew Woods: 01/26/2018 Education Commission of the States Christian Becraft: 06/02/2017 Honorable Jeana Ross: 07/18/2017 Dr. Jim Purcell: 07/18/2017 Athens State University Board of Trustees Mary (Cathy) Dickens: 07/18/2017 Missy Smith: 10/01/2017 Dr. Sandra Sims-de Graffendried: 10/01/2017 Commission on Higher Education Norman Crow, Jr.: 09/22/2017
Governor Kay Ivey’s appointments: Health care related
While it has taken us a while to get a hold of Governor Kay Ivey‘s appointments list — of those Alabamians she has appointed to boards, commissions and committees — we are excited to say we finally have (most of) it and we’re breaking it down categorically for you. We will be ticking off by board issues starting with healthcare then going into education, infrastructure, judiciary and local appointments then additional ones. Keeping with our efforts to shine light on what’s going on behind the scenes at all levels of government this will be a regular column once again in the coming weeks. Information on open board positions is on the appointments webpage. Certificate of Need Board Terry Andrus: 08/01/2017 Freddy Ard: 08/01/2017 Dr. Kenneth Brewington: 08/01/2017 Randy Jones: 08/01/2017 Ornand Thompson, III: 08/01/2017 Alva Lambert: 08/01/2017 Brigadier General Edward Crowell: 08/01/2017 Dr. Herb Stone: 08/01/2017 Dr. Swaid Swaid: 08/01/2017 Opioid Council Dr. Bobby Lewis: 10/10/2017 Dr.Christopher Jahraus: 10/10/2017 Dr. Boyde Harrison: 10/10/2017 Dr. David Albright: 8/23/2017 Dr. Darlene Traffanstedt: 08/23/2017 Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) Honorable April Weaver: 08/01/2017 Honorable Greg Reed: 08/01/2017 Sue Neuwine: 08/01/2017 Scott Griffin: 08/01/2017 Brenda Culver: 08/01/2017 Dr. James Walburn: 08/01/2017 Steven Preston: 08/01/2017 Donald Lilly: 08/01/2017 Dr. McCain Ashurst: 08/01/2017 A.Drew Mason: 08/01/2017 Wayne Pate: 08/01/2017 Timothy Parker: 08/01/2017 Mary Sue McClurkin: 08/01/2017 Brandon Farmer: 08/01/2017 Terry Connell: 08/01/2017 Lisa Teel: 08/01/2017 Keith Newton: 08/01/2017 Barbara Estep: 08/01/2017 Walter Simmons: 08/01/2017 Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners Valeri White: 01/10/2018 La Shea Cobb-England: 01/10/2018 Amy Smith: 01/10/2018 Child Abuse & Neglect Board Myron Gargis: 07/26/2017 Nancy Sewell: 07/26/2017 Mary Ashcraft: 07/26/2017 Honorable Terri Collins: 07/26/2017 Sam Covert: 08/04/2017 Gilbert Darrington: 07/26/2017 Dept. of Mental Health Board of Trustees William Cobb: 10/23/2017 Dr. Pippa Abston: 10/23/2017 Cutis James: 10/23/2017 Cheryl Moyer-Peele: 10/23/2017 Tom Gerlach: 10/23/2017 Alabama Board of Nursing Gladys Davis Hill: 01/01/2018 Cara Floyd: 01/01/2018 Martha Houston: 02/22/2018 Cherry Rodgers: 07/18/2017 Vicki Hill: 07/18/2017 Janice Seip: 01/01/2018 Board of Rehab Services Charles Wilkinson: 11/20/2017 Alabama Independent Living Council Lorenzo Brown:11/20/2017 Michael Davis:11/20/2017 Commissioner Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw: 1/20/2017 Dennis Duncan:11/20/2017 Gale Hobbs: 11/20/2017 Dr. Cyndi Cortes: 11/20/2017 Kent Crenshaw: 11/20/2017 Dr. Graham Sisson: 11/20/2017 Karl Wade: 11/20/2017 Hospital Services Reimbursement Panel Glenn Sisk: 09/15/2017 State Board of Midwifery Tori Dennis: 01/10/2018 Noel Leithart: 01/10/2018 Colleen Tullis: 01/10/2018 Stacy Bufkin: 01/10/2018 Kaycee Cavender: 01/10/2018 Marie Wybenga: 01/10/2018 Paula Brennan: 