ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Governor’s Residence Council, Governor’s Workforce Development Board, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, and the Minnesota State Retirement System.

Donna Gjesvold - Saint Michael, MN
Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Licensed Dietitian
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2027
Reappointment

Marjory Humbert - Champlin, MN
Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Licensed Dietitian
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2028
Reappointment

Christine Rice - Hastings, MN
Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Public Member
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: August 1, 2027
Replacing: Samuel Ankrah

About the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice:
The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice is responsible for licensing dietitians and nutritionists, investigating violations, conducting hearings, and creating rules relating to this practice.

Additional information about the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Stephanie Burrage - Robbinsdale, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Public Member
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Justin Page

Tad Farrell - Floodwood, MN
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Elected City Official
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Jay Arrowsmith

About the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST):
The POST Board licenses peace officers, establishes minimum qualifications and standards of conduct, and regulates professional peace officer education and continuing education.

Additional information about the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

JoNes VanHecke - Minneapolis, MN
Governor's Residence Council
Higher Education Representative
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: Fayneese Miller

About the Governor's Residence Council:
The Governor’s Residence Council is responsible for advising on the maintenance, decoration and furnishing of the Governor’s mansion. Additionally, the council oversees the restoration for the residence and the surrounding grounds and approves alterations to the existing structure.

Additional information about the Governor's Residence Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Troy Haugen - Fergus Falls, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Vocational Education Representative
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: July 1, 2028
Reappointment

Surya Iyer - Edina, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Chair
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: July 1, 2028
Replacing: Laura Beeth

Lance Louis - Cold Spring, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: July 1, 2028
Reappointment

Jeff Rainey - Minneapolis, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: July 1, 2028
Reappointment

Rebecca Cunningham - Minneapolis, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
University of Minnesota Representative
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: July 1, 2026
Replacing: Joan Gabel

About the Governor's Workforce Development Board:
The Governor’s Workforce Development Board assists the Governor in developing, implementing, and modifying the WIOA Combined State Plan. It also reviews statewide policies and programs, provides recommendations on actions to improve the workforce development system and programs, and develops strategies to remove barriers to those programs, among other duties.

Additional information about the Governor's Workforce Development Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Rosa Perez - Burnsville, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member (District 2)
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Juventino Meza Rodriguez

Juventino Meza Rodriguez - Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
Member (District 5)
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Clara Perrin

About the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs:
The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) advises and informs the legislature, the Governor, and Lieutenant Governor on matters of importance to the Latino community. MCLA also serves as a bridge between the Latino community and state government.?

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

Erin Campbell - Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota State Retirement System
Appointed State Official
Effective: August 26, 2024
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Jim Schowalter

About the Minnesota State Retirement System:
The board establishes rules and regulations for the administration of the Minnesota State Retirement System, Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan, and the Health Care Savings Plan.

Additional information about the Minnesota State Retirement System 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.