Gov. Underwood Makes Appointments, Reappointments

September 20, 2000

Compiled from a press release by

T. Michael Murdock, HNN News Editor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Cecil H. Underwood today announced the appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions: BERKELEY COUNTY Massage Therapy Licensure Board: Dr. Sylvia Santos Cruz of Hedgesville to a term ending June 30, 2002. She succeeds Dr. J.A. Burgess. CABELL COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: James Farrar of Huntington to a term ending June 30, 2004. He represents persons with a developmental disability. This is a new appointment. Governor's Mansion Advisory Committee: Mary Witten Neal Wiseman to a term ending June 30, 2004. She represents the general public and succeeds Edwin Sweeney. Public Port Authority: Dr. Thomas F. Scott of Huntington to a term ending June 30, 2001.  He is a Republican from the 3rd Congressional District and succeeds Debbie Phillips. Support Enforcement Commission: Dr. Sam Dameron of Huntington to a term ending June 30, 2002. He succeeds Ron Stone. FAYETTE COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Kelly P. Kirk of Oak Hill to a term ending June 30, 2004. She represents parents of a child with a developmental disability. This is a new appointment. GILMER COUNTY Oil and Gas Inspectors Examining Board: Robert Radabaugh of Sand Fork to a term ending June 30, 2006. He represents independent oil and gas operators and succeeds Carl Morris. GRANT COUNTY Commission on the Arts: Addie M. Ours of Petersburg to a term ending June 30, 2003.  She is a Republican and succeeds Calvert Armbrecht. GREENBRIER COUNTY Forest Management Review Commission: Betty D. Crookshanks of Rupert to a term ending March 14, 2001. She represents the public and succeeds Sarah Lee Neal. Public Port Authority: Ralph Williams of Rainelle to a term ending June 30, 2002. He is a Democrat from the 3rd Congressional District and succeeds Dan Smirl. HARRISON COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Ernest Matthews of Clarksburg to a term ending June 30, 2004. He succeeds Jon Arnett. Public Transit Advisory Council: Robert Boylan and Jo Ellen Rumpler of Clarksburg each to a term ending March 31, 2002. Boylan is a Democrat from the 1st Congressional District and succeeds Robert R. Mays Jr; Rumpler is an Independent from the 1st Congressional District and succeeds David L. Johnson. JACKSON COUNTY Public Transit Advisory Council: Jim Waybright of Ripley to a term ending March 31, 2002. He is a Republican from the 2nd Congressional District and succeeds Robert Graham. JEFFERSON COUNTY Higher Education Interim Governing Board: Jane K. Peters of Shenandoah Junction to a term ending June 30, 2001. She is a Republican from the 2nd Congressional District and succeeds James H. "Buck" Harless. KANAWHA COUNTY Commission on the Arts: Callen J. McJunkin of Charleston to a term ending June 30, 2003. She is a Democrat and succeeds Elizabeth Spurlock. Developmental Disabilities Council: Ophelia Coats of Charleston to a term ending June 30, 2004. She succeeds Frankie Jenkins. Public Transit Advisory Council: Virginia Mullins of St. Albans to a term ending March 31, 2002. She is a Republican from the 2nd Congressional District and succeeds Robert Perelman. Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety: Robert F. Miller of Charleston to a term ending June 30, 2006. He is a Democrat and succeeds Barbara Karen Bailey. Public Transit Advisory Council: Mark Felton of South Charleston to a term ending March 31, 2002. He is a Democrat from the 2nd Congressional District and succeeds SoJuana M. Ellis. LINCOLN COUNTY Massage Therapy Licensure Board: Marsha Starr of Hamlin to a term ending June 30, 2002. She is a lay member and succeeds Linda Harrington. Public Transit Advisory Council: Julia Barrett of Hamlin to a term ending March 31, 2002.  She is a Democrat from the 3rd Congressional District and succeeds Rosalia Viola. LOGAN COUNTY Support Enforcement Commission: Judy McCormick of Logan to a term ending June 30, 2003. She succeeds Allen Toothman. MARION COUNTY Fairmont State College Board of Advisors:  James R. "Dick" Martin of Fairmont to a term ending June 30, 2001. He is a Republican and succeeds James O. Doyle Sr. MARSHALL COUNTY Solid Waste Management Board: Alice Jo Buzzard of Cameron to a term ending June 30, 2001. She is a Republican from the 1st Congressional District and succeeds Mark Nesselroad. MINGO COUNTY Solid Waste Management Board: Tim Blankenship of Gilbert to a term ending June 30, 2005. He is a Democrat from the 3rd Congressional District and succeeds Joyce Manyik. MONONGALIA COUNTY Fairmont State College Board of Advisors: Dr. Michael Vetere of Morgantown to a term ending June 30, 2001. He is a Democrat and succeeds Pamela D. Cain. Public Transit Advisory Council: Jenny Dinsmore of Morgantown to a term ending March 31, 2002. She is a Republican from the 1st Congressional District and succeeds Laura Sevy. NICHOLAS COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Paula Hickman of Summersville to a term ending June 30, 2004. She represents persons with a developmental disability. This is a new appointment. RALEIGH COUNTY Commission on the Arts: Susan Stevenson Landis of Daniels to a term ending June 30, 2002. She is a Republican and succeeds David Beeman. Public Transit Advisory Council: Charles Weatherford of Beckley to a term ending March 31, 2002. He is a Democrat from the 3rd Congressional District and succeeds C. Tom Garten. TAYLOR COUNTY Parole Board: Frederick Rex Bumgardner of Flemington to a term ending June 30, 2003.  