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2024 SESSION

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33
Offered January 15, 2024
Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons communicated to the General Assembly October 1, 2023.
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Patron-- Rouse
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly confirm the following appointments of certain persons made by Governor Glenn Youngkin and communicated to the General Assembly October 1, 2023.

CABINET

Kelly Gee of Richmond, Virginia, Secretary of the Commonwealth, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning September 1, 2023, to succeed Kay Coles James.

 

AGENCY HEADS

Chadwick Dotson of Richmond, Virginia, Director of the Department of Corrections, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning September 11, 2023, to succeed Harold Clarke.

 Gerald F. Lackey of Richmond, Virginia, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning March 22, 2023, to succeed Rick Holcomb.

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION
Information Technology Advisory Council

Cherif Kane of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed August 22, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

 

AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Board of Forestry

Andrew Brown of Appomattox, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Greg Alan Sheerer.

William Godwin of Franklin, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Elizabeth Flippo Hutchins.

Scott Shallenberger of Concord, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Brian Irvine.

Charitable Gaming Board

Anthony Amos of Fairfax, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Samuel Kaufman.

Dirksen Compton of Draper, Virginia, Member, appointed September 28, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Mark Cooper.

Joanne Smith of Sandston, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Amy Lynn Solares.

Anthony C. Williams of Petersburg, Virginia, Member, appointed September 28, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Tanta Ann Conrad.

Milk Commission

Kevin Craun of Bridgewater, Virginia, Member, appointed September 28, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Robert Watters of Great Falls, Virginia, Member, appointed September 28, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Rodrigo Velasquez.

Wine Board

Kerem Baki of Purcellville, Virginia, Member, appointed September 27, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Kirk Wiles.

 

AUTHORITIES
Central Virginia Transportation Authority

Joel "Rex" Davis of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed August 30, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Carlos Brown.

Opioid Abatement Authority

James Holland of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Daryl Washington of Clifton, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Board of Directors

Vanitha Khera of McLean, Virginia, Member, appointed September 28, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Ronald Hobson.

Virginia Solar Energy Development and Energy Storage Authority

Robert Birdsey of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed September 20, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Cliona Mary Robb.

 

COMMONWEALTH
Latino Advisory Board

Marcia Donovan of Fairfax, Virginia, Member, appointed August 15, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Rodrigo Soto.

Virginia African American Advisory Board

Deventae Mooney of Coeburn, Virginia, Member, appointed August 14, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Larry Boone.

Virginia-Asian Advisory Board

Tony Yeh of Gainesville, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Rowena Finn.

 

COMPACTS
Compact for Education: Education Commission of the States

Thomas Taylor of Stafford, Virginia, Member, appointed August 30, 2023, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning August 30, 2023, to succeed John Gordan.

Potomac River Fisheries Commission

Sandra Lynn Kellum of Reedville, Virginia, Member, appointed August 16, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Glen W. France.

Washington Metrorail Safety Commission Compact Board of Directors

Jennifer DeBruhl of Hanover, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Robert Lauby.

Devin Rouse of Ashburn, Virginia, Member, appointed August 2, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed John Gregory Hull.

 

EDUCATION
Board of Trustees of the Science Museum of Virginia

Amishi Amin of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed August 23, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Kathy Lu.

Thomas D. Gottwald of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed September 6, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Surendra Ganeriwala.

Board of Trustees of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center

Angela Hairston of Danville, Virginia, Member, appointed August 15, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Paul Nichols.

Annie Wimbish of Vernon Hill, Virginia, Member, appointed August 15, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Mattie Cowan.

Dennis Witt of Danville, Virginia, Member, appointed August 15, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Olivia Bailey of Abingdon, Virginia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Hannah Ingram.

April Crabtree of Abingdon, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Lennie Mitcham.

Board of Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Loran Brueggen of Alexandria, Virginia, Member, appointed September 12, 2023, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Andrew M. Lewis.

Emily Franklin of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed September 14, 2023, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Monroe Harris.

Pamela Royal of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed September 14, 2023, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed herself.

Christina Shin of McLean, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Jeffrey Humber.

Board of Visitors of James Madison University

Jeff Bolander of McGaheysville, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Jeff Tickle.

The Honorable Kay Coles James of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed September 1, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Craig Welburn.

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Board of Trustees

Leslie Sanchez of Alexandria, Virginia, Member, appointed September 21, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Jeffrey Trammell.

Virginia Commission for the Arts

Mary Louise Flowers of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed August 30, 2023, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Terry E. Buntrock.

Vanessa Thaxton-Ward of Hampton, Virginia, Member, appointed September 19, 2023, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Asa Jackson.

 

FINANCE
Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates

Shane McCullar of Alexandria, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, beginning September 25, 2023, to succeed Ron Tillett.

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Advisory Board for the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Cathee Wolford of Newport News, Virginia, Member, appointed August 15, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Roy Martin.

Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism

Jason Ascher of Arlington, Virginia, Member, appointed September 26, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Priscilla Martinez.

Shane Roberts-Thomas of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Zachary Leonsis.

Elizabeth Schultz of Lynchburg, Virginia, Member, appointed September 18, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Jenne Nurse.

Board of Counseling

L. Paul Bernard of Lynchburg, Virginia, Member, appointed August 15, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Johnston Brendel.

Board of Dentistry

J. Michael Martinez de Andino of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Jennifer Szakaly of Suffolk, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Dagoberto Zapatero.

Board of Nursing

Delia Acuna of Quinton, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Dixie McElfresh.

