Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Board of Nursing, Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors, Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board, and Plumbing Board.

Aubrey Archer – Big Lake, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Public Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Kyle Bain – Oakdale, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Industrial Company Representative

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Nirmal Jain – Maple Grove, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Mark Kincs – Shakopee, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Utility Company Representative

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Jake Pettit – Sartell, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

Non-Metro High Pressure Piping Journeyworker Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

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.

Summer Hagy – Sartell, MN

Board of Nursing

Public Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: David Jiang

Jessica Miehe – White Bear Lake, MN

Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse Member with Baccalaureate Nursing Education Experience

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Replacing: Julie Frederick

Joseph Owen – Litchfield, MN

Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Sakeena Futrell-Carter

Jane Teipel – Farmington, MN

Board of Nursing

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Kaleeca Bible

About the Board of Nursing:

The Board of Nursing holds nurses accountable for conduct based on legal, ethical, and professional standards. The board regulates nursing practice through credentialing, education, discipline, complaint resolution, establishing nursing practice standards, and performing data analytics, workforce planning, and other work.

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

Mary Benner – Inver Grove Heights, MN

Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors

Public Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Jim Schowalter – St. Paul, MN

Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors

Appointed State Official Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Minnesota State Retirement System:

The Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Board of Directors is responsible for setting policies and overseeing the administration of all MSRS plans, including the Health Care Savings Plan and the Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan.

Additional information about the Minnesota State Retirement System can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Charles Blixt – Erhrad, MN

Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board

Claims Adjustment Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Jeanne Hankerson

About the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board:

The Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board provides compensation from the petroleum tank release cleanup fund to pay for the cleanup of leaks and spills from petroleum storage tanks.

Additional information about the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Samuel Arnold – Preston, MN

Plumbing Board

Non-Metro Commercial/Industrial Journeyworker Plumber Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Bruce Pylkas – St. Paul Park, MN

Plumbing Board

Metro Commercial/Industrial Plumbing Contractor

Effective: March 8, 2023

December 31, 2025

Replacing: Troy Seitz

Scott Stewart – Loretto, MN

Plumbing Board

Residential Plumbing Contractor

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Rick Wahlen – Le Sueur, MN

Plumbing Board

Municipal Public Water Supply Superintendent

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

Shane Willis – Robbinsdale, MN

Plumbing Board

Public Member

Effective: March 8, 2023

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Reappointment

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