TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 27th, announced three appointments and seven reappointments to the following board and commissions.  

Kansas Court of Appeals Nominating Commission 
Purpose: Whenever the Governor is to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Court of Appeals, the Commission shall nominate three qualified applicants from whom the Governor will choose one to appoint. The Commission shall make its nominations after a robust inquiry into each applicant's qualifications. 

• Eunice Peters, Carbondale 
• Jonathan Eshnaur, Olathe (reappointment) 
• Monique Garcia, Wichita (reappointment) 

Kansas Volunteer Commission 
Purpose: To prepare a national service plan for the state, ensure outreach to diverse community-based agencies, and administer certain grant programs. 

• Melanie Haas, Overland Park 
• Ben Jones, Sterling 

State Fair Board 
Purpose: To promote and showcase Kansas agriculture, industry, and culture, to create opportunities for commercial activity, and to provide an educational and entertaining experience that is the pride of all Kansans. 

• John Bottenberg, Topeka (reappointment) 
• Harmon Bliss, Dodge City (reappointment) 
• Nick Ketzner, Bird City (reappointment)