# Governor's Alternate - Appalachian Regional Commission

- Kenneth Boswell Kenneth Boswell was named Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs by Governor Kay Ivey in May 2017, bringing a proven background in business and successful leadership in municipal government. As ADECA Director, Boswell has the broad responsibility of guiding dozens of grant programs, including the Appalachian Regional Commission, with the purpose [&#8230;]The post Kenneth Boswell appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Christopher Nunn Christopher Nunn was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in 2017. He leads the State’s community development efforts to support local leaders in their efforts to build strong, vibrant communities. Prior to DCA, Commissioner Nunn led a regional professional services firm as Chief Operating Officer and also spent 15 years as [&#8230;]The post Christopher Nunn appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Dennis Keene With a background in business development and state government, Department for Local Government Commissioner Dennis Keene is no stranger to improving Kentucky communities. Equipped with an entrepreneurial spirit, he started a business at 20 before becoming a top advisor at regional economic development group Southbank Partners. While there, Commissioner Keene and colleagues collaborated with local [&#8230;]The post Dennis Keene appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Rebecca L. Flora Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, was confirmed as Governor Wes Moore&#8217;s nominee for Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning on February 17, 2023, the latest achievement in a career spanning more than 35 years, including planning leadership positions in the public and private sectors. As Secretary, Flora provides comprehensive leadership of the Department&#8217;s mission, objectives, [&#8230;]The post Rebecca L. Flora appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Sam Andrews Office of the GovernorP.O. Box 139Jackson, MS 39205The post Sam Andrews appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Mark Pattison Mark P. Pattison was appointed by Secretary of State Rossana Rosado as the Deputy Secretary for Local Government. He was previously the Director of Local Government Services at the Department of State. Mr. Pattison also previously served as Deputy Commissioner for the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities and as a Deputy Comptroller for the [&#8230;]The post Mark Pattison appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Jim McCleskey Jim McCleskey’s roots in North Carolina’s Appalachian region go back to colonial days. He was appointed in 1999 as Director of the North Carolina Washington Office and as ARC Alternate by Governor James B. Hunt Jr. and was reappointed by Governors Michael F. Easley in 2001, Beverly Eaves Perdue in 2009 and Roy Cooper in [&#8230;]The post Jim McCleskey appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- John Carey John Carey was appointed Director of the Governor’s Office of Appalachia by GovernorMike DeWine in February 2019. John Carey served as the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education from2013 – 2018. As Chancellor he worked to align higher education programs with Ohio’s jobcreation and workforce needs. Carey also implemented initiatives that increasedcollaboration among [&#8230;]The post John Carey appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Neil Fowler Neil Fowler serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic Partnerships at the Pennsylvania Department of Community &#38; Economic Development (DCED). In this capacity, he works with economic and workforce development partners across the Commonwealth to support entrepreneurs and businesses facing challenges as well as opportunities. In Pennsylvania’s 52 Appalachian counties he works [&#8230;]The post Neil Fowler appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Jordan Marsh Jordan Marsh serves as Director of Federal Affairs for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and is based in Washington, D.C.&#160;In his role, he represents the Governor on federal matters impacting the State, while maintaining active relationships with the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, White House, Federal agencies, and other Governors’ offices. Marsh, a native of Florence, [&#8230;]The post Jordan Marsh appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.