[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice, Board of Social Work, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, Board on Aging, Board of Accountancy, Commission on National and Community Service, Board of Pharmacy, and the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group.

Bruce Sutor – Rochester, MN
Board of Medical Practice
Physician Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Christopher Burkle

Kristina Krohn – Roseville, MN
Board of Medical Practice
Physician Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Kathryn Lombardo

Peter Henry – Baxter, MN
Board of Medical Practice
Physician Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Hugh Renier

Averi Turner – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Medical Practice
Public Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Allen Rasmussen

John Manahan – Bloomington, MN
Board of Medical Practice
Public Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Karen Thullner – Vadnais Heights, MN
Board of Medical Practice
Public Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Stuart Williams

About the Board of Medical Practice:
The Board of Medical Practice’s duties include the licensure and enforcement of statutes, laws, and rules related to the professional practice of physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, genetic counselors, naturopathic doctors, and traditional midwives. The board also serves as a resource to consumers and stakeholders in the health care delivery system.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Martera Nelson – Red Lake, MN
Board of Social Work
Licensed Social Worker
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Mary Walsh

Stephanie Jacobson – Richfield, MN
Board of Social Work
Licensed Social Worker
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Yolonda Rogers – Plymouth, MN
Board of Social Work
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Kathy Lombardi

About the Board of Social Work:
The Board of Social Work promotes and protects the public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of persons who practice social work in this state.

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Kathryn Barton – Hugo, MN
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Julie Lunning

Craig Angrimson – Apple Valley, MN
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Harry Weilage

Thomas Dicklich – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Alexander Rowell, Jr.

About the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission:
The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission supports amateur sports associations in the state and promotes amateur sports events. The commission’s work includes governing the National Sports Center, creating amateur sporting events, and fostering partnerships between public, private, state, and local organizations.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Len Levine – Mendota Heights, MN
Board on Aging
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Lance Fang

About the Board on Aging:
The Board on Aging develops, coordinates, evaluates, and administers federal and state funds for programs for the aging; makes grants to seven area agencies on aging and non-profit agencies; and serves as advocate for older persons.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Ann Etter – Northfield, MN
Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Sharon Jensen

About the Board of Accountancy:
The Board of Accountancy examines, licenses, and regulates certified public accountants and registered accounting practitioners.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Mauricio León Méndez – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Megan Remark

Nomin Angarag – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Martha Sichko

Thomas Horner – Edina, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Reappointment

Linda Gilligan – Edina, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service:
The Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, also known as ServeMinnesota, provides grant funding, training, and technical assistance to nonprofits, government agencies, and schools that run AmeriCorps programs. They also pioneer strategic initiatives in a variety of impact areas in order to solve complex social problems.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Ronda Chakolis – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Stacey Jassey

James Bialke – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Pharmacy
Public Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

About the Board of Pharmacy:
The Board of Pharmacy regulates the pharmacy profession and the quality, labeling, and distribution of drugs, and administers the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program, the Opiate Product Registration Fee Program, and the Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Barbara Carson – Mankato, MN
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group
Member
Effective: June 22, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

About the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group:
The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group is the state advisory group on statewide criminal justice information policy and funding issues.

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

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.