(KLZA)-- Governor Pete Ricketts announced recent appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.

The appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Legislative confirmation:

Area residents appointed to various boards and commissioens include:

 Geographic Information System Council

 Charles Wingert, Sterling

Judicial Nominating Commission – District Court – First District

 Arlen P. Grotrian, Johnson

 John A. Hill, Holmesville

 Karolyn Howard, Holmesville

Lynn Lyon, Johnson

 John Murphy, Tecumseh

 Dan Papik, Crete

State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services

Robert S. Hutt, Tecumseh

Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees

 Brett Gehrig Hilbers, Wayne

Matthew Charles Leininger, Auburn

Sullivan Jones, Papillion

The Governor thanked the many Nebraskans that give generously of their time and talent to make a difference in our state.  These appointments will provide crucial insight and expertise to their respective boards, committees, and commissions.