[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, the State Advisory Council on Mental Health, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.

Jean Bowman – Fergus Falls, MN

Explore Minnesota Tourism Council

Central Tourism Region Representative

Effective: November 25, 2019

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Shawn Hansen

About the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council

Explore MN promotes activities that support, maintain, and expand the state's domestic and international travel market.

Jennifer Pedersen – New Prague, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Parent Representative

Effective: November 25, 2019

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Jodi Martin

About the State Advisory Council on Mental Health

The State Advisory Council on Mental Health makes recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies on mental health policies, programs, and services.

Mark Groves – New Brighton, MN

State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Effective: November 25, 2019

Term Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Catherine Golding

Mary Thompson – Fridley, MN

State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

Industrial Representative

Effective: November 25, 2019

Term Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Steve Jacobson

About the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

The State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind advises the Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development about programs of State Services for the Blind.

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