Personnel Commissioner Biographies

Sarah Kelman was first appointed to the Personnel Commission by CSEA in December 2022.  Her term is set to expire on December 1, 2025.

Ms. Kelman has been a Fullerton resident since 2008. Her daughter attended Rolling Hills Elementary and currently attends Parks Junior High. Sarah earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, and law degree from the University of Georgia. After law school, Ms. Kelman practiced labor and employment law for a federal agency under the Department of Justice  in Washington, D.C. Since 2007, she has written legal practice guides on an array of subjects including employment law. In addition to writing, Ms. Kelman has been a member of the part-time faculty at CSUF since 2011. Ms. Kelman also volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Orange County.

Thomas "Tommy" Reminiskey was appointed to the Personnel Commission representing the Board of Trustees in April 2020. His current term is set to expire on December 1, 2024.

Mr. Reminiskey attended Valencia Park Elementary School and Nicolas Jr. High School in the Fullerton Elementary School District. Mr. Reminiskey is a graduate of Buena Park High School, Fullerton College and Golden West College. Professionally, he worked in the television broadcasting industry and retired as a Telecommunications Supervisor for the Newport Mesa Unified School District (Merit System) for over 40 years. 

Mr. Reminiskey is active in the LGBTQ+ community and a volunteer member at the Fullerton Train Museum. In his free time, he is a mountain bike rider on the many trails in Fullerton.

Dr. Alexis Norman was appointed November 22, 2021 as the Joint Appointee.  Her current term is set to expire on December 1, 2026.

Dr. Alexis Norman has lived in Fullerton for 17 years and has served as an educator for 20 years. Her children attended Laguna Road, Parks, Ladera Vista, and are currently attending Fullerton High School. Dr. Norman is an Assistant Superintendent, however, her previous roles included, Teacher, Instructional Coach, English Learner Curriculum Specialist, Principal, and Director of Human Resources. Dr. Norman attended California State Fullerton, where she got her bachelor's degree and teaching credential, her master's degree was in Literacy and she finished her educational journey at the University of Southern California, where she received a Doctorate in Education. Dr. Norman loves serving as an educator but also enjoys watching her boys play baseball!