Gov. Beshear appoints commissioners and board members

Gov. Beshear has appointed the following members to the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs.

Sherry Mays, of Morehead, is retired and is a part-time website designer and graphic artist. The appointment replaces Sherri L. Mosley, who has resigned. Mays shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending Dec. 20, 2008.

Kimberly S. May-Downey, of Pikeville, is an attorney in private practice. The appointment replaces Larry G. Gayden, who has resigned. May-Downey shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending Dec. 20, 2011.


Gov. Beshear has appointed the following members to the Kentucky Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Board.

George H. Raque Jr., of Louisville, is a physician for Neurosurgical Institute of Kentucky. He represents the University of Louisville College of Medicine. The appointment replaces Henry D. Garretson, who is deceased. Raque shall serve for a term expiring Jan. 31, 2010.

Linda H. Gleis, of Louisville, is a physician for Louisville Veterans Administration Medical Center. She represents the Kentucky Medical Association. The appointment replaces Harold C. Cannon, whose term has expired. Gleis shall serve for a term expiring Jan. 31, 2010.

Allison Jones, of Covington, is a medical writer at Medpace, Inc. She represents members at large. The appointment replaces Deneda B. Grider, whose term has expired. Jones shall serve for a term expiring Jan. 31, 2012.

The governor has reappointed the following members to the board to serve for terms expiring Jan. 31, 2011.

David H. Allgood, of Louisville, is a community advocate with the Center for Accessible Living.

William R. Markesbery, of Lexington, is a physician at the University of Kentucky. He represents the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

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