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4/21/2020 10:11:16 AM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Destination Medical Center Corporation, the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Plumbing Board, the Board on Judicial Standards, the Iron Range Higher Education Committee, the Rural Health Advisory Committee, the Commission on National and Community Service, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Minnesota Zoological Board.
Jim Campbell–Edina, MN
Destination Medical Center Corporation
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 6, 2026
Reappointment
Paul Williams–St. Paul, MN
Destination Medical Center Corporation
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 6, 2026
Reappointment
About the Destination Medical Center Corporation:
The Destination Medical Center Corporation (DMCC) consists of 8 members who must prepare and adopt a development plan which provides an outline for the development of the city of Rochester as a destination medical center. The DMCC serves as the governing board responsible for providing public oversight of the DMC Initiative throughout the planning and implementation phases.
More information on the Destination Medical Center Corporation can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Lesli Kerkhoff–St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Alexandra Bartolic
Jason Blomquist–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Consumer Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: James Lovold
Daniel Stewart–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Protection and Advocacy Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Pamela Hoopes
About the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities:
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the necessary supports and services to achieve increased independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in their community.
More information on the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Troy Seitz–Brooklyn Park, MN
Plumbing Board
Metro Commercial/Industrial Plumbing Contractor
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Replacing: John Flagg
Natasha Lawrence–Mounds View, MN
Plumbing Board
Metro Commercial/Industrial Journeyworker Plumber
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Replacing: Grant Edwards
Richard Jacobs–Inver Grove Heights, MN
Plumbing Board
Metro Municipal Plumbing Inspector
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Reappointment
About the Plumbing Board:
The Plumbing Board adopts the Plumbing Code and rules that regulate the licensing and registration of plumbing-related professions and issues code interpretations.
More information on the Plumbing Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Theresa Neo–Duluth, MN
Board on Judicial Standards
Trial Court Judge
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: David Knutson
Shereen Askalani–Bloomington, MN
Board on Judicial Standards
Trial Court Judge
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Kurt Marben
Debbie Toberman–Minneapolis, MN
Board on Judicial Standards
Public Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Timothy Gephart
About the Board on Judicial Standards:
The Board on Judicial Standards investigates allegations of misconduct by Minnesota judges and other judicial officers and recommends judicial discipline to the Supreme Court, including censure, suspension, retirement or removal of judges. The Board also educates the judiciary and the public on the role of the Board on Judicial Standards and on the Code of Judicial Conduct.
More information on the Board on Judicial Standards can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Julie Marinucci–Hibbing, MN
Iron Range Higher Education Committee
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
About the Iron Range Higher Education Committee:
The Iron Range Higher Education Committee advises the Commissioner of Iron Range Resources and the Rehabilitation on providing higher education programs in the taconite assistance area, and on the development of a contract with the MnSCU system that would require MnSCU to provide courses within the taconite assistance area.
More information on the Iron Range Higher Education Committee can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Ann Bussey–Side Lake, MN
Rural Health Advisory Committee
Consumer Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
Andrew Johnson–Olivia, MN
Rural Health Advisory Committee
Mid-Level Practicioner Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
Kyle Hedlund–Grand Rapids, MN
Rural Health Advisory Committee
Long Term Health Care Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Nancy Stratman
Thomas Crowley–Kellogg, MN
Rural Health Advisory Committee
Hospital Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
About the Rural Health Advisory Committee:
The Rural Health Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner of Health and other state agencies on rural health issues.
More information on the Rural Health Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Dave Beal–Rochester, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
Thomas Horner–Edina, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Sumee Lee–Roseville, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
William Arendt–Annandale, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappontment
Megan Remark–St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Linda Gilligan–Edina, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Martha Sichko–Albert Lea, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Robert Rumpza–St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Youth Education Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
Noya Woodrich–Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Tribal Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Reappointment
Kate Kelly–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Business Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
Curtis Johnson–Little Canada, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Local Government Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Pamela Harris
Sawyer Boyles–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Youth Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Kayne Lussier
Karen Larson–Little Canada, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
National Service Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Karen Divina
Aberdeen Dorothy-Rodriguez–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Local Labor Representative
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 3, 2022
Replacing: Jessica Damsgaard
Elizabeth Emerson–St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
John Ellenberger–Orono, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
Nate Prouty–Apple Valley, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Reappointment
About the Commission on National and Community Service (ServeMinnesota):
ServeMinnesota focuses on promoting educational achievement, economic opportunity, and environmental protection through work that includes coordinating volunteer learning service programs, administering the youth works grant program, and administering the federal AmeriCorps program.
More information on the Commission on National and Community Service can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Uri Camarena–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota State Arts Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Reappointment
Michael Charron–Winona, MN
Minnesota State Arts Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Reappointment
Philip McKenzie–Thief River Falls, MN
Minnesota State Arts Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
About the Minnesota State Arts Board:
The Minnesota State Arts Board encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state through administering a series of grants, programs, and services.
More information on the Minnesota State Arts Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Charlene Briner–St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Zoological Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Reappointment
Kerry Hanifl–Farmington, MN
Minnesota Zoological Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Anna Ross
Rob Marlotte–Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Zoological Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment
Quannah Parker-McGowan–Edina, MN
Minnesota Zoological Board
Member
Effective: April 25, 2020
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Peter Maritz
About the Minnesota Zoological Board:
The Minnesota Zoological Board is responsible for supervision and control of the Minnesota Zoological Garden, more commonly known as the Minnesota Zoo.
More information on the Minnesota Zoological Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
For more information about board and commission appointments, please visit our website: https://mn.gov/governor/administration/boardscommissions/
