Sebelius names Kansan to help improve employee health care
Thayer resident named to State Employee Health Care Commission

Health insurance is an important benefit offered by many employers, including the State of Kansas.  To ensure the efficient administration of the state’s health benefits, along with efforts to improve employee health overall, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Charlotte Rommel to the State Employee Health Care Commission. 

“I’m proud of the way the State of Kansas has been a leader in providing health insurance for its employees.  We’ve made real progress by promoting healthier lifestyles and have even been able to lower the cost of health insurance for employees and their families,” said Sebelius.

The State Employee Health Care Commission oversees the administration of the state health care benefits program.  The commission negotiates and enters into contracts with qualified insurers, health maintenance organizations and other contracting parties. 

Rommel, Thayer, has 20 years of experience in several human resource functions, such as personnel, payroll and supervisory training.  She has worked in a variety of fields, including banking, education, and private industry, as well as county and state government.  Currently, Rommel works as a human resource professional II for the Kansas Department of Transportation.  She is also president of Professional Communications Services, which provides human resources consulting for small business owners. 

Rommel will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  She replaces Sharon Bolyard, who resigned from the board earlier this year when she retired from state service.

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