Sebelius appoints Larry Wolgast to State Civil Service Board

Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Larry Wolgast to the State Civil Service Board for a four-year term. Wolgast must be confirmed by the Senate.

“The State Civil Service Board ensures state employees receive fair and timely hearings,” Sebelius said.

Wolgast, Topeka, has a bachelor’s degree in history from Kansas State University, a master’s in education and a doctorate in public and education administration, both from the University of Kansas.

Wolgast was chief of staff for Governor John Carlin before becoming Secretary of the Kansas Department of Human Resources. For nearly 15 years, Wolgast was in development at the Menninger Foundation and is currently a consultant for not-for-profit organizations.

The State Civil Board is a five-member body which hears appeals from classified state employees with permanent status under the Kansas Civil Service Act as well as applicants for classified positions who are entitled by law and regulation to appeal to the board.

Also reappointed to this board was Patricia Pressman of Topeka.

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