[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State College and Universities System, Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, and Minnesota Rural Finance Authority.

Robert Falcon – Rochester, MN

Board of Firefighter Training and Education

Minnesota Home Rule Charter and Statutory Cities Representative

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Gavin Peterson – Hackensack, MN

Board of Firefighter Training and Education

Minnesota State Fire Department Association

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

About the Board of Firefighter Training and Education:

The Board of Firefighter Training and Education supports firefighter training and education, funds standardized training, and licenses firefighters in Minnesota.

Additional information about the Board of Firefighter Training and Education can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Micah Coatie – Saint Paul, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Technical College Student

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Replacing: Asani Ajobun

Idman Ibrahim – Saint Paul, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

State University Student

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Replacing: Victor Ayemobuwa

Christopher Richter – Owatonna, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Community College Student

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Replacing: Oballa Oballa

About the Board of the Trustees of the Minnesota State College and Universities System:

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System governs state colleges and universities, including setting tuition and fees, approving programs of study, awarding certificates and diplomas, and adopting policies.

Additional information about the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Sara Rybarczyk – Lake City, MN

Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board

Chair

Effective: August 11, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: JB Guiton

About the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board:

The Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board advises and reviews applicants for state or federal emergency medical services funds, makes recommendations to the legislature, and establishes procedures regarding complaints against emergency medical service providers.

Additional information about the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Eunice Adjei – Saint Cloud, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Patrice Bailey – Saint Paul, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Carl Crawford – Proctor, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Gregory Cunningham – Minneapolis, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Delphanie Daniels – Burnsville, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Replacing: Whitney Terrill

Jerad Green – White Bear Lake, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Carlondrea Hines – Brooklyn Park, MN

Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Replacing: Ebony Walker

Bishop Richard Howell Jr. – Blaine, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Scott Morris – Woodbury, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

Jude Nnadi – Brooklyn Center, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

JoAnne Pastel – Wayzata, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Replacing: Chris Taylor

Marcus Pope – Minneapolis, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Replacing: Erickson Saye

Paul Slack – Brooklyn Park, MN

Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Reappointment

About the Governor’s Councilon the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday:

The Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday helps plan celebrations to bring the community together and reflect and build on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, celebrate the Black experience, and strengthen connections.

Additional information about the Governor’s Council On The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Jason Blomquist – Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Consumer Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

Mary Raasch – Maplewood, MN

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Adult with Developmental Disabilities

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Reid Scheller

Connie Rabideaux – Cloquet, MN

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Parent Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

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.

Additional information about the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Michelle Armstrong

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Workers or Worker Organizations

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Katie Lundmark – Detroit Lakes, MN

Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Member who Represents Nursing Home Employers or Employer Organizations

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

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.

Brent Kelsey – Lake Crystal, MN

Minnesota Rural Finance Authority

Public Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Mary Gritzmacher

Gary Wertish – Renville, MN

Minnesota Rural Finance Authority

Public Member

Effective: August 16, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority:

The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority develops the state's agricultural resources by extending credit on farm real estate security and depreciable agricultural property.

Additional information about the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority 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.