[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the Plumbing Board.

Joseph Abbott – Nowthen, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Metro High Pressure Piping Master Pipefitter

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Replacing: Laurent Wickland

Ronald Staskivige – Grand Rapids, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Non-Metro High Pressure Piping Master Pipefitter

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Replacing: Kent Spaulding

About the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems:

The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems adopts rules for high pressure piping code for Minnesota, issues final interpretations of code when submitted to the board, and adopts rules to regulate high pressure piping licensure registration.

Additional information about the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Jim Grabowska – St. Clair, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Member

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Replacing: Michael Vekich

Timothy Huebsch – Maple Grove, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Member

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Replacing: Rudolfo Rodriguez

Jerry Janezich – Side Lake, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Member

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Reappointment

Cheryl Tefer – Andover, MN

Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Member

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Reappointment

About the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities:

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor. The board has policy responsibility for system planning, academic programs, fiscal management, personnel, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and rules and regulations.

Additional information about the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Karl Abrahamson – Cottage Grove, MN

Plumbing Board

Metro Municipal Plumbing Inspector

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Replacing: Richard Jacobs

Jonathan Lemke – St. Paul, MN

Plumbing Board

Metro Commercial/Industrial Journeyworker Plumber Member

Effective: October 24, 2022

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Replacing: Natasha Lawrence

About the Plumbing Board:

The Plumbing Board adopts the Plumbing Code and rules that regulate the licensing and registration of plumbing-related professions and issues code interpretations.

Additional information about the Plumbing 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.