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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 ♦ (651) 296-0001

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 6, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JONES TO AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kevin M. Jones to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board.

Jones, of St. James, is the general manager of NuWay Cooperative in Trimont. He has held a number of positions with NuWay during the 15-and-a-half years he has been with the Coop. Previously, he worked in the agronomy and feed division with Watonwan Farm Service, and worked on a family farm. Jones earned an agribusiness management degree from Ridgewater College in Willmar, and is a certified crop advisor. He is a member of the Farm Bureau, Statewide Managers Association, Southern Minnesota Managers Association, Minnesota Petroleum Association, Minnesota Propane Gas Association, Cooperative Network, and Minnesota Crop Protection Retailers. Jones replaces Jeff Like on the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board as a representative of agricultural chemical retailers to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

The Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account (ACRRA) was created under the 1989 Minnesota Ground Water Protection Act to provide financial assistance to cleanup agricultural chemical contamination. The program is funded through annual surcharges on pesticide and fertilizer sales, and on applicator and dealer licenses. The ACRRA funds are administered by the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board. The five-member board consists of representatives from the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, and three members appointed by the Governor, including a representative of farmers, agricultural chemical manufacturers and wholesalers, and dealers who sell agricultural chemicals at retail.

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

(St. Paul, MN) – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for a Second Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Ramsey County. The vacancy is as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Michael F. Fetsch on October 30, 2009. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of Judge Fetsch’s vacancy for the city of Saint Paul in Ramsey County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Second Judicial District may request an application for this position by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

All candidates for this vacancy must submit an application. Applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 7, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS TWO TO PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of John A. Bolduc and Jon M. Magnuson to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board). Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Bolduc, of Fort Ripley, is the Brainerd Police Chief, a position he has held since 2001. Previously, he was the Mora Police Chief from 1998 to 2001. He began his law enforcement career as a peace officer with the city of Maple Grove from 1986 to 1998, where he held several positions including training officer, investigator, sergeant, and SWAT Team Commander. Bolduc earned his bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University, is a graduate of the skills program at Alexandria Technical College, the FBI National Academy, North Hennepin Leadership Academy, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Management Series. He is vice president of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, and serves on the advisory committees of Alexandria Technical College, Minnesota Teen Challenge, and The Salvation Army. Bolduc, who has been a member of the POST Board since 2003, and chair since January 2008, is reappointed as chair and as a representative of municipal police chiefs.

Magnuson, of Alexandria, is a peace officer education instructor with the Law Enforcement Program at Alexandria Technical College, a position he has held since 2000. Previously, he was a full-time law enforcement instructor at the Law Enforcement Training Center at Normandale Community College in Bloomington after 10 years as a police officer with the White Bear Lake Police Department. Magnuson earned his associate of science degree in law enforcement from Lakewood Community College in White Bear Lake, and holds a vocational education teaching license. Magnuson is a past vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police Minnesota Lodge 10, and an advisor for the Alexandria Technical College Law Enforcement Club. Magnuson, who was a member of the POST Board from 1996 to 2004, was appointed to the board again in November 2008 as a representative of former peace officers currently employed in a peace officer education program, and is currently vice chair of the board.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 8, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FIVE TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michael S. Gormley, and the reappointment of Michael S. Jordan, Patrick W. Lee, Gary S. Pearson, and Marlys Tanner to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Regulatory Board. All five are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Gormley, of Bricelyn, is the Faribault County Sheriff, a position he has held since 2007. He was a deputy Faribault County Sheriff from 1995 to 2007, became lead investigator in 2002, and second in command in 2006. He has also been the Kiester Police Chief and a part-time police officer with the city of Minnesota Lake. Gormley holds a bachelor of science degree in law enforcement from Mankato State University, is a certified D.A.R.E. officer, and participated in a federal internship with the U.S. Customs Service Criminal Division in Minneapolis. Gormley is a volunteer with Bricelyn Fire and Ambulance, and serves as a member of the Faribault County Fire Association, Faribault County Ambulance Association, South Central Drug Investigative Unit Executive Board, Faribault Methamphetamine Education Task Force, Faribault County Adult and Child Protection Teams, and Children First of Faribault County. Gormley replaces Robert Jensen on the EMS Regulatory Board as a representative of county sheriffs.

Jordan, of Apple Valley, is the director of civil rights with the city of Minneapolis. He has over 30 years of experience working in a variety of positions in government, corporate, and non-profits, which include serving as the public information coordinator for the St. Paul Police Department and commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and business unit director for Honeywell, Inc. Jordan earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minneapolis, his master’s degree in management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in Stanford, California, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Jordan, who has been a member of the EMS Regulatory Board since April 2009, is reappointed as a public member.

Lee, of Two Harbors, is the executive director of the Arrowhead EMS Association in Duluth. Previously, he was the CEO and Director of Lake County Ambulance, and has 20 years of experience as a professional manager in the EMS field. He is a member of the Northeastern Minnesota Regional Advisory Committee, Northeast Regional Hospital Preparedness Group Executive Board, Region 2 Homeland Security Emergency Management Board, and Minnesota Ambulance Strike Team, and has served on numerous EMS-related boards in the past, including the Arrowhead EMS Board of Directors.

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Lee holds an associate of arts degree from the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Lee, who has been a member of the EMS Regulatory Board since October 2009, is reappointed to a position for a representative of a non-metro EMS program.

Pearson, of Wadena, is the director of outstate ambulance operations and support services for North Memorial Ambulance Service, where he has administrative responsibility for eight ambulance regions and 17 ambulance bases. He is also an adjunct professor in the master of arts in management program at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Pearson has more than 35 years of experience in the EMS and law enforcement fields. He is a member of the Minnesota State Trauma Advisory Council, Minnesota Ambulance Association Board, and State Stroke Committee, and has served on numerous EMS-related boards in the past. Pearson holds a master of arts degree in business management from the College of St. Scholastica, a mini MBA in health care management from the College of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, and a bachelor of science degree from Bemidji State University. Pearson, who has been a member of the EMS Regulatory Board since October 2009, is reappointed to a position for a representative of ambulance service directors.

Tanner, of Carlton, is the nurse manager of emergency services at St. Luke’s Hospital and Regional Trauma Center in Duluth, a position she has held since 1999. She has been the trauma program manager and a clinical as well as a charge nurse in the emergency department at St. Luke’s Hospital. Tanner holds a bachelor of science degree in health arts from the College of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, and a diploma in nursing from Broadlawns Polk County Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Tanner is a member of the Arrowhead EMS Association, and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), where she has served as president of the Minnesota ENA and the Lake Superior Chapter of the ENA. Tanner, who has been a member of the EMS Regulatory Board since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of registered nurses practicing in a hospital emergency department.

The Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board makes recommendations on improving access, delivery and effectiveness of the state’s EMS delivery system and establishes procedures for investigating, hearing and resolving complaints against EMS providers. The board consists of 19 members, including 15 appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 13, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JENSEN TO BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Sharon Jensen to the Board of Accountancy.

Jensen, of Savage, is an executive finance consultant, the European U.S. controller, and international manager of financial reporting with Hudson Financial Solutions in Minneapolis. Her professional background has included positions as director of internal audit and the Sarbanes- Oxley and risk services practice leader with Robert Half International in Minneapolis, corporate chief financial officer, and a private practice certified public accountant. Jensen, a licensed certified public accountant (CPA), earned a bachelor of science degree in finance and accounting from Montana State University in Bozeman. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Minnesota Society of CPAs, where she served on the Board of Directors and chaired its legislative policy committee; Wisconsin Institute of CPAs; Wyoming Society of CPAs, where she served as president; American Management Association; and Institute of Internal Auditors. Jensen, who replaces Ramanik Shah as a CPA member of the Board of Accountancy, is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Board of Accountancy examines, licenses and regulates certified public accountants. The board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 14, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS MARSHALL TO BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Teresa Marshall, D.C., to the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Marshall, of Chaska, is the owner and a chiropractic physician with Mankato Chiropractic Center in Mankato as well as Mankato Chiropractic Center River’s Edge in St. Peter. She is also a staff physician at St. Peter Community Hospital. Marshall has owned the Mankato Chiropractic Center since 1993 and interned at the center prior to that. Marshall earned her doctor of chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, and is certified in acupuncture from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She is a voting delegate with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board; an alternate delegate, test examiner, member of the test development committee, and the Acupuncture Test Development Committee with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; a member of the Minnesota Blue Cross Blue Shield Steering Committee; Bethany College President’s Advisory Panel; and St. Peter Community Hospital Medical Advisory Panel as well as its Ethics Committee. Marshall, who has been a member of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners since 2002 and president of the board since 2007, is reappointed to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners licenses and disciplines chiropractors. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 14, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS THREE TO BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Robert A. Meyer, James Rhodes, and Dr. Mark A. Wolak to the Board of School Administrators. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Meyer, of Lindstrom, is the director of community education with Chisago Lakes Area Schools. He is also the executive director of the Minnesota Community Education Association. He has previously been the manager of association operations at the Minnesota School Age Care Alliance, director of community education with Storm Lake, Iowa Community Schools, and community education coordinator with South Washington County Schools. Meyer earned his master of science degree in education supervision and instructional leadership-community education as well as his bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Meyer, who has been a member of the Board of School Administrators since September 2009, is reappointed as a representative of community education directors.

Rhodes, of St. Louis Park, is the legislative director with the Minnesota Department of Administration as well as the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology, a position he has held since 2004. Previously, he was the director of community development for Auriton Solutions, and has over 30 years of experience in business and non-profit management. Rhodes was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 through 2004, St. Louis Park School Board from 1980 to 1993, and has been an active community volunteer in a number of organizations, including the St. Louis Park Rotary, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts, St. Louis Park Community Foundation, St. Louis Park Community Band, Park Nicollet Foundation Board, and as a Brown College trustee. He holds an associate of arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Rhodes, who has been a member of the Board of School Administrators since 2006, is reappointed as a public member.

Wolak, of Pine Springs, is the superintendent of Mahtomedi Public Schools, a position he has held since 2002. He has held positions as assistant superintendent for accountability and executive director of student support services with the Minnetonka Public Schools, elementary principal and director of special education with the North Branch Public Schools, director of special education with the Rum River Special Education Cooperative, and supervisor of special education with the Benton Stearns Education District. -- more --

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Wolak earned his doctorate of education degree in education policy and administration from the University of Minnesota, his masters and bachelors degrees in special education from St. Cloud State University. Wolak, who has been a member of the Board of School Administrators since September 2009, is reappointed as a representative of school superintendents.

The Board of School Administrators is responsible for the licensing of school administrators; the approval of higher education programs and continuing education courses for school administrators; and the enforcement of the code of ethics for school administrators. The board is made up of 10 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS TWO TO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Barbara A. Sanderson and the reappointment of Michael D. Finch to the Housing Finance Agency Board.

Sanderson, of Grand Rapids, is a freelance writer, consultant and facilitator. Her professional background in grant-writing and communications included serving as the public information director at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids. Sanderson earned her bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She has been an active volunteer in the Grand Rapids community where she has served as a member and president of numerous organizations, including the Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity, Grand Rapids Human Rights Commission, and Grand Rapids Public Library Board. She was also a member of the Grand Rapids City Council, and was named “Citizen of the Year” in 2004 by the Grand Rapids Herald-Review. Sanderson replaces Tony Goulet on the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Board to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Finch, of Minneapolis, is a principal with the firm of Finch and King, Inc., in Minneapolis. He is also an adjunct associate professor with the University of Minnesota (U of M) School of Public Health, and an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Finance of the U of M Carlson School of Business. Finch is a past president of the National Association of State Housing Boards, and past chair of the Healthier Minnesota Community Clinic Fund Board. He earned his doctor of philosophy and master of arts degrees from the U of M and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Western Washington in Bellingham. Finch, who has been a member of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Board since 1994 and chair since 1995, is reappointed chair for another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency provides housing for low and moderate-income persons. The agency consists of seven members, including six public members appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 15, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS DEAN TO CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Matt Dean to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning (CAAP) Board.

Dean, of Dellwood, has over 20 years of experience in the design field. Dean worked for the MCL Architects firm in St. Paul before forming his own practice in 1994. He continues to provide consulting services since his election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2004. Dean earned his bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Minnesota's College of Architecture. Serving in his third term in the House of Representatives, he is the lead Republican on the Licensing Division as well as the Health Care and Human Services Finance Division, and is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Capital Investment Finance Division. Dean, who replaces Randy Kelly on the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board is responsible for the architecture, urban design, and comprehensive land-use planning in the capitol area of St. Paul, exercises zoning and design review authority, and oversees redevelopment of the north capitol area. The board consists of 12 members, including four appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 19, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS DAUGAARD AND JACKSON TO BOARD OF THE MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Joyce Daugaard and Gwendolyn Jackson to the Board of the Minnesota State Academies. Both members are reappointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Daugaard, of Edina, is a grant manager for deaf/hard of hearing teacher training programs with the University of Minnesota (U of M) as well as an instructor with the U of M’s Graduate Studies in Deaf Education. She has also been the coordinator of the deaf/hard of hearing program with the Minneapolis Public Schools, and a secondary language arts teacher at the Minnesota School for the Deaf in Faribault. Daugaard holds an academic certification from the Council on Education of the Deaf, earned her licensure as a special education director from the University of Minnesota, a master of science degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and her bachelor of science degree in education, speech communication and English with high honors from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Daugaard, who has been a member of the Board of the Minnesota State Academies since 2004, is reappointed to a position for a public member with business, administration, or financial expertise.

Jackson, of Lakeville, is the director of human resources and administrative services with the Edina Public School District. Previously, she was the superintendent of the Faribault Public School District; held a variety of positions with the Minneapolis Public School District, including interim chief academic officer, elementary superintendent, assistant to the superintendent, executive director of leadership and accountability, and principal on special assignment; was the principal at Kenwood and North Star Elementary Schools; and a teacher at Northview Elementary School. Jackson earned her doctor of philosophy degree in educational administration from the University of Minnesota, master of arts degree in educational administration from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Jackson, who has been a member of the Board of the Minnesota State Academies since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a current or former independent school district superintendent.

The Board of the Minnesota State Academies governs the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind and the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, both in Faribault. The board consists of nine members, including six appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS RANUM AND WITHOFF TO HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Michael D. Ranum and Janet Withoff to the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority. Both members are reappointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Ranum, of Circle Pines, is the chief financial officer with BWBR Architects, Inc in St. Paul. Previously, he was the chief financial and administrative officer with the Hazelden Foundation, assistant vice president and senior relationship manager for the Institutional Relations Group at Lutheran Brotherhood in Minneapolis, and vice president for administration and advancement and vice president for finance and management at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Ranum earned his master of business administration degree with a finance concentration from the University of Minnesota, and his bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude with an emphasis in business administration and accounting from Concordia College in Moorhead. Ranum, who has been a member of the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority since 2002, is reappointed as a public member of the board.

Withoff, of Orono, is an independent consultant in grant writing, planning, compliance reporting and special projects. Previously, she has held positions as a business relationship manager with Wells Fargo Bank in Minneapolis, program administrator with the Iowa Finance Authority, and a planner with the Iowa Department of Economic Development as well as with the Woodbury County, Iowa Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program. Withoff earned her master’s degree in public administration from Iowa State University in Ames, and her bachelor of science degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Withoff, who has been a member of the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority since 2007, is reappointed as a public member of the board.

The Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority assists Minnesota nonprofit institutions of higher education by issuing tax-exempt revenue bonds. These funds are used to finance construction projects, renovate existing buildings, or purchase equipment. The authority’s board is made up of 10 members, including eight appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung January 20, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS NORRI TO SERVEMINNESOTA COMMISSION

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kelly Norri to the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, also known as the ServeMinnesota Commission.

Norri, of Bloomington, is the service-learning coordinator at Normandale Community College, a position she has held since 2007. She was a technical trainer with the United States Peace Corps in Lusaka, Zambia in 2007, a health extension officer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Katete, Zambia from 2005 to 2006, an adventure program counselor with the Camp Heartland Center in Willow River in 2004, and an assistant camp director at the YMCA’s Camp Warren in Eveleth in 2002. Norri is currently pursuing her master of arts degree in adult English as a second language from Hamline University in St. Paul, and earned her bachelor of science degree in business management from Montana State University in Bozeman in 2002. She volunteers with the Minnesota Literacy Council in St. Paul. Norri replaces Casey LaCore as a representative of community-based organizations to complete a three-year term that expires on August 1, 2010.

The Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service coordinates volunteer learning service programs, administers the youth works grant program as well as the federal Americorps program. The commission consists of 25 members, including 24 appointed by the governor, the Commissioner of Education plus four ex-officio legislative members.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FISCHLEY AND SCHULMAN TO BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Barbara Fischley, D.V.M., and the reappointment of Joanne Schulman, D.V.M. to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Fischley, of North Branch, has been a small animal practice veterinarian in Minnesota since 1990, most recently as the sole owner and practitioner with the Kelley Animal Hospital in Circle Pines. She earned her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, and holds a certification from the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Fischley held positions in pharmaceutical sales, as a research coordinator with the Regional Kidney Disease Program in Minneapolis, and a biological technician with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Bloomington. She earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is a member of the American, Minnesota, and Humane Society Veterinary Medical Associations (VMA), served on the Minnesota VMA Ethics and Grievance Committee, and volunteers with the U of M veterinary student mentorship program. Fischley replaces Dr. Michael Murphy as a veterinarian member of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Schulman, of Golden Valley, is a veterinarian and partner with the Kenwood Pet Clinic in Minneapolis, a canine and feline practice. She is a licensed veterinarian in Minnesota and has been working as a companion animal veterinarian in Minnesota since 1976. Schulman earned her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and her bachelor of science degree from the University of Michigan College of Liberal Arts. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, serves on the American Association of State Veterinary Boards’ Registry of Approved Continuing Education Committee, is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and a former member of the American Animal Hospital Association and Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. Schulman has served as a veterinarian member of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine since 2002, is a past president of the board, and currently serves on the Complaint Committee.

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for licensing and disciplining veterinarians. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS BURNET AND WEAVER TO STATE ARTS BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Peggy Burnet and the reappointment of Pamela Perri Weaver to the Minnesota State Arts Board. Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Burnet, of Wayzata, is a businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. She and her husband, Ralph, own the Chambers Art Hotel in Minneapolis. Along with her daughter, she previously owned and operated the Bookcase – an independent bookstore, and Watermark Stationery in Wayzata. She was also a part-owner of a Caribou coffee shop. Burnet is vice-chair of the Smithsonian National Board – which supports the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. – and chairs its Nominating Committee; and has served on the boards of Minnesota Public Radio, The Children’s Theatre, and Sheltering Arms. Burnet replaces Matthew Anderson on the Minnesota State Arts Board as an at-large member.

Weaver, of Anoka, has been the executive vice president of the Builders Association of Minnesota since 2001, where she has overseen the creation of the Builders Legal Action Fund and started a general liability insurance company for the membership where she served as CEO. She has held a number of positions in government and government affairs for over 22 years, including a public policy advisor to Governor Jesse Ventura, and executive director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Weaver has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota. She has volunteered with the Minnesota Film Board and the University of Minnesota early Childhood and Family Learning Advisory Committee. Weaver, who has been a member of the Minnesota State Arts Board since 2002, is reappointed as an at-large member.

