JACKSON, Miss– Governor Phil Bryant announced Tuesday that the Senate has confirmed his appointment of Beth Harkins-Aldridge to the Worker’s Compensation Commission for a six year term.
Harkins-Aldridge has served on the State Board of Health commission since her appointment in 2013.
“I am very pleased to appoint Beth to the Workers’ Compensation Commission,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “Her experience as a physical therapist and as a business owner make her well suited to ensure both workers and employers are treated fairly.”
Harkins-Aldridge also has a physical therapy and business background, spurring from her former ownership of Total Woman Health and Fitness in Ridgeland.
“I am honored to serve the people of Mississippi as the employee representative for the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission,” says Harkins-Aldridge, “I hope my medical background and experience as a physical therapist providing rehabilitation to restore function, mobility and quality of life for those who have been ill or injured will bring insight to the commission.”