(WKBN) - Two Valley professionals have been named to state boards.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine named Rebecca J. Williamson Brown, of Salem, has been reappointed to the State Vision Professionals Board for a term beginning Oct. 31, 2025, and ending March 22, 2028.

The Board oversees activities related to the licensing of nearly 6,500 optometrists and opticians and is comprised of seven members

Deana M. Pace, of Warren, has been reappointed to the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services for a term beginning Nov. 13, 2025, and ending Nov. 12, 2028.

The State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services (EMFTS) is responsible for: • Establishing training and certification standards for emergency medical services personnel • Accreditation of EM

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