ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Campaign Finance Board, Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force, Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee, Minnesota Rare Disease Council, Minnesota State High School League, State Advisory Council on Mental Health, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.

Dawn Erlandson - Tonka Bay, MN
Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
At-large
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: June 30, 2030
Reappointment

Jacqueline Johnson - Minnetonka, MN
Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
At-large
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: June 30, 2030
Replacing: Alex Cirillo Jr.

Jana Johnson - Apple Valley, MN
Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
Member - Congressional District 2
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: June 30, 2030
Replacing: April Ho-Nishimura

George Soule - Minneapolis, MN
Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
Member - Congressional District 5
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: June 30, 2030
New Seat

About the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System:
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System governs state colleges and universities, including setting tuition and fees, approving programs of study, approving awarding certificates and diplomas, and adopting policies.

Additional information about the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Dave Kleis - St. Cloud, MN
Campaign Finance Board
Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Margaret Leppik

About the Campaign Finance Board:
The Campaign Finance Board administers programs for campaign finance disclosure for state elections, economic interest disclosure for state public officials and local officials in metropolitan governmental units, lobbyist registration and disclosure, and public subsidy of state candidates and political party committees.

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

Michael Biglow - Roseville, MN
Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force
Attorney with Experience Representing Respondents in Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitments
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2025
New Seat

Donna Ennis - Cloquet, MN
Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force
Tribal Representative
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2025
New Seat

Ian Heath - Eden Prairie, MN
Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force
Licensed Independent Practitioner
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2025
New Seat

Sheila Novak - Stillwater, MN
Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force
Family Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2025
New Seat

About the Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force:
The Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Reform Task Force was established to evaluate current statutes related to mentally ill and dangerous civil commitments and develop recommendations to optimize the use of state-operated mental health resources and increase equitable access and outcomes for patients.

Additional information about the Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Tiffany Determan - Cambridge, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Isanti County Official
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Susan Morris

Mike Huang - Chaska, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Non-county local government unit in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Julie Jeppson - Blaine, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Official from a county located in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Jamie Schurbon

Phil Klein - Hugo, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Non-county local government unit in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Brad Larson - Savage, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Non-county local government unit in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Xiongpao Lee - Brooklyn Park, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Non-county local government unit in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Tonja West-Hafner

Valerie Neppl - Apple Valley, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Official from a county located in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Kevin Watson - Vadnais Heights, MN
Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee
Non-county local government unit in the Metro area
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

About the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee:
The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee oversees water supply planning and implementation for metropolitan area communities.

Additional information about the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Arthur Beisang - Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Physician
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Rae Blaylark - Robbinsdale, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Rare Disease Caregiver
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Dan Endreson - Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Health Plan Representative
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Abigail Miller

Jackie Foster - Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Rare Disease Patient Organization
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Lee Jones

Kerry Hansen - Richfield, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Barbara Joers - Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Hospital Administrator
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Laura Lambert - Rochester, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Researcher
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Paul Orchard

Elizabeth Lando-King - Zumbrota, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Rare Disease Caregiver
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Karl Nelsen

Alexandra Mohror - Duluth, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Genetic Counselor
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Amy Gaviglio

Paul Orchard - Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Physician
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Kris Ann Schultz

Paul Peterson - Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Dentist
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Soryaya Beiraghi

Richard Schirber - Prior Lake, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Member with Identified Expertise
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
New Seat

Sofia Shrestha - Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Pharmacist
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Tom Blissenbach

Doug Smith - Roseville, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Physician
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Sheldon Berkowitz

David Tilstra - Sartell, MN
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council
Hospital Administrator
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council:
The Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council advises state agencies on policies, access, equity, research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to rare diseases.

Additional information about the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Obie Kipper - Bloomington, MN
Minnesota State High School League
Parent Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: July 31, 2025
Replacing: May Thao Schuck

About the Minnesota State High School League:
The Minnesota State High School League exercises supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletics, and musical, dramatic, and other contests between students of Minnesota high schools.

Additional information about the Minnesota State High School League can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Sarah Driever - Minneapolis, MN
State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Family Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Kenneth Moorman

Mandy Goh - Bemidji, MN
State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Family Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Angela Schmitz

Amy Jones - Shoreview, MN
State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Family Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Edward Krumpotich - Grand Rapids, MN
State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Consumer
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Rozenia Fuller

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

Additional information about the State Advisory Council on Mental Health can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Robyn Block - Good Thunder, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Reappointment

Linda Lingen - Saint Paul, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Brian Baker

John Rheinberger - Stillwater, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Member
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Larry Lura

Michele Severson - Saint Paul, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
State Rehabilitation Council
Effective: August 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: David Fenley

About the Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council:
The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council works collaboratively with the Centers for Independent Living to create, monitor, review, and evaluate the State Plan for Independent Living. The council coordinates activities with other entities in the state that provide services similar or complementary to independent living services.

Additional information about the Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council 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.