Maternal Mortality Review Team

George Saade of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed August 21, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Susan Lanni.

Renal Disease Council

Stephen Anderson of Forest, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Jennifer Jones of Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed September 27, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024, to fill a new seat.

Kinjal Patel of Lorton, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to fill a new seat.

Anthony Reed of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, Member, appointed September 25, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board

Rebecca Branch-Griffin of Chester, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed herself.

Brian Frankel of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.

Robert Lipscomb of Lynchburg, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Robert Ferguson.

Elizabeth Matish of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Jeremiah O'Shea.

Patrick McLaughlin of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed September 27, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.

Marlon Rickman of Roanoke, Virginia, Member, appointed September 15, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.

Victoria Smith of Boydton, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed herself.

Robert Bruce Stratton of Lynchburg, Virginia, Member, appointed September 15, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Dreama Chandler.

State Executive Council for Children's Services

Melvin Roy of Washington, District of Colombia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Sophia Booker.

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

Melanie Rice of Roanoke, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Molly Korte.

 

INDEPENDENT
Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission

Thomas Meehan of Newport News, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning May 15, 2021, and ending May 14, 2025, to succeed William Ferguson III.

 

JUDICIAL
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

S. Mario Lorello of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed September 1, 2023, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Henry Lawrence Chambers.

 

LABOR
Apprenticeship Council

William Dunn of Boones Mill, Virginia, Member, appointed August 7, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning June 21, 2022, and ending June 20, 2025, to succeed Michael Lee Mays.

Steve Masterson of Chesapeake, Virginia, Member, appointed August 14, 2023, for a term of three years beginning June 21, 2023, and ending June 20, 2026, to succeed Steve Martin.

Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects

Erik Bootsma of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed August 16, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed April Drake.

John Claytor of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Doyle Allen.

Susan P. Dibble of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed September 20, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Frank Hancock.

Helene Dreiling of Roanoke, Virginia, Member, appointed August 18, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Mary Price.

Catherine Stanley of New Kent, Virginia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Cameron Stiles.

Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

Kailey Blakeney of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed August 23, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Renee Gilanshah.

Board for Contractors

Jacalyn Jones of Stephenson, Virginia, Member, appointed August 18, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed John O'Dell.

Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

Desire'e Lewis-Nelson of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed September 1, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Melissa Gill.

Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists

Justin Brown of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.

Shannon George of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Member, appointed August 16, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Warren Dean.

Board for Waste Management Facility Operators

Donald Lawhorne of Bedford, Virginia, Member, appointed August 18, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Matthew Terrell of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed August 21, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Sathish Anabathula.

Brent Williams of Christiansburg, Virginia, Member, appointed August 21, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Leslie D. Beckwith.

Jason Williams of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed August 18, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Toby Edwards.

Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals

Erica Duncan of Ashland, Virginia, Member, appointed September 15, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed herself.

Joshua Kirtley of Keswick, Virginia, Member, appointed September 1, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Rosa-lee Cooke.

Caleb Taylor of Christiansburg, Virginia, Member, appointed September 22, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Common Interest Community Board

Deborah Casey of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed September 21, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed David Mercer.

Catherine Noonan of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Eileen Greenberg.

Tracey Talbert of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed August 18, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed James Foley.

Fair Housing Board

Shion Fenty of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed September 6, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Amanda Pohl.

John Scott of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed September 1, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Larry Murphy.

Rachael Wright of Newport News, Virginia, Member, appointed August 28, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Candice Bennett.

Safety and Health Codes Board

Michael Everett of Christiansburg, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Milagro Rodriguez.

Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors

Michael Baum of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed August 21, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Chadwick Bowman.

Ralph Tripp Costen of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed September 18, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Gene Edward Magruder.

Robert Shackford of Mechanicsville, Virginia, Member, appointed September 20, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Rick Holtz.

Virginia Board of Workforce Development

Mark Dreyfus of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed August 14, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Debora Harvey of Fairfax, Virginia, Member, appointed August 22, 2023, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Becky Sawyer.

 

NATURAL RESOURCES
Mount Vernon Board of Visitors

Raynard Jackson of Arlington, Virginia, Member, appointed September 1, 2023, for a term of four years beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2027, to succeed Beau Blevins.

Virginia Marine Resources Commission

Jeannette Edwards of Onley, Virginia, Member, appointed August 8, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Glen France.

Patrick Hand of Cape Charles, Virginia, Member, appointed August 8, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed John Tankard.

 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Prevention

Bridgette Bowman of Chester, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Julie McConnell.

Board of Juvenile Justice

Kenneth Feng of Herndon, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Anita Price.

Laura O'Quinn of Clintwood, Virginia, Member, appointed August 1, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Dana Schrad.

Criminal Justice Services Board

Jagdish Katyal of Arlington, Virginia, Member, appointed August 16, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.

Secure and Resilient Commonwealth Panel

Adam Lee of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Paula Loomis.

State Board of Local and Regional Jails

Jessica Vermont of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed August 17, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to fill a new seat.

Virginia Parole Board

Lloyd Banks, Jr., of Cumberland, Virginia, Member, appointed August 25, 2023, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning August 25, 2023, to succeed Howard Vick.

Patricia West of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed September 18, 2023, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning September 18, 2023, to succeed Chadwick Dotson.

 

TRANSPORTATION
Virginia Aviation Board

Vanessa Christie of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed August 3, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Roderick Hall.

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority

John Delandro of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed August 16, 2023, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed himself.