The Minnesota State Arts Board provides grants and services to individual artists, arts organizations, schools, colleges and universities, communities, and other organizations that sponsor arts activities. The board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MARCZAK AND TIFFANY TO NEXTGEN ENERGY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kelly R. Marczak and Douglas G. Tiffany to the NextGen Energy Board. Both are appointed to complete terms that expire on June 30, 2014.

Marczak, of Coon Rapids, is the director of clean fuel and vehicle technologies with the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest, where she manages its biofuels activities through its Clean Air Choice consumer education program, serves as administrator for Minnesota’s biodiesel, E85 and intermediate ethanol blend infrastructure development grant program and provides technical support to fuel stations and vehicle owners. Previously, she held positions as an associate and manager of the American Lung Association of Minnesota’s outdoor air programs. Marczak earned a bachelor of applied science degree in health education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. She is a member of the Minnesota Biodiesel Task Force, has assisted with the development and editing of the Alternative Fuel Data Center’s E85 Toolkit website, and designed and compiled the E85 Resource Guide, published by the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition. Marczak replaces Michael Bull as a representative of statewide environment and natural resource conservation organizations on the NextGen Energy Board.

Tiffany, of North Oaks, is an assistant extension professor in biofuels production economics with the University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension Service where he conducts research on production economics of Korean high oil corn, biomass integrated gasification combined cycle at dry-grind ethanol plants, and densification of corn stover. He has also served as a research fellow with the U of M’s Department of Applied Economics, a lecturer with the Institute of Public Affairs, and a senior fellow and endowed chair in agricultural systems with the Minnesota Institute of Sustainable Agriculture College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences. Tiffany has had numerous publications, and seminar and conference presentations on ethanol and biomass. Tiffany earned his master of science as well as his bachelor of science degrees in agricultural economics from the U of M. Tiffany replaces Robert King as a representative of the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture on the NextGen Energy Board.

The NextGen Energy Board was created to research and report to the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Legislature recommendations as to how the State of Minnesota can invest its resources to most efficiently achieve energy independence, agricultural and natural resources sustainability, and rural economic vitality. The board consists of 19 members, including eight appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS PFEFFER TO NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Jennifer Pfeffer to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators.

Pfeffer, of Mankato, is the executive director of Pathstone Living in Mankato, a senior care facility owned by Ecumen. She is also Ecumen’s regional director for southern Minnesota, where she oversees the leadership of three additional facilities. She has more than 22 years of long-term and senior services experience, and has been a licensed nursing home administrator in Minnesota since 1987. Pfeffer earned her master of science degree as well as her bachelor of science degree (magna cum laude in public health) from Mankato State University. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister, is active with the Mankato Rotary, Aging Services of Minnesota committees, and is secretary/treasurer of the board of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. – the local economic development and chamber organization. Pfeffer, who has been a member of the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a non- profit nursing home administrator to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS LANGSETH, NAPSTAD AND TIEDEMANN TO WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Paul W. Langseth, Brian G. Napstad, and Gene Tiedemann to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Langseth, of Worthington, is the president and manager of Prairie Land Trees Inc., in Worthington. He has been an elected Nobles County Soil and Water District Supervisor since 1996, and is also the Indian Lake Township treasurer. Previously, Langseth was the dean of students and a school board member for Worthington Independent School District 518, and an assistant credit and receivables manager for Sather’s Inc. in Round Lake and ConAgra Inc., Armor Food Division in Fairmont and Monroe, Wisconsin. Langseth earned his bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, and is currently enrolled in SMSU’s master’s degree program in educational leadership. Langseth, who has been a member of the BWSR since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a soil and water conservation district supervisor.

Napstad, of McGregor, is the owner of Fisherman’s Bay Restaurant on Big Sandy Lake. He has also been an elected Aitkin County Commissioner since 2005, and previously served on the McGregor School Board. Napstad’s prior employment positions have included a sales representative and project manager with Hewlett Packard in St. Paul, sales director with ENSCAN, Inc., in Minneapolis, senior sales representative with General Electric Company’s Calma Company Division in Minneapolis, and an applications engineer with National Computer Systems in Minneapolis. He earned a bachelor of science degree in manufacturing and engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Stout in Menomonie. Napstad, who has been a member of the BWSR since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a county commissioner.

Tiedemann, of Euclid, is a full-time farmer with his brother and two sons in Polk County, and lives on the homestead his family settled in the 1870s. He is currently vice president of the Red Lake Watershed District, representing western Polk County. Tiedemann also chairs the Euclid Town Board, is a member of the Red River Valley Sugar Growers Association, and his local farmers coop. Tiedemann earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Moorhead State University. Tiedemann, who has been a member of the BWSR since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a representative of a watershed district or watershed management organization.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS FOUR TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Jean E. Hancock, and the reappointment of Chong Y. Lo, Judge Michael J. Mayer, and Brenda J. Pautsch to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC). All four are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Hancock, of Stillwater, is a police officer, paramedic, and school resource officer with the Woodbury Department of Public Safety. She has been a Woodbury police officer since 1999, and was a correctional officer and patrol intern with the Dakota County Sheriff’s office prior to that. She has designed and implemented the first youth court program in Washington County, and the Peer Council for Offense Resolution, a restorative justice youth court diversion option currently available in the Woodbury and Cottage Grove High Schools. Hancock earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Hancock replaces Amanda Heu on the JJAC as a representative of law enforcement.

Lo, of St. Could, is an assistant public defender in St. Cloud where he handles juvenile cases. He previously served in the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps as chief of civil law, chief of adverse actions and legal assistance, chief of claims/deputy chief of justice, and chief of operations/chief of magistrate court. Lo earned his law degree from the University of Washington Law School in Seattle, and his bachelor of arts degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Lo, who has been a member of the JJAC since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of court personnel.

Mayer, of Eagan, is a First Judicial District trial court judge, where he serves as one of the juvenile court judges. Prior to his appointment to the bench by Governor Pawlenty in 2004, Mayer was an attorney and partner with the Eagan law firm of Grannis and Hauge. He has been a member of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee since 1995, chaired the committee until his appointment to the bench, and currently serves as vice-chair. Mayer is also the midwest regional chair of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice in Washington, DC, and has been a member of the federal advisory committee for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Mayer is reappointed as a representative of court personnel.

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Pautsch, of Gaylord, is the drug court manager with the Fifth Judicial District Court Administration in Mankato. Her 23-year career in corrections and the courts includes having previously served as a juvenile and special programs supervisor with Blue Earth County Community Corrections in Mankato, and a juvenile probation agent. Pautsch is active in the Gaylord community, where she has been a member of the Gaylord City Council since 1995 and is a past president of the council. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University. Pautsch, who has been a member of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee since 2004, is appointed as a representative of local-elected officials.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS HARRIS TO SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIP IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Duluth – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dale O. Harris to a Sixth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Duluth in St. Louis County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Gerald C. Martin on October 1, 2009.

Harris is an assistant St. Louis County Attorney, a position he has held since 2004. He is also a reserve judge on the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals in Washington, D.C. He was the chief deputy St. Louis County court administrator in Duluth from 2001 to 2004, a litigation associate attorney with the Hanft Fride law firm in Duluth from 2000 to 2001, and a judge advocate with the United States Navy in Everett/Bremerton, Washington, and in Washington, D.C. from 1993 to 2000. Harris earned his juris doctorate degree cum laude from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul in 1993, and his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1990.

“Dale has a unique combination of experiences in his professional background – including his military service, which will be a tremendous benefit to the courts in Duluth,” Governor Pawlenty said.

Harris is a member of the American, Minnesota State and 11th District Bar Associations, is currently vice president of the 11th District Bar Association, served on its Board of Directors, and its Charitable Contributions Committee. He is also a member of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, an adjunct faculty member with Fond-du-Lac Tribal Community College, and has made numerous legal presentations at continuing legal education seminars. Harris’s community activities have included serving as a coach for the Salvation Army Rookie Basketball League, Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association, and the Hermantown Amateur Hockey Association, a member of the Peace in Christ Lutheran Church Board of Elders, and the Hamline University School of Law Alumni Board.

Harris, 42, was born in Two Harbors and lives in Hermantown with his wife, Barbara. They have four children, Kevin, 11, A.J., 9, Josie, 6 and Zach, 4.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MENSING AND YOUNGDAHL TO DENTISTRY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Terese M. Youngdahl and the reappointment of Candace Mensing, D.D. S., to the Board of Dentistry. Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Mensing, of Rochester, is a pediatric dentist with Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, Ltd., in Rochester, and has practiced pediatric dentistry in Rochester since 1977. She earned her doctoral of dental science and as her well master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Mensing has been a trustee with the Minnesota Dental Association since 2001, is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Unit of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Academy of Pedodontics, Minnesota Association of Pedodontists, Zumbro Valley Dental Society, University of Minnesota Century Club, Rochester Technical College Advisory Board, and is a past president of the Southeastern District Dental Society. She is also an examiner for the Central Regional Dental Testing Service, and a volunteer dentist with the Samaritan Dental Clinic. Mensing, who has been a member of the Board of Dentistry since 2006 and was president of the board last year, is reappointed as a dentist member.

Youngdahl, of Elk River, is the office manager and a dental assistant with Champlin Family Dental. She has been a practicing dental assistant for nearly 30 years, and earned her dental assistant’s license and certification in 1980. Youngdahl is an active life member of the American Dental Assistants Association where she has served as a national delegate for over 20 years, a member and past president of the Minnesota Dental Assistants Association (MDAA) as well as the North Suburban Dental Assistants Association, a member of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., and the Herzing College and Lakeland Academy Advisory Board. She is also a member of the MDAA Legislative Committee and served as a consultant to the Board of Dentistry on the expanded functions of dental assistants. Youngdahl replaces Linda Boyum on the Board of Dentistry as a dental assistant member.

The Board of Dentistry examines, licenses and regulates dental health care professionals. The board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS TEN TO COMMISSION OF DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD-OF-HEARING MINNESOTANS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Susan Gensmer, Lyle Hoxtell, Tracy Lindemer, Alan R. Parnes, Rhonda Sivarajah, and Jason Valentine; and the reappointment of Monique Hammond, David Kyler, Tom Lehman, and Susan Rose to the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans.

Gensmer, of Stewartville, is an administrative assistant at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. She has a son who is deaf and has served on the Southeastern Minnesota Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing Services Advisory Committee. She also volunteers in a program for the developmentally disabled at her church. Gensmer replaces Amy Deneen on the commission as the southeast Minnesota representative and is appointed to complete a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Hammond, of Minneapolis, is a registered pharmacist who has worked in a hospital setting and has been a pharmacology instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. She holds a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from the University of Minnesota. She is a past president of the Twin Cities Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America. Hammond, who has been a member of the commission since 2006 and is a member of the Executive Committee, is reappointed to an at-large position to a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Hoxtell, of Fergus Falls, is the coordinator on aging with Otter Tail County Public Health. He has a professional background as a Lutheran pastor and a chemical dependency counselor. Hoxtell holds a master’s degrees in divinity from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul and in guidance and counseling from North Dakota State University in Fargo. Among his many community activities, he is a member of the Northwest Minnesota Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Advisory Committee. Hoxtell replaces Toni Fairbanks on the commission as the northwest Minnesota representative and is appointed to complete a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Kyler, of Crookston, holds a number of positions with Independence Plus, Inc. in Crookston. He has been a member of the regional services advisory committee for deaf and hard-of-hearing for over 10 years, and has taught sign language classes with Crookston Park and Recreation. Kyler, who has been a member of the commission since 2006, is reappointed as the upper northwest Minnesota representative to another term that expires on January 2, 2012.

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Lindemer, of Lino Lakes, is an owner, and office manager of Lindey’s Prime Steak House in Arden Hills. Previously, she held positions as director of performance improvement, a nurse supervisor/nurse preceptor and a registered nurse with Caregivers Network in Minnetonka. Lindemer earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Montana State University in Bozeman. Lindemer, who has a hard-of-hearing child, replaces Liz McDevitt on the commission and is appointed as the metropolitan representative to complete a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Parnes, of Maplewood, is a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the deaf and hard-of-hearing with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and has 40 years of professional experience serving the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Parnes earned his master of arts degree in deafness rehabilitation from New York University and his bachelor of arts degree from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Parnes, who previously chaired the Minnesota Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing, replaces Patti Morelli Teachout on the commission and is appointed to an at-large position to a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Rose, of St. Paul, is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology with the University of Minnesota, and has over 40 years of teaching experience at the collegiate and K-12 level. Rose earned her doctorate degree in the education of exceptional children from Ohio State University in Columbus, her master of science degree in the education of the deaf and mental retardation from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and her bachelor of science degree in speech pathology/audiology from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Rose, who has been a member of the commission since 2007, is reappointed to an at-large position to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Sivarajah, of Lino Lakes, has served as an elected member of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners since 2003. Previously, she was a program manager with the Anoka County Income Maintenance Department, where she worked for 12 years. Sivarajah earned her bachelor of arts degree from St. Cloud State University. She has a deaf child and is president of Northern Voices, an oral school for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Sivarajah replaces Elise Knopf on the commission and is appointed to an at-large position to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Valentine, of Minneapolis, is a counselor with the Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Minneapolis. Valentine earned his master’s of social work degree with a concentration in maternal and child health leadership, developmental disabilities, and health care delivery systems, as well as his bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Valentine, who is deaf, replaces Kim Wassenaar on the commission and is appointed to an at-large position to a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS KRAUSE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS OFFICE CHIEF JUDGE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Raymond R. Krause as Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

Krause, of Arden Hills, has been the Chief OAH Judge since 2004. Previously, he was the assistant commissioner for tax policy for the Minnesota Department of Revenue from 2003 to 2004, Minnesota Tax Court Judge from 1998 to 2003, dean and a professor of law at Hamline University School of Law from 1994 to 1998, and senior vice president for government and community affairs with The Pillsbury Company and Grand Metropolitan Inc. from 1984 to 1994. Krause earned his juris doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1978 and his bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University in 1973. Krause, 58, is appointed to another six-year term that expires on June 30, 2016.

The Office of Administrative Hearings conducts administrative law hearings for most state agencies and many local governments, as well as all hearings on workers’ compensation benefit claims. The office also exercises general supervision over state agency rulemaking.

The Chief Administrative Law Judge must be learned in the law and is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The salary for this full-time, paid position is $127,220 annually. The Chief Judge appoints other administrative law judges and compensation judges as necessary to fulfill the duties of the office.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for a Second Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Ramsey County. The vacancy is as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Michael F. Fetsch on October 30, 2009. The finalists are Leonardo Castro, Mark P. Hodkinson, and Robyn A. Millenacker.

Castro, of White Bear Township, is the managing attorney in the Second Judicial District Public Defender’s office in Maplewood, a position he has held since January 2009. He has also been an adjunct professor at St. Thomas School of Law in St. Paul since 2004, and was an adjunct faculty at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul from 2002 to 2003. Previously, Castro was the Fourth Judicial District Chief Public Defender in Hennepin County from 2001 through 2008, Fifth Judicial District Chief Public Defender from 1994 to 2001, an attorney with the Riha Law Office in Owatonna from 1992 to 1993, and served in the United States Air Force from 1981 to 1989. Castro earned his juris doctorate degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law in DeKalb in 1992, and his bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland in 1988.

Hodkinson, of Shoreview, is an attorney and shareholder with the Bassford Remele law firm in Minneapolis. He was an associate attorney with the firm from 1985 to 1991, and became a shareholder in 1991. Previously, Hodkinson was a law clerk for U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge J. Earl Cudd in Minneapolis from 1984 to 1985, and while in law school he was a law clerk to Ramsey County District Judge Edward J. Mulally from 1981 to 1984. Hodkinson earned his juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1984, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1978.

Millenacker, of North Oaks, is an assistant United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a position she has held since 1996. Previously, she was an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California in Los Angeles from 1994 to 1996, an associate lawyer with the Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro law firm in San Jose and San Diego, California from 1989 to 1994, a judicial law clerk to U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Janice Symchych in St. Paul from 1988 to 1989, a law clerk with Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro in 1987 and a law clerk with the Hennepin County Attorney’s office in Minneapolis in 1986. Millenacker earned her juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1988, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1984. -- more --

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FOURTEEN TO COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Robert W. Johnson, Pamela Lillehei, and Kimberly Tyler; and the reappointment of Edward Butterfass, Judith Friesen, Laurie Hassett, Mark Hughes, Kathleen Peterson, Kenneth Rodgers, Rev. David Lee Sams, John Schumacher, Barbara Stensland, Joani Werner, and Kathleen Wingen to the Council on Disability.

Butterfass, of Watkins, owns and operates a dairy farm in Meeker County. He serves on the Heartland Community Action Board, volunteers with Fence Line – a group affiliated with the AgrAbility Project which assists people with disabilities employed in agriculture, and is a past president of the Meeker County Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Butterfass, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2005, is reappointed as a representative of Region 6 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Friesen, of Madelia, has been the Brown County Assessor since 1992, and previously held positions as an appraiser with Brown County and the Madelia City Assessor. She is a past chair of the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers Education Board and a former board member of the North Central Regional Association of Assessing Officers. Friesen, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2008, is reappointed as a representative of Region 9 to a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Hassett, of Red Wing, is a program director with Lutheran Social Services where she manages the overall operation of six group homes for adults with disabilities in the Red Wing community as well as a semi-independent program for adults with disabilities in Goodhue County. Previously, she assisted individuals with disabilities with the Interstate Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing, and with the Vasa Children’s Home in Red Wing. Hassett, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2008, is reappointed as a representative of Region 10 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Hughes, of Shoreview, is vice president of Hughes Construction, and a receptionist with Fleet Management. His community activities include serving on the St. Paul Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities, and he is the executive producer of “Disability Viewpoints”, a local cable television show on the Minnesota Channel. -- more --

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Hughes, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2001, is reappointed as a representative of Region 11 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Johnson, of Fergus Falls, is the community services director with Productive Alternatives, where he helps persons with disabilities gain employment in the community. He is a member of the regional Adult Mental Health Initiative, chaired the Vikingland Community Support Program for 10 years, and served on the Governor’s Council on Assistive Technology. Johnson replaces Brian Wagner on the Council on Disability as a representative of Region 4 and is appointed to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Lillehei, of Breezy Point, is a substitute teacher and English as a second language tutor with the Pequot Lakes Schools. She has a professional background in human resources, where she created and revised employment position descriptions with particular attention to federal disability requirements, and has served as the disability representative on the V.A. Medical Center’s Equal Employment Opportunities Council. Lillehei has a master’s degree in industrial relations, and has had extensive mediation training. Lillehei replaces Russell Pihlstrom on the Council on Disability as a representative of Region 5 to complete a term that expires on January 3, 2011.

Peterson, of Warren, coordinates services for deaf and hard of hearing students through Disability Services for Students at the University of North Dakota. Services include interpreting, real time captioning and post-production captioning. She is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and has provided sign language interpreter services for area churches. Peterson has a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services with an emphasis in deafness. Peterson, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2002, is reappointed as a representative of Region 1 to a term that expires on January 3, 2011.

