Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board, Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, Board of Nursing, Gambling Control Board, and Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.

Michael Skaug – Beltrami, MN

Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board

Farmer Representative

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: James Hlatky

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 Agriculture of eligible claims.

Additional information about the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Randy Anderson – Golden Valley, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Marlae Cox-Kolek

Christopher Anderson – Elbow Lake, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Rebecca Lund

Jacqueline Bluem – Edina, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Randy Stillday – Red Lake, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Public Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Jae Hyun Shim

Marjorie Van Slyke – St. Louis Park, MN

Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy:

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy regulates the practices of alcohol and drug counseling, professional counseling, and professional clinical counseling in Minnesota.

Additional information about the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Shaunequa James – Ramsey, MN

Board of Nursing

Public Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Jacob Anderson

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, 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.

Kate Luthner – Forest Lake, MN

Gambling Control Board

Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Karen Diver

About the Gambling Control Board:

The Gambling Control Board regulates the lawful gambling industry to ensure the integrity of operations and provide for the lawful use of net profits. The board licenses organizations, distributors, and manufacturers of gambling equipment; registers gambling equipment; collects license fees and inspects records; and conducts hearings.

Additional information about the Gambling Control Boardcan be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

David Lillback – Clear Lake, MN

Occupational Safety and Health Review Board

Public Member

Effective: April 5, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Michael Murphy

About the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board:

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board issues decisions involving untimely contested OSHA citations and proposed penalty cases and reviews appeals of administrative law judge orders involving OSHA citations.

Additional information about the Occupational Safety and Health Review 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.