01/10/2018 Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Mark Carroll: 10/20/2017 Rare Disease Advisory Council Scott Griffin: 08/10/2017 Kristin Anthony: 08/10/2017 Dr. Bruce Korf: 8/10/17 Alabama Board of Optometry Dr. Timothy Nichols: 08/10/2018 Statewide Health Coordinating Council Suzanne Waddell Woods: 01/05/2018 Commission on Physical Fitness Bobby Humphrey: 11/13/2017 Helen Massey: 11/13/2017 Hon. Rodger Smitherman: 11/13/2017 Board for Assisted Living Admin Angie Smith: 07/26/2017 Tammy Bowman: 07/26/2017 Dr. Donald Marshall: 07/26/2017 Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Philip Brown: 07/26/2017 Board of Examiners Nursing Home Admin Carol Moseley Knight: 06/26/2017 Cherise Ball Wilson: 07/18/2017 Sallee Sasser-Williams: 06/26/2017 Alabama Board of Nursing Gladys Davis Hill: 01/01/2018 Cara Floyd: 01/01/2018 Cherry Rodgers: 07/18/2017 Vicki Hill: 07/18/2017 Janice Seip: 01/01/2018 Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy William Roberts Jr.: 07/18/2017 Dr. William Saliski Jr.: 07/18/2017 Board of Physical Therapy Alina Adams: 01/10/2018 Randi Borrego: 01/10/2018 Dr. Margaret Hemm: 07/18/2017 Deaf & Blind Board of Trustees Rev. John Whitfield: 05/09/217 Joseph Johnson, Jr.: 05/09/2017 Clarence Haynes: 05/09/2017 William Dobbs: 05/09/2017 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Chris Phung: 01/01/2018 Alabama Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers David Scott Dishman: 01/05/2018 Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling Dr. Lotofia Parker: 01/01/2018 Anna Barksdale: 01/01/2018 Dr. Jennifer Brown: 01/01/2018 Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapy Dr.Mark Westfall: 11/15/2017 Angela Nelms-Griffin: 11/15/2017 Dr. Lucianna Silva: 11/15/2017 Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Dr. Randall Murphy:12/21/2017 Lisa Wells:12/21/2017 Kent Crenshaw:12/21/2017 Donald Jones: 12/21/2017 Robert Beard:12/21/2017 Bruce Ovitt:12/21/2017 Jason Jones: 12/21/2017 Andrew Alvarez:12/21/2017 Alabama Board of Funeral Services Lance Brooks: 01/01/2018
House Cmte approves bill authorizing gubernatorial appointments, eliminating special Senate elections
A bill intended to save taxpayers the cost of another special election should a vacancy occur in the U.S. Senate, passed an Alabama House Committee Wednesday morning. The House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee approved HB17 by voice vote. If passed by the Legislature, the bill would allow the governor to appoint an temporary replacement to a vacant Senate seat, followed by an election that would coincide with the next general election occurring more than one year after the vacancy occurs. The state holds general elections every two years. “What this bill simply does is set any U.S. Senate vacancies for regularly scheduled elections every two years,” the bill’s sponsor Ozark-Republican State Rep. Steve Clouse said before the Committee vote. The bill would amend Section 36-9-7 of, and to repeal Section 10 36-9-8 of, the Code of Alabama 1975. Under current law, when a vacancy in the U.S. Senate occurs the governor appoints an interim replacement and then schedules a special election. It comes in the wake of the 2017’s controversial scheduling of a special election after former Sen. Jeff Sessions vacated the seat to become U.S. attorney general. HB17 now moves to the full House for further consideration.
