[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans, Great Lakes Protection Fund, Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force, Investment Advisory Council, Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, Minnesota Racing Commission, Minnesota State High School League, State Emblems Redesign Commission, and Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group.

KB Brietzke – Saint Paul, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Theo Casio – Saint Paul, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Phil Duran – Minneapolis, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Jessica Garcia – Rochester, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Selena Garza – Saint Paul, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Mounkoka Goma – Mankato, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Maxwell Hall – Brooklyn Park, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Shor Salkas – Minneapolis, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Randy Stillday – Red Lake, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

About the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans:

The Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans works to implement economic, social, legal, and political equality for Minnesota's community of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender expansive, queer, intersex, asexual, or two-spirit.

Additional information about the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Rebecca St. George – Duluth, MN

Great Lakes Protection Fund

Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Replacing: Peter Gove

About the Great Lakes Protection Fund:

The Great Lakes Protection Fund’s mission is to identify, demonstrate, and promote regional action to enhance the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Additional information about the Great Lakes Protection Fund can be found here.

Thomas Dicklich – Saint Paul, MN

Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force

Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2024

New Seat

Brian Olson – Saint Paul, MN

Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force

Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2024

New Seat

About the Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force:

The Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force evaluates issues related to coordination, sustainability, resiliency, and federal funding on state, local, and private infrastructure in the state.

Additional information about the Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Constance Onyiah – Saint Paul, MN

Investment Advisory Council

Public Employee Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Martha Rush

About the Investment Advisory Council:

The Investment Advisory Council advises the State Board of Investment on investment strategies and decisions.

Additional information about the Investment Advisory Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Michele Fredrickson – Zim, MN

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Workers or Worker Organizations

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

New Seat

Jamie Gulley – West Saint Paul, MN

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Workers or Worker Organizations

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

New Seat

Erin Huppert – Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Employers or Employer Organizations

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

New Seat

Paula Rocheleau – Pierz, MN

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Employers or Employer Organizations

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Mary Swanson – Marshall, MN

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Employers or Employer Organizations

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

New Seat

About the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board:

The Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board holds public hearings on and conducts investigations into working conditions in the nursing home industry and establishes operating procedures.

Additional information about the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Camille McArdle – Hugo, MN

Minnesota Racing Commission

Public Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2029

Reappointment

Camille McArdle – Hugo, MN

Minnesota Racing Commission

Chair

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2029

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Racing Commission:

The Minnesota Racing Commission provides regulatory oversight for live horse racing and wagering, online wagering, and card clubs at both of Minnesota’s racetracks.

Additional information about the Minnesota Racing Commission can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Justin Buoen – Arden Hills, MN

Minnesota State High School League

Parent Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Matthew Heier

About the Minnesota State High School League:

The Minnesota State High School League is empowered to exercise supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletics and musical, dramatic, and other contests between pupils of Minnesota high schools.

Additional information about the Minnesota State High School League can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Shelley Buck – Saint Paul, MN

State Emblems Redesign Commission

Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Anita Gaul – Worthington, MN

State Emblems Redesign Commission

Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

Michael Harralson – Minneapolis, MN

State Emblems Redesign Commission

Member

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

State Emblems Redesign Commission:

The State Emblems Redesign Commission is tasked with developing and adopting a new design for the official state flag and the official state seal no later than January 1, 2024.

Additional information about the State Emblems Redesign Commission can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Douglas Beardsley – Edina, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Health Care Professional with Expertise in Veterans' Health Care

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

Shawna Clausen – Minneapolis, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Nurse

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

Erwin Concepcion – Stillwater, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Mental Health Professional

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

Kari Everson – Saint Paul, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Past or Current Domiciliary Staffer

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

Rebecca Kammeyer – New Brighton, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Past or Current Domiciliary Staffer

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

Robert Meiches – Minnetonka, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Medical Doctor

Effective: August 2, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

About the Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group:

The Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group reviews and analyzes the needs of veteran domiciliary residents and the current care model, including admission, care plans, and day-to-day care, and the current staffing structure and ratios.

Additional information about the Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group 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.