Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence named Deborah Frye as Executive Director of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA), effective today. She has served as Deputy Director/Chief of Staff for PLA since September 2014 and previously worked as Compliance Director at PLA. Prior to her role with PLA, she owned a small business and served as Deputy Fire Marshal and subsequently as Director of Fire Code Enforcement at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
The Governor also recently named the following individuals to various boards and commissions.
Indiana State Commission on Aging
Judith D. Schoon [Lake County], appointed to serve a four-year term through August 31, 2019
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules Board
John P. E. Companik [Lake County], appointed to serve a four-year term through August 31, 2019
James O. Dillard [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a four-year term through August 31, 2019
Certification Appeal Board
Terry M. Dove [Marion County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
John B. Good [DeKalb County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Vicky K. Haire [Clark County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Robert T. Pendergast [LaPorte County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Indiana Charter School Board
Dr. Virginian B. Calvin [St. Joseph County], appointed to complete an unexpired four-year term through June 30, 2018
Emergency Medical Services Commission
Dr. Sara A. Brown [Allen County], appointed to serve a four-year term through August 31, 2019
Emergency Medical Services Commission – Technical Advisory Committee
Dr. Edwin M. Eppler [Marion County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Healthy Hoosiers Foundation Board
Amy McConkey Robbins [Marion County], appointed to serve a three-year term through August 31, 2018
Historic Preservation Review Board
April K. Sievert [Monroe County], appointed to serve a three-year term through August 31, 2018
Mental Health & Addiction Services Development Program Board
Dr. R. Andrew Chambers [Marion County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Richard J. Hooker [Howard County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Dr. William G. Kronenberger [Hamilton County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Dr. Angela M. McNelis [Marion County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Physical Therapy Committee
Megan B. Certo [Marion County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through August 31, 2018
Rehabilitation Services Commission
Tony D. Cross [Hancock County], appointed to serve a three-year term through August 31, 2018
Speech Pathologists & Audiologists Board of Examiners
Balaraju Chinthala [Hamilton County], appointed to serve a three-year term through December 31, 2018
Committee for the Purchase of Products and Services of Persons w/Severe Disabilities – State Use Committee
William S. Coleman, Jr. [Marion County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
West Central Economic Development District
Charles F. McLean [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a one-year term through December 31, 2015
