ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Electricity, Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports, Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Board of Pharmacy, Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson, Iron Range Higher Education Committee, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority, Minnesota Forest Resources Council, and Rural Health Advisory Committee.

Keith Colvard – Bloomington, MN
Board of Electricity
Master Electrician - Contractor
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Replacing: Michael Hanson

Sarah Gudmunson – Shakopee, MN
Board of Electricity
Power Limited Technician who is a Technology System Contractor
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Steve Haiby – Pelican Rapids, MN
Board of Electricity
Electrical Supplier in a Rural Area
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Jeff Heimerl – South Saint Paul, MN
Board of Electricity
Journeyman Electrician
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Travis Thul – Winona, MN
Board of Electricity
Registered Consulting Electrical Engineer
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Desiree Weigel – Andover, MN
Board of Electricity
Electrical Inspector
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

About the Board of Electricity:
The Board of Electricity implements the Minnesota Electrical Code to regulate electrical businesses and individual licensees.

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

Natalie Morland – Chaska, MN
Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports
Registered Nurse in an Assisted Living Facility
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports:
The Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports licenses administrators of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, conducts studies of nursing home and assisted living administration, approves continuing education programs for administrators, and investigates complaints and allegations of rule violations.

Additional information about the Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Sam Christenson – Rush City, MN
Board of High Pressure Piping Systems
High Pressure Piping Master Pipefitter - Non-Metro
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Replacing: Steven Plieseis

Patrick McCullough – Saint Paul, MN
Board of High Pressure Piping Systems
High Pressure Piping Inspector
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Roger Thein – White Bear Lake, MN
Board of High Pressure Piping Systems
High Pressure Piping Journeyworker - Metro
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

Mark Worms – Saint Anthony, MN
Board of High Pressure Piping Systems
High Pressure Piping Master Pipefitter - Metro
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Reappointment

About the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems:
The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems adopts rules for Minnesota’s high pressure piping code, provides code interpretation, 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.

Kendra Metz – Moose Lake, MN
Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the Board of Pharmacy:
The Board of Pharmacy regulates the pharmaceutical profession in Minnesota.

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

Aleesha German – Minneapolis, MN
Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
Youth who is Currently in the Foster Care System or who was Recently in the Foster Care System
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Deddtrease Edwards

About the Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson:
The Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson advises and oversees the foster youth ombudsperson and staff.

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

Julie Marinucci – Hibbing, MN
Iron Range Higher Education Committee
Member
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the Iron Range Higher Education Committee:
The Iron Range Higher Education Committee advises the commissioner of Iron Range Resources and the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board on the provision of higher education programs.

Additional information about the Iron Range Higher Education Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Essence Blakemore – Minneapolis, MN
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Youth Member
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Nicholas Jenkins

Gary Charwood – Squaw Lake, MN
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Member
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Patrick Faber – Fridley, MN
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Member
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Scott Knight

Zoraba Ross – Plymouth, MN
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Member
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Michael Goar

Richard Smith – Plymouth, MN
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Member
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Beau RaRa

About the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee oversees Minnesota’s compliance with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.

Additional information about the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee can be found on the? Secretary of State’s website .

Noel Fredericksen – Forest Lake, MN
Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractor
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Cody Rodewald – Lakeville, MN
Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractor
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Nicole Zaret

About the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
The Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners regulates the chiropractic profession, including the review and handling of complaints and continuing education programs.

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

Marcus Mills – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority
Member with Expertise in Environmental Justice
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Shalini Gupta

About the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority:
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority accelerates the deployment of clean energy projects, greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects, and other qualified projects through the strategic deployment of public funds in the form of grants, loans, credit enhancements, and other financing mechanisms.

Additional information about the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Kory Cease – Grand Rapids, MN
Minnesota Forest Resources Council
County Land Commissioner
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Michael Kilgore – Lino Lakes, MN
Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Higher Education and Research Representative
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

John Rajala – Bigfork, MN
Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Private Forest Land Owner
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Kathleen Preece

Patty Thielen – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Department of Natural Resources Representative
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Forest Resources Council:
The Minnesota Forest Resources Council develops recommendations for forest resources policies and practices.

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

Raymond Christensen – Duluth, MN
Rural Health Advisory Committee
Representative of Higher Education
Effective: May 22, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

About the Rural Health Advisory Committee:
The Rural Health Advisory Committee advises the commissioner of health and other state agencies on rural health issues.

Additional information about the Rural Health Advisory Committee 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.