Tim Walz | Tim Walz Official Website
Tim Walz | Tim Walz Official Website
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy; Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of Cosmetologist Examiners; Board of Firefighter Training and Education; Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training; Board of the Minnesota State Academies; Board of Water and Soil Resources; Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board; Gambling Control Board; Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development; Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council; State Advisory Council on Mental Health; and State Capitol Preservation Commission.
Douglas Moore – Plymouth, MN
Board of Accountancy
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Scott Van Binsbergen
Diane Rosenwald – Plymouth, MN
Board of Accountancy
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Alan Wilensky
About the Board of Accountancy:
The Board of Accountancy examines, licenses, and regulates certified public accountants and registered accounting practitioners.
Additional information about the Board of Accountancy can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Daniel Cermak – Dellwood, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Jami Neiber
Christian Faste – Burnsville, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Scott Holm
Daniel Hunter – Mahtomedi, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Geoscientist
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Keith Rapp
Daniel McAninch – Crosslake, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Licensed Land Surveyor
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Daniel Baar
Timothy Meyer – Duluth, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Licensed Architect
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Tari Rayala
Melisa Rodriguez – Eagan, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Licensed Engineer
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
About the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design:
The Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design licenses and regulates architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, geologists, and soil scientists, and certifies interior designers.
Additional information about the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Rhonda Besel – Austin, MN
Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
Cosmetologist
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Joi Bohn – New Prague, MN
Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
Nail Technician
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Jodi Friendshuh
Catrina Mairose – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Carol Logan
About the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners:
The Board of Cosmetologist Examiners promotes public health and safety by inspecting salons and schools, licensing practitioners and establishments, and enforcing laws and regulations surrounding cosmetology practices.
Additional information about the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Robert Falcon – Rochester, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota Home Rule Charter and Statutory Cities Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Roger Ihrke
Christopher Kummer – Maple Grove, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota State Fire Department Association Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Reappointment
John Lohmiller – Cross Lake, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment
Kate McKay – Columbia Heights, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota State Fire Department Association Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Roxanne Altmeyer
John Puera – Austin, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Reappointment
Thomas Schulte – Austin, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota Professional Firefighters Association Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Richard Loveland
Michael Schwankl – Pequot Lakes, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota State Fire Department Association Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Robert Dixon Jr.
Chad Vermeersch – Cloquet, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Minnesota Professional Firefighters Association Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 1 4 , 2024
Replacing: Chris Ford
About the Board of Firefighter Training and Education:
The Board of Firefighter Training and Education supports firefighter training and education, funds standardized training, and licenses firefighters in Minnesota.
Additional information about the Board of Firefighter Training and Education can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Jason Bennett – North Mankato, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Municipal Police Officer
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment
Jennifer Foster – Brooklyn Park, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Peace Officer
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Luke Hennen – Jordan, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
County Sheriff and Chair
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Bobbi Holtberg – St. Paul, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Elizabeth Richards
Stephanie Revering – Crystal, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Police Chief
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Kelly McCarthy
Troy Wolbersen – Alexandria, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
County Sheriff
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
About the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training:
The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training licenses peace officers, establishes minimum qualifications and standards of conduct, and regulates professional peace officer education and continuing education.
Additional information about the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Annette Freiheit – Winona, MN
Board of the Minnesota State Academies
Superintendent Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Marty Duncan
Katherine Wangberg – Bemidji, MN
Board of the Minnesota State Academies
Deaf Community Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
About the Board of the Minnesota State Academies:
The Board of the Minnesota State Academies governs the State Academies for the Deaf and Blind. It promotes academic standards based on high expectations and an assessment system to measure academic performance toward the achievement of those standards.
Additional information about the Board of the Minnesota State Academies can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Lori Cox – Carver, MN
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Citizen Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Gerald VanAmburg
Jill Crafton – Bloomington, MN
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Watershed District Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Todd Holman – St. Cloud, MN
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Chair
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Gerald VanAmburg
Kelly Kirkpatrick – Rochester, MN
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Elected City Official – Non-Metro
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Neil Peterson – Saint Hilaire, MN
Board of Water and Soil Resources
County Comissioner
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Michael Runk – Oak Park Heights, MN
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Elected City Official - Seven-County Metro Area
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Carly Johnson
About the Board of Water and Soil Resources:
The Board of Water and Soil Resources oversees and coordinates the water and soil resources management activities of local units of government through approval of local plans, administration of state grants, cost-sharing contracts, performance evaluation, and administrative appeals and hearings. The board’s mission is to improve and protect Minnesota’s water and soil resources by working in partnership with local organizations and private landowners.