He is a Republican from the 1st Congressional District and succeeds F. Douglas Stump. UPSHUR COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Andrea Workman of Buckhannon to a term ending June 30, 2004. She succeeds Aaron Brown. WIRT COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Tim Derico of Elizabeth to a term ending June 30, 2004. He is a member at large and succeeds Brenda Albright. WOOD COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Vijay Shaw of Vienna to a term ending June 30, 2004. He represents parents of a child with a developmental disability. This is a new appointment. United Health System Inc.: R. Bruce White of Parkersburg to a term ending October 15, 2004. He is from the 1st Congressional District and succeeds Ben Hayes. WYOMING COUNTY Support Enforcement Commission: Sante Boninsegna Jr. of Pineville to a term ending June 30, 2003. He succeeds Rebecca M. Bell. The governor made the following reappointments: BERKELEY COUNTY Commission on the Arts: Kay Stout of Martinsburg to a term ending June 30, 2003. She is a Democrat. Developmental Disabilities Council: Richard Merryman of Falling Waters to a term ending June 30, 2004. Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety: Gregory Ahalt of Martinsburg to a term ending June 30, 2006. He is a Republican. CABELL COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Elizabeth Nester of Culloden to a term ending June 30, 2004. GRANT COUNTY Public Transit Advisory Council: J. Douglas Carter of Petersburg to a term ending March 31, 2002. He is a Democrat from the 1st Congressional District. GREENBRIER COUNTY Commission for National and Community Service: Richard Schmidt of Lewisburg to a term ending June 30, 2003. He is a Republican. Commission on the Arts: Miriam Knight of Lewisburg to a term ending June 30, 2003.  She is a Democrat. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY Developmental Disabilities Council: Robin Ayers of Romney to a term ending June 30, 2004. HANCOCK COUNTY Oil and Gas Conservation Commission: Michael Sinicropi of Weirton to a term ending July 27, 2006. KANAWHA COUNTY Commission for National and Community Service: Paula Flaherty, Nancy Hillen and David Ice of Charleston each to a term ending June 30, 2003. Flaherty and Ice are Democrats and Hillen is a Republican. Commission on the Arts: Becky Ryan of Charleston to a term ending June 30, 2003. She is a Republican. Council for Community and Economic Development: John F. McGee and Newton Thomas of Charleston each to a term ending June 30, 2004. McGee is from the 2nd Congressional District and represents community or regional interests; Thomas is a member at large and was recommended by the Speaker of the House of Delegates. Developmental Disabilities Council: Karen Davis of Charleston to a term ending June 30, 2004. Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board: Joe Badgley of South Charleston to a term ending June 30, 2004. He is an Independent and represents the interests of education employees. MERCER COUNTY Water Development Authority: Ray Bragg of Bluefield to a term ending June 30, 2006. He is a Democrat. MONONGALIA COUNTY Council for Community and Economic Development: Scott Rotruck of Morgantown to a term ending June 30, 2004. He is from the 1st Congressional District and represents community or regional interests. OHIO COUNTY Commission for National and Community Service: Rebecca Sue Riggs of Wheeling to a term ending June 30, 2003. She is a Republican. Commission on the Arts: Joan C. Stamp of Wheeling to a term ending June 30, 2003.  She is a Republican. PRESTON COUNTY Public Transit Advisory Council: Sidney Murphy of Kingwood to a term ending March 31, 2002. He is a Democrat from the 1st Congressional District. RALEIGH COUNTY Council for Community and Economic Development: Jack R. Phillips of Beckley to a term ending June 30, 2004. He is from the 3rd Congressional District and represents community or regional interests. UPSHUR COUNTY Commission for National and Community Service: Linda Wellings of Buckhannon to a term ending June 30, 2003. She is a Democrat. WAYNE COUNTY Public Transit Advisory Council: Rose Meredith of Wayne to a term ending March 31, 2002. She is a Democrat from the 3rd Congressional District. WOOD COUNTY Commission for National and Community Service: Barbara Fish of Parkersburg and Trudy Seita of Vienna each to a term ending June 30, 2003. Fish and Seita are Republicans. Developmental Disabilities Council: Kevin Smith of Vienna and Tommy Davis of Parkersburg each to a term ending June 30, 2004.

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