2026 SESSION
ENGROSSED
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 72
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Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons communicated to the General Assembly May 30, 2025.
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Patron Prior to Engrossment—Senator 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 May 30, 2025.
CABINET
Juan Pablo Segura of Richmond, Virginia, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning March 26, 2025, to succeed Caren Merrick.
Stefanie Taillon of Richmond, Virginia, Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning March 26, 2025, to succeed Travis Voyles.
AGENCY HEADS
Emily Anne Gullickson of Richmond, Virginia, Superintendent of Public Instruction, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning March 14, 2025, to succeed Lisa Coons.
Matthew Hanley of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning February 26, 2025, to succeed Gary Settle.
ADMINISTRATION
9-1-1 Services Board
Jennifer Warshawsky of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed May 8, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Julie Henry.
State Board of Elections
Rosalyn Dance of Petersburg, Virginia, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, for a term of four years beginning February 1, 2025, and ending January 31, 2029, to succeed herself.
Chris Stolle of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed February 26, 2025, for a term of four years beginning February 1, 2025, and ending January 31, 2029, to succeed Donald Merricks.
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Small Grains Board
Matthew Harris of Hartfield, Virginia, Member, appointed February 19, 2025, for a term of three years beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027, to succeed Michael James Downing.
[ Virginia Racing Commission
Stephanie Nixon of Ashland, Virginia, Member, appointed May 8, 2025, for a term of five years beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2029, to succeed herself. ]
AUTHORITIES
Opioid Abatement Authority
Debbie Ritter of Chesapeake, Virginia, Member, appointed April 11, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed James Holland.
COMMERCE AND TRADE
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
John Scheib of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed February 25, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Juan Reintsch.
COMMONWEALTH
Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
Marilyn Renee Culver of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed March 5, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Joanna Keller.
COMPACTS
Breaks Interstate Park Commission
Jessica Savage of Grundy, Virginia, Member, appointed April 11, 2025, for a term of four years beginning February 24, 2025, and ending February 23, 2029, to succeed Curtis Mullins.
Chesapeake Executive Council Stakeholders' Advisory Committee
William Noftsinger of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed February 26, 2025, for a term of four years beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028, to succeed himself.
[ Education Commission of the States
Emily Anne Gullickson of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed March 14, 2025, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning March 14, 2025, to succeed Lisa Coons. ]
Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Emily Anne Gullickson of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed March 14, 2025, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning March 14, 2025, to succeed Lisa Coons.
EDUCATION
Board of Directors, New College Institute
Mark Crabtree of Martinsville, Virginia, Member, appointed March 4, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Richard Hall.
Jay Dickens of Martinsville, Virginia, Member, appointed March 4, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Hubert Harris.
Eric Jones of Annapolis, Maryland, Member, appointed March 6, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Board of Education
Beth Ackerman of Rustburg, Virginia, Member, appointed April 11, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Meg Bryce.
Board of Regents of Gunston Hall
Alice Barganier Longshore of Montgomery, Alabama, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, for a term of five years beginning October 26, 2024, and ending October 25, 2029, to succeed Anne Monfore.
Board of Visitors of Norfolk State University
Darrell Jordan of Woodbridge, Virginia, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Lionell Spruill.
Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University
Kedar Lavingia of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed April 30, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Stanley Goldfarb.
Florencia Segura of McLean, Virginia, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Brian Campbell.
State Historical Records Advisory Board
Chaz Haywood of Rockingham, Virginia, Member, appointed February 21, 2025, for a term of three years beginning November 1, 2024, and ending October 31, 2027, to succeed Brittany Jones.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Advisory Board on Art Therapy
Barbara Baer of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed February 19, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Holly Zajur.
Advisory Board on Athletic Training
Chris Casola of Forest, Virginia, Member, appointed May 6, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Michael Goforth.
Advisory Board on Massage Therapy
Michael Tramonte of Falls Church, Virginia, Member, appointed April 9, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Dawn Hogue.
Advisory Board on Midwifery
Story Jones of Fairfax, Virginia, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Ami Keetts.
Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism
Christine Harris of Norfolk, Virginia, Member, appointed March 18, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Adria Merritt.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission
Laura Marshall of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed February 20, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Karen Garner.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Charles Gaskins of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed April 9, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Ann Williams.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
Jason Herzog of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed April 15, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning March 8, 2022, and ending March 7, 2026, to succeed Timothy Hanold.
