Governor Kathleen Sebelius has announced her appointment of Kathy Greenlee as the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Greenlee will serve a four-year term. She succeeds Patricia Hurley who fulfilled an unexpired term.

“Kathy will be an excellent advocate for those living in long term care facilities across the state. Her years of commitment to consumers and legal training will be essential in this position,” said Governor Sebelius. Greenlee, Lawrence, most recently was the Assistant Secretary for the Kansas Department of Aging, since 2003. Prior to that position, she served as the Chief of Operations and Chief of Staff in the Office of Governor Kathleen Sebelius.

Prior to November 2002, she served as general counsel in the Insurance Department. Greenlee was instrumental in Governor Sebelius’ decision to halt the merger between Anthem of Indiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas while she was Insurance Commissioner.

The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents of long-term care facilities across the state, and oversees the efforts of volunteer long-term ombudsmen.