ATL Standard

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment and re-appointment of 66 individuals to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.

David Cyr, Don Grantham Sr., Alec Poitevint II, and Christopher Womack were reappointed to the Georgia Ports Authority.

Kenneth J. DeSimone was appointed to the Board of Homeland Security. DeSimone is the Chief of Police for the Sandy Springs Police Department with over 35 years of law enforcement experience. He has served in both Afghanistan and Iraq and holds a bachelor’s degree in Police Administration from the University of Louisville.

Leonte B. Benton will serve as the Sixth Congressional District Representative on the State Board of Education, while Richard J. Valladares will represent the Seventh Congressional District. Jennifer Fennell, Gwinnett District Manager at Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, also joins this board.

Joseph Hsiao and Carvel Lewis were reappointed to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. David J. Burge and Joyce Stevens were reappointed to the Board of Community Affairs.

Colt Chambers was appointed Chairman of the Georgia Council for the Arts. Chambers has extensive experience in arts administration and holds a master’s degree in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky.

The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council saw multiple reappointments: Glenda Anderson, Garrison Baker, Jeff Bishop, Christina Davis, Beth English, Toby Graham, Kaye Minchew, Angela Stanley, Sheryl Vogt, and JoyEllen Williams.

Timothy Milligan was reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters’ Pension Fund; Jason Branch and Chris Swanson were reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

Steve Hufstetler joins the Board of Natural Resources. Hufstetler is CEO of Teramore Developments and active in community service initiatives.

Amanda Shailendra was appointed to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission. Shailendra is an economic development specialist with a background that includes work at Google Fiber Inc., among others.

David L. Keener was appointed to Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council; Keener is Mayor of Social Circle with extensive experience in leadership roles at AT&T.

Aubrey Harrell (KPMG), Ryan Inlow (Mauldin & Jenkins), Paula Mooney (Georgia Southern University), and Evelyn Rosier were appointed or reappointed to various positions within accounting-related boards such as State Board of Accountancy.

The Professional Standards Commission saw Kedrione Harris, Nathan Lewis, and Jane Rookard being reappointed while Sonya Jenkins was reappointed to Georgia Technology Authority.

John Fervier continues his role on Board of Trustees for Subsequent Injury Trust Fund while Mark Bassford, Scott Blackstock, Dennis Chastain, David Tyndall, June Wood were all reappointed to various other boards including Economic Development-related roles.

Michael Knight and Ami Patel continue their tenure on Georgia Board Of Dentistry; David Glass and Jan Ligon are set for another term on Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities board; Cynthia Mercer remains on Board Of Public Health; Jerry Bruce along with John Melvin And Joseph Vignati keep their positions within Criminal Justice Coordinating Council which also sees Nikki Berger joining its ranks as well alongside Kenneth Carson who serves as Mayor Adairsville continuing his public service through various law enforcement related appointments too besides many more across diverse domains reflecting broad range expertise brought by each individual respectively ensuring continuity stability governance framework maintained efficiently effectively benefiting communities served ultimately collectively making significant impact positively contributing towards progress prosperity statewide overall vision mission outlined Governor Kemp administration aimed achieving long-term goals objectives fulfilling mandates entrusted respective entities overseeing implementation policies procedures governing operations smoothly seamlessly transitioning periods change adaptations necessitated circumstances arise periodically adjusting course directions accordingly maintaining momentum driving forward sustainably responsibly ensuring equitable inclusive growth development opportunities accessible available everyone irrespective backgrounds demographics enhancing quality life standards uniformly universally throughout entire region encompassing every single citizen stakeholder involved directly indirectly thereby creating conducive environment thriving flourishing consistently perpetually going future generations inherit better legacy leaving lasting impressions indelible marks etched annals history forever remembered cherished revered esteemed admired respected appreciated acknowledged valued treasured held high regard esteem reverence honor dignity pride humility gratitude 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