Robert Bentley announces members of Alabama Advisory Council on Gaming
Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday announced the appointments for his newly-created Alabama Advisory Council on Gaming. Bentley’s appointments come three weeks after he announced the formation of the council earlier this month by signing Executive Order Number 24. The Council has been tasked with examining both state and local laws on gambling, taxes generated, and evaluate the best practices on gambling in other states, as well as compare Alabama to federal legislation governing gaming. “I am looking forward to the recommendations presented by this 11 person Advisory Council,” Governor Bentley said in a news release. “In recent years, a considerable amount of time and resources have been spent debating gaming in Alabama; however I am hopeful this group will present some new ideas or solutions that can help resolve this ongoing dispute and provide a clear direction going forward.” Finance Director Clinton Carter has been named chairman of the Advisory Council by the Governor’s Office. The appointments are as follows: Governor’s appointments: Jim Byard, Jr.: Director of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Clinton Carter: Director of Finance Department Curtis Stewart: Deputy Commissioner of Alabama Department of Revenue Carrie McCollum: General Counsel for Alabama Credit Union Administration Connie Rowe: State Representative Pro Tem’s appointments: Bobby Singleton: State Senator Greg Albritton: State Senator Speaker’s appointments: Jim Carns: State Representative Craig Ford: State Representative District Attorneys Association: Barry Matson: Deputy Director Sheriffs Association: Bobby Timmons: Executive Director All appointments are effective immediately. The Council will be meeting through the remainder of the year and will present their findings and make recommendations to the Governor, the President Pro Tem of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House on Jan. 31, 2017.
Appointments, appointments galore for Robert Bentley
Alabama Today is doing a twofer today. We’ve gotten a little behind on Gov. Robert Bentley‘s gubernatorial appointments, so below are the appointments from February 24-today. From Feb. 24-March 24, 39 appointments were made to 21 boards and commissions. From March 24-today, 25 appointments were made to 13 boards and commissions. You can find more information here. February 24, 2016- March 23, 2016 McClellan Developmental Authority Pokey Brimer State Workforce Development Board Ken Tucker Board of Registration for Foresters Tim Albritton Sylacauga Civil Service Board Bob Green Battleship Commission Bill Tunnell Polygraph Examiners Board Herbert McCants, Jr. State Independent Living Council Dan Kessler Jack Franklin Alabama Indian Affairs Commission Morgan Silvers Small Business Commission Advisory Committee Paulette Risher Nichelle Nix State Rehabilitation Council Patrick Robinson Energy and Residential Code Board Bill Deloney Landon Smith Sam Davis Glenn Nuby Scott Pilgreen Jerry Russell Coosa County Probate Judge Rick Dean Lauderdale County Circuit Judge Ben Graves Limestone County District Judge Doug Patterson State Personnel Board Clinton Carter Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners William Bledsoe Every Student Succeeds Act Implementation Committee Jeana Ross Christian Becraft Nichelle Nix Walker County Civil Service Board Linda Gail Ensor Selective Service Board Robert R. Crane Matthew Sharp Roy Colson, III Tony Slay Wallieshia D. Austin Eugene P Robichoux Richard Yeary State Child Death Review Team Jannah M. Bailey Melanie R. Bridgeforth Mary L. Murphy Michael Taylor Winston County Sheriff Tommy Moore March 24, 2016- April 26, 2016 Alabama State University Board of Trustees Larry Means Board of Polygraph Examiners Herbert McCants, Jr. Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board Charles Owenby Janice Warren E. Pilgreen Henry McCoy, Jr. Bobby Bulloch John Bimbo Bryan Shuford Alabama Real Estate Commission Reid Cummings A. Watts III Carole J. Harrison Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Contractors Barrett S. Richard Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Tom Jernigan John Sherman John Ronney Watson Edgar Weldon Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Shirlie Phan Shelby County Circuit Judge Lara McCauley Alvis Alabama Securities Commission Marlene McCain Austin Huffaker Board of Public Accountancy Terry Comer Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission Jerry Tingle University of Montevallo Board of Trustees Rodger Smitherman Selective Service System Eric D. Alford
Robert Bentley’s appointments office stays busy in February