Rodgers, of Minneapolis, has a professional background as a registered nurse, and has an associate’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. He served two terms as president of the American Council of the Blind of Minnesota, served on the membership committee of the National American Council of the Blind (NACB), chaired the host committee for the 2007 NACB convention in Minneapolis, and has been a member of the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Access Advisory Committee. Rodgers, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2005, is reappointed as a representative of Region 11 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Sams, of Redwood Falls, is a retired Episcopal minister, was a rehabilitation counselor with the State of Minnesota for 12 years, and has 35 years of experience working with persons with disabilities. His community activities have included serving on the Southwestern Center for Independent Living and Rural Enterprises for Acceptable Living. Sams has a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Mankato State University. Sam, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2001, is reappointed as a representative of Region 8 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013. -- more --

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Schumacher, of New Prague, is a chef, author of eight cookbooks, licensed auctioneer, and – with his wife, Kathleen – owns and operates Schumacher’s Hotel and Grill 212 in New Prague. They have owned Schumacher’s Hotel since 1974. He has achieved all these accomplishments in spite of having dyslexia. Schumacher, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2008, is reappointed as a representative of Region 9 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Stensland, of Bemidji, is the area director for northern Minnesota with Lutheran Social Services, where she supervises services for persons with disabilities. Previously, she co-owned an eight- bed intermediate care facility for the developmentally challenged for 14 years. Stensland, a licensed social worker and a qualified mental retardation professional, has a bachelor of science degree in special and elementary education from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Stensland, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2004, is reappointed as a representative of Region 2 for a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Tyler, of Hibbing, has been the executive director of the Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota in Hibbing for 18 years. She is a member and past president of the Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living, and has served on numerous community commissions, boards and committees, including the Elder Services Network, and Transition Task Force. Tyler has graduate level certification in school psychology, chemical dependency counseling and behavior analysis. Tyler replaces Joanne Olson on the Council on Disability as a representative of Region 3 for a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Werner, of Arden Hills, is an area work incentive coordinator with the U.S. Social Security Administration in St. Paul, where she serves as a regional expert on employment support for social security disability programs. She has over 24 years of experience and has a special interest in working with youth with disabilities. Her community activities include serving on the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living Board. Werner, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2005, is reappointed as a representative of Region 11 to a term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Wingen, of St. Cloud, is the volunteer attorney program coordinator with Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc. in St. Cloud. Her previous positions have included serving as executive director of the Central Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc., and the handicap services director with Tri-County Action Programs, Inc. in St. Cloud. Wingen, who has been a member of the Council on Disability since 2005, is reappointed as a representative of Region 7 to a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

The Council on Disability advises the Governor, state agencies, the Legislature, and the public on matters pertaining to public policy and the administration of programs, services, and facilities for persons who have a disability. The Council consists of 16 members, including at least one member from each of Minnesota’s state development regions, who serve three-years terms and are appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Catherine Harrington and the reappointment of Nancy Malloy Jones and Kristin Parrish to the Governor’s Residence Council (GRC). All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Harrington, of Maplewood, is an interior designer with Waldenwood, Ltd. She has been a practicing interior designer for 28 years and has been involved in showcase homes and residential projects that involved historic restoration. Harrington is the current president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and also serves on the board of directors. She has been an adjunct faculty with Century College where she taught interior design classes, served on the interior design program advisory committee, and was a faculty advisory for the student chapter of the ASID. Harrington earned her bachelor of fine and professional arts degree in interior design from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Harrington replaces Brian Ellingson on the GRC to a position for a member Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Jones, of Edina, is vice president and chief financial officer of Les Jones Roofing, Inc. in Bloomington, a business she and her husband started in 1981. Previously, she managed the office of John Kaufman Roofing, worked in the cost accounting department at 3M, and worked for the Minnesota State Planning Agency. She is a member and past chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota Board of Directors and currently serves on its legislative committee. She is also a trustee with the national Associated Builders and Contractors Free Enterprise Alliance, is a member of the National Roofing Contractors and Midwest Roofing Contractors Associations. Jones, who has been a member of the GRC since 2007, is reappointed as a public member.

Parrish of Hamel, is a member and past president of the 1006 Summit Society, a non-profit fundraising organization created in 1982 to aid in the preservation and refurbishment of the Minnesota Governor's Residence. She is Vice Chair of Stages Theatre Company's board of directors, is an active member of the WCA Foundation, and serves as a board member of the Orono Alliance for Education. She is also currently working on St. Jude's annual fundraising event. Parrish, who has been a member of the GRC since 2006, is reappointed as a public member. -- more -- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Governor’s Residence Council develops and implements an overall restoration plan for the governor’s residence and surrounding grounds and solicits contributions to restore, maintain, improve and furnish the building. The council consists of 19 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MORIN TO MIDWESTERN HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Timothy J. Morin to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission.

Morin, of Minneapolis, is a strategic marketing and business development executive with an emphasis in e-commerce and software development. He is currently executive vice president of business development, marketing and sales with Four51, Inc., in Eden Prairie. His previous positions have included serving as vice president of global marketing and business development with SoftBrands Inc.; co-founder, chairman and co-CEO of Wizmo Inc.; and co-founder and managing principal with Tunheim Santrizos Company.

Morin earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and mass communications from Regis College in Denver, Colorado, where he was a recipient of the REGIS Student Leadership Scholarship. He is a member of the board of directors of the Minnesota Private Colleges Council, where he chairs the public policy committee; co-founded Social Venture Partners Minnesota; and worked with the Minnesota Legislature to fund Mandarin curriculum in Minnesota schools as well as legislation that provided initial seed funding for the India Center at the University of Minnesota. Morin replaces David Laird on the Midwestern Higher Education Commission as the Governor’s designee to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is an interstate compact of 12 Midwest states devoted to advancing education through cooperation. MHEC is one of four compacts nationally that provides greater higher education opportunities and services in their regions. The commission is made up of five members from each state, including three gubernatorial appointees, one State Senator, and one State Representative. The MHEC member states are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FIVE TO MEDICAL PRACTICE BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Debbie Boe, V. John Ella, Kelli Johnson, and Jon V. Thomas, M.D.; and the reappointment of Gregory B. Snyder, M.D. to the Board of Medical Practice. All five are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Boe, of Chaska, is a paralegal with the Gislason and Hunter law firm in Minneapolis, a position she has held since 2001. She also owns and operates Debbie’s Legal and Genealogical Services. She has additional experience as an indexer, contract administrator, and a data management paralegal. Boe earned her bachelor of science degree from Mankato State University. Her community activities include serving as a member of the Chaska Historic Preservation Commission, Chaska Downtown Task Force, and as a former board member of the Jonathan Homeowners Association. Boe replaces Robert Brown on the Board of Medical Practice as a public member.

Ella, of Robbinsdale, is an attorney of counsel to the Jackson Lewis law firm in Minneapolis, a position he has held since 2007. Previously, he was an attorney and shareholder with the Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen law firm in Minneapolis, an attorney with Western Minnesota Legal Services in Willmar, and also served as a judicial law clerk. Ella earned his law degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his bachelor of arts degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a member of numerous law-related committees, and has served his community as a member of the Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission. Ella replaces Jack Geller on the Board of Medical Practice as a public member.

Johnson, of St. Paul, is a senior research fellow at the State Health Access Data Assistance Center at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Previously, she held positions as the director of corporate compliance with Allina Health Systems in Minneapolis, assistant commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, director of caucus research with the Minnesota House of Representatives, and scheduler to U.S. Senator David Durenberger. Johnson is currently a doctoral candidate in organizational leadership, policy and development – evaluation studies at the University of Minnesota, earned her master of business administration degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and her bachelor of arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield. -- more -- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: http://www.governor.state.mn.us An Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson is a member of the boards of Hearth Connection and Sustainable Resources Center. Johnson, who previously served on the Board of Medical Practice from 2004 to 2008, replaces Allen Rasmussen as a public member.

Snyder, of Minnetrista, is an assistant clinical professor and the fellowship director of vascular and interventional radiology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He was a co- founder of InterRad Medical Corporation, a medical device company that was granted the exclusive patent for subcutaneous catheter anchoring system, and was the founder, chief executive officer, and medical director of Minnesota Radiology and Minnesota Vascular Treatment Center. Snyder also previously served as a staff physician at Fairview Hospitals and Clinics, and the St. Peter Community Hospital. Snyder earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, did immunology research at the New England Regional Primate Research Center (Harvard University), and earned his bachelor of arts degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Among his many professional associations, he was recently elected to the Federation of State Medical Boards Nominating Committee. Snyder, who has been a member of the Board of Medical Practice since 2006, is reappointed as a physician member.

Thomas, of Vadnais Heights, is an otolaryngologist and the chief operating officer of Ear, Nose and Throat SpecialtyCare of Minnesota. He is also chief of staff-elect and a member of the senior management team at United Hospital in St. Paul, where he previously served as secretary/treasurer of the medical staff and chair of the by-laws committee. Previously, he was a doctor and partner with Head and Neck Physicians and Surgeons Clinic, and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Practice and Community Health with the University of Minnesota Medical School. Thomas earned his doctor of medicine degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, his master of business administration degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and his bachelor of science degree from Carleton College in Northfield. He serves on the board of directors of the Federation of State Medical Boards, and is a member of its Governance Committee. Thomas, who was a member of the Board of Medical Practice from 2001 to 2009 and served as president from 2007 to 2008, replaces Dr. Rebecca Hafner-Fogarty on the board as a physician member.

The Board of Medical Practice is responsible for licensing and disciplining physicians as well as the regulation of acupuncturists, athletic trainers, physician assistants, and respiratory care practitioners. The board consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO JUDICIAL STANDARDS BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Judge Shaun R. Floerke and the reappointment of William J. Egan and Cynthia C. Jepsen to the Board on Judicial Standards. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Egan, of Edina, is an attorney, partner and chair of the Labor and Employment Law and Litigation Practice Group with the law firm of Oppenheimer, Wolff, and Donnelly in Minneapolis. He has also been an adjunct instructor in professional responsibility with William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul. Egan earned his juris doctorate degree cum laude from William Mitchell and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. He is a member of the board of directors of the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota, where he is treasurer and finance committee chair, and a member of the Archdiocesan Investment Advisory Committee with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Egan, who has been a member of the Board on Judicial Standards since 2006 and is the current chair, is reappointed as an attorney member.

Floerke, of Duluth, is a Sixth Judicial District trial court judge in Duluth – a position he has held since 2004 – and assistant Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial District. Previously, he held positions in the civil division of the St. Louis County Attorney’s office in Duluth, an associate attorney with the Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith and Frederick law firm in Duluth, lead prosecutor in the Steele County Attorney’s office in Owatonna, and an associate attorney and partner with the Ruth, Schreiner, Long and Floerke law firm in Owatonna. Floerke earned his juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. As a judge, he founded and is the presiding judge of the South St. Louis County DWI Court, co-founded the Early Neutral Evaluation program in South St. Louis County, and is the presiding judge and chair of a collaborative group that includes Men as Peacemakers, the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, Safe Haven/Family Justice Center and other agencies who work with offenders to bring accountability and restoration through a sentencing circle model. Floerke replaces the Honorable Gary Pagliaccetti on the Board on Judicial Standards as a trial court judge member.

Jepsen, of Marine on St. Croix, is a principal contract lobbyist and consultant with Capitol Resource. Previously, she has held a number of jobs in regulatory affairs and government, including a variety of positions in Governor Arne Carlson’s administration. -- more --

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Jepsen earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota Her public service activities have included serving as mayor of Marine on St. Croix, a member of the Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission, chair of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Board, chair of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, and president and treasurer of the Marine Restoration Society. Jepsen, who has been a member of the Board on Judicial Standards since 2006, is reappointed as a public member.

The Board on Judicial Standards investigates allegations of misconduct by Minnesota judges and referees and recommends discipline to the Minnesota Supreme Court, including censure, suspension, retirement or removal of judges. The board consists of 10 members appointed by the Governor, including one judge of the Court of Appeals, three trial court judges, two attorneys with at least 10 years of experience in the state and four public members.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS ROSS TO DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David M. Ross to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) Board of Directors.

Ross, of Duluth, is the president and chief executive officer of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, a position he has held since 1997. Previously, he has held positions as director of long term care services and administrator of the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, chief executive officer of Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, and administrator of Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota in St. Paul. Ross earned his master of arts degree in organizational management from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, and his bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Concordia College in Moorhead.

Ross’s community activities have included serving as co-chair of 2001 and Beyond – Duluth’s Community Visioning Process, director of Community Action Duluth, vice president of public awareness with Junior Achievement of Duluth, a member of the Duluth Rotary, president of Medical Campus Toastmasters, and a member of Lutheran Brotherhood Toastmasters where he was “Toastmaster of the Year”. Ross replaces Robert Eaton on the DECC to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Board administers, promotes, and operates the Duluth Convention Center. The DECC Board consists of 11 members, including four appointed by the Governor and seven appointed by the Mayor of Duluth.

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCIES

(St. Paul, MN) – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two trial court bench vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District. The first vacancy is as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Elizabeth A. Hayden on December 11, 2009. The second vacancy is as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Paul E. Widick on February 1, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of both positions for the city of St. Cloud in Stearns County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Seventh Judicial District may request an application for these positions by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

All candidates for these vacancies must submit an application. Applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Amanda Gramlich, Teri Herder-Blahnik, and Senator Kathy Sheran to the State Advisory Council on Mental Health. All three are appointed to complete four-year terms that expire on January 3, 2011.

Gramlich, of Richfield, is the area director with People Incorporated Riverwind Crisis Services. Previously she has been a senior psychiatric social worker with the Hennepin County Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies, a social work specialist with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and a medical social worker with Crystal Lake Good Samaritan Center. Gramlich is a licensed independent clinical social worker, is certified in critical incident stress management, and certified by the State of Illinois in dialectic behavior therapy. She earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is vice chair of the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County, and has been a counselor at the Walk-in Crisis Counseling Services center in Minneapolis. Gramlich replaces Carol Cirocco on the State Advisory Council on Mental Health as a representative of the discipline of social work.

Herder-Blahnik, of Walnut Grove, is a regional resource coordinator with the Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota. She is also a lay minister with Southwest Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay Inc, and a volunteer EMT with Walnut Grove Ambulance. Herder-Blahnik’s previous positions have included serving as a community support worker with Western Mental Health Center; reporter with the Westbrook Sentinel Tribune; and a case aide/county advocate with Lincoln, Lyon and Murray County Human Services. Herder-Blahnik earned her bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Herder-Blahnik, who chairs her five-county Local Advisory Council on Adult Mental Health, replaces Marlyse Oswald on the State Advisory Council on Mental Health as a consumer member.

Sheran, of Mankato, has served as a member of the Minnesota Senate from District 23 since January 2007. She is vice chair of the Higher Education Committee as well as the Budget and Policy Division, and serves on the Capital Investment; Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications; Environment and Natural Resources; and the Finance Committee’s Health and Human Services Budget Division. -- more --

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A registered nurse, Sheran has been a head nurse at the University of Minnesota in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, has directed an outpatient chemical dependency treatment program, has been in private practice as an advanced practice psychiatric nurse, and taught nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She earned her master of science degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the College of St. Theresa in Winona. Sheran replaces Senator Leo Foley on the State Advisory Council on Mental Health and is appointed to a position for a state Senator.

The State Advisory Council on Mental Health advises the Governor, legislature and state agencies on the policies, programs and services affecting people with mental illness. The council consists of 30 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THIRTEEN TO STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of John J. Barrett, Victoria C. Dalle-Molle, Lourdes M. Talan, and Dayna L. Wolfe, M.D.; and the reappointment of T. Jeff Bangsberg, Anne H. Dykstra, Ph.D., Gloria LaFriniere, Christina Persons, Wendy K. Rea, Rebecca J. Sunder, Greg Toutges, Cindy Ulven, and Robyn R. Widley to the State Rehabilitation Council.

Bangsberg, of New Hope, retired as the government relations director of the Minnesota HomeCare Association. Previously, he worked in a large home health care agency, and served as coordinator to the Twin Cities Area Labor Management Council. Bangsberg earned his bachelor of applied science degree from the University of Minnesota. Bangsberg, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of disability advocacy groups to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Barrett, of Spring Lake Park, is the CEO and president of Rise, Inc., a non-profit that helps individuals with disabilities find jobs and become self-sufficient. He has headed the agency since 1976. Barrett earned his master of business administration degree as well as his bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Barrett replaces Steven Ditschler on the State Rehabilitation Council as a representative of community rehabilitation service program providers, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Dalle-Molle, of Rochester, is the executive director of the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc. and Choice Home Care, Inc. in Rochester. Previously, she was the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Olmsted County, and held positions with Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center in Rochester. Dalle-Molle earned her master of public administration degree as well as her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Dalle-Molle replaces Ann Zick on the State Rehabilitation Council as a representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Dykstra, of Golden Valley, is an independent consultant with 30 years of international and domestic experience with U.S. and international organizations designing, managing and administering education programs, including employment and training programs.

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Dykstra earned her doctorate degree in educational administration and master of education degree in adult and vocational education from the Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and her bachelor of science degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dykstra, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of business and industry to another three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

LaFriniere, of Bagley, is the director of the White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation Program, a project under the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Section 121, which assists eligible Native Americans with disabilities in becoming employed. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota – Duluth, and her bachelor of science degree in social work from Bemidji State University. LaFriniere, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2001, is reappointed as a representative of American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Projects in Minnesota to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Persons, of Britt, is the information service manager for the Disability Linkage Line’s Northern and the Metropolitan offices. She has worked for the Disability Linkage Line for five years. In the past, she served on the Board of Directors at Northwoods Coalition for Battered Women, Paul Bunyan Transit Inc., and the Community Resource Connection. Persons earned her bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Persons, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of disability advocacy groups to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Rea, of St. Cloud, is the St. Cloud Area Resources Center coordinator with the Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota. She is an active volunteer on a number of mental health-related boards and councils at the local as well as the state level. Rea earned her bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude from St. Cloud State University. Rea, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a current or former recipient of vocational rehabilitation services to a three-year term that expires January 2, 2012.

Sunder, of Shakopee, is a vocational rehabilitation services counselor with the Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville. She has held similar positions at other WorkForce Centers in Minnesota over the past 15 year, and previously was a job placement coordinator and supervisor with Rise, Inc. Sunder, a certified rehabilitation counselor, earned her master of science degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and her bachelor of science degree in social work from the University of Minnesota. Sunder, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of vocational rehabilitation counselors to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Talan, of Brooklyn Center, is the social worker care and transition coordinator at Shriners Hospital for Children in Minneapolis, where she provides psychosocial assessment and services to children with disabilities and families. Talan, a licensed independent clinical social worker, earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Hawaii in Manoa, Honolulu, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Paul College in Quezon City, Philippines. Talan replaces Stephanie Morris on the State Rehabilitation Council as a representative of disability advocacy groups, and is appointed to complete a three-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

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Toutges, of Moorhead, is the director of career and disability services at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Toutges earned his master of science degree in counseling and guidance from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, and his bachelor of science degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Toutges, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2008, is reappointed to a position for a current or former recipient of vocational rehabilitation services to a three-year term that expires January 7, 2013.

