Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced his appointments to the Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow (FIRSST) task force created by House Enrolled Act 1001 during the 2016 legislative session. The bill, signed into law by Governor Pence early this year, provided more than $1.2 billion in new funding for road and bridge preservation and established a task force to develop a long-term funding plan for state highways and bridges.
Governor Pence’s appointments include:
- Don G. Brewer [Orange County], appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2017
- Mayor Joseph E. McGuinness [Johnson County], appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2017
- Dennis E. Faulkenberg [Marion County], appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2017
- Brandye Hendrickson [Hamilton County], appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2017
- Michael E. Sodrel [Bartholomew County], appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2017
- Christopher D. Atkins [Hancock County], appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2017
The FIRSST task force will meet over the summer and fall months and submit its recommendations to the Governor and Indiana General Assembly by January 1, 2017.
Governor Pence also recently made appointments to the following boards and commissions.
Indiana Board of Accountancy
Jenni L. McNaughton [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019
Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commission
Kathy K. Ettensohn [Vanderburgh County], appointed to serve a four-year term through June 15, 2020
Indiana Emergency Response Commission
Jeffrey W. Larmore [Johnson County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure
Cara B. Cyrus [Jefferson County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure
Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group
Hon. Rhett M. Stuard [Hendricks County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure
Donald J. Travis [Hamilton County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure
Regional Works Councils
Robert J. Schacht [Porter County], appointed to serve a two-year term in Region 1 through June 15, 2018
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Standards & Certification Board
Kelly L. Vates [Jasper County], appointed to serve a four-year term beginning June 15, 2020
Kristin P. Pulice [Hamilton County], appointed to serve a four-year term beginning June 15, 2020
Kyle L. Allen [Marion County], appointed to serve a four-year term beginning June 15, 2020
Holly A. Renz [Madison County], appointed to serve a four-year term beginning June 15, 2020
Dr. Tara L. Harris [Marion County], appointed to serve a four-year term beginning June 15, 2020
Samantha L. Walton [Marion County], appointed to serve a four-year term beginning June 15, 2020
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee
Allen E. Paul [Wayne County], appointed serve a four-year term as Chair through June 15, 2020
