[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, and Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

Joseph Nayquonabe – Onamia, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Tribal Representative
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Noya Woodrich

About the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service:
The Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, also known as ServeMinnesota, 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 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.

Marco Hernandez – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Ivette Izea-Martinez – Eagan, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
At-large Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Eusebio Perez – Maplewood, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
At-large Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Sandra Filardo

Jennifer Reyes – Hibbing, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Susana Pelayo-Woodward

About the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs:
The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs works for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality for its constituency by advising and informing the Governor’s office and state legislature in the legislative and policymaking process.

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

Angela Finney – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Anthony Sertich – Hermantown, MN
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2027
Reappointment

Michael Vekich – Saint Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
Chair
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority:
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority controls, operates, and is responsible for U.S. Bank Stadium and any other sports facility constructed or acquired by the authority.

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

Stephen Schondelmeyer – Woodbury, MN
Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
New Seat

Matthew Anderson – Mahtomedi, MN
Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Member
Effective: January 10, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
New Seat

About the Prescription Drug Affordability Board:
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board reviews prescription drug product information to protect consumers, state and local governments, health plan companies, providers, pharmacies, and other health care system stakeholders from unaffordable costs of certain prescription drugs.

Additional information about the Prescription Drug Affordability 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.