Governor Robert Bentley‘s appointments office is busy these days. Here are the governor’s latest appointments, 17 people to 10 boards, commissions and committees. Information on open board positions is on the appointments webpage. Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters & Transliterators Ms. Nancy L. Hayes Mr. Samuel F. Feibelman Women’s Health Steering Committee Ms. Robin DeMonia Craft Training Board Mr. Jerry Grissom Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission Mr. William G. Sharp Course of Study Committee: Arts & Foreign Languages Carol Anne Braswell Department of Mental Health Board of Trustees Honorable Wes Allen Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators Ms. Tara Odom, ALA Early Intervention Coordinating Committee Ms. Gina Salvagio Dr. Mary Blankson Yada Horace Ms. Susan Bradt Ms. Rachael Harrison Ms. Lori Skidmore Ms. Tametria Conner Athletic (Boxing) Commission Mr. Larry Bright Advisory Board of Broadband Ms. Jane Knight
Governor Robert Bentley makes 7 appointments to 5 boards recently
Things have been slow in the Governor’s appointments office. Governor Robert Bentley made only seven appointments to five different boards recently. You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage. Below are Bentley’s recent appointments: Local Government Records Commission: responsible for conducting surveys of public records created by counties, municipalities, and other agencies of local government; issuing retention guidelines and other regulations for local government records, based on their evidential, informational, and historical value Cliff Mann Bradley Kendrick Lisa Hanks Jefferson County Circuit Judge Pat Thetford – eff. Nov. 5th Indian Affairs Commission: responsible for dealing fairly and effectively with Indian affairs; to bring local, state, federal resources into focus…for Indian citizens of the State of Alabama; to provide aid…assist Indian Communities Stanley A. Trimm Dale County Board of Registrars: responsible for registering voters and maintaining voter rolls. Kristi Colvin Rehabilitation Council: advises the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services on a number of issues related to vocational rehabilitation services. Tom Schwarz
Robert Bentley makes appointments to boards, councils, task forces
While it may only be the first full week of October, it’s already shaping up to be quite the busy month for the Governor’s office as Governor Robert Bentley has recently made 29 appointments to 14 different boards. ABC Board: The ABC Board controls alcoholic beverages through distribution, licensing, and enforcement. Dr. Michael Ingram Health Care Data Advisory Council: assists the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Program in developing regulations and standards necessary to implement the provisions of this act. Elliot Lipinsky Healthcare Improvement Task Force: This task force address options to improve the health of Alabamians, including strategies to have more-accessible and more-affordable health care in the state. Tom Miller Neeysa Biddle Ron Franks Alabama Workforce Council: This council advises and supports the state Board of Education, two-year colleges and four-year colleges and universities. Donald Jones State Board of Veterans’ Affairs: Oversees the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. Col. Patrick Downing Major Jeffery Brown Rehabilitation Council: the council advises the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services on a number of issues related to vocational rehabilitation services. Susan Crowe Zarius Walker Scott Besong Jon Brock Tom Schwarz Fayette Co. Water Authority Jimmy Trice Ray Selman Robotics Technology Park Executive Board: oversees the park’s mission is to provide a technically trained, highly skilled, and educated workforce for automation and robotics, to assist public and private entities in developing new robotics systems and technologies, and to promote the creation, growth, or expansion of companies through innovative technology solutions. David Lowell St. John Robert K. Glenn James T. Bolte Angie Garrett Alabama School of Math and Science: oversees the school, which is the state’s only fully public and residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in math, science, and the humanities. Mike Jenkins Physical Therapy Board: the board is a licensing and disciplinary agency whose mission is to protect the public from unauthorized, unqualified, and improper physical therapy practitioners. Graham Champion Board for Registered Interior Designers: the board licenses and regulates qualified individuals to practice as registered interior designers in the state of Alabama. Don Bowden Lisa Sheppard Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers: responsible for regulating the professions of hearing aid dispensers. Dr. Rick Love Stephen Michael David Morrow Janice Combs Cleburne County Coroner: responsible for determining causes of death and whether further investigation is needed in the case of accidents or people found dead within the county. Tracy Lambert Human Resources Task Force: analyze ways to improve the delivery of services by Department of Human Resources and shall examine and analyze the state laws, practices, policies, and procedures of DHR relating to the reporting and response to child abuse. Jonna Chizik You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage.