Ulven, of Hawley, owns Accelerated Engraving and Signage in Hawley, a business that designs and engraves ADA Braille signage for public and commercial buildings, and sells wholesale as well as retail personalized engraved products to stores and funeral homes off her website. Ulven currently serves on the Small Business Development Committee, where she helps people with disabilities start their own businesses. Ulven, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2008, is reappointed as a representative of business and industry to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Widley, of Roseville, is the supervisor of interagency services in the Minnesota Department of Education Division of Special Education Policy. Widley, who holds multiple licensures in special education, earned her specialist of education degree in educational administration with an emphasis on special education from North Dakota State University, and her master of science as well as bachelor of science degrees in special education from Moorhead State University. Widley, who has been a member of the State Rehabilitation Council since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of special education from the Minnesota Department of Education to another three- year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Wolfe, of Minneapolis, is a neuromodulation senior clinical research specialist and clinical advisor with Medtronic, Inc. in Fridley, the lead physician with the Minnesota State Medical Review Team, and a consultant to the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Health Policy Unit. Wolfe earned her doctor of medicine degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and her bachelor’s degree in biopsychology from California State University in Chico. Wolfe replaces William Negaard on the State Rehabilitation Council as a representative of business and industry, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The State Rehabilitation Council is created under state law and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. The council assists the Rehabilitation Services Program of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development in making decisions about the state’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. Vocational Rehabilitation serves thousands of persons with severe disabilities throughout the state, helping them reach their vocational goals. The council consists of 19 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS McCABE AND SWANHOLM TO BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Dr. Schelli McCabe and Judy Swanholm to the Board of Podiatric Medicine. Both are reappointed to a four-year term that expires January 6, 2014.

McCabe, of St. Peter, has been a licensed podiatrist in Minnesota since 1987. She is the daughter of M.D. Olmanson, M.D., of St. Peter; granddaughter of Albert Fritsche, M.D., of New Ulm, and E.G. Olmanson, of St. Peter; and great-granddaughter of Louis Albert Fritsche, M.D. – the first medical doctor to be licensed in Minnesota (license number 1 in 1887). McCabe is a podiatrist with the Foot and Ankle Clinic of St. Peter, Inc., a private practice in St. Peter; and chair of surgical services as well as president of the medical staff at River’s Edge Hospital and Clinic in St. Peter. McCabe earned her doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and her bachelor of arts degree in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. She completed her surgical residency at Metropolitan-Mount Sinai Hospital in Minneapolis. McCabe, who has been a member of the Board of Podiatric Medicine since 2006, is reappointed as a podiatrist member.

Swanholm, of St. Paul, is retired as the executive aide to the chancellor for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. She also held several positions in the offices of former Governor Arne Carlson and former Senator David Durenberger, and managed the Hamline University graduate student office. An avid traveler, she has taught English in China and Poland, served on a medical mission to Nigeria, and has volunteered for a number of organizations and civic groups. Swanholm earned her master’s degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, and her bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota. Swanholm, who has been a member of the Board of Podiatric Medicine since 2007, is reappointed as a public member.

The Board of Podiatric Medicine is responsible for licensing and disciplining doctors of podiatric medicine. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCIES

(St. Paul, MN) – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two trial court bench vacancies in the Third Judicial District. The first vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable William A. Johnson on January 8, 2010. The second vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Bernard E. Borene on April 1, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of both positions for the city of Faribault in Rice County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Third Judicial District may request an application for these positions by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS THREE TO VETERANS HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Julia Eszlinger Jensen, and Ronald Sanford to the Veterans Health Care Advisory Council. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Hughes, of St. Paul, is a licensed general physician and a certified family physician with experience in orthopedic injuries, elder care, psychiatric aid, and nursing home care. He is a recipient of both the Bronze Star with Valor and Purple Heart awards from the U.S. Army, where he served as a field medic in Vietnam. Hughes earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Oregon School of Medicine, and his bachelor of science degree from Portland (Oregon) State University. After medical school, he completed a three-year residency in family medicine at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Hughes serves as the clinician member of the council.

Eszlinger Jensen, of St. Paul, is a retired colonel with the U.S. Air Force and has extensive experience in both the military and health care field. A licensed registered nurse, she is a former commander and chief nurse at the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron of the Minnesota Air National Guard, Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, and Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Eszlinger Jensen earned her flight nurse diploma and certificate of aeronautical designation from the School of Aerospace Medicine in San Antonio, Texas, her master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and her bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul.

Sanford, of Edina, is chief operating officer of Elim Care, Inc. in Eden Prairie, a faith-based, non-profit corporation serving older adults in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa. He has over 23 years of leadership experience in the long-term care and older adult services field. Sanford was a Chaplain’s assistant in the U.S. Army in Fort Polk, Louisiana. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Trinity College in Deerfield, Illinois. In addition to serving on the Veterans Health Care Advisory Council, he has also been a member of the boards of directors of the Evangelical Free Church of America and Freeport West in Minneapolis.

The Veterans Health Care Advisory Council advises the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and makes recommendations on the current and anticipated future needs of veterans, information and professional expertise on any and all aspects of the delivery of quality long term care to veterans, clinical performance and quality improvements, study current issues and trends in the long term care industry, and develop a strategic plan for Minnesota veterans homes. The council consists of nine members appointed by the Governor. --30--

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

(St. Paul, MN) – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for a trial court bench vacancy in the Fourth Judicial District in Hennepin County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable H. Peter Albrecht on December 31, 2009.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Fourth Judicial District may request an application for this position by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS DOUGHERTY TO FILL COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION VACANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michael G. Dougherty to the current vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection for an at-large attorney member.

Dougherty, of Burnsville, is the president, a board member, shareholder and attorney with the Severson, Sheldon, Dougherty and Molenda law firm in Apple Valley. He was a founding member of the firm in 1986, and heads its municipal law and real estate practice groups. Previously, he was an attorney with the Alton, Severson, Sovis & Groves law firm from 1981 to 1986. Dougherty earned his juris doctorate degree cum laude from Hamline University School of Law in 1981, and his bachelor of arts degree with highest honors from St. Mary’s College in Winona in 1976.

Dougherty is a member of the Minnesota State, First Judicial District, and Dakota County Bar Associations. Dougherty is certified as a Real Property Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and has been repeatedly named to the Super Lawyers® list in Minnesota Law & Politics and Mpls/St. Paul Magazine. He is a trustee of St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, a sponsor of the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, past president and a board member of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Dakota County Technical College Green Executive Committee. Dougherty, who has served as a First Judicial District attorney member of the Commission on Judicial Selection since 2003, replaces John McDonald as an at-large attorney member of the commission to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Commission on Judicial Selection solicits judicial candidates, evaluates applicants and recommends three to five finalists to the governor for district court and Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals vacancies that occur during the term of a judge. The commission consists of 49 members; 27 appointed by the Governor, and 22 by the Supreme Court.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FOUR TO ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David W. Krech, Peter G. Miller, and Marjorie Pitz; and the reappointment of Douglas C. Cooley to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design.

Cooley, of Long Lake, is the principal and executive vice president with the Michaud Cooley Erickson consulting engineering firm in Minneapolis. He is a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota and a registered professional mechanical engineer in 28 states. Cooley is past president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. He is also a member of the American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) of Minnesota, where he chaired its Mechanical and Electrical Practice Group Education Committee, is a member of the Energy Conservation and Public Utilities Committee, and received the ACEC’s President’s Award in 2002. Cooley earned his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. Cooley, who has been a member of the board since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of professional engineers.

Krech, of Duluth, is a senior project engineer with the Krech Ojard and Associates engineering and architectural firm in Duluth. He co-founded the firm in 1985, and was also a co-founder and general partner of North Shore Track Services, a railway construction company. Krech has been a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota for 35 years, and holds certification from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. He earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota (U of M) – Duluth, and his bachelor of civil engineering degree with distinction from the U of M – Twin Cities. He is a past president of the Arrowhead Chapter of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers as well as past president the Duluth Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and also served on its National Committee for Professional Practice. Krech replaces Harvey Harvala on the board as a representative of professional engineers, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Miller, of Maple Grove, is a senior project manager and principal with the Wenck Associates, Inc. engineering, environmental and consulting firm in Maple Plain. He is a licensed soil scientist, registered professional wetland scientist, and certified Wetland Delineator in Minnesota with 16 years of experience in the environmental field. -- more --

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Miller earned his bachelor of science degree in environmental studies with a soil and water resources emphasis from the University of Minnesota. Miller is a member of the Minnesota Wetland Professionals Association, Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association, and the Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, where he currently chairs its Professional Practice Committee. Miller replaces Mary West on the board as a representative of geoscientists and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Pitz, of St. Paul, is a landscape architect and a principal of Martin & Pitz Associates, Inc., a landscape architectural design and urban planning services firm in Minneapolis. She is a licensed landscape architect in Minnesota with over 35 years of experience in the profession. She has also taught classes in landscape architecture design and visual communications and currently co- teaches therapeutic landscapes at the University of Minnesota (U of M) Center for Spirituality and Healing. Pitz earned her bachelor of landscape architecture degree with distinction from the U of M. She is a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), and a past president and past trustee of the Minnesota Chapter. Pitz replaces Doris Sullivan on the board as a representative of landscape architects, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design licenses and regulates architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, geoscientists and certifies interior designers. The board consists of 21 members appointed by the Governor.

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

(St. Paul, MN) – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for a trial court bench vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Bruce W. Christopherson on December 31, 2009. The Minnesota Supreme Court has certified the continuation of this position for the city of Granite Falls in Yellow Medicine County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Eighth Judicial District may request an application for this position by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO CHICANO/LATINO AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Francisco Morales and Rebeca Sedarski; and the reappointment of Adriana O’Meara to the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Morales, of Willmar, has worked as a liaison with the Willmar Public Schools since 1988, where his duties include supervising students, assisting staff with school activities and serving as a Spanish translator. He also owns Francisco’s Pico de Gallo, a salsa making business in Willmar. He took courses at Ridgewater College in Willmar. Morales replaces Sonia Hohnadel on the Chicano/Latino Affairs Council to a position for a resident of the Seventh Congressional District.

O’Meara, of Minnetonka, is a director of product development with UnitedHealth Group. Previously, she was the executive director of Anderi International, and a financial trader in the Emerging Markets/Latin American Division of Cargill, Inc., in Minnetonka. She has been honored by the Minnesota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the “25 On The Rise” Latin leaders. O’Meara earned her bachelor of arts degree in international relations and political economics from the University of Minnesota. O’Meara, who has been a member of the Chicano/Latino Affairs Council since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a resident of the Third Congressional District.

Sedarski, of Rochester, owns The Language Workshop for Children at Kids’ World in Rochester. Previously, she has been a Spanish medical translator with the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association in Rochester, a sales associate with Macy’s and Dayton’s Department Store in Rochester, operated a home daycare, and a business trainee with the World Bank in Monterrey, Mexico. She earned a business degree from Winona State University and also attended Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico. Sedarski replaces Elia Bruggeman on the Chicano/Latino Affairs Council to a position for a resident of the First Congressional District.

The Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People advises the Governor and Legislature on the issues of importance to Minnesota’s Hispanic community. The council also serves as a liaison between the Hispanic community and local, state and federal government. The council consists of 15 members, including 11 appointed by the Governor, and two members each from the state Senate and state House of Representatives. --30--

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS HUQ AND SCHWARTZWALD TO PHARMACY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Laura J. Schwartzwald and the reappointment of Ikram M. Huq to the Board of Pharmacy. Both are appointed to four- year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Huq, of Apple Valley, is the owner and chief executive officer of Omar Insurance Agency in Burnsville and Minneapolis, and is a co-owner and president of Ramdan Halal Meat Market and Groceries in Burnsville. Previously, he has been a post closer with GMAC, a finance administrator for Ceridian, and a contract employee for Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank. He was also the deputy director and controller of Sha Sha Training Center, a UNICEF-funded project in Iperu Ogun State, Nigeria, West Africa. Huq has master’s degrees in economics from Texas Tech University in Lubbock as well as from Bangalore University in Bangalore, India, an associate’s degree in information systems from Amarillo College, in Amarillo, Texas, and a diploma in business administration from Transworld College in the United Kingdom. He is a senior Imam and religious director of the Muslim Community Center in Bloomington, president of the Cosmos Cricket Club in Minnesota, and a member of the Minnesota Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. Huq, who has been a member of the Board of Pharmacy since 2006, is reappointed as a public member.

Schwartzwald, of Aitkin, owns Arrowhead Pharmacy in Grand Marais and GuidePoint Pharmacy, with locations in Brainerd, Redwood Falls, Rochester and Worthington. A registered pharmacist, Schwartzwald has held staff pharmacist and pharmacy manager positions for a number of pharmacies in Minnesota and Wisconsin for 22 years. She earned her bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from North Dakota State University in Fargo. Schwartzwald is a member of the American and Minnesota Pharmacists Associations, is a pharmacy instructor with the University of Minnesota (U of M) College of Pharmacy, serves on the U of M’s Committee on Experiential Practice, mentors pharmacy students, organizes community clinics at local group homes and businesses, has developed and implemented diabetic care centers in pharmacies, and performs diabetic screenings at the Crow Wing County Fair. In 2007 and 2008 Schwartzwald received the “Community Preceptor of the Year”, an award given annually by the U of M College of Pharmacy to a candidate who exemplifies exceptional practice in the pharmacy profession. Schwartzwald replaces Gary Schneider on the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist member.

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The Board of Pharmacy is responsible for licensing and disciplining pharmacists. The board also inspects and licenses all pharmacies, drug wholesalers, and drug manufacturers. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS SIX TO COUNCIL ON BLACK MINNESOTANS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Ayderus Ali, Donavan Bailey, Rosella Collins-Puoch, Robert Martin, Jr., Nnamdi Okoronkwo, and Sarah Walker to the Council on Black Minnesotans.

Ali, of Minneapolis, is a Somali court interpreter where he serves in state, federal, and U.S. Immigration courts. He has also been a linguist with the U. S. Department of Justice. His educational background includes attending the University of Minnesota, and earning a diploma (the equivalent of a two-year degree) from the Abassia Institute of Technical College in Cairo, Egypt. Ali, who is Ethiopian, replaces Mohamud Noor on the Council on Black Minnesotans as a member whose ethnic heritage is from East Africa, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Bailey, of Byron, is a dispositional advisor with the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense in the Third Judicial District. He has also been a unit supervisor with Many Rivers Residential Treatment Center in Rochester, program supervisor with Rabiner Treatment Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and a patrol and community oriented police officer with the city of Burnsville. He is a past chair and was a founding member of the African American Leadership Council in Rochester. Bailey is completing his master’s degree in educational leadership from Winona State University, earned his bachelor of science degree in biblical studies from Faith College in Ankeny, and his associate of arts degree in law enforcement from Rochester Community College. Bailey replaces Michael Collins on the Council on Black Minnesotans, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Collins-Puoch, of Woodbury, is a licensed social worker with Hamm Clinic as well as Braken Psychological Service. She is also a legal secretary with the Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt law firm in Minneapolis. Previously, she has held a variety of positions including a case manager with Employment Action Center and Loring Nicollet-Bethlehem Community, Inc., and a family education facilitator with the Minneapolis Urban Coalition’s Smart Start Program. A licensed graduate social worker, Collins-Puoch is currently working on her doctorate degree in counseling psychology at Argosy University. She earned her master of arts degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, and her bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from St. Thomas. Collins-Puoch replaces Veronica Wirekoa-Fobena on the Council on Black Minnesotans to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013. -- more --

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Martin, of Maplewood, is a partner in Anywhere Chair, LLC. His previous positions have included serving as an electrical component engineer in quality control with Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. in Mounds View, a product development engineer with 3M Company in St. Paul, and a research associate and adjunct professor at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee. He was also an Air Force officer at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia. Martin earned an MBA with finance and entrepreneurship concentrations from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, a master of science degree in electrical engineering from FAMU, a master of public administration degree from Valdosta State University, and his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro. Martin replaces Maurice Davis on the Council on Black Minnesotans to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Okoronkwo, of Minneapolis, is an assistant city attorney with the city of Minneapolis. Previously, he has been a corporate attorney with Best Buy Company in Richfield, a Hennepin County District Court law clerk, a broadcast engineer with WCCO Television in Minneapolis, and a document reviewer with the Fetterly and Gordon law firm in Minneapolis. He has also served as a pro bono attorney with the Volunteer Lawyer Network. Okoronkwo earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and his bachelor of arts degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. The son of a Nigerian immigrant, Okoronkwo replaces Gloria Lamphear on the Council on Black Minnesotans, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Walker, of St. Paul, is the chief operating officer at 180 Degrees, Inc., where she works with high- risk youth and adults, or those who are currently in the justice system to provide intervention. Previously, she was a research consultant with the Council on Crime and Justice in Minneapolis, executive director of the Youth Justice Funding Collaborative in New York, and the director of workforce development with the Center for Court Innovation in New York. Walker is currently working on her doctorate degree in American politics and public policy at the University of Minnesota. She earned her bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Carlton College in Northfield. She chairs Ramsey County’s Juvenile Detention Alternative to Incarceration – Disproportionate Minority Contact initiative, and is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Racial Fairness Committee. Walker replaces Charity McCoy on the Council on Black Minnesotans, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Council on Black Minnesotans advises the Governor and Legislature on issues of particular importance to black Minnesotans. The Council consists of 17 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MILLENACKER TO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIP IN RAMSEY COUNTY

St. Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Robyn A. Millenacker to a Second Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of St. Paul in Ramsey County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Michael F. Fetsch on October 31, 2009.

Millenacker is an assistant United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a position she has held since 1996. Previously, she was an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California in Los Angeles from 1994 to 1996, an associate lawyer with the Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro law firm in San Jose and San Diego, California from 1989 to 1994, a judicial law clerk to U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Janice Symchych in St. Paul from 1988 to 1989, a law clerk with Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro in 1987 and a law clerk with the Hennepin County Attorney’s office in Minneapolis in 1986. Millenacker earned her juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1988, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1984.

“Robyn has distinguished herself as a civil prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s office,” Governor Pawlenty said. “Her diverse professional background and strong intellect will be an asset to a bench that has a high volume of complex cases.”

Millenacker is a member of the Federal, Minnesota State, and Ramsey County Bar Associations, Minnesota Women Lawyers, and has been a presenter on affirmative civil enforcement at professional conferences. She is a member and past president of the Children’s Hospital Association Guild I, Girl Scout Troop Leader, Mounds View High School Mustangs parent booster, parent volunteer at Turtle Lake Elementary School in Shoreview, active volunteer with the Parent Teacher Association, Step Family Group member with St. Odilia’s Catholic Church in Shoreview, and is an active volunteer with Incarnation Lutheran Church.

Millenacker, 48, was born in Rochester and lives in North Oaks with her husband, Michael Sharpe. They have four children, Will, 20, Kevin, 16, Samantha, 9, and Lauren, 8.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCIES IN STEARNS COUNTY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for two trial court bench vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District in Stearns County. The vacancies are as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Elizabeth A. Hayden on December 11, 2009, and the retirement of the Honorable Paul E. Widick on February 1, 2010. The finalists are Kevin S. Carpenter, William J. Cashman, Kevin F. Gray, and Mary B. Mahler.