Ashish Kachru of McLean, Virginia, Member, appointed February 19, 2025, for a term of four years beginning March 8, 2025, and ending March 7, 2029, to succeed himself.
Joye B. Moore of Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed February 19, 2025, for a term of four years beginning March 8, 2025, and ending March 7, 2029, to succeed herself.
Jeffrey Rich of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed February 27, 2025, for a term of four years beginning March 8, 2025, and ending March 7, 2029, to succeed Patricia Taylor Cook.
Board of Nursing
Jeanell Webb-Jones of Barboursville, Virginia, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Robert Scott.
Board of Social Work
Marshall Pattie of Staunton, Virginia, Member, appointed April 11, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Ruth Ann Smulik.
Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Advisory Board
Cara Meixner of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Member, appointed February 20, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Raighne Delaney.
Radiation Advisory Board
William Anderson of Forest, Virginia, Member, appointed February 20, 2025, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning February 20, 2025, to succeed Drexel Harris.
Virginia Addiction Recovery Council
Rebecca Holmes of Abingdon, Virginia, Member, appointed April 15, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Jim Lagraffe.
Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council
William Ritter of Midlothian, Virginia, Member, appointed April 9, 2025, for a term of three years beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2027, to succeed Heather Rogers.
INDEPENDENT
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy
Aparna Madireddi of Leesburg, Virginia, Member, appointed April 7, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Roger Cheeks.
Virginia Lottery Board
Charles King of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Member, appointed April 7, 2025, for a term of five years beginning January 15, 2025, and ending January 14, 2030, to succeed Cynthia Lawrence.
Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees
John Clifford Foster of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed March 14, 2025, for a term of five years beginning March 1, 2025, and ending February 28, 2030, to succeed Michael Disharoon.
JUDICIAL
Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission
Nancy Parr of Chesapeake, Virginia, Member, appointed February 28, 2025, for a term of four years beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028, to succeed Timothy Coyne.
LABOR
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Rita Gregory Lampkin of Williamsburg, Virginia, Member, appointed February 19, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Shauna Powell.
Fair Housing Board
Jay Som of Mechanicsville, Virginia, Member, appointed March 13, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Owen Morgan.
Real Estate Appraiser Board
Heather Fox of Mount Sidney, Virginia, Member, appointed April 16, 2025, for a term of four years beginning April 3, 2025, and ending April 2, 2029, to succeed Harry James.
Valerie Kelsey of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Member, appointed April 16, 2025, for a term of four years beginning April 3, 2025, and ending April 2, 2029, to succeed Kelvin Bratton.
Michael Small of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed April 16, 2025, for a term of four years beginning April 3, 2025, and ending April 2, 2029, to succeed Jean Gannon.
Real Estate Board
Bernice Travers of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed March 3, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Doug Roth.
Virginia Board of Workforce Development
Lara Overy of Williamsburg, Virginia, Member, appointed February 25, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed John Smith.
Stephanie Reed of Lynchburg, Virginia, Member, appointed March 3, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Lara Overy.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Advisory Committee on Sexual and Domestic Violence
Sabrina Dorman-Andrew of Elkton, Virginia, Member, appointed May 8, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Toni Zollicoffer.
[ Board of Juvenile Justice
Penny Schultz of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed April 11, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Tyren Frazier. ]
TRANSPORTATION
Aerospace Advisory Council
Christopher Goyne of Charlottesville, Virginia, Member, appointed March 19, 2025, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Yiannis Papelis of Norfolk, Virginia, Member, appointed February 23, 2025, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed David Bowles.
Medical Advisory Board for the Department of Motor Vehicles
James Constans of Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed March 13, 2025, for a term of four years beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2028, to succeed Surbhi Bansal.
[ Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Paul Sheridan of McLean, Virginia, Member, appointed February 24, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning October 12, 2024, and ending October 11, 2030, to succeed Jeff Goettman. ]
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
Jeff Ryer of Williamsburg, Virginia, Member, appointed April 9, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Larry N. Rush.
VETERANS AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS
Board of Veterans Services
Jeri Prophet of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed March 17, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Melissa Watts.