Governor Kitzhaber announced the submittal of nominees for service on state boards and commissions. The nominees are subject to Senate confirmation. The Senate Rules Committee will hold confirmation hearings in May during Legislative Days.
“I appreciate the many talented, experienced Oregonians who have stepped up to share their knowledge on such important and wide-ranging issues,” said Governor Kitzhaber. “The entire state benefits from meaningful citizen involvement and diverse voices helping to shape Oregon’s future.”
Appointments from Central Oregon include:
Education, State Board of Jerome Colonna
Higher Education, State Board of Lisa Graham
Public Safety Standards and Training, Board on Larry Blanton
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, State Board of Examiners Jean Verheyden
Tourism Commission, Oregon Alana Hughson
Workforce Investment Board, State Trygve Bolken