Carpenter, of St. Cloud, has been a solo practitioner in St. Cloud since 1999. He was a partner with the St. Cloud law firm of Holmen and Carpenter from 1997 to 1999, and an attorney with the St. Cloud law firm of Quinlivan, Sherwood, Spellacy and Tarvestad from 1980 to 1997, where he became a shareholder in 1987. He was also a Seventh Judicial District law clerk in St. Cloud from 1979 to 1980, and a law clerk for the Duncan, Jones, Riley and Finley law firm in Des Moines, Iowa in 1979. Carpenter earned his juris doctor degree from St. Louis University Law School in St. Louis, Missouri in 1979, and his bachelor of arts degree cum laude from St. John’s University in Collegeville in 1976.

Cashman, of St. Cloud, is an attorney and shareholder with the St. Cloud law firm of Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. He has been an attorney with the firm since 1988. Previously, he was a law clerk and associate attorney with the Dunkley Bennett law firm in Minneapolis from 1987 to 1988, a law clerk with the McDonough, Geck and Cronan/Arthur Chapman law firm in Minneapolis from 1984 to 1987, and a law clerk with the Quinlivan, Sherwood, Spellacy and Tarvestad law firm in St. Cloud from 1983 to 1984. Cashman earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1987 and his bachelor of science degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville in 1982.

Gray, of St. Cloud, is an attorney and partner with the St. Cloud law firm of Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. He has been an attorney with the firm since 1993, and was an associate attorney with its predecessor, Donohue and Rajkowski, from 1988 to 1993. He was a law clerk (1983 to 1987) and an associate attorney (1987 to 1988) with the Murnane, Conlin, White, Brandt, and Hoffman law firm in St. Paul, and a law clerk with the Gustafson and Adams law firm in Edina in 1983. Gray earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1987 and his bachelor of science degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville in 1982.

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Mahler, of Freeport, is an attorney and shareholder with the Quinlivan and Hughes law firm in St. Cloud. She has been an attorney with the firm since 1998. Previously, she was a solo practitioner in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1995 to 1998, and an associate attorney with the Kirk-Hughes and Lozano law firm in Law Vegas from 1994 to 1995. Mahler earned her juris doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1994, and her bachelor of arts degree with distinction from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1991.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JUHLKE TO MERIT SYSTEM COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David P. Juhlke to the Merit System Council.

Juhlke, of Austin, is vice president of human resources with Hormel Foods Corporation in Austin. He has held a variety of positions with Hormel throughout his 27 years with the company, including industrial engineer, compensation analyst, supervisor of compensation, human resources manager, and director of human resources for Jennie-O Turkey Store in Willmar (which is a subsidiary of Hormel Corporation). Juhlke earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial technology and manufacturing engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Juhlke replaces Jimmiee Gaulden on the Merit System Council to complete a three-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Merit System Council hears personnel appeals, sets policy for administration of examinations, reviews classification and compensation plans and proposed rule changes. The council consists of three members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Debra Sellheim, Ph.D., and the reappointment of Kathy Polhamus and Elizabeth “Betsy” Schultz to the State Board of Physical Therapy. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Polhamus, of North St. Paul, is a utilization review coordinator with Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in St. Paul, and previously served as an intake and project coordinator with the Child and Family Services Department during her 34 years with the hospital. Polhamus earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice summa cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. She is a community affairs officer with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, and previously was an emergency services volunteer with the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services, a member of the Roseville Ethics Commission, a volunteer advocate with WomanKind, Inc. as well as with Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County. Polhamus, who has been a member of the Board of Physical Therapy since 2007, is reappointed as a public member.

Schultz, of Alden, is a physical therapist assistant with South Central Special Services Cooperative in Wells, where she serves a number of school districts in southern Minnesota. She is also an on- call physical therapist assistant with Aegis Therapies in Mankato and the Center for Specialty Care clinics in Blue Earth and Fairmont. Schultz has held physical therapist assistant positions for a number of organizations in southern Minnesota during her 22 years in the profession. Schultz earned her bachelor of arts degree from Winona State University, and her associate in applied science degree as a physical therapy assistant from Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois. She is a member of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, and previously has served as a member of the Alden City Council and the Riverland Community College Foundation Board. Schultz, who has been a member of the Board of Physical Therapy since 2006, is reappointed to as a physical therapist assistant member.

Sellheim, of Maplewood, is an associate professor and the curriculum co-director in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at St. Catherine University’s Minneapolis campus. She began her career as a staff physical therapist, then director of physical therapy with Time Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in St. Paul, and has held a number of physical therapy as well as academic positions during her 33 years in the profession. -- more --

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Sellheim earned her doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota, her master’s degree in counseling, as well as her bachelor of science degree in physical therapy, from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), where she is a member of the Education Section and serves on the Awards Committee; and the Minnesota Chapter of the APTA, where she serves on the Quality Improvement Task Force. Sellheim replaces Corinne Ellingham on the State Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist member.

The State Board of Physical Therapy is responsible for licensing and disciplining physical therapists. The board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCIES IN RICE COUNTY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for two trial court bench vacancies in the Third Judicial District in Rice County. The vacancies occurred with the retirement of the Honorable William A. Johnson on January 8, 2010, and the retirement of the Honorable Bernard E. Borene on April 1, 2010. The finalists are John T. Cajacob, Adam J. Dowd, Jennifer J. Dunn-Foster, Ross L. Leuning, and Christine A. Long.

Cajacob, of Faribault, is a solo practice attorney in Faribault, a position he has held since 1979. Previously, he was an attorney with Loren Barta in New Prague in 1978. Cajacob earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1978 and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1974.

Dowd, of Northfield, is an attorney and partner with the Northfield law firm of Schmitz, Ophaug and Dowd, a position he has held since 1997. Previously, he was a law clerk and an associate attorney with the Cody Law Office in St. Paul from 1994 to 1997. Dowd earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1995, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1987.

Dunn-Foster, of Owatonna, is a solo practice attorney in Owatonna, a position she has held since 2008. Previously, she was an associate attorney with the Dow, Einhaus, Mattison and Carver law firm in Owatonna from 2001 to 2008, and also served as a part-time contact public defender in Owatonna in 2001. She began her law career as a law clerk to Third Judicial District Judge Renee L. Worke in Waseca County from 1999 to 2000, a law clerk in the criminal appeals division of the Minnesota Attorney General’s office from 1998 to 1999, and a law clerk and certified student attorney in the Third Judicial District Public Defender’s office in Owatonna in 1998. Dunn-Foster earned her juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999, and her bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in 1990.

Leuning, of Owatonna, is a senior assistant Olmsted County attorney in Rochester, a position he has held since 2007. He has also been a Judge Advocate with the U. S. Naval Reserve since 1991. -- more --

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Leuning was an attorney and partner with the Walbran, Furness and Leuning law firm in Owatonna from 1991 to 2007, an assistant professor at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from 1989 to 1991, and a Judge Advocate with the U.S. Navy at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes, Illinois from 1986 to 1989. Leuning earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene in 1986 and his bachelor of science degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion in 1983.

Long, of Owatonna, is an assistant Steele County Attorney in Owatonna, a position she has held since 1991. She was also an associate attorney and partner in the Owatonna law firm of Ruth, Schreiner and Long from 1991 until 1999, when the Steele County Attorney’s office became a full-time position. Long earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1991, and her bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1988.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for a Fourth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Hennepin County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable H. Peter Albrecht on December 31, 2009. The finalists are Dana Banwer, Frank J. Magill, Jr., and Rachna Sullivan.

Banwer, of Minneapolis, is an assistant Minneapolis City Attorney, currently in the civil division. She was the deputy Minneapolis City in the criminal division from 2002 to January 2009, and was an assistant Minneapolis City Attorney from 1991 to 2002. Previously, she was the manager of business and legal affairs with Simitar Entertainment from 1990 to 1991, and a corporate counsel with Unisys Corporation/Convergent Business Systems, Inc’s legal affairs department from 1987 to 1990. Banwer earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1986, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1978.

Magill, of St. Louis Park, is counsel to the United States Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Minnesota, a position he has held since August 2009. He was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota from 2008 to August 2009, first assistant U.S. Attorney from 2007 to 2008, chief of its economic crimes section from 1998 to 2007, an assistant U.S. Attorney from 1990 to 1998, and a civil litigation associate attorney with the Dorsey and Whitney law firm in Minneapolis from 1985 to 1990. Magill earned his juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1985, and his bachelor of science degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 1981.

Sullivan, of Edina, is an attorney and shareholder with the Fredrikson and Byron law firm in Minneapolis, a position she has held since 2006. She was an associate attorney and partner with the Rider Bennett law firm in Minneapolis from 1999 to 2006, a law clerk for United States District Court Judge James M. Rosenbaum in Minneapolis from 1998 to 1999, and an assistant Kings County District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York from 1996 to 1998. Sullivan earned her juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1996, and her bachelor of business administration degree cum laude from Pace University in New York, New York in 1990. -- more –

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO SEVENTH, THIRD AND FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIPS

St. Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of William J. Cashman and Mary B. Mahler to two trial court bench vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District in Stearns County, John T. Cajacob and Christine A. Long to two trial court bench vacancies in the Third Judicial District in Rice County, and Frank J. Magill, Jr. to a Fourth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Hennepin County.

Cashman is an attorney and shareholder with the St. Cloud law firm of Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. He has been an attorney with the firm since 1988. Previously, he was a law clerk and associate attorney with the Dunkley Bennett law firm in Minneapolis from 1987 to 1988, a law clerk with the McDonough, Geck and Cronan/Arthur Chapman law firm in Minneapolis from 1984 to 1987, and a law clerk with the Quinlivan, Sherwood, Spellacy and Tarvestad law firm in St. Cloud from 1983 to 1984. Cashman earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1987 and his bachelor of science degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville in 1982.

“Bill is respected by his peers for his intellect and legal skills,” Governor Pawlenty said. “In addition, Bill has dealt with adversity and brings a compassion for others, all of which will serve him well as a district court judge.”

Cashman is a member of the Minnesota, and South Dakota State Bar Associations, Stearns-Benton County Bar Association, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Minnesota Supreme Court Standing Committee on No-Fault, and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. He has also volunteered with the St. Cloud All City Marching Band, St. Cloud Technical High School, was a trustee with St. Augustines Parish, a member and past president of the St. Augustines School Board, and a legal adviser to the St. Cloud Technical College Foundation.

Cashman will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Paul E. Widick, whose retirement was effective on February 1, 2020. Cashman, 49, was born and lives in St. Cloud. He has two children, Patrick, 21, and Katlyn, 19.

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Mahler is an attorney and shareholder with the Quinlivan and Hughes law firm in St. Cloud. She has been an attorney with the firm since 1998. Previously, she was a solo practitioner in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1995 to 1998, and an associate attorney with the Kirk-Hughes and Lozano law firm in Law Vegas from 1994 to 1995. Mahler earned her juris doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1994, and her bachelor of arts degree with distinction from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1991.

“Mary has practiced in civil, criminal, and family law,” Governor Pawlenty said. “Her diverse professional background and knowledge of the complex cases that she will handle as a judge will be a great benefit to the bench.”

Mahler is a member of the Minnesota State, Seventh District, and Stearns-Benton County Bar Associations; Minnesota Women Lawyers; and Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, where she co-chairs the Membership Committee. She judged the Minnesota State Bar Association Mock Trial Program is a volunteer for its “Wills for Heroes” program, holds an “AV” rating (the highest possible) by Martindale Hubbell, is a qualified no-fault arbitrator, certified as a civil trial specialist, and has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law and Politics. Mahler’s community activities include serving on the Freeport Chapter Lions Club, volunteering with the Melrose Junior Girl Scout Troop, and with Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. She has also been a volunteer attorney coach with the Apollo High School Mock Trial Team and a director with New Beginnings – a residential facility to single mothers and infants.

Mahler will fill the vacancy created by of the retirement of the Honorable Elizabeth A. Hayden, whose retirement was effective on December 11, 2009. Mahler, 43, was born in Melrose, and lives in Freeport with her husband, Graeme, and their two children, Sydney 10, and Grayson, 8.

Cajacob is a solo practice attorney in Faribault, a position he has held since 1979. Previously, he was an attorney with Loren Barta in New Prague in 1978. Cajacob earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1978 and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1974.

“As a general practitioner in Faribault, John handles a wide variety of cases in many areas of law that the courts see on a daily basis,” Governor Pawlenty said. “His reputation for patience, being prepared, and knowledge of the law make him well-suited for this position.”

Cajacob is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, where he served on the Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy Sections; Fifth District Bar Association, where he served as president; and Rice County Bar Association; Faribault Rotary Club; “That Man is You” men’s group at Divine Mercy Catholic Church; and was a member of the Noon Sertoma Club, where he served as president; Consolidated Catholic School Board, where he served as chair; and the Immaculate Conception Church Board of Trustees.

Cajacob will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Bernard E. Borene, whose retirement was effective on April 1, 2010.

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Long is an assistant Steele County Attorney in Owatonna, a position she has held since 1991. She was also an associate attorney and partner in the Owatonna law firm of Ruth, Schreiner and Long from 1991 until 1999, when the Steele County Attorney’s office became a full-time position. Long earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1991, and her bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1988.

“Christine brings a wealth of experience in civil as well as criminal law,” Governor Pawlenty said. “In addition to her legal skills and reputation for professionalism, she is an active member of the community and relates well to people.”

Long is a member of the Minnesota, Fifth District, and Steele County Bar Associations, and is a past president of the Steele County Bar Association. She is a member of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association and serves on the Juvenile Law Committee, Steele County Children’s Justice Initiative, Steele County Child Protection Team, Owatonna Business and Professional Women, and has been a speaker at numerous seminars on child protection issues. She is also a member of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, chairs the Steele County Safe and Drug Free Community Coalition Public Policy Committee, and is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Long has also been a member and chair of Leadership Owatonna, member and chair of the Crossroads of Owatonna youth shelter Advisory Board, member and president of Wee Pals Childcare Center Board of Directors, assistant coach of the Owatonna High School Mock Trial team as well as a regional mock trial judge, member of the Steele County Food Shelf Board of Directors, Steele County Medical Reserve Corps Advisory Committee, Steele County United Way Allocations Committee, and a performer and member of the stage crew with the Little Theater of Owatonna.

Long fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable William A. Johnson, whose retirement was effective on January 8, 2010. Long, 44, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and lives in Owatonna with her husband Larry Keltto, and their two daughters, Anna, 12, and Clare, nine.

Magill is counsel to the United States Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Minnesota, a position he has held since August 2009. He was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota from 2008 to August 2009, first assistant U.S. Attorney from 2007 to 2008, chief of its economic crimes section from 1998 to 2007, an assistant U.S. Attorney from 1990 to 1998, and a civil litigation associate attorney with the Dorsey and Whitney law firm in Minneapolis from 1985 to 1990. Magill earned his juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1985, and his bachelor of science degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 1981.

“Frank is one of the most respected attorneys in the state,” Governor Pawlenty said. “His strong intellect, leadership in the U.S. Attorney’s office, and first-rate trial skills will make him an immediate impact player on the Hennepin County bench.”

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Magill fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable H. Peter Albrecht, whose retirement was effective on December 31, 2009. Magill, 50, was born in Fargo, North Dakota, and lives in St. Louis Park with his wife, Margaret Burns Magill, and their two children, Liza, 14 and Jack, 12.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS EIGHT TO BOARD ON AGING

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Leonard Axelrod, Norby Blake, Sylvia C. Garcia, Larry K. Houk, and Jeanne Lukas; and the reappointment of Susan E. Humphers-Ginther, Ph.D., Michael R. Klatt, and Mary Jane Thompson to the Minnesota Board on Aging.

Axelrod, of Eagan, is a senior management consultant with CMC Justice Services, Inc., in St. Paul. Previously, he was the deputy-in-charge of the St. Paul division of the United States Bankruptcy Court, senior court manager with Hennepin County District Court, and held a number of other court administration and consulting positions prior to that. Axelrod earned his law degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and his bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Axelrod has been a member of the Hearing Society of Minnesota Board, Minnesota Petrofund Board, and served on a number of committees at Hamline University and its law school. Axelrod replaces Jayne Hager Dee on the Board on Aging and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Blake, of St. Paul, is the executive director of Inter-Tribal Elder Services, Inc. in Minneapolis. Previously, she has held positions with the Minnesota Department of Human Services as a senior planner for American Indian chemical health programs, program adviser, and a program consultant with its Mental Health Division; multicultural consultant with the Hennepin County Mental Health Adult Services; and a mental health services provider with Community University Health Care Clinic. Blake has chaired the Minnesota Mental Health Advisory Council, served on the Governor’s Task Force on Mental Health, Minnesota Indian Affairs Board, Phillips Improvement Association, Minneapolis Children’s Hospital, United Way of Minneapolis, and Family and Children’s Services. Blake replaces Carol Lee Bratter on the Board on Aging to complete a term that expires on January 3, 2011.

Garcia, of Moorhead, is currently pursuing her master of liberal arts degree at Minnesota State University (MSU), Moorhead. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in American Studies from MSU Moorhead. Professionally, Garcia held a number of positions with the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), including director of tourism sales and marketing, and director of convention and visitor services, and was a member of the Destination Marketing Association International, Professional Conference Management Association, and Association for Convention Operations Management while with the Fargo-Moorhead CVB.

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Garcia is a member of the Fargo AirSho, Inc. Executive Committee, was a member of the Moorhead Citizen Police Academy Task Force, West Central Initiative Board, Red River of the North Riverkeepers Board, YWCA Board, Plains Arts Museum Board, and the Moorhead Citizen Advisory Committee. Garcia replaces Beth Nelson on the Board on Aging and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Houk, of Roseville, is a private practice attorney in St. Paul, whose work includes estate planning and elder law. He previously was a special assistant attorney general in the Minnesota Attorney General’s office. Houk earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his bachelor of arts degree from Bethel University in St. Paul. He authored a book titled, “A Layman’s Guide to understanding Wills, Trusts, and Probate”, and co-authored a book titled “To Tax or to Ration – Medicare, Medicaid, and Our Long Term Healthcare Crisis” and earlier co- authored another book on Medicaid law. He has also lectured extensively to national as well as local civic organizations, including a number of workshops at the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants at its annual tax conference. Houk replaces Judge Terry Dempsey on the Board on Aging and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Humphers-Ginther, of Moorhead, is a professor of sociology at Minnesota State University (MSU) Moorhead, where she is the coordinator of Minnesota’s only undergraduate major in gerontology. She earned her doctorate degree in medical sociology from the University of California at San Francisco where she was awarded a five-year predoctoral fellowship in sociocultural gerontology from the National Institute on Aging. She has done post-graduate research work at the Northern California Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Berkeley, and the Institute for Health and Aging in San Francisco. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the University of California at San Diego in La Jolla. Humphers-Ginther is a member of the Minnesota Gerontological Society Board of Directors, the Leadership Council of the Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, the North Star Regional Geriatrics in Education Center Board of Directors, and the Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability Steering Committee. Humphers-Ginther, who has been a member of the Board on Aging since 2005, is reappointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Klatt, of Belle Plaine, is the president and chief executive officer of The Lutheran Home Association. He has also been the chief operating officer, assistant to the CEO and community services director with The Lutheran Home Association. Klatt earned his master’s degree in organizational leadership as well as his bachelor’s degree in organizational studies from Bethel University in St. Paul, and holds a certificate in long term care administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Klatt’s community activities have included serving as vice president of the Belle Plaine Economic Development Authority, founder of the Belle Plaine Community Foundation, and a member of the Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance Board of Directors. Klatt, who has been a member of the Board on Aging since 2006, is reappointed to another four- year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Lukas, of Minnetonka, is a partner of strategic resource partners and the founder and president of MISSION TO Market, a marketing and research consulting firm focused on healthcare and issues of aging for profit and non-profit organizations.

