[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, and Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service.

Edward Hoffman – Winona, MN
Explore Minnesota Tourism Council
Southern Regional Marketing Representative
Effective: October 12, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Stephanie Busiahn

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.

Additional information about the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Michael Hahm – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Chair
Effective: October 7, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
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 sporting 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.

Additional information about the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

William Arendt – Annandale, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: October 12, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Reappointment

Essence Blakemore – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Youth Member
Effective: October 12, 2022
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Sawyer Boyles

Karen Larson – Little Canada, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
National Service Representative
Effective: October 12, 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 ServeMN, provides grant funding, training, and technical assistance to nonprofits, government agencies, and schools that run AmeriCorps programs. The commission also pioneers strategic initiatives in a variety of impact areas in order to solve complex social problems.

Additional information about the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service 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.