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January 30, 2013, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell announced the names of 80 Alaskans appointed to various state offices, boards and commissions.
Under the Alaska Constitution (Article III, Sections 25, 26 and 27), the governor must present to the Legislature for confirmation, within the first 15 days of a regular legislative session, his appointments of department heads and members of regulatory or quasi-judicial boards and commissions.
“Board and commission service provides an opportunity for Alaskans to impact their government,” said Governor Parnell. “I am proud of these individuals, from all regions of our state, who have answered the call to public service. These volunteers will use their experience, talents, and vision to serve Alaska and Alaskans, and I am pleased to present their appointments to the Legislature for approval.”
The following list includes each appointee’s name, the office, board or commission to which they are appointed, the date of their initial appointment and reappointments, and the date their term expires.
Commissioner – Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Dianne Blumer
Appointed: 5/17/2012
Commissioner – Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Patrick Kemp
Appointed: 12/22/2012
Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy
Craig Chapman – Soldotna
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Donovan Rulien, II – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Robert (Bobby) Evans – Nome
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
Eric Eriksen – Juneau
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
John Kerr – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Jeffrey Koonce – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar
William Gordon – Fairbanks
Appointed: 8/15/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2015
Adam Trombley – Anchorage
Appointed: 10/8/2012
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Michael Bolivar – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Big Game Commercial Services Board
James (Tom) Atkins – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
James (David) Jones – Kodiak
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2015
Gene Peltola Sr. – Bethel
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2014
Karen Polley – Juneau
Appointed: 3/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Dr. Edward Barrington – Anchorage
Appointed: 6/20/2012
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Dr. Daniel Holt – Juneau
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Dental Examiners
Robyn Chaney – Dillingham
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Dr. Mary Anne Navitsky – Sitka
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Dr. Steven Scheller – Fairbanks
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Gail Walden – Wasilla
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Education and Early Development
Sue Hull – Fairbanks
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council
Mark Saldi – Skagway
Appointed: 3/26/2008
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Donald Stiles – Nome
Appointed: 8/12/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2015
State Commission for Human Rights
Christa Bruce-Kotrc – Ketchikan
Appointed: 8/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Jason Hart – Anchorage
Appointed: 10/19/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Grace Merkes – Sterling
Appointed: 2/19/2003
Reappointed: 3/1/2003
Reappointed: 3/1/2008
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Commission on Judicial Conduct
James (Chris) Brown – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Robert Groseclose – Fairbanks
Appointed: 12/31/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Amy Gurton Mead – Juneau
Appointed: 10/1/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Alaska Labor Relations Agency
Gary Bader – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/24/2004
Reappointed: 3/1/2007
Reappointed: 3/1/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Daniel Repasky – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Board of Marital and Family Therapy
Linda King – Anchorage
Appointed: 8/10/2012
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Kennith McCarty – Eagle River
Appointed: 3/1/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
State Medical Board
Kevin Luppen – Wasilla
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Kathleen (Casey) Millar – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees
Paula Easley – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/28/2006
Reappointed: 3/1/2008
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Russell Webb – Anchorage
Appointed: 12/9/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives
Sarah Taygan – Chugiak
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Nursing
Hannah Espera – Anchorage
Appointed: 10/19/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Thomas Hendrix – Eagle River
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Occupational Safety and Health Review Board
Thomas Trosvig – Kodiak
Appointed: 1/23/2006
Reappointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Cathy Foerster – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/23/2005
Reappointed: 3/1/2007
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2019
Board of Examiners in Optometry
Dr. Grant Humphreys – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Immanuel Lewis – Anchorage
Appointed: 6/20/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2014
Board of Parole
Sarah Possenti – Fairbanks
Appointed: 4/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
Board of Pharmacy
John Cotter – Fairbanks
Appointed: 9/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board
Dr. Darin Bell – Seward
Appointed: 6/22/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Ruth Kostik – Juneau
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Valerie Phelps – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Alaska Police Standards Council
Mark Mew – Eagle River
Appointed: 4/2/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Professional Counselors
Anne Marie Brainerd – Fairbanks
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Debra Hamilton – Soldotna
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Professional Teaching Practices Commission
David DeVaughn – Fairbanks
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Eric Fry – Juneau
Appointed: 3/1/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Martin Laster – Juneau
Appointed: 8/15/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2015
Melody Mann – Wasilla
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Frances Roberts – Homer
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners
Dr. Kristi Fuller – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
James Picard – Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Real Estate Commission
Eric Bushnell – Wasilla
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Nancy Davis – Sitka
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Stacy Risner – Fairbanks
Appointed: 10/27/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Regulatory Commission of Alaska
Norman Rokeberg - Anchorage
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2019
Board of Social Work Examiners
Zachary Paulson – Palmer
Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017
Board of Veterinary Examiners
DeeDee Jonrowe – Willow
Appointed: 10/19/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Violent Crimes Compensation Board
Gerad Godfrey – Eagle River
Appointed: 2/19/2003
Reappointed: 3/1/2004
Reappointed: 3/1/2007
Reappointed: 3/1/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board
Stacy Allen – Palmer
Appointed: 6/20/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2015
Bradley Austin – Auke Bay
Appointed: 10/1/2010
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Pamela Cline – Anchorage
Appointed: 9/21/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2015
Jace Digel – Anchorage
Appointed: 1/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2014
Sarah Lefebvre – Fairbanks
Appointed: 3/1/2009
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Amy Steele – Anchorage
Appointed: 8/1/2011
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016
Mark Talbert – Wasilla
Appointed: 9/21/2012 Term Expires: 3/1/2014
Alaska Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission
David Richards – Eagle River
Appointed: 1/28/2008
Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018