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Previously, Lukas was vice president of marketing with Evercare Senior Management, a UnitedHealth Group business; founder, chief operating officer, and chief marketing officer with The Loring Partnership, and vice president of marketing with Ralston Purina Company. Lukas studied advanced marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois, and her bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota/North Dakota Board of Directors, where she chairs the Marketing Committee and serves on the Executive Committee. Lukas replaces Maree Gilbert on the Board on Aging to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Thompson, of St. Paul, is a retired registered nurse whose professional background included serving as president of the MJT Management Consulting Firm, director of nursing at North Ridge Care Center Senior Campus in New Hope, a staff RN at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, and at Hennepin County General Hospital in Minneapolis. Thompson earned a bachelor of science degree in human services from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, Gerontological Society of Minnesota Hennepin County Medical Center Service League, North Hennepin Community College Foundation, Hennepin County Alumni Association, Women’s Health Leadership Trust, and Global Volunteers. Thompson, who has been a member of the Board on Aging since 2006, is reappointed to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Minnesota Board on Aging develops, coordinates, evaluates and administers federal and state funds for programs for the aging; makes grants to seven area agencies on aging and non-profit agencies; and serves as an advocate for older persons. The board consists of 25 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FOUR TO FIREFIGHTER TRAINING AND EDUCATION BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Eric L. Hedtke; and the reappointment of Natasha S. Carlson, Kelli Slavik, and Jeff Swanson to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education. All four are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Carlson, of Pequot Lakes, is the owner of Platinum Results Salon and Spa, and a volunteer firefighter with the Pequot Lakes Fire Department. She is a member of the Rapid Intervention Team, and has completed training programs in a variety of firefighter courses. Carlson has degrees from Aveda Institute in Minneapolis and Minnesota State Community and Technical College – Wadena. Carlson, who has been a member of the Board of Firefighter Training and Education since 2009, is reappointed as a volunteer firefighter member.

Hedtke, of Eagan, is an attorney with the Minnesota Association of Townships, a position he has held since 2006. Previously, he was an attorney in private practice from 2003 to 2006, an attorney with the League of Minnesota Cities from 2000 to 2003, and a law clerk for Fourth District Judge Tony Leung in Hennepin County from 1996 to 2000. Hedtke earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his bachelor of arts degree from St. Cloud State University. He is a member of the Governor’s Fire and Rescue Shared Services Task Force, and is an instructor on land use planning with Government Training Services. Hedtke replaces Daniel Greensweig on the Board of Firefighter Training and Education as a representative of townships.

Slavik, of Plymouth, is the mayor of Plymouth, a position she has held since 2007. Previously, she was a member of the Plymouth City Council from 1999 until her election as mayor, and was the council’s liaison to the Public Safety Advisory Board, Human Rights Commission, Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, and Wayzata School Board while on the city council. She has also been a paralegal with the Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm. Slavik is a member of the Plymouth Civic League and Oakwood Elementary PTA, and was a Hennepin County family law facilitator and Wayzata School District Budget Advisory Committee member. Slavik, who has been a member of the Board of Firefighter Training and Education since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of cities.

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Swanson was the assistant fire chief from 1982 to 1985, captain of the fire department from 1976 to 1981, and a firefighter from 1974 to 1975. Swanson also co-owns Swanson Repair Inc, and Swanson Repair and Rental. He is a member of the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA), serves on its board of directors, and is a past chairman of the board as well as a past president of the MSFCA. He is also an emergency first responder and has worked for Dakota EMS/Detroit Lakes Ambulance Service. Swanson, who has been a member of the Board of Firefighter Training and Education since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of fire chiefs.

The Board of Firefighter Training and Education reviews fire service training needs, establishes standards for educational programs, and establishes qualifications for fire service training instructors. The Board consists of 15 members, including 14 appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS STEPHENS TO BOARD OF TEACHING

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Lee-Ann Stephens to the Minnesota Board of Teaching.

Stephens, of St. Louis Park, is an elementary school teacher at Cedar Manor Intermediate School in St. Louis Park, where she teaches sixth grade students. Her more than 20 years of experience include teaching writing and science to fifth graders with KIPP Stand Academy in Minneapolis, English language arts to fifth and sixth graders at Park Spanish Immersion School in St. Louis Park, gifted and talented students at Cooper Elementary School in Minneapolis, fifth and sixth graders at Northrop Environmental Learning Center in Minneapolis, and first graders at Dowling Environmental Learning Center in Minneapolis. Stephens earned her master of education degree in curriculum and instruction as well as her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Minnesota, her bachelor of arts degree in international studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and is a certified teacher in elementary education in Minnesota.

Stephens is a member of the Measures of Effective Teachers’ Project Teacher Advisory Panel, a national research project sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that brings together independent education researchers with school districts, principals, teachers, and unions to develop a fair and reliable measure of teaching. She holds membership in numerous professional teaching associations and staff development leadership positions, and was “Minnesota Teacher of the Year” in 2006. Stephens, who is appointed to a position for a classroom teacher on the Board of Teaching, replaces Jeffrey Anderson to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Board of Teaching provides leadership for improvements in teacher education programs and assures that the state has well-qualified, professional teachers. The board determines the standards and practices that will serve the state's teachers and teacher preparation institutions. The board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO SOCIAL WORK BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Nicole M. Roiger, and the reappointment of Jacqueline L. Johnson and Tamerlee Ruebke to the Minnesota Board of Social Work. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Johnson, of Rochester, divides her time between the Mayo Medical School as the community activities coordinator and operations manager for the Rochester Education and Advocacy for Community Health Program and as a medical social worker with the Mayo Medical School Social Services Department. In addition, she worked closely with the Mayo Department of Education for many years as the minority student advisor. She was also the coordinator of health promotion, disease prevention, and director of medical social services with Delta Health Center in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Johnson, who holds an independent clinical social worker license in Minnesota, earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and her bachelor of science degree in social science from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi. Johnson, who has been a member of the Board of Social Work since 2008, is reappointed to a position for a licensed social worker with expertise in communities of color.

Roiger, of St. James, is a forensic social worker with the Regional Treatment Center in St. Peter. Previously, she was the director of social services with Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James, a caregiver support coordinator with Wellspring Faith in Action in St. James and a Senior LinkAge Line caregiver specialist with the Region Nine Area Agency on Aging in Mankato. A licensed social worker in Minnesota, Roiger earned her bachelor of arts degree in social work summa cum laude from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and received an AARP Andrus Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship in Aging and Finance while attending college. Roiger replaces Robin Bode on the Board of Social Work as a licensed social worker engaged in the practice in a state agency.

Ruebke, of Ada, is a school social worker with the Norman County West Schools, a part of the Norman County Collaborative. Previously, she was a social worker with Norman County Social Services, and a social worker with the John Wimmer Memorial Nursing Home. Ruebke earned her bachelor of arts degree with a double major in social work and criminal justice from Moorhead State University, and holds social worker and school social worker licenses.

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Ruebke is a member of the Minnesota School Social Workers Association, Chemical Health Task Force, and Crime Victim Advocate Advisory Board. Ruebke, who has been a member of the Board of Social Work since 2007, is reappointed to a position for a licensed social worker engaged in the practice in a K-12 school.

The Minnesota Board of Social Work is responsible for licensing and disciplining social workers. The board consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS HANOWSKI TO ANIMAL HEALTH BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Paul Hanowski to the Board of Animal Health.

Hanowski, of Swanville, co-owns and operates four family farms in Morrison County that produce 800,000 turkeys annually. Previously, he worked for Gesell Turkey Farms in Swanville where his duties included developing and maintaining animal health programs, human resources, financial analysis, and scheduling the production of two million turkeys. Hanowski earned his bachelor of science degree in biology from St. John’s University in Collegeville. He is a former member of the board of directors and past president of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association; helped organize, establish, and co-chair the Avian Pneumovirus Task Force; and was a member of the Turkey Research Committee. Hanowski replaces Mahesh Kumar as a livestock producer on the Board of Animal Health, and is appointed to a four year term that expires January 6, 2014.

The Board of Animal Health oversees numerous voluntary and mandatory programs that focus on controlling and eradicating animal diseases in Minnesota. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for an Eighth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Yellow Medicine County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Bruce W. Christopherson on December 31, 2009. The finalists are David M. Gilbertson, Keith R. Helgeson, and Dwayne N. Knutsen.

Gilbertson, of Montevideo, is an attorney and partner with the Montevideo law firm of Nelson Oyen Torvik. He has been a partner with the firm and its predecessors since 1979, was an associate attorney from 1977 to 1978, and a law clerk in 1976. Gilbertson has also been the Clarkfield City Attorney since 1996, and an assistant Montevideo City Attorney from 1977 to 1987 and again since 1999. He was the Chippewa County Attorney from 1987 through 1998, and an assistant Chippewa County Attorney from 1977 through 1986. Gilbertson earned his juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1977, and his bachelor of arts degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis summa cum laude in 1974.

Helgeson, of Granite Falls, is the Yellow Medicine County Attorney, a position he has held since June 2006. He was an assistant Yellow Medicine County Attorney from 1993 to 2006, a law clerk to Eighth Judicial District Judge Bruce W. Christopherson in Granite Falls from 1991 to 1993, and a paralegal with the Schwan Food Company in Marshall in 1989. Helgeson earned his juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul in 1991, and his bachelor of science degree magna cum laude from Southwest State University in Marshall in 1988.

Knutsen, of Montevideo, is an attorney with the Montevideo law firm of Prindle, Maland, Sellner, Stennes, Knutsen and Stermer and is also the Chippewa County attorney. He has been an attorney with the Prindle firm since 1986 and the Chippewa County attorney since 1999. He was also a part-time assistant Eighth Judicial District public defender from 1995 to 1998. Knutsen earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion in 1973.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS ELEVEN TO MINNESOTA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Grady Appleton, Sharon Bloodworth, Christopher Cassirer, Brian Grogan, Sarah Hezlett, Marisa Novak, Gustavo Rosso, Patrice Tetta, and Sheila Williams Ridge; and the reappointment of David Pinto and Fannie Primm to the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF) Board of Directors.

Appleton, of St. Paul, is a new media associate with the Minnesota Humanities Center where he provides on-site server, desktop and technical support for its online learning platform. Previously, he worked at the University of Minnesota, where he provided desktop and technical support for faculty and graduate staff, implemented training procedures, and was a liaison between the University faculty and the communications department. Appleton earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Appleton replaces Steve Bissen on the MAEF as a representative of business and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Bloodworth, of Plymouth, is a partner and vice president of White Oaks Wealth Advisors, Inc., where she manages client strategy and investments. She has over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, and has the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation. British- born Bloodworth earned her bachelors degree of science of economics (honours) in European Community Studies with fluency in French and Italian from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff. Bloodworth replaces Christopher Burns on the MAEF as a representative of business and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Cassirer, of Robbinsdale, is a director and special assistant to the provost of Capella University in Minneapolis. He previously served as Capella’s president, faculty director, and dean of its School of Health and Human Services. He has also held a number of academic and health care consultant positions in his professional career. Cassirer earned his doctor of science degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, his master of public health degree from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and his bachelor of arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Cassirer replaces Debra Bowers on the MAEF as a representative of education and is appointed to a four- year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

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Grogan, of Minnetonka, is the founder and president of Optimum Financial Group, which primarily specializes in developing business transition-succession plans for business owners. Grogan earned his master of business administration degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, and completed the Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter degree programs from American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Grogan replaces Steve Glynn on the MAEF as a representative of business and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Hezlett, of Eagan, is a senior research scientist with Personnel Decisions Research Institutes in Minneapolis, where her work focuses on helping organizations facilitate individual and organizational development. She has previously been an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she taught courses in training, human resource development, and organizational psychology. Hezlett earned her doctorate and masters degrees in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Minnesota, and her bachelor of arts degree from Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. Hezlett replaces Otto Luknic on the MAEF as a representative of business and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Novak, of Woodbury, is a community volunteer whose service includes being an education co- chair with the Woodbury Life Resource Center, and a member of the South Washington County High School Peer COR core team. She has also taught high school grade levels at the Chicago Academy for the Fine Arts in Chicago, Illinois. Novak earned her master of education degree in curriculum and instruction with secondary certification from Loyola University in Chicago, and her bachelor of arts degree from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Novak replaces Jana Garcia on the MAEF as a representative of education and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January, 6, 2014.

Pinto, of St. Paul, is an assistant Ramsey County Attorney, and previously was an attorney with the Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi law firm in Minneapolis, where he was a member of the firm’s recruiting team. Pinto holds graduate degrees in law and business administration from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he earned the Raven Award – the University honor society’s highest award, and his bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pinto, who has been a member of the MAEF since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of business to a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Primm, of Minneapolis, is the chief executive officer of Vanguard Realty in Minneapolis. She was a teacher and advisor to at-risk students at Folwell Middle/Green Central Community School in Minneapolis, and is active in numerous professional associations and community organizations. Primm earned her doctorate degree in educational administration from Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, master’s degrees in education and social work, and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Primm, who has been a member of the MAEF since 2004, is reappointed as a representative of education to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Rosso, of St. Paul, works for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota, where he handles outreach, marketing, media and communication, member recruitment and event planning.

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Previously, Rosso held positions in production with Century College Productions, production manager for KMWB-23 television’s “The Minnesota Experience”, and a camera operator for ESPN-Español. Rosso earned a degree in video production from Century College in White Bear Lake. Rosso replaces Ruthe Batulis on the MAEF as a representative of business and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Tetta, of Minneapolis, is a communications and development consultant, where she plans and implements development strategies for a variety of non-profit clients. She has a professional background in development, administration, and communications with a variety of non-profits, and also served as the executive director of the West Bank School of Music. Tetta earned her master of science degree in scientific and technical communications from the University of Washington in Seattle, and her bachelor of arts degree in communication studies from State University of New York in Oswego. Tetta replaces Keith Downey on the MAEF as a representative of business and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Williams Ridge, of West St. Paul, is the lead preschool teacher and a naturalist at the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul as well as the executive assistant and event manager with the Minnesota Independent School Forum. She previously served as the Dodge Nature Center’s preschool business manager and assistant director. She serves on the North American Association for Environmental Educators’ Early Childhood Environmental Education National Guidelines Writing Team. Williams Ridge earned her master of arts degree in education with an emphasis on early childhood education from Concordia University in St. Paul, and her bachelor of arts degree in biology from the University of Minnesota, Morris. Williams Ridge replaces Dennis Morrow on the MAEF as a representative of education and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation provides teachers with educational tools; administers the Education Quality Leadership Academy; offers workshops and training sessions to help school leaders improve school performance; and presents awards to outstanding students, educators, and supporters of education. MAEF is governed by a 21 member board of directors appointed by the Governor.

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

(St. Paul, MN) – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for a trial court bench vacancy in the Third Judicial District. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence E. Agerter on May 7, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court transferred the chambers of this position to the city of Rochester in Olmsted County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Third Judicial District may request an application for this position by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS SIX TO MnSCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Philip B. Krinkie, Alfredo Oliveria, and Michael M. Vekich; and the reappointment of Duane Benson, Jacob Englund, and Thomas S. Renier to the Minnesota State College and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees.

“The MnSCU Board of Trustees have some sizeable issues before them, which include the hiring of a new chancellor, managing a budget with shrinking resources, and moving our higher education system to reflect a rapidly-changing workforce,” Governor Pawlenty said. “These individuals have the business background, public policy experience, and leadership skills to lead our state’s largest higher education system into the future.”

Benson, of Lanesboro, is the CEO and executive director of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation, a position he has held since 2005. Previously, he was the executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership from 1994 to 2003. He served in the Minnesota Senate from 1981 to 1994, and was the Senate Minority Leader for six years during that time. Benson earned his bachelor of arts degree with honors from Hamline University. He was drafted into the NFL and played 11 seasons as a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and Houston Oilers. He continues to own and operate a cattle farm outside of Lanesboro and is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations. Benson, who has been a member of the MnSCU Board of Trustees since 2004, is reappointed to a position for a resident of the First Congressional District to another six-year term that expires June 30, 2016.

Englund, of Edina, is a student at Inver Hills Community College in Cottage Grove. He earned an associate of arts degree with an emphasis in accounting from Normandale Community College in Bloomington, where he served as vice president of the Normandale Community College Student Senate, and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and Kappa Beta Delta. In addition to his schooling, Englund is a financial management accounting intern with Cargill, Inc. in Wayzata. Englund, who has been a member of the MnSCU Board of Trustees since 2008, is reappointed as a community college student member to another two-year term that expires on June 30, 2012.

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Krinkie, of Shoreview, owns the Snelling Company, a heating, cooling and electrical business in St. Paul. He has owned the Snelling Company for 30 years. Krinkie served eight terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1991 through 2006, and chaired the House Taxes Committee from 2005 to 2006, chaired the House Capital Investment Committee from 2003 to 2004, and chaired the House State Government Finance Committee from 1999 to 2002. Krinkie earned his bachelor of arts degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has served on a number of boards and civic organizations, and is currently president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota. Krinkie replaces Ruth Grendahl on the MnSCU Board of Trustees as an at-large member, and is appointed to a six-year term that expires on June 30, 2016.

Oliveira, of Clearwater, is a student at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, where he is pursuing his associate in applied science degree in business management. He was president of the St. Cloud Technical and Community College Student Senate from 2009 to 2010, and served as student senate vice president from 2008 to 2009. He is a member of the Quality Crew Committee, Phi Theta Kappa, and Delta Epsilon Chi, where he received recognition for serving as Chapter Vice President. Oliveira replaces Terri Thomas on the MnSCU Board of Trustees as a technical college student member, and is appointed to a two-year term that expires on June 30, 2012.

Renier, of Duluth, is the president of the Northland Foundation in Duluth, a position he has held since 1986. From 1974 to 1986, he held a variety of positions with ARDC/Northspan Group, eventually becoming executive director. Renier earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota – Duluth (UMD). He is a member of the UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics Board of Advisors, serving as chair from 1996 to 1998; a board member of the Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX), and previously served on the Opportunity Finance Network Board of Directors. Renier, who has been a member of the MnSCU Board of Trustees since 2004, is reappointed to a position for a resident of the Eighth Congressional District to another six-year term that expires on June 30, 2016.

