DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Thursday) announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions, including persons from western & southwest Iowa.

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

County Finance Committee:  Melvyn Houser, Carson; Amanda Waske, Tingley

Economic Development Authority: Lisa Hull, Clarinda.

Environmental Protection Commission: Ralph Lents, Menlo.

Iowa Great Places Advisory Board: Barbara Determan, Early

Council on Human Services: Carol Forristal, Macedonia

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council: Timothy Carmody, Council Bluffs (Council Bluffs’ Police Chief)

Mental Health and Disability Services Commission:  Maria Sorensen, Greenfield. Sorensen, the wife of District 20 Representative Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, said  “I’m so incredibly grateful to be appointed to the Mental Health and Disability Board . After losing my brother who struggled with those sort of issues, I hope to make a positive impact for others in his honor.”

Maria Sorensen

Mental Health Risk Pool Board: Eugene Meiners, Templeton

Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board: Matthew Wyant, Crescent

School Budget Review Committee: Martha Bruckner, Council Bluffs

Iowa Workforce Development Board: Andy Roberts, Council Bluffs