Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat announces board, commission appointments

OKLAHOMA CITY President Pro Tempore Greg Treat on Friday announced appointments the senate leader has made to various boards and commissions.

The Senate president pro tempore is tasked with making appointments to various agencies, boards and commissions. Pro Tem Treat encourages Oklahomans looking for a way to serve to contact his office or visit the Appointments section of the Oklahoma Senate website (www.oksenate.gov) to learn about other opportunities to serve.

Commission on the Prevention of Abuse of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults

• Ken Jones, Duncan, to serve as a member of the Commission on the Prevention of Abuse of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults in a new position as a representative of a local area agency on aging.
• Nichole Gillett, Oklahoma City, to serve as a member of the Commission on the Prevention of Abuse of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults in a new position as a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Committee of Mechanical Examiners

• Elwood Kenny Eden, Ochelata, reappointed to serve as a member of the Committee of Mechanical Examiners for the remainder of a term expiring October 8, 2019 and then continuing to serve a two-year term that expires October 8, 2021.

Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System

• Brendan Wolverton, Lawton, to serve as a member of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees for a four-year term that begins immediately and expires January 8, 2023. Wolverton represents a member who has demonstrated experience as a professional investment manager. The position was previously held by Brian Maddy.

Oklahoma Energy Resources Board

• Hearne Williford, Tulsa, reappointed to serve as a member of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Boar for a term expiring November 1, 2022.
• Gordon Pennoyer, Oklahoma City, to serve as a member of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board for a term beginning immediately and expiring October 1, 2022. Pennoyer serves as a member representing an independent energy producer and fills a vacant position previously held by Ronnie Irani, who resigned.

National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws

• Senator Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, to serve as a member of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws for the remainder a four- year term that expires April 30, 2020. Daniels replaces former Senator David Holt.

Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund Board

• Mike Bell, Norman, to serve as a member of the Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund Board for the remainder of a term expiring November 1, 2019 and then continuing to serve a new term that expires November 1, 2022. Bell will serve as a member who is engaged in the primary practice of workers compensation law and fills a vacant position previously held by Mike Carter, who resigned.

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund

• Deborah Mueggenborg, Bartlesville, to serve as a member of the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund for a four-year term that begins immediately and expires June 30, 2023. The position was previously held by Donald Pape.