[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Mineral Coordinating Committee, the State Guardian ad Litem Board, the Rural Health Advisory Committee, the State Rehabilitation Council, the Board of Psychology, the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine, and the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Anthony Gardner–St. Cloud, MN

Minnesota State Arts Board

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 4, 2021

Replacing: David Glenn

About the Minnesota State Arts Board:

The Minnesota State Arts Board encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state through administering a series of grants, programs, and services.

More information on the Minnesota State Arts Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Ted Suss–Lucan, MN

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

Member Representing District 5

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Tom Schmitz

Jennifer Foley–St. Cloud, MN

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

At Large Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Jannik Anderson

Timothy Engrav–Britt, MN

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

Member Representing District 1

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Matthew Hill–Breezy Point, MN

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

Member Representing District 2

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Rita Albrecht

Peg Furshong–Sacred Heart, MN

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

Member Representing District 3

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission:

The Commission, through a comprehensive, multi-step process, designates regionally significant parks and trails, enabling those facilities to apply for funding through the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. Currently there are 62 designated parks and trails in Greater Minnesota.

More information on the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Roy Kammer–Stacy, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Amy Park Dols–Minneapolis, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 4, 2021

Replacing: Amy Robinson

Bharati Acharya–Minneapolis, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Walter Roberts Jr.

Jae Hyun Shim–Minneapolis, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Public Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy:

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy regulates the practices of alcohol and drug counseling, professional counseling, and professional clinical counseling in the State of Minnesota. The Board carries out its mission through effective licensure and enforcement of statutes and rules that ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice.

More information on the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Ann Thole–Bloomington, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Lynnette Buckley

Linda Giersdorf–Mankato, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Cathleen Faruque

Kate Grathwol–Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Tashi Yangzom

Becky Olson-Kellogg–St. Louis Park, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Joseph Vaughan

Ann Bussey–Side Lake, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Harlan Tardy

About the Minnesota Board on Aging:

The Minnesota Board on Aging is the designated state agency on aging for Minnesota and administers federal and state funds to deliver a range of in-home and supportive services to older adults and their family caregivers. Its two direct service programs are the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care and the Senior LinkAge Line. In addition, MN Board on Aging promotes state and local policies and programs to support older adults to age well and live well at home.

More information on the Minnesota Board on Aging can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Matt Bryan–Prior Lake, MN

Mineral Coordinating Committee

Industrial Minerals Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Fred Corrigan

John Arbogast–Eveleth, MN

Mineral Coordinating Committee

Labor Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: John Rebrovich

About the Mineral Coordinating Committee:

The Mineral Coordinating Committee is established to plan for diversified mineral development of the state's mineral economy through long-term support of mineral exploration, evaluation, environmental research, development, production, and commercialization.

More information on the Mineral Coordinating Committee can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Thomas Brooks–Brooklyn Park, MN

State Guardian Ad Litem Board

Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 4, 2021

Replacing: Korina Barry

About the State Guardian ad Litem Board:

The State Guardian ad Litem Board creates and administers a statewide independent guardian ad litem program to advocate for the best interests of children, minor parents, and incompetent adults in juvenile and family court cases; approves and recommends to the Legislature a budget for the board and the guardian ad litem program; and establishes guardian ad litem program standards, administrative policies, procedures, and rules .

More information on the State Guardian ad Litem Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Raymond Christensen–Duluth, MN

Rural Health Advisory Committee

Higher Education Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Rural Health Advisory Committee:

The Rural Health Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner of Health and other state agencies on rural health issues.

More information on the Rural Health Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Shelly Weaver–Naytahwaush, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Representative of American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Project

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Connie Lee Berg

Rebecca Puchtel–Elk River, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Disability Advocacy Group Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Reappointment

Joshua Berg–Elko New Market, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Governor's Workforce Development Council Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Steven Ditschler

Barb Ziemke–Minneapolis, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Parent Training Center Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Reappointment

Linda Lingen–St. Paul, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Statewide Independent Living Council Representative

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Anita Olson

About the State Rehabilitation Council:

The State Rehabilitation Council provides counsel and advice to Minnesota’s Vocational Rehabilitation program. Council members play an active role in making program performance and policy decisions. They collaborate with vocational rehabilitation leadership and staff to shape priorities, assess needs, convene public forums, measure customer satisfaction, and produce an annual report on the status of the VR program.

More information on the State Rehabilitation Council can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Joel Bakken–Moorhead, MN

Board of Psychology

Masters Level Psychologist

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Ann Williams-Wengerd

Sonal Markanda–Shakopee, MN

Board of Psychology

Doctoral Level Psychologist

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Scott Fischer

About the Board of Psychology:

The Minnesota Board of Psychology protects the public through licensure, regulation and education to promote access to safe, competent, and ethical psychological services.

More information on the Board of Psychology can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Jody Grote–Richfield, MN

Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine

Public Member

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine:

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine licenses and regulates veterinarians, registers veterinary corporations, and investigates complaints against veterinarians and unlicensed persons practicing veterinary medicine.

More information on the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Shawn Judge–Minneapolis, MN

Non-Attorney Member

Commission on Judicial Selection

Effective: May 6, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Erick Garcia Luna

About the Commission on Judicial Selection:

The Commission on Judicial Selection solicits, considers, and recommends candidates to the Governor for vacancies in the District Courts and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. The Commission is tasked with identifying candidates with “integrity, maturity, health if job related, judicial temperament, diligence, legal knowledge, ability and experience, and community service.” The Commission is comprised of nine at-large members, including the Chair, and four district members from each of the ten Judicial Districts. The Commission’s members are appointed by the Governor and Minnesota Supreme Court.

For more information on the Commission on Judicial Selection, please visit our website: https://mn.gov/governor/administration/judicialappointments/

For more information about board and commission appointments, please visit our website:

https://mn.gov/governor/administration/boardscommissions/