ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Advisory Group, Explore Minnesota for Business Council, Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations, Minnesota Racing Commission, and the State Advisory Council on Mental Health.

Matthew Marquis – Plymouth, MN

Board of High Pressure Piping Systems

High Pressure Piping Industry Representative

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: December 31, 2027

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.

Alex Abraha – Minneapolis, MN

Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Advisory Group

Member

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Gracie George

James Densley – Arden Hills, MN

Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Advisory Group

Member

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

About the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group:
The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group is advises statewide criminal justice information policy and funding issues.

Visit the?Secretary of State’s websitefor more information.

Pamela Schechtman – Excelsior, MN

Explore Minnesota For Business Council

Representative in Marketing, Human Resources, or Executive Leadership from Minnesota-Based Companies with more than 100 Employees Representing Minnesota's Key Industries

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

New Seat

About the Explore Minnesota for Business Council:
The Explore Minnesota for Business Council advises the Explore Minnesota director and acts to serve the broader interest of promoting overall livability and workforce and economic opportunity in Minnesota.

Additional information about the Explore Minnesota for Business Council can be found on the? Secretary of State’s website.

David McArthur – Walker, MN

Explore Minnesota Tourism Council

Campground Representative

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: David Langhoff

About the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council:
The Explore Minnesota Tourism Council serves the broader interests of tourism in Minnesota by promoting activities that support, maintain, and expand the state’s domestic and international travel market.

Additional information about the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council can be found on the? Secretary of State’s website.

Patsy Butterworth – Rosemount, MN

Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention

Parent of a Child Under 7

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

Kate Quale – Edina, MN

Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention

Parent of a Child Under 7

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

About the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention:
The Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention advises and assists the Minnesota Department of Education with fulfilling federal and state early childhood special education obligations for children with disabilities and their families.

Additional information about the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention can be found on the? Secretary of State’s website.

Suzanne Anderson – Mahtomedi, MN

Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations

Business, Industry, and Labor Representatives

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

Farfum Ladroma – North Branch, MN

Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations

Postsecondary Administrator

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Replacing: Kim Hiel

Cindy Walters – Chaska, MN

Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations

Education Representatives

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors:
The Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors promotes and supports career and technical student organizations as they work to provide student opportunities for leadership, personal development, community service, and career preparation.

Additional information about the Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Board of Directors can be found on the?Secretary of State’s website?.

Melanie Benjamin – Onamia, MN

Minnesota Racing Commission

Member

Effective: July 1, 2024

Term Expires: June 30, 2029

Replacing: Roy Johnson

Johnny Johnson – Welch, MN

Minnesota Racing Commission

Member

Effective: July 1, 2024

Term Expires: June 30, 2029

Replacing: Dan Erhart

About the Minnesota Racing Commission:

The Minnesota Racing Commission provides regulatory oversight for live horse racing and wagering, online wagering, and card clubs at both of Minnesota’s racetracks.

Additional information about the Minnesota Racing Commission can be found on the? Secretary of State’s website.

Liz Boldon – Rochester, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Legislator Member

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Replacing: Melissa Wiklund

Wayne Garrett – Angora, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Registered Nurse

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Replacing: Cynthie Christensen

Cecilia Hughes – Maplewood, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Family Member of an Adult with a Mental Illness

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Replacing: Amanda Larson

Mary Kjolsing – Willmar, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Parent

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

Rodney Peterson – Kasson, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

County Commissioner

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

Beth Prewett – Grand Rapids, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Professional Clinical Counselor

Effective: June 26, 2024

Term Expires: January 3, 2028

Reappointment

About the State Advisory Council on Mental Health:

The State Advisory Council on Mental Health advises the Governor and state agencies on policy, programs, and services affecting people with mental illness as well as educating the public about mental health.

Additional information about the State Advisory Council on Mental Health 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.