May 30, 2006

Governor’s appointees to oversee the Kansas’ water resources

Kansas relies on a reliable water supply for its continued prosperity. To help manage our water resources, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Kirk Larson and Ben Rogers to the Kansas Water Authority.

“Kansas cannot grow without water, so protecting the Kansas water supply is absolutely crucial in order to protect the Kansas economy,” said Sebelius.

The Kansas Water Authority plans for the development, management and use of the water resources of the state by any state or local agency. Both appointees will serve a four-year term.

Larson, Pretty Prairie, has worked as the president of K&K Farms, Inc since 1977. He is responsible for purchasing, marketing and managing daily operations of the farm, which encompasses 2,800 acres of land. Larson serves on the Pretty Prairie Zoning Board, the Pretty Prairie Community Scholarship Fund Board and the Eqqus Beds Groundwater Management District 2 Board of Directors.

Rogers, Liebenthal, serves as the general manager and contracting officer for Wet Walnut Creek Watershed Joint District #58. He also worked for nearly 20 years at Baxter Labs, where he was production supervisor, plant scheduler and purchasing agent.