Vekich, of St. Louis Park, is CEO of Vekich Associates in Minneapolis; as well as chairman, president, and chief operating officer of Skyline Exhibits in Eagan. Previously, he was the CEO of Vekich Arkema and Company, managing partner of Grazzini Paquay and Company, and a consultant with Haskins and Sells. Vekich earned his bachelor of arts degree in accounting and business administration from the University of Minnesota. He is vice chair of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority Commission, vice chair of the Minnesota Board of Accountancy, and serves on a number of corporate and civic boards. He was a member of the MnSCU Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2002, and served as chair during that time; was a member of the Rochester Higher Education Development Committee; and a founding board member and vice chair of the Minnesota Higher Education Services Council. Vekich replaces David Olson on the MnSCU Board of Trustees as an at-large member, and is appointed to a six-year term that expires on June 30, 2016.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND THERAPY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Yvonne Hundshamer and the reappointment of Barbara J. Carlson and Kristen L. Piper to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Carlson, of New Ulm, is a counselor with Associated Psychological Services in Mankato, and an adjunct instructor of chemical dependency and counseling theory with Argosy University in Eagan. She has also been a corrections program director in chemical dependency with the Minnesota Department of Corrections Shakopee Women’s Facility, and an instructor at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Carlson, who is pursuing her doctorate degree in the clinical psychology program at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California, holds a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from Fielding. She also holds a master of science degree in community health, and bachelor of science degrees in alcohol and drug studies and corrections from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Carlson is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and a licensed professional clinical counselor. She is an active member of numerous professional associations and community organizations. Carlson, who has been a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Hundshamer, of St. Paul, is the founder and president of Blue Grotto Inc., a Minnesota-based business that works with clients to document culture and values, celebrate milestones, and articulate visions. Previously, she was the director of operations with Pine & Partners in St. Paul, and a member of former Governor Arne Carlson’s staff. Hundshamer currently serves on the board of directors of HandsOn Twin Cities, and she co-chaired the 2006 Public Policy Forum on the Impact of Volunteerism in Minnesota Communities at the Humphrey Institute. She is also a long-time member of The Junior League of Saint Paul, and a 12-year public board member of the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practices. Hundshamer replaces Antoinette Backdahl as a public member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

Piper, of St. Louis Park, is a behavioral health case manager with The Hartford Insurance Company in Bloomington, and a private practice licensed professional counselor. She has held a number of counselor and clinical therapist positions in Minnesota and Oklahoma for 22 years.

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Piper earned her master of human relations degree with a specialization in professional psychology and her bachelor of arts degree in psychology with a specialization in cognition from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Piper is licensed as a professional clinical counselor and approved to supervise both applicants for licensed professional counselor and licensed clinical counselors in Minnesota. She is an active volunteer with the St. Louis Park Schools and serves on the St. Louis Park Community Education Advisory Council. Piper, who has been a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy since 2003, is reappointed to a position for a licensed professional counselor.

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy is responsible for licensing and disciplining Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADCs). The board is made up of thirteen members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS TWO TO LCCMR

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Thomas E. Cook and the reappointment of Elizabeth A. Wilkens to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Cook, of Greenfield, retired last year as the cabinet division president for Elkay Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinetry, sinks and pressure water coolers. His professional career included management and accounting positions with Tonka Corporation in Minneapolis, and Litton Microwave Cooking Products in Minneapolis. He was also an executive officer of an armor company with the U.S. Army. Cook earned his bachelor of arts degree in accounting and economics from St. John’s University in Collegeville. He is a member of the Greenfield Planning Commission, a past board member of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce, and was the director of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s environmental stewardship program. Cook replaces Mary Mueller on the LCCMR.

Wilkens, of Mora, is retired after a professional career as a faculty member with St. Cloud State University, high school physical science and math teacher, special education director, and secondary school principal. Wilkens earned her master of science degree in special education, a specialist degree in education administration, and her principal licensure from St. Cloud State University, and her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Macalester College in St. Paul. She has served as a Hillman Township Clerk and Supervisor, volunteer with the Mora High School Career Center and Agriculture Department, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizen Stream Monitoring Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources volunteer safety education instructor, its venison donation program, and its “Becoming and Outdoors Woman” education program. Wilkens has been a member of the LCCMR since 2009.

The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources makes funding recommendations to the legislature from the Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund for special environment and natural resource projects. The LCCMR consist of 17 members, including five citizens appointed by the Governor, one citizen appointed by the House, one citizen appointed by the Senate, and 10 legislators.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JONES TO PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD ~ Maple Grove Police Chief Ramona Dohman named Chair ~

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Cold Spring Police Chief Phil Jones to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board).

Jones, of Cold Spring, has been the Police Chief for the cities of Cold Spring and Richmond since 1992. He also served in the United States Marine Corps, and the Minnesota Army National Guard. Jones earned his bachelor of science degree with honors in criminal justice from Mankato State University. He has also completed training on police tactics at the Hibbing Community College Skills Academy, participated in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Police Management Series, and completed training in programs at the Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Washington, D.C. Jones is the president of the Stearns County Chiefs of Police Association, Stearns County Mental Health Advisory Task Force, and the Minnesota School and Staff Emergency All Hazards Task Force. He received the Medal of Honor from the Minnesota State Chiefs of Police Association, and three commendations from the Rocori School District following the Rocori School shooting in 2003. Jones replaces John Bolduc on the POST Board and as a representative of municipal police chiefs, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Dohman, of Maple Grove, has been the Maple Grove Police Chief since 2001. She has held a number of positions with the Maple Grove Police Department since 1984, and previously was a patrol officer with the cities of Marshall and Glencoe. Dohman holds a masters degree in police leadership, administration and education from the University of St. Thomas, and a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice administration from Metropolitan State University. Dohman is the immediate past president of the Minnesota Chiefs’ of Police Association. She is also past president of the Hennepin County Chiefs’ of Police Association, Maple Grove Police Association, and Hennepin County Juvenile Advisory Board, and serves as a member of the Alexandria Technical College Law Enforcement Advisory Board. Dohman, who has been a member of the POST Board since 2004, replaces John Bolduc as chair of the board for a term that expires on January 2, 2012.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS RYAN TO STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Charles G. Ryan to the State Rehabilitation Council.

Ryan, of Eden Prairie, is the president and owner of Cosecha Designs, Inc. – the Bead Store in Hopkins, and an adjunct business instructor with Cardinal Stritch University in Eden Prairie. Previously, he was the corporate secretary and director of St. Paul Brass and Aluminum Foundry, president and CEO of St. Paul Brass Foundry Company, and has also been an adjunct business instructor with the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Anoka, and North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park. Ryan earned his master of business administration degree in manufacturing and master of arts degree in education from the University of St. Thomas, and his bachelor of arts degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville. He is a member of Opportunity Partners Business Advisory Council, a former member of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota Board of Directors, past chairman of the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Foundrymen’s Society, and past president of Metalcasters of Minnesota. Ryan replaces Michele Kyler on the State Rehabilitation Council as a representative of business and industry, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FIVE TO PSYCHOLOGY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Leichter, Ph.D., Patricia K. Orud, and Patricia Stankovitch, Ph.D.; and the reappointment of Chris M. Bonnell and Margaret Alyssa Fulton, Ph.D. to the Board of Psychology.

Bonnell, of Buffalo, is a senior contacts administrator with Capella University. He has a 20-year professional background in law, government relations and project management in both the private and public sectors. Bonnell earned his juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul and his bachelor of arts degree from Concordia College in Moorhead. He is a member of the Buffalo Planning Commission, a volunteer administrator with USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey, and previously served on Buffalo’s Park and Recreation Board and Civic Center Advisory Board, and Crystal’s Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Board. Bonnell, who has been a member of the Board of Psychology since 2006, is reappointed as a public member to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Fulton, of St. Paul, is a private practice psychologist and psychoanalyst in Minneapolis. She has a 25-year background in psychology working in clinical and hospital settings. Fulton, who has a certification in adult psychoanalysis from the Minnesota Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalytic Studies in Minneapolis, earned her doctor of philosophy degree in counseling psychology from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, her master of arts degree in counseling psychology from Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and her bachelor of arts degree from Moravian College in Bethlehem. She is a faculty with the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, an adjunct associate professor of psychology with St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis, and a clinical faculty with Hennepin-Regions Psychiatry Training Program. Fulton, who has been a member of the Board of Psychology since 2006, is reappointed as a doctoral-level psychologist member to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Leichter, of Detroit Lakes, is a staff psychologist with MeritCare Health System in Detroit Lakes and the clinical director with the Minnesota Consortium for Advanced Rural Psychological Training. He has previously been the director of clinical training with Capella University’s Harold Abel School of Psychology, and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis.

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Leichter, who completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in primary care health psychology at Michigan State University – St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, earned his doctorate as well as his master of arts degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (now known as Alliant University) in Los Angeles, his bachelor of science degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Administration Hospital in Loma Linda, California. Leichter replaces Thanh Son Thi Nguyen-Kelly on the Board of Psychology as a doctoral-level psychologist member, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Orud, of St. Paul, is a private practice psychologist as well as a part-time psychologist with the Fourth Judicial District Court Psychological Services in Hennepin County. Previously, she was the director of behavioral health with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, a psychologist and associate director with Project, Pathfinder, Inc., and a caseworker/therapist with the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility Sex Offender Treatment Program. Orud earned her master of arts degree in clinical and counseling psychology from St. Mary’s College in Minneapolis, and her bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota. Orud replaces Joseph Lee on the Board of Psychology as a masters-level psychologist member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Stankovitch, of Eden Prairie, is the director of psychological services with the University of St. Thomas Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services in Minneapolis. She previously maintained a part-time private practice and has served as an adjunct psychology instructor at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, and North Hennepin Community College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Stankovitch earned her doctorate and master’s degrees in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas, and her bachelor of science degree from Mankato State University. As part of her graduate psychology training, she provided psychological services at the Neighborhood Involvement Program in Minneapolis, Hennepin County Mental Health Center, and Bethel College’s Counseling Center. Stankovitch replaces Myrla Seibold on the Board of Psychology as a doctoral-level psychologist member, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Board of Psychology is responsible for licensing and disciplining psychologists. The Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO CLEAN WATER COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Keith Buttleman, Mark R. Knoff, Ph.D., and Michael J. McKay to the Clean Water Council.

Buttleman, of Maplewood, has been the assistant general manager of the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division for 14 years. In his role, he directs the Metropolitan Council’s water supply planning, water and air monitoring, environmental compliance, water resource assessment, laboratory, and industrial regulatory programs. Buttleman earned his master of planning degree in regional environmental planning from the University of Virginia School of Architecture in Charlottesville, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia. Buttleman replaces William Moore on the Clean Water Council as the representative of the Metropolitan Council, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

Knoff, of Mankato, is the public works director with the city of Mankato, and previously was the city of Faribault public works director. He is also an adjunct professor with Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he has taught advanced environmental engineering courses. Knoff was a command pilot in the United State Air Force, where he served for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. A registered professional engineer, Knoff earned his doctorate and master of science degrees in environmental engineering from Purdue University, and his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. He is a member of the National Council of Examinations for Engineers and Surveyors Civil Engineering Committee, and the Minnesota Water Sustainability Framework Domestic Use Technical Work Team. Knoff replaces John Howe on the Clean Water Council as a representative of cities, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

McKay, of Red Wing, is the general manager of the St. James Hotel in Red Wing. He has previously held a number of sales and management positions in a variety of businesses over the course of his 35-year professional career. McKay earned his bachelor of arts degree from St. Cloud State University. He is executive director of the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance, a non-profit organization created to restore and preserve Lake Pepin. He is a member of the Goodhue County Board of Review, and past chair of the Wacouta Township Board, and the United Way Allocation Committee. -- more --

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO MPCA CITIZENS’ BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Eric Gustafson and Mary Riley, and the reappointment of Donald K. Schiefelbein to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board.

Gustafson, of Edina, is the president of TDX Tech, a Bloomington-based business that provides technology, infrastructure services, and solutions for corporations and government agencies throughout North America. He has held management positions with a number of businesses in Minnesota for nearly 20 years. Gustafson earned his bachelor of arts degree from Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He is a member and treasurer of the Midwest Challenge, Minneapolis Board of Directors; member of the Conservation Minnesota, Minneapolis Board of Directors; Missions, Inc., Plymouth Board of Directors; Edina Rotary; and a deacon with Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina. Gustafson replaces Barbara Battiste on the MPCA Citizens’ Board, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Riley, of Rosemount, is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Burnet. She chairs the Rosemount Port Authority, where she has worked with the University of Minnesota on its “Go Green Community Concept”. She chairs the SKB Community Trust Board, is a member of the Regional Dakota County Chamber of Commerce, and volunteers at the River Valley Church in Apple Valley. Riley was a member of the Rosemount City Council from 2000 to 2004, and has served on the Rosemount Redevelopment Committee, Leprechaun Days Committee, Rosemount High School Parent Communication Network, Rosemount High School Senior Party Committee, has been a church Sunday school teacher, and was president of the Irishette Booster Club. Riley replaces Kathy Lohmer on the MPCA Citizens’ Board, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Schiefelbein, of Kimball, is a partner and chief financial officer of Schiefelbein Farms, a diversified farming operation in Meeker County. He is a former executive director and director of commercial marketing with American Gelbvieh Association, one of the largest beef cattle breeds in the U.S.; and director of breed programs and marketing and membership service specialist with North American Limousin Foundation, a beef cattle breed in North America. Schiefelbein earned his bachelor of science degree in animal science cum laude from Texas A & M University in College Station. -- more --

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Schiefelbein is president-elect of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, co-chair of the Minnesota Beef Profitability Task Force, and a featured speaker at numerous industry meetings and events in the U.S. and Canada. Schiefelbein, who has been a member of the MPCA Citizens’ Board since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a member knowledgeable in the field of agriculture to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The MPCA Citizens' Board considers and makes decisions on varied and complex pollution problems that affect areas of the state. Decisions are intended to achieve a reasonable degree of purity of the water, air and land resources. The Citizens' Board consists of the Commissioner of the MPCA and eight public members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS KNUTSEN TO EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIP IN YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY

Granite Falls – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dwayne N. Knutsen to an Eighth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Granite Falls in Yellow Medicine County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Bruce W. Christopherson on December 31, 2009.

Knutsen is an attorney with the Montevideo law firm of Prindle, Maland, Sellner, Stennes, Knutsen and Stermer and is also the Chippewa County attorney. He has been an attorney with the Prindle firm since 1986 and the Chippewa County attorney since 1999. He was also a part-time assistant Eighth Judicial District public defender from 1995 to 1998. Knutsen earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion in 1973.

“Dwayne is a thoughtful and respectful lawyer who has tried a variety of cases during his 24-year professional career,” Governor Pawlenty said. “He has also been a voice for reform and increased efficiency in our judicial system.”

Knutsen is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota County Attorneys Association, and the Western Minnesota Legal Services Board of Directors. He is also a member and past president of the Montevideo Kiwanis Club, is active with the First Congregational Church in Montevideo, where he served four terms as a trustee and two terms as a moderator, and is a former member of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association.

Knutsen, 58, was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and lives in Montevideo with his wife, Barbara. They have three adult children, Nathan, Nicole, and Jeffrey.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS ADOLPHSON AND PLECHASH TO ARTS EDUCATION BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Peter Adolphson and Alex Plechash to the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education. Both are reappointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Adolphson, of Minnetonka, is the director of production and a program manager with ION Corporation, a veteran and minority-owned small business by Wendell Maddox that provides a variety of scientific, engineering, and manufacturing services to its clientele in the public and private sector. He was a member of Minnesota House of Representatives, and served in the United States Naval Reserve, retiring as a commander. Adolphson earned his master of business administration degree in finance from National University in San Diego, and his bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Adolphson has been a member of the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education since 2005.

Plechash, of Wayzata, is vice president and a division manager with FOLIO Institutional, a private, web-based, online brokerage platform and custodian for the financial advisory market. He has nearly 30 years of experience in management with a number of Fortune 500 companies. Previously, Pleshash was a fighter pilot with the United States Marine Corps. Plechash earned his master of business administration degree in finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and his bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering and physics from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Plechash has been a member of the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education since 2006, and chairs its Finance Committee.

The Perpich Center for Arts Education, located in Golden Valley, is home to the Arts High School and serves 11th and 12th grade students who come from throughout Minnesota. The Center includes the Research, Assessment, and Curriculum Center; the Professional Development Institute, and the Learning Resource Center, all serving teachers and schools across the entire State of Minnesota. The Center is governed by a board of 15 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS KASBOHM TO FORENSIC LABORATORY ADVISORY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Brian Kasbohm to the Forensic Laboratory Advisory Board.

Kasbohm, of Chanhassen, is a captain with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, where he serves as commander of the Forensic Sciences Division and laboratory director. Previously, he was a laboratory supervisor, crime scene section supervisor, bloodstain pattern analyst, and has more than a decade of experience in the crime scene and latent fingerprint sections of the crime lab. A member of the American Society of Crime Lab Directors, he was the project manager for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory accreditation with the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board. He has also served on the Forensic Science Building Project, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Committee on Government Center Security, Family Violence Coordination Council, and Domestic Violence Court Steering Committee. Kasbohm, who has been a member of the Forensic Laboratory Advisory Board since 2006, is reappointed to a position for an individual with expertise in the field of forensic science to another four-year term that expires on July 1, 2014.

The Forensic Laboratory Advisory Board was created by the Legislature to develop and implement a reporting system through which laboratories, facilities, or entities that conduct forensic analyses report negligence or misconduct that substantially affects the integrity of the forensic results committed by employees or contractors; encourage reporting of misconduct; investigate allegations of misconduct; and encourage laboratory accreditation with the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board. The board consists of 12 members, including one appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS McCLUNG TO METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of John D. McClung to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC).

McClung, of Mendota Heights, is a retired businessman whose background includes serving as chairman and CEO of Moniterm Corporation in Minnetonka, vice president of operations and general manager of the automotive battery division of Gould Inc/GNB Inc. in Mendota Heights, and accounting supervisor with Inland Steel Company in East Chicago, Indiana. McClung earned his master of business administration degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois, and his bachelor of arts degree from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. An instrument-rated private pilot, McClung chairs the Audit Committee of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, and has served on the boards of directors of Rollouts, Inc., Moniterm Corporation, and Electrosource. McClung replaces John McDonald on the MAC as a member residing in District G to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission promotes air transportation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally by developing the Twin Cities metropolitan area as an aviation center. The commission consists of 15 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor, one appointed by the mayor of Minneapolis, and one appointed by the mayor of St. Paul.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THREE TO GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Geno Fragnito, Susan McCarville, and Gary Sigfrinius to the Gambling Control Board.

Fragnito, of Woodbury, is the director of government relations with the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). Previously, he has held positions with the Minnesota State Lottery as legislative coordinator and assistant to the director. He was also a committee administrator with the Minnesota State Senate. Fragnito earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He is the president of the Spinnaker Cove Association Board of Directors and has been a guest instructor with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management Masters of Business Taxation Program. Fragnito is appointed to a four- year term that expires on June 30, 2014, and replaces Gerald Dexter on the board.

McCarville, of Hopkins, has been an administrative employee with the city of Eden Prairie for 24 years and is also an owner of Mac’s Liquor Store in Hopkins. She served on the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Board of Directors, Executive Board and Finance Committee; was a gambling manager with the West Suburban Junior Kodiaks Hockey Team; is active in the Elks and Lions clubs, is a member of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board; and – along with her husband – was the Hopkins Rotary’s “Community Persons of the Year” last year. She is a graduate of the Brown Institute in Minneapolis. McCarville is appointed to a four-year term that expires on June 30, 2014, and replaces Shirleen Hoffman on the board.

