[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board.

Mohamed Farah – St. Cloud, MN
Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board
Member
Effective: August 24, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Lance Fang

Tashie George – Plymouth, MN
Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board
Member
Effective: August 24, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Mary Niska

Ismail Mohamed – St. Cloud, MN
Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board
Member
Effective: August 24, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Carol Logan

DeVonna Pittman – New Hope, MN
Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board
Member
Effective: August 24, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Christopher Omare

About the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board
The Emerging Entrepreneur Board investigates and evaluates methods to enhance urban development, particularly methods relating to economic diversification through minority business enterprises and job creation for minority and persons in low-income areas.

Additional information about the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board 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.