Sebelius appointees to promote cooperation
between public employees, employers
Lawing, Loomis appointed to Public Employees Relations Board

With the goal of ensuring good working relationships between public employees and employers in mind, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Keith Lawing and Burdett Loomis to the Public Employee Relations Board.

“Government at all levels is more efficient when its workers work well together and with management.  We have an outstanding workforce at the state level, and I’m confident these individuals will help ensure the strong partnership that exists between employer and employee continues,” said Sebelius.

The Public Employee Relations Board is designed to resolve labor disputes and promote good working relationships between public employers and employee organizations, including overseeing relations and agreements between government entities and employees’ unions.

Lawing, Wichita, has worked as the executive director for Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas since 2005 and is responsible for general management and program oversight.  Lawing previously worked as a public affairs associate at the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs at Wichita State University from 1999 to 2005.  He received an undergraduate degree in history from University of Kansas in 1990 and received his master’s in public administration from Wichita State University in 1998. 

Loomis, Lawrence, is a professor of political science at the University of Kansas, specializing in American politics.  He is the author and editor of numerous books, articles and other publications. Loomis is a member of the American Political Science Association and the Midwest Political Science Association.  Loomis received his bachelor’s degree from Carleton College in 1967, and received his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1970 and 1974.

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