[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports; the Board of Barber Examiners; the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; the Council on Disability; the State Advisory Council on Mental Health; the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage; the Minnesota Board of Nursing; the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board; and the Clean Water Council.

Steven Chies - Coon Rapids, MN

Manager/Owner of a Nursing Home Member

Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Vanessa Allmon - Minneapolis, MN

Public Member

Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Natalie Morland - Chaska, MN

Registered Nurse at an Assisted Living Facility Member

Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

About the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports:

The Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports was formerly the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. The Board includes Licensed Assisted Living Directors, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, and Licensed Health Service Executives. The board promotes the public’s interest in quality care and effective services for residents residing in the continuum of care by ensuring that licensed leaders are qualified to perform their administrative duties. These leaders also play an important role in Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More information on the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Kevin Ayers - Mankato, MN

Member

Board of Barber Examiners

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: James Robinson

About the Board of Barber Examiners:

The Board of Barber Examiners oversees the examination, registration, and licensing of barbers, barbershops, and barber schools. Moreover, the board is responsible for enforcing statutes and rules regulating barbers and barbering establishments.

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

Graham Sones - Waverly, MN

Landscape Architect Member

Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Robert Gunderson

Daniel Kelsey - Roseville, MN

Professional Engineer Member

Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Daniel Murphy

About the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design:

The Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design licenses and regulates architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, geologists, soil scientists, and certifies interior designers.

More information on the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Andrew Christensen - Northfield, MN

Member

Council on Disability

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Katherine MacDonald

About the Council on Disability:

The Council on Disability advises and aids the governor, state agencies, and the public on public policy and the administration of programs and services for people with disabilities in Minnesota. It is a legislatively established advisory committee within state government to supplement the efforts of advocacy groups in the private sector and link those who are statutorily responsible for planning and delivering services. The Council advises, provides technical assistance, collaborates with others and advocates to expand opportunities, improve the quality of life, and empower all people with disabilities.

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

Rozenia Fuller - Minneapolis, MN

Consumer Representative

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Joseph DeBoer

Cynthie Christensen - Rushford, MN

Registered Nurse

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Tarloh Quiwonkpa

Samantha Hedden - Ham Lake, MN

Representative of Minnesota Mental Health Association

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Shannah Mulvihill

Sam Smith – Minneapolis, MN

Representative of National Alliance on Mental Illness

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: John Yanish

About the State Advisory Council on Mental Health:

The State Advisory Council on Mental Health is charged with advising the governor and all state agencies about policy, programs, and services affecting people with mental illness as well as educating the public about mental health across the lifespan. Members include individuals with lived experience of mental illness, parents and family members of those with mental illness, county commissioners, social service directors, advocacy organizations, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, legislators, and representatives of state agencies.

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

Hollies Winston - Brooklyn Park, MN

Member

Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Mustafa Jumale

About the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage:

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage advises the Governor and the legislature on issues confronting the constituency of the council, legislative changes needed to improve the economic and social condition of the constituency of the council, and implications and effects of proposed administrative and legislative changes on the constituency of the council.

More information on the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Sarah Simons - Minneapolis, MN

Registered Nurse Member

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Joann Brown

Sakeena Futrell-Carter - Saint Paul, MN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Member

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Laura Elseth - Saint Louis Park, MN

Licensed Practical Nurse Member

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 3, 2022

Replacing: Sheila Robley

Rhonda Johnson - Tyler, MN

Licensed Practical Nurse Member

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Eric Thompson

Jacob Anderson - Saint Paul, MN

Public Member

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2023

Replacing: Christine Norton

About the Minnesota Board of Nursing:

The Minnesota Board of Nursing oversees and assures the safe practice of nursing in Minnesota by holding nurses accountable for conduct based on legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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

Jeff Wheeler - Montrose, MN

Representative of Agricultural Chemical Retailers

Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board:

The Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board accepts applications for reimbursement from the Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account, determines eligibility and amount of reimbursement due, and notifies the commissioner of eligible claims.

More information on the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Jordan Vandal - Duluth, MN

Tribal Government Representative

Clean Water Council

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2023

Replacing: Sharon Day

About the Clean Water Council:

The Clean Water Council advises on the administration and implementation of the Clean Water Legacy Act. The Clean Water Council also makes biennial recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on expenditures from the Clean Water Fund, which receives funding from the voter-approved Legacy Amendment sales tax.

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

Maureen Failor – Bloomington, MN

Chamber of Commerce Representative

Explore Minnesota Tourism Council

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Mathew Kilian

Stephanie Busiahn – Fairmont, MN

Southern Tourism Region Representative

Explore Minnesota Tourism Council

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council:

The Explore Minnesota Tourism Council serves the broader interests of tourism in Minnesota by promoting activities that support, maintain, and expand the state's domestic and international travel market, thereby generating increased visitor expenditures, tax revenue and employment.

More information on the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Sarah Anderson – Buffalo, MN

Statewide General Farm Organization Representative

Food Safety and Defense Task Force

Effective: July 1, 2020

Expires: June 30, 2024

Replacing: James Vanderpol

About the Food Safety and Defense Task Force:

The Food Safety and Defense Task Force advises the commissioner and Legislature on food issues and food safety and serves as a source of information and referral for the public.

More information on the Food Safety and Defense Task Force can be found on the Secretary of State's website.