Governor Little makes appointments to Board of Correction, Idaho Transportation Board and fills Legislative District 21 seat

Wednesday May 22, 2019

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced appointments to fill vacancies on the Idaho Board of Correction, the Idaho Transportation Board and for Legislative District 21 Seat B.

Dr. Karen Neill is appointed to the Idaho Board of Correction. Neill is a professor and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Graduate Studies in Nursing at Idaho State University. Neill served on the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole from June of 2017 until April 2019.

Bill Moad has been selected to chair the Idaho Transportation Board. Moad is a former fleet operations manager at Simplot Co. and a past president of the Idaho Trucking Association. Moad’s appointment will take effect in July.

“I took great care in filling these important positions,” Governor Little said. “I have the utmost confidence in the leadership and discretion Karen and Bill will provide in these vital roles.”

Megan Kiska is appointed to the Idaho House of Representatives District 21 Seat B. Kiska works as the Inspector General and Real Property Officer for the 124th Fighter Wing in the Idaho Air National Guard. She is a graduate of California State University, Hayward.

“Megan’s history of leadership and service with the Idaho Air National Guard makes her the ideal candidate to replace Rep. Dayley,” Governor Little said. “I look forward to working with her in the Legislature.”

Kiska’a appointment comes after the seat was vacated by Rep. Thomas Dayley, R-Boise, earlier this year. Dayley was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as state director of the Farm Service Agency.

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