[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board, the Board of Accountancy, the Food Safety and Defense Task Force, the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, and the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

Kate Beane - Minneapolis, MN

Member

Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Ann Buck

About the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board:

The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board is responsible for architecture, urban design, and comprehensive land-use planning, as well as overseeing the redevelopment of the Capitol complex area.

More information on the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Tanya Gladney - St. Paul, MN

College Instructor

Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Joel Olejnicak

Pilar Stier - St. Peter, MN

Member of Minnesota State Patrol Association

Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Mark Fahning

About the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training:

The Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training is the licensing and regulatory board for all Peace Officers and Peace Officer Education institutions in the State of Minnesota.

More information on the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Carol Logan - Cottage Grove, MN

Public Member

Board of Cosmetologist Examiners

Effective: June 29, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Kurt Deile

Mahogany Plautz - Minneapolis, MN

Cosmetologist

Board of Cosmetologist Examiners

Effective: June 29, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Stephen Adams

About the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners:

The Board of Cosmetologist Examiners is responsible for the licensing of Minnesota cosmetologists. The Board's core functions include inspections of salons and schools, licensing of practitioners and establishments, and compliance enforcement for those who pose risks to the health and safety of Minnesotans.

More information on the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Robert Sogla - Coon Rapids, MN

Representative of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Review Board

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board:

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board issues decisions involving contested OSHA citations and proposed penalty cases, and reviews appeals of orders involving OSHA citations.

More information on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Traci Tapani - Stacy, MN

Member

Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Fay Beauchine

About the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board:

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board administers the Job Skills Partnership grant programs, bringing together employers with specific training needs with education or non-profit institutions which can design programs to meet those needs.

More information on the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Lance Radziej - Chaska, MN

Certified Public Accountant

Board of Accountancy

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Godson Sowah - St. Louis Park, MN

Certified Public Accountant

Board of Accountancy

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Amanda Guanzini - Lino Lakes, MN

Certified Public Accountant

Board of Accountancy

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Christopher Omdahl

About the Board of Accountancy:

The Board of Accountancy serves the public through the regulation, licensure, and enforcement of Minnesota laws, statutes, rules, and standards related to the practice of public accounting.

More information on the Board of Accountancy can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Courtney Bidney - Eden Prairie, MN

Health or Food Professional

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Reappointment

Julia Selleys - Edina, MN

Local Food Inspection Agency Representative

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Replacing: Susan Palchick-Silver

Steven Foster - Elk River, MN

At-large Member

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Replacing: Cecilia Coulter

Christopher Gindorff – Eden Prairie, MN

At-large Member

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Reappointment

Brent Kobielush – Maple Grove, MN

Health or Food Professional

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Reappointment

Caldoun Abuhakel – Blaine, MN

Health or Food Professional

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Reappointment

About the Food Safety and Defense Task Force:

The Minnesota Food Safety and Defense Task Force advises the commissioner and Legislature on food issues and food safety, and serves as a source of information and referral for the public.

More information on the Food Safety and Defense Task Force can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Aubrey Archer - Big Lake, MN

Public Member

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: December 31, 2022

Replacing: Marit Brock

About the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems:

The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems adopts the high pressure piping code and rules that regulate licensing and registration of the high pressure piping industry.

More information on the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Greg Schaeppi - Minneapolis, MN

Public Member

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Effective: June 24, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Laura McGrath

About the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:

The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice licensees and enforces state rules and statues governing the practice of occupational therapy to ensure a reasonable standard of competent and ethical practice.

More information on the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice can be found on the Secretary of State's website.