State of Delaware

12/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/16/2024 18:49

Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations


DOVER, Del. - Governor John Carney on Monday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate's confirmation of the nominations to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, Delaware State Board of Education, Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, Professional Standards Board, the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Judiciary.

"I want to thank the members of the Delaware Senate for confirming today's nominees," said Governor Carney. "From serving in our world-class judiciary to contributing to education, health care, and the Delaware River and Bay Authority, I look forward to the impact these highly qualified individuals will make."

Those confirmed are:

Honorable Bonnie W. David as Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery
Judge Eric M. Davis as Judge of the Superior Court
Judge Paula Terese Ryan as Judge of the Family Court
Commissioner Paraskevi K. Wolcott as Commissioner of the Family Court
Commissioner Sonja Truitt Wilson as Commissioner of the Family Court
Joseph Spagnolo as Justice of the Peace

Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board

Richard Geisenberger
Heath Chasanov
Thomas Brown
David Singleton
Devona Williams

Delaware River and Bay Authority

Michael Houghton

State Board of Education

James Simmons

Professional Standards Board

Benjamin Black

Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association

Rev. J. Christian Beretta
Bradley Bley
Jay Bastianelli
Freeman Williams
Kristin DeGregory
Trisha Stiles
Kathleen Kenney
Amber Hickman-Taylor
Chad Jones