INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions.
Civil Rights Commission
(The governor made two reappointments to the Civil Rights Commission)
- Alpha Blackburn (Indianapolis), president and CEO of Blackburn Architects, will continue to serve on the commission. Her term expires July 31, 2021.
- Steve Ramos (McCordsville), senior corporate executive, will continue to serve on the commission. His term expires July 31, 2021.
(Additionally, the governor made two new appointments to the commission)
- Weilin Long (Carmel), managing director of WLong Consulting, Inc., will join the commission. Her term expires December 31, 2018.
- Adrienne L. Slash (Indianapolis), diversity and inclusion consultant with Community Health Network, will join the commission. Her term expires December 31, 2018.
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees
(The governor made three reappointments to the ICJI Board of Trustees)
- The Honorable Todd J. Meyer (Lebanon), Boone County Prosecutor, will continue to serve on the board. His term expires July 31, 2021.
- Mark D. Stuaan (Fishers), partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, will continue to serve on the board. His term expires July 31, 2021.
- The Honorable Amy Marie Travis (Brownstown), Jackson County Prosecutor, will continue to serve on the board. Her term expires July 31, 2021.
(Additionally, the governor made one new appointment to the board)
- James L. Kennedy (Bloomington), former Monroe County Sheriff and U.S. Marshall, will join the board. His term expires July 31, 2021.
Indiana Public Retirement System Board of Trustees
(The governor made one reappointment to the Indiana Public Retirement System Board of Trustees)
- Bret T. Swanson (Zionsville), president of Entropy Economics LLC, will continue to serve on the board. His term expires June 30, 2021.
(Additionally, the governor made two new appointments to the board)
- David R. Frick (Indianapolis), retired executive vice president and chief legal and administrative officer of Anthem, Inc., will join the board. His term expires June 30, 2021.
- Connie L. Plankenhorn (Indianapolis), retired educator, will join the board as Sen. Long’s nominee. Her term expires June 30, 2021.
Indiana State Board of Nursing
(The governor made two new appointments to fill vacancies on the Indiana State Board of Nursing)
- Sandra K. Bushman, FNP-C (Camden), nurse practitioner with the Family Health Clinic in Delphi, will join the board. Her term expires July 31, 2019.
- Karen Z. Medernach (Carmel), retired FBI Special Agent, will join the board. Her term expires June 30, 2019.
Medical Licensing Board
(The governor made one new appointment to fill a vacancy on the Medical Licensing Board)
- Dr. Michael F. Busk (Indianapolis), system executive and medical director of the St. Vincent Health, Wellness, and Preventative Care Institute, will join the board. His term begins September 1, 2017 and expires November 15, 2019.
State Board of Massage Therapy
(The governor made two new appointments to the State Board of Massage Therapy)
- Laurie H. Hardin (Noblesville), massage therapist, will join the board. Her term expires May 31, 2019.
- Charles W. Peebles (Terre Haute), massage therapist, will join the board. His term expires August 1, 2020.
State Board of Pharmacy
(The governor made one reappointment to the State Board of Pharmacy)
- Mark T. Smosna (McCordsville), area healthcare supervisor for Walgreens and licensed pharmacist, will continue to serve on the board. His term expires August 1, 2021.
(Additionally, the governor made one new appointment to the board)
- Matthew D. Balla (Bloomington), president of St. Vincent Dunn Hospital and licensed pharmacist, will join the board. His term expires March 31, 2019.
Worker’s Compensation Board of Indiana
(The governor made one new appointment to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Indiana)
- Douglas W. Meagher (Indianapolis), of counsel with Hill Fulwider, will join the board. His term begins August 14, 2017 and expires August 14, 2021.
