[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Technology Advisory Committee, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Plumbing Board, the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, and the Board of Electricity.

Corey Harland – New Brighton, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Public Member

Effective: December 28, 2020

Term Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Susan Anderson

About the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy:

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy regulates the practices of alcohol and drug counseling, professional counseling, and professional clinical counseling in the State of Minnesota. The Board carries out its mission through effective licensure and enforcement of statutes and rules that ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice.

More information on the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy can be found on the Secretary of State’s website .

Timothy Lynaugh – St. Paul, MN

Technology Advisory Committee

Business Planning Member

Effective: December 28, 2020

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Laurie Martinson

About the Technology Advisory Committee:

The Technology Advisory Committee advises the state chief information officer, including on the development and implementation of a state information technology plan, critical information technology initiatives for the state, standards for state information architecture, and management of the state enterprise technology fund. Members of the Technology Advisory Committee also serve on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology, an advisory group on the development and implementation of Minnesota’s Information Technology systems. The Committee helps the Council ensure the State continues on a path of modernization and transformation to provide Minnesotans with an innovative digital government that works for all.

More information on the Technology Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Ma Xiong – Maplewood, MN

Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans

Hmong Ancestry Group Member

Effective: December 28, 2020

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Pavoua Lee

About the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans:

The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans advises the Governor and the Legislature on issues pertaining to Minnesotans of Asian Pacific ancestry and, in doing so, advocates on behalf of this community on legislative and administrative matters within state government.

More information on the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans can be found on the Secretary of State's website .

Ivette Izea-Martinez – Eagan, MN

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

At-Large Member

Effective: December 28, 2020

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Tracy Kallassy

About the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs:

The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs is an executive branch state agency that advises and informs the legislature and the office of the Governor and Lt. Governor on matters of importance to the Latino community. MCLA also serves as a bridge between the Latino community and state government.

More information on the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Richard Becker – Maple Grove, MN

Plumbing Board

Licensed Professional Engineer Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Samuel Arnold – Preston, MN

Plumbing Board

Non-Metro Commercial/Industrial Journeyworker Plumber Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Expires: December 31, 2022

Replacing: Jeff Brown

Michael Herman – Owatonna, MN

Plumbing Board

Water Conditioning Contractor Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Expires: December 31, 2023

Justin Parizek – Woodbury, MN

Plumbing Board

Residential Plumbing – Journeyworker Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Natasha Lawrence – Mounds View, MN

Plumbing Board

Metro Commercial/Industrial Journeyworker Plumber Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Kent Erickson – Mankato, MN

Plumbing Board

Non-Metro Municipal Plumbing Inspector Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

About the Plumbing Board:

The Plumbing Board adopts and amends the plumbing code and rules that regulate the licensing and registration of plumbing-related professions. It also issues final code interpretations and regulates continuing education requirements for licensees.

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

Gregory Pumper – Rochester, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Non-Metro High Pressure Piping Master Pipefitter Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Roger Thein – White Bear Lake, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Metro High Pressure Piping Journeyworker Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Replacing: Russell Scherber

Patrick McCullough – St. Paul, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

High Pressure Piping Inspector Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Replacing: Timothy Daugherty

Mark Worms – Saint Anthony, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Metro High Pressure Piping Master Pipefitter Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Matthew Marquis – Plymouth, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

High Pressure Piping Industry Representative

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

About the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems:

The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems adopts and amends the high-pressure-piping code and rules and regulates the licensing and registration of those who work with high-pressure-piping systems. The Board also issues final code interpretations and advises about educational requirements for inspectors.

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

Jeff Heimerl – South St. Paul, MN

Board of Electricity

Journeyworker Electrician Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Replacing: Weston Wilson

Sarah Gudmunson – Shakopee, MN

Board of Electricity

Power Limited Technician/Tech System Contractor Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Replacing: Daniel Westberg

David Curtis – Braham, MN

Board of Electricity

Electrical Supplier in Rural Areas Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Michael Hanson – Brooklyn Park, MN

Board of Electricity

Master Electrician - Contractor Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Reappointment

Travis Thul – Winona, MN

Board of Electricity

Registered Consulting Electrical Engineer Member

Effective: January 4, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Replacing: Chad Kurdi

About the Board of Electricity:

The Board of Electricity adopts and amends the electrical code and licensing rules for the electrical industry and also issues final interpretations of the electrical code.

More information on the Board of Electricity can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.