[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Nursing, Interstate Medical Licensure Commission, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

Richard Ottomeyer – Forest Lake, MN
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractor Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Teresa Marshall

About the Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
The Board of Chiropractic Examiners licenses and regulates chiropractors, handles complaints, reviews and approves continuing education programs, and registers professional corporations.

Additional information about the Board of Chiropractic Examiners can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Lynette How – Cohasset, MN
Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse with Executive or Teaching Experience - Practical Nursing Education Program
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

David Jiang – Rochester, MN
Board of Nursing
Public Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

About the Board of Nursing:
The 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.

Additional information about the Board of Nursing can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

John Manahan – Bloomington, MN
Interstate Medical Licensure Commission
Commissioner
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment

Ruth Martinez – St. Paul, MN
Interstate Medical Licensure Commission
Commissioner
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Reappointment

About the Interstate Medical Licensure Commission:
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact offers a streamlined licensing process for physicians practicing in multiple states. Thirty-three states, the District of Columbia, and the Territory of Guam currently participate in the Compact.

Additional information about the Interstate Medical Licensure Commission can be found on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice website.

Alejandra Bejarano – Mankato, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Julio Zelaya

Martha Castanon – Moorhead, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Ronald Salazar – Andover, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Uriel Perez Espinoza

About the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs:
The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) advises and informs the legislature and the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor on matters of importance to the Latino community. MCLA also serves as a bridge between the Latino community and state government.

Additional information about the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs can be found on the Secretary of State’s website and MCLA’s website.

Stephen Spears – Plymouth, MN
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency:
Recognizing that housing is the foundation for success, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency collaborates with individuals, communities, and partners to create, preserve, and finance affordable housing.

Additional information about the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

David Asp – Apple Valley, MN
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Member
Effective: February 16, 2022
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Daniel Rosen

About the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board :
The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board administers programs for campaign finance disclosure for state elections, economic interest disclosure for state public officials and local officials in metropolitan governmental units, lobbyist registration and disclosure, and public subsidy of state candidates and political party committees.

Additional information about the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board 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.