TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Gov. Laura Kelly has nominated a University of Kansas vice provost DeAngela Burns-Wallace for secretary of administration.
The Capital-Journal reports that Kelly announced her pick Friday. Burns-Wallace will replace Duane Goossen, who is retiring after serving in the secretary position on an interim basis throughout the legislative session.
Burns-Wallace is the vice provost for undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas and previously worked as a foreign service officer with the U.S. State Department.
Burns-Wallace’s federal work included stints in China and South Africa.
John Yeary, a legal adviser in the Department of Administration, will serve as interim secretary through the end of the month.
Kelly praised Goossen for his efforts to install accountability and transparency in state government.
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Information from: The Topeka (Kan.) Capital-Journal, http://www.cjonline.com
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