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12/5/2019 4:40:47 PM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council – General, the Center for Rural Policy and Development, and the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage.
Delawoe Bahtuoh – Brooklyn Park, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Current or Former Recipient of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Sonny Wasilowski
Thomas De Vita – St. Paul, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Business Industry or Labor Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Scott Berscheid
Chase Foreman – Minneapolis, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Business Industry or Labor Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Leann Kleaver – Burnsville, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Rehabilitation Member
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Jillian Nelson – St. Paul, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Disability Advocacy Group Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: James Rechs
Kelly Nye Lengerman – Dodge Center, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Disability Advocacy Group Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Shana Weiss
Lisa Parteh – Cambridge, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Community Rehabilitation Program Provider Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Tyler Saek – St. Paul, MN
State Rehabilitation Council - General
Business Industry or Labor Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Sergio Santos
About the State Rehabilitation Council – General
The State Rehabilitation Council works jointly with the Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Program to develop goals and priorities, assess customer satisfaction, conduct needs assessments, and seek citizen input through public forums.
Mark Phillips – Eveleth, MN
Center for Rural Policy and Development
Regional County Government Representative
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
About the Center for Rural Policy and Development
The Center for Rural Policy and Development identifies social and economic issues in rural Minnesota and, through alliances and partnerships, provides research and information on current issues and practical solutions for problems.
Carl Crawford – Duluth, MN
Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage
Member
Effective: December 10, 2019
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Nasser Mussa
About the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage
The Council advises the Governor and Legislatures on issues confronting People of African Heritage, rules and revisions to programs to increase access to benefits and services provided to people in Minnesota, and serve as a liaison to the federal government, local government units, and private organizations on matters relating to People of African Heritage in Minnesota.