Sebelius appoints Pittsburg man to state board

To help maintain the reliability of vehicle dealerships in Kansas, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed one new member and reappointed five to the Kansas Dealer Review Board.
“Consumers need to know that, when shopping for a vehicle, Kansas dealerships are held to a standard of quality and professionalism,” Sebelius said.
Jerry Waltrip, Pittsburg, attended Cowley County Community College and the University of Oklahoma. Waltrip worked as a news reporter for 50 years and is currently a substitute teacher in USD 250.
He volunteers on a variety of local boards such as the Library Board of Trustees and the Missions Committee at the First United Methodist Church. Waltrip has been appointed to a three-year term.
Also reappointed to the board for three-year terms are Paul Garret, Topeka; John Morse, Centerville; H. Dale Willey, Lawrence; and Tim Sankey, Salina. Mike Steven, Wichita, has been reappointed to a one-year term.
The Kansas Dealer Review Board confers on matters related to regulations to improve dealer practices; makes suggestions and recommendations for changes in current law relating to vehicle sales; acts as a resource for vehicle industry problems; and provides expertise to uncover operating problems created by current law.