June 27, 2006

Sebelius appointee to promote excellence in
Kansas technical and vocational schools

Kansas is home to a number of first-class institutions of higher learning. To help promote continued excellence in the state’s technical and vocational schools, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed George Fahnestock to serve as a member and chair of the Kansas Technical College and Vocational School Commission.

“More and more, it takes additional education after high school to get a good job. Vo-tech schools provide excellent opportunities for students to develop skills in a specific trade, empowering them to get good jobs and reach their full potential,” Sebelius said.

The Kansas Technical College and Vocational School Commission will make recommendations regarding governance, funding and the mission of Kansas technical colleges and vocational schools. The commission is scheduled to deliver a report with these recommendations on or before January 1, 2007. Fahnestock will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Fahnestock, Wichita, is the owner and CEO of Fahnestock Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, and Central Air Conditioning Company. He is active in the Wichita community, serving as president of Wichita Children’s Home, board member of Preferred Health System and chairman of the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. He is a recipient of Wichita State University’s Alumni Recognition Award and won the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Business Award in 2005 and 2006.

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