Additional information about the Board of Water and Soil Resources can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Diane Burton – Lakeville, MN
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Michael Jordan
Paul Drucker – Rochester, MN
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
Representative of Minnesota Hospitals
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Kevin Miller
Thomas Edminson – Rosemount, MN
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
Metro EMS
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: J.B. Guiton
Brian Edwards – Dennison, MN
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Erik Jankila – Hibbing, MN
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
Representative of Fire Chiefs
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Matthew Simpson
Michael Robert Wilcox – New Prague, MN
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
Family Practice Physician, Involved in EMS
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: John Pate
About the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board:
The Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board advises applicants for state or federal emergency medical services funds, reviews and comments on such applications, and approves the use of such funds unless otherwise required by federal law; makes recommendations to the legislature on improving the access, delivery, and effectiveness of the state’s emergency medical services delivery system; and establishes procedures for investigating, hearing, and resolving complaints against emergency medical services providers.
Additional information about the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Mike Sundin – Esko, MN
Gambling Control Board
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
Replacing: Geno Fragnito
About the Gambling Control Board:
The Gambling Control Board regulates the lawful gambling industry to ensure the integrity of operations and provide for the lawful use of net profits. The board oversees an in-depth licensing process, monitors licensees’ gambling activities and expenditures, and provides education and guidance to lawful gambling organizations.
Additional information about the Gambling Control Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Sarah Amundson – South St. Paul, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
County Social Services Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Katherine Meerse
Wachen Anderson – New Brighton, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Higher Education Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Aaron Deris
Supreet Deshpande – Plymouth, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Physician Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Leila Goggleye – Bemidji, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Tribal Council Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
LaMar Hicks – Rochester, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Parent Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment
Melissa Wiklund – Bloomington, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
State Senator
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Sarah Zielinski – St. Paul, MN
Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Special Education Coordinator
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Michele Kvikstad
About the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention:
The Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention advises and assists the Minnesota Department of Education with fulfilling federal and state early childhood special education obligations for children with disabilities and their families.
Additional information about the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Abdirahman Ali-Mumin – West St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Replacing: Harmonysue Kuller
Aaron Arvig – Lonsdale, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Reappointment
Chanell Calhoun – Rochester, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Center for Independent Living Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Replacing: Mike Peterson
Pamela Jo Peters – Savage, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Reappointment
Myrna Peterson – Grand Rapids, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Reappointment
Tom Reed – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Reappointment
Kenneth Trebelhorn – Waseca, MN
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Reappointment
About the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council:
The Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council provides consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice to the State of Minnesota for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities carried out under the federal Assistive Technology Act grant. The council advises the STAR Program, which promotes access to and acquires the assistive technology people need to live, learn, work, and play, including providing loans and demonstrations of assistive technology for Minnesotans with disabilities.
Additional information about the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Claudia Daml – Golden Valley, MN
State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Mental Health Provider
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Peter Fischer – Maplewood, MN
State Advisory Council on Mental Health
State Representative
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Dave Lislegard
About the State Advisory Council on Mental Health:
The State Advisory Council on Mental Health advises the Governor and state agencies about policy, programs, and services affecting people with mental illness as well as educating the public about mental health.
Additional information about the State Advisory Council on Mental Health can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Dan Hartman – Duluth, MN
State Capitol Preservation Commission
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Jack Fraser
Megan Kluthe – Minneapolis, MN
State Capitol Preservation Commission
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Nathaniel Hood
Mark Westpfahl – South St. Paul, MN
State Capitol Preservation Commission
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Reappointment
Frank White – Woodbury, MN
State Capitol Preservation Commission
Public Member
Effective: July 5, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Amber Annis
About the State Capitol Preservation Commission:
The State Capitol Preservation Commission coordinates the restoration, protection, risk management, and preservation of the Capitol building, reviews and modifies the restoration plan periodically, and implements a comprehensive financial plan to fund the preservation and restoration of the Capitol building.
Additional information about the State Capitol Preservation Commission can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
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