GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

June 24, 2009

Contact:                 Lynda Tran
Phone:                    (804) 225-4806
Cell Phone:           (804) 317-1505
Internet:                www.governor.virginia.gov


  RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced appointments to the following boards and commissions:  

  Board of Regents, Gunston Hall  

Hilary Field Gripekoven of Portland, Oregon, national president of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America.

    Board of Directors, Virginia Economic Development Partnership  

Stuart S. Malawer of Great Falls, Distinguished Professor of Law and International Trade at the George Mason University School of Public Policy;

  Ruth Alicia Sandoval of Arlington, CEO of BusinessconX.

    Board of Directors, Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program  

Susan Riddick-Grisham, RN, BA, CCM, CLCP of Hanover County, president of Life Care Manager, LLC.

    Board for the Virginia College Savings Plan  

Shawn P. McLaughlin of Alexandria, president of McLaughlin Investments, LLC.

    Governor’s Advisory Board on National and Community Service  

Angie Carrera of Fairfax County, language access coordinator for the Office of the County Executive, Fairfax County Government;

  Hollie A. Ryan of Stafford County, program deputy for Ideal Innovations, Inc.

    Cave Board  

Thomas Lera* of Fairfax County, vice president of operations for Terabeam Wireless;

  Judy Molnar* of Newport News, education associate of the Virginia Living Museum.

    State EMS Advisory Board  

Gary Dalton of Shenandoah, operations manager of Valley Medical Transport;

  Robin Farmer, M.D. of Henrico County, director of Pediatric Emergency Services & Child Protective Team at the VCU Health Systems Department of Emergency Medicine;

  Allen Yee, M.D., FAAEM of Chesterfield County, operational medical director of Chesterfield Fire & EMS.

    Board of Visitors to Mount Vernon  

Timothy M. Broas, Esq.* of Montgomery County, partner at Winston and Strawn, LLP;

  Carlton A. Funn* of Alexandria, retired;

  The Honorable Emilie F. Miller of Fairfax County, retired.

    Board of Juvenile Justice  

Heidi Abbott of Richmond City, counsel at Hunton & Williams;

  Kecia Brothers* of Cheaspeake, youth services coordinator for the City of Chesapeake;

  Barbara Myers* of Hanover County, associate professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University;

  The Honorable Justin Wilson* of Alexandria, principal system engineer for Amtrak.

    Charitable Gaming Board  

C. D. Crouch of Fairfax County, past state commander of VFW Post 3150;

  Linwood G. Williams, Jr. of Hanover County, director of special projects for Atlantic Bingo Supply, Inc.

    Broadband Advisory Council  

R. Bryan David of Amherst County, executive director of Region 2000 Economic Development Council;

  Heather Gold of Fairfax County, senior vice president of external affairs at XO Communications;

  Ray LaMura of Richmond City, president of the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association;  

Laura Lee of Washington County, deputy chief of staff and Abingdon liaison in the Office of Congressman Rick Boucher;

  Duront Walton of Richmond City, executive director of the Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association.  

  State Water Commission  

James Icenhour, Jr.* of James City County, James City County Supervisor, Powhatan District;

  Michael McEvoy* of Roanoke City, executive director of waste water services for the Western Virginia Water Authority.

    Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission  

Gregory L. Duncan* of Mappsville, sales consultant and trainer at Midway Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac-Pontiac-Toyota, Inc.;

  Billie Millner* of Newport News, attorney at Jones Blechman, Woltz and Kelly.

    Breaks Interstate Park Commission  

The Honorable Roger Powers* of Grundy, mayor of the Town of Grundy.

    Wireless E-911 Board  

Robert G. Kemmler of Hanover County, director of the Bureau of Administration and Support Services for the Virginia State Police;

  John W. Knapp, Jr. of Richmond City, government affairs director of Verizon;

  Ron Mastin* of Culpeper, fire chief of Fairfax County.

    Medal of Valor Review Board  

Donald Hansen of Montgomery County, division chief for the Virginia Department of Fire Programs;

  Cynthia Garrett of Greene County, emergency medical technician for the Madison County Department of Emergency Medical Services;

  Charise Thompson of Fauquier County, deputy sheriff for the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office.

  Board of Medical Assistance Services  

Monroe E. Harris, Jr.* of Richmond City, partner at Niamtu, Alexander, Keeney, Harris and Associates;

  Kay Horney* of Wythe County, retired;

  Barbara H. Klear* of Norfolk, senior solutions consultant at Welligent, Inc.

    * denotes reappointment