[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Board of School Administrators, and Commission on Judicial Selection.

Mary Bartzen – South Haven, MN

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Non-Metro Occupational Therapist

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Katelyn Bills – St. Cloud, MN

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Public Member

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Jeffrey Malikowski

Jessica Engman – White Bear Lake, MN

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Metro Occupational Therapist

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Barbara Kloetzke – Shoreview, MN

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Metro Occupational Therapy Assistant

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Lynette Buckley

Karoline Pierson – St. Louis Park, MN

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Public Member

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Stephen Jobe

About the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:

The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice adopts and enforces rules and laws, issues licenses to qualified individuals, assesses and collects fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses, educates the public about the requirements for licensing occupational therapy practitioners, educates occupational therapy practitioners about the rules of conduct, and enables the public to file complaints against applicants and licensees.

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

Marty Fridgen – Lake Elmo, MN

Board of School Administrators

Classroom Teacher Representative

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Mary Frances Clardy

Jinger Gustafson – Minneapolis, MN

Board of School Administrators

Higher Edeucation Administrator Representative

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Drew Hildenbrand – Bemidji, MN

Board of School Administrators

Secondary School Principal Representative

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Brian Siverson-Hall – Minneapolis, MN

Board of School Administrators

Community Education Director

Effective: April 19, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Scott Wallner

About the Board of School Administrators:

The Board of School Administrators is responsible for the licensing of nearly 7,000 superintendents, principals, directors of special education, and directors of community education. The board is also charged with approving university preparation programs for school administrators, establishing and approving continuing education requirements, and enforcing the Code of Ethics.

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

Lisa Beane – Apple Valley, MN

Commission on Judicial Selection

First Judicial District Attorney Member

Effective: April 19, 2023

Replacing: Richard Gorman

About the Commission on Judicial Selection:

The Commission on Judicial Selection solicits, considers, and recommends candidates to the Governor for vacancies in the district courts and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.

Additional information about the Commission on Judicial Selection can be found on the Judicial Appointments 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.