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Press Release- Aug 09, 2007

OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007

Contact:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370

Wil Alston, 303.866.6323

GOV. RITTER NAMES NUMEROUS COLORADANS TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Gov. Bill Ritter has made a number of appointments to various boards and commissions around Colorado. For more information about Colorado Boards and Commissions, or to obtain an application, visit the Boards and Commissions website, e-mail boards@state.co.us ; or call 303.866.6380.

Colorado Lottery Commission
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to the Colorado Lottery Commission:

Donald J. McMahan of Avon, for a term expiring July 1, 2010;
Robin H. Wise of Denver, for a term expiring July 1, 2010;
Tracie L. Keesee of Elizabeth, for a term expiring July 1, 2011.

Public Employees' Retirement Benefit Plans (PERA)
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to the PERA board:

Howard M. Crane of Aurora, for a term expiring July 10, 2008;
Susan G. Murphy of Denver, for a term expiring July 10, 2009;
Lynn E. Turner of Broomfield, for a term expiring July 10, 2010.

Task Force on Foster Care and Permanence
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to the Task Force on Foster Care and Permanence, all for terms expiring July 1, 2008:

Ember Beamon of Denver;
Marlin Peterson of Lakewood;
Daryle L. Conquering Bear of Denver;
Jessica Yost of Evans;
Heather N. Taussig of Denver

Court Security Cash Fund Commission
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to serve on the Court Security Cash Fund:

The Honorable Nancy Stuart of Granby, for a term expiring July 1, 2008;
Sheriff Larry Kuntz of Akron, for a term expiring July 1, 2008;
The Honorable Edward Vigil of Fort Garland, for a term expiring July 1, 2009;
Sheriff John Minor of Dillon, for a term expiring July 1, 2009.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Board of Directors
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to serve on the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Board of Directors, all for terms expiring July 1, 2011:

Kevin Marchman of Denver;
Mark J. O'Connor of Littleton;
Samuel Betters of Loveland.

Community Corrections Advisory Council
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to serve on the Community Corrections Advisory Council for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Dr. Charles H. Smith of Greenwood Village;
The Honorable John Kuenhold of Alamosa;
Jeaneene E. Miller of Lakewood;
The Honorable Larry R. Abrahamson of Fort Collins;
The Honorable Ken Kester of Las Animas.

Advisory Committee on Covering All Children in Colorado

Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to the Advisory Committee on Covering All Children in Colorado for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Kelly S. Dunkin of Denver;
Steven G. Federico of Denver;
Brenda T. LaCombe of Pueblo;
Claudine R. McDonald of Aurora;
Christine O'Connor of Denver;
Carol M. Sharp of Craig;
Maren C. Stewart of Denver;
Lawrence I. Wolk of Englewood;
Stuart Zisman of Greeley.

Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp Committee
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following people to the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp Committee, for terms expiring Dec. 31, 2010:

Michelle Zimmerman of Denver;
Leslie G. White of Gunnison;
Gary C. Miller of Fort Collins.

Colorado Natural Areas Council
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following person to the Colorado Natural Areas Council, for a term expiring June 30, 2011:

Renee Rondeau of Fort Collins.

Colorado Clean Energy Development Authority Board of Directors
Gov. Ritter has appointed the following person to the Colorado Clean Energy Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term expiring Aug. 1, 2011:

Matthew Lee White of Englewood.