Sigfrinius, of Forest Lake, has been the Forest Lake Fire Chief for 16 years, serving full-time since 2004. Previously, he was a lieutenant colonel and the civil/military support officer with the Minnesota National Guard, where he directed the National Guard’s response in a number of floods and tornadoes as well as searches for Katie Poyier and Dru Sjodin. He enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard in 1970 and was commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer in 1977. Sigfrinius earned his bachelor of arts degree in organizational management and communications from Concordia College in St. Paul, and is a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College. Sigfrinius replaces Christine Long on the board to complete a four-year term that expires on June 30, 2012.

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The Gambling Control Board issues, suspends and revokes licenses of organizations, bingo halls, distributors and manufacturers of gambling equipment, registers gambling equipment, collects license fees and inspects records, conducts hearings to insure integrity of operations and compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The Gambling Control Board consists of seven members, including five appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FOUR TO NURSING BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David Brewer, Cindy DeJarlais, Marilyn K. Krasowski, Ed.D., and Stuart T. Williams to the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Brewer, of Pine Island, is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, a position he has held since 2004. Previously, he served in the United States Air Force (USAF) Medical Service Corp. at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) in Missouri, Incirlik AFB in Turkey, and Mountain Home AFB in Idaho from 1985 to 2004. He has numerous USAF medical service accomplishments and has been a licensed practical nurse in Minnesota since 2001. Brewer replaces Karen Trettel on the Board of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse member, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

DeJarlais, of Pine City, is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and the primary nurse to orthopedics at Cambridge Medical Center, a position she has held since 2004. Previously, she was an LPN clinic specialty nurse, urgent care, surgical scrub nurse and surgery center manager with Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City from 1996 to 2004, and a nursing assistant at Rush City Hospital from 1975 to 1996. DeJarlais earned her LPN degree from Pine Technical/St. Cloud Technical College in Pine City and St. Cloud. Dejarlais replaces Judy Anderson on the Board of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Krasowski, of Minneapolis, is the dean of health and service programs at Saint Paul College, a position she has held since 1994. Previously, she was an instructor and practical nursing program coordinator at Saint Paul College, a health occupation instructor at St. Paul Central High School, an ambulatory care registered nurse (RN) at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, an associate degree RN program instructor at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and an RN at United Hospital in St. Paul. Krasowski earned her doctorate degree in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota, her master of science degree in nursing from the New York Medical College Graduate School of Nursing in Valhalla and her bachelor of arts degree from Hamline University in St. Paul. Krasowski replaces Glenda Moyers on the Board of Nursing as a practical nursing educator member, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

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Williams, of St. Louis Park, is an attorney and shareholder with the Henson and Efron law firm in Minneapolis, where he practices in business litigation, products liability and toxic tort litigation, environmental law, and employment law. Williams earned his law degree as well as his bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served two years in the United States Army. He is a member of the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board and chairs its Opinion Committee, and a former member and vice chair of the Fourth Judicial District Ethics Committee. Williams replaces Kimberly Keilholtz on the Board of Nursing as a public member, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Minnesota Board of Nursing licenses and disciplines nurses, and approves nurse education programs. The board consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY IN OLMSTED COUNTY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for a Third Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Rochester in Olmsted County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence E. Agerter on May 7, 2010. The finalists are Jennifer J. Dunn-Foster, Geoffrey A. Hjerleid, and Christina K. Stevens.

Dunn-Foster, of Owatonna, is an assistant Steele County Attorney in Owatonna. Previously, she was a solo practice attorney in Owatonna from 2008 to 2010, an associate attorney with the Dow, Einhaus, Mattison and Carver law firm in Owatonna from 2001 to 2008, and also served as a part- time contact public defender in Owatonna in 2001. She began her law career as a law clerk to Third Judicial District Judge Renee L. Worke in Waseca County from 1999 to 2000, a law clerk in the criminal appeals division of the Minnesota Attorney General’s office from 1998 to 1999, and a law clerk and certified student attorney in the Third Judicial District Public Defender’s office in Owatonna in 1998. Dunn-Foster earned her juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999, and her bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in 1990.

Hjerleid, of Byron, is a senior assistant Olmsted County Attorney, a position he has held since 1996. He has also been an adjunct professor with St. Mary’s University in Rochester since 2002. Previously, Hjerleid was a full-time assistant Third Judicial District Public Defender from 1994 to 1996, part-time assistant public defender and solo practice attorney in Rochester from 1992 to 1994, an associate attorney with the Klampe Law Offices in Rochester from 1991 to 1992, an associate attorney with the Skogerboe and Skogerboe law firm in Blaine in 1990, and an associate attorney with the Dennis Larson Law Office in Decorah, Iowa in 1990. Hjerleid earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Iowa Law School in Iowa City in 1989, and his bachelor of arts degree from Luther College in Decorah in 1986.

Stevens, of Chatfield, is an associate attorney with the Dunlap and Seeger law firm in Rochester, a position she has held since 2001. Previously, she was an attorney with the Bagniefski and Murakami law firm in Rochester from 2000 to 2001, a staff attorney with Ceridian Performance Partners in Eagan from 2000 to 2001, and an associate attorney with the Kenneth J. Jacobs Law Office in Forest Lake from 1998 to 2000. -- more --

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Stevens earned her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul in 1997, and her bachelor of arts degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1995.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS NINE TO GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Shar Knutson, Richard Lehmann, Harry Melander, and Greg Mulcahy; and the reappointment of Laura Beeth, Twyla Flaws, Joseph Kalkman, Terrence Leas, Ph.D., and Rhonda Sivarajah to the Governor's Workforce Development Council (GWDC).

Beeth, of Bloomington, is the system director of talent acquisition with Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, and has more than 15 years of experiences in human resources with Fairview. Beeth earned her bachelor of science degree in health care management from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. Beeth, who has been a member of the GWDC since 2004, is reappointed as a representative of business to another three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

Flaws, of Merrifield, is the human resources manager with Clow Stamping in Merrifield, a position she has held since 1994. She is an honors graduate of Brainerd Technical College. Flaws is a member of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, where she serves on the Workforce Task Force, and a member of the Lakes Area Human Resources Association. Flaws, who has been a member of the GWDC since 2007 and is currently vice-chair, is reappointed as a representative of a community-based organization to another three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

Kalkman, of Eagan, is a senior director of human resources with Best Buy Co., Inc. in Richfield. He has held a number of human resources positions with Best Buy during his nearly nine years with the company. Kalkman earned his master of arts degree in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota, and his bachelor of arts degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville. Kalkman, who has been a member of the GWDC since 2009, is reappointed as a representative of business to a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

Knutson, of St. Paul, is the president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, a position she has held since October 1, 2009. Previously, she served as the president of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, the Regional Federation’s political director, and held positions with the city of St. Paul, including policy analyst for the mayor. Knutson replaces Ray Waldron on the GWDC as a representative of labor, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

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Leas, of Albert Lea, is president of Riverland Community College, a position he has held since 2003. He has held a variety of positions in K-12 and higher education during his 38-year career. Leas earned his doctorate degree in higher education administration from Florida State University in Tallahassee, his master of education degree from Valdosta State College in Valdosta, Georgia, and his bachelor of science degree from Florida State. Leas, who has been a member of the GWDC since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of education to another three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

Lehmann, of Bemidji, has held a variety of positions with Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, including admissions specialist, financial aid officer, and instructor. He has also been the mayor of Bemidji since 2001, and previously served on the Bemidji City Council. Lehmann earned his bachelor of arts degree from Bemidji State University. Lehmann replaces Brenda Johnson on the GWDC as a representative of local-elected officials, and is appointed to a three- year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

Melander, of Mahtomedi, is the president and executive secretary of the Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council, and previously served as its business representative. His previous positions have included human resources with the Minnesota Statewide District Council of Carpenters, and an instructor in the Building Technology Department at Eastern Iowa Community College in Muscatine. Melander earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Melander replaces Rod Haworth on the GWDC as a representative of labor to complete a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2012.

Mulcahy, of St. Paul, has been a member of the English faculty at Century College in White Bear Lake since 1989, and has taught in higher education for more than 25 years. He is president of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Faculty, the union representing all public two-year college faculty. Mulcahy replaces Sandy Mosch on the GWDC as a representative of labor, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

Sivarajah, of Lino Lakes, has been a member of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners since 2003 and chairs its Human Services Committee. She has been a business owner, store manager, and worked in the Anoka County Human Services Division. Sivarajah earned her bachelor of arts degree in international relations from St. Cloud State University. Sivarajah, who has been a member of the GWDC since 2004, is reappointed as a representative of local-elected officials to another three-year term that expires on June 30, 2013.

The Governor's Workforce Development Council coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the statewide education and employment transitions system and Minnesota youth services programs. The council consists of 32 members, including 28 appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS URISTA TO RACING COMMISSION ~Leegard named chair~

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Mark A. Urista to the Minnesota Racing Commission. In addition, the Governor has appointed Lynn Leegard, who has been a member of the commission since 2005, chair of the Minnesota Racing Commission.

Urista, of Anoka, is a realtor and broker with Coldwell Banker Vision Realty in Elk River. He has been in real estate since 1984, and – with his wife, Deb – have owned the Coldwell Banker Vision agency since 1995, which won the Elk River Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” award in 2006. Urista served on the National Association of Realtors board; is a member of the Minnesota Association of Realtors, where he served as president in 2006; and is a member of the North Metro Realtors Association (NMRA), serving as president of that organization in 2000. He was NMRA “Realtor of the Year” in 2000, and won the NMRA “Broker of the Year” award in 2004. He also chaired the Elk River Economic Redevelopment Task Force. Urista replaces Darcy Hitesman on the Racing Commission to complete a six-year term that expires on June 30, 2015.

The Minnesota Racing Commission licenses persons and organizations to operate racetracks, conduct horse racing, and conduct pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; enforces and collects all applicable taxes and license fees; establishes a Minnesota Breeders’ Fund; and, operates a card club. The commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS ESAU TO STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Laurie L. Esau to the Minnesota State High School League.

Esau, of Orono, is chief of staff to United States Congressman Erik Paulsen. She has more than 20 years of experience serving in a wide range of public policy positions, including chief of staff to the Minnesota House of Representatives minority leader, committee administrator to the chair of the House Government Operations Committee, as well as a number of roles with the Minnesota Department of Commerce. She is the mother of two children who are student athletes in the Orono School District, and is a member on the Orono Basketball Association board, where she has served as secretary the past five years. Esau replaces John Klinnert on the Minnesota State High School League and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on July 30, 2014.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS FIVE TO OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Andrew M. Baker, M.D., Christine Black-Hughes, Ph.D., William Conley, Diane Greig, and Rachel Wobschall, Ed.D. to the Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. All five are reappointed to three-year terms that expire on January 7, 2013.

Baker, of Minneapolis, is the Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner. He is a board certified forensic pathologist and an American Academy of Forensic Sciences fellow. Baker earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, and his bachelor of science degree from the University of Iowa. Baker, who has been a member of the Ombudsman Committee since 2008, is reappointed to a position for a forensic pathologist. He is also reappointed to the Ombudsman Medical Review Subcommittee.

Black-Hughes, of Eagle Lake, is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and a professor in the Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Black- Hughes earned her doctorate degree in social work from the Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, her master of arts degree in social work from Ohio State University in Columbus, and her bachelor of arts degree in social work from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Black- Hughes, who has been a member of the Ombudsman Committee since 1998, is reappointed to a position for a licensed social worker.

Conley, of St. Paul, is a consultant with the Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota. He has more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field and has been instrumental in developing a number of community-based health systems for adults and children. Conley, who has been a member of the Ombudsman Committee since 1996, is reappointed to a position for a representative of an advocacy organization.

Greig, of Bloomington, is president of Bridgeton Healthways Company, and a health coordinator and special projects coordinator for AXIS Healthcare, Inc. A registered nurse, Greig earned her master of science degree in public health nursing as well as her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota, and her associate’s degree in nursing from Normandale Community College in Bloomington. -- more --

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Greig, who has been a member of the Ombudsman Committee since 2000, is reappointed to a position for a representative of nurses. She is also reappointed to the Ombudsman Medical Review Subcommittee.

Wobschall, of St. Paul is the executive director of alumni and constituent relations at the University of St. Thomas, and previously served as executive director of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Technology for People with Disabilities. Wobschall earned her doctorate, master of arts and bachelor of arts degrees from the University of St. Thomas. Wobschall, who has been a member of the Ombudsman Committee since 2002, is reappointed chair and a public member.

The Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities promotes the highest attainable standards of treatment, competence, efficiency for persons receiving services or treatment for mental illness, mental retardation, chemical dependency, or emotional disturbance. The Governor appoints a 15 member Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities to advise the Ombudsman. From this group, an Ombudsman Medical Review Subcommittee is appointed to review deaths and serious injuries.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS THIRTEEN TO STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Steven Ditschler, Kathleen Hagen, Jeff Mihelich, Felix Raymond Montez, Craig Roisum, Jamie Taylor, and Lisa Vala; and the reappointment of Janice Bailey, Fannie Primm, Tom Scanlan, Coralmae Stenstrom, Kenneth Trebelhorn, and Jeffrey West to the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind. In addition, Richard Strong, director of the State Services for the Blind, serves as an ex-officio member of the council.

Bailey, of Rochester, has 31 years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor with the State Services for the Blind in Rochester. Bailey earned her master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Utah State University in Logan, and her bachelor of arts degree from Southwest State University in Marshall. She is a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Board of Directors, president of the Rochester Chapter, and a member of the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind Advisory Council. Bailey, who has been a member of the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind since 2006, is reappointed to a position for a vocational rehabilitation counselor to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Ditschler, of Eagan, is the chief executive officer of Pro-Act, Inc., a private, non-profit human services organization that provides a variety of services to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Ditschler earned his master of arts and bachelor of science degrees from Minnesota State University – Mankato. He has been a member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Council since 2006, is past chair of the Minnesota State Rehabilitation Council, and the National Coalition of State Rehabilitation Councils. Ditschler replaces Rod Haworth on the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind as a representative of the Governor’s Workforce Development Council, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Hagen, of Minneapolis, is a staff attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center where she works in its client assistance program. Hagen earned her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and her bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Moorhead. Hagen replaces Bonita Kallestad on the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind as a representative of a client assistance program, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

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Mihelich, of Minneapolis, is a customer service representative with JLC Services Inc. in Minneapolis. Mihelich earned his bachelor of science degree from Bemidji State University, and has done graduate work in human development at St. Mary’s College in Minneapolis. He is a member of the American Council of the Blind of Minnesota. Mihelich replaces Rebecca Kragnes on the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind as a representative of the American Council of the Blind, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Montez, of Minneapolis, founded REI Inc. property management agency. Montez earned his bachelor of science degree online from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, earned an addiction studies certificate from the University of Minnesota, and is pursuing his doctorate of philosophy in addiction counseling psychology online from Breyer State University in Los Angeles, California. Montez replaces Jane Toleno on the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind as a representative of business and industry, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Primm, of Minneapolis, is the chief executive officer of Vanguard Realty in Minneapolis. She was a teacher and advisor to at-risk students at Folwell Middle/Green Central Community School in Minneapolis, and is active in numerous professional associations and community organizations. Primm earned her doctorate degree in educational administration from Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, master’s degrees in education and social work, and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Primm, who has been a member of the Rehabilitation Council since 2006, is reappointed as a representative of business and industry to another three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Roisum, of Brooklyn Center, is the chief shift engineer at Fairview Medical Center in Maple Grove. Roisum, who has Ushers Syndrome, is a member of the American Council of the Blind of Minnesota, where he serves on the Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind Minnesota, and has served as a member of the State Services for the Blind Deaf/Blind Committee. Roisum replaces David Johnson on the Rehabilitation Council of the Blind as a representative of business and industry, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Scanlan, of Minneapolis, is retired after a 37-year career in state service in a variety of positions. Scanlan earned his bachelor of arts degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He is the treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. Scanlan, who has been a member of the Rehabilitation Council of the Blind since 2007 and chairs its Blind Vendor Outcomes and Measures Committee, is reappointed as a representative of the National Federation of the Blind to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Stenstrom, is retired after a career in nursing in a variety of settings. She is a member of the United Blind of Minnesota Inc. Board of Directors, Christian Fellowship of the Blind, and serves as a volunteer peer counselor for people with macular degeneration. Stenstrom, who has been a member of the Rehabilitation Council of the Blind since 2005, is reappointed as a representative of United Blind of Minnesota to another three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

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Taylor, of St. Paul, is a technology and access specialist with the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans, where she designed and implemented a DeafBlind VoteRide pilot project. Taylor earned her master of education degree in deaf education as well as her bachelor of arts degree in deaf studies from the University of Minnesota. She is a trustee with the Minnesota DeafBlind Association. Taylor replaces Lynette Boyer on the Rehabilitation Council of the Blind as a deafblind representative, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Trebelhorn, of Faribault, is an assistive technology specialist at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind in Faribault, and a vendor with the State Services for the Blind. He volunteers with his local National Federation for the Blind chapter, teaches technology to State Services for the Blind customers, and volunteers with Lions Club International, where he reconfigures donated computer systems and distributes them to clients in need. Trebelhorn, who has been a member of the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind since 2008, is reappointed as a community rehabilitation program provider to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Vala, of Plymouth, is a principal engineer with General Mills where she has worked for 25 years. Vala earned her engineering degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She is the parent of two children with visual impairments, is a member of the National Association of Visually Impaired and Arc of Hennepin County, where she served as an IDEA parent trainer, and previously was a member of the Minnesota State Special Education Advisory Panel. Vala replaces Elizabeth Bruber on the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind as an advocate, and is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

West, of Golden Valley, is a private residential drafter and designer. He has also been a store drafter and designer with Super Valu Stores, a block tender with Shoreline Cement, and a 911 emergency dispatcher with the Golden Valley Police Department. West earned his associate of arts degree in architecture from North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park. He is a member of the American Council of the Blind of Minnesota, where he serves on its Board of Directors. West, who has been a member of the Rehabilitation Council of the Blind since 2007, is reappointed as a representative of business and industry to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The Rehabilitation Council for the Blind provides advice and makes recommendations to the State Services for the Blind and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on products and services for the blind. The council consists of 19 members appointed by the Governor, as well as an ex-officio member from the State Services for the Blind.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS NINE TO GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Diana Allen, Eugene A. Barringer III, Cheryl Chatman, Lester Collins (Chair), Jacquelyn Celeste Cooper, W Rayford Johnson, Dora Ann Jones, Marilyn Porter, and Dr. Carolyn Ruth A. Williams to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. All nine are appointed to terms that expire on April 3, 2011.

The Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday was created in 1986 by executive order (Executive Order 86-11), and reauthorized by Governor Pawlenty in 2003 to plan the activities and events in observation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. The council consists of up to 15 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS SEVEN TO COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC MINNESOTANS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Connie Mei Ledford, Hue Danny Lee, and Tsewang Ngodup, M.D.; and the reappointment of Eleasalo “Salo” Ale, Ikram M. Huq, Ananda S. Liyanapathiranage, and Wilfred Tun Baw to the Council on Asian- Pacific Minnesotans.

Ale, of Hopkins, is partner in with the Faegre and Benson law firm in Minneapolis and has been an attorney with the firm since 1995. Ale earned his law degree from Drake University Law School in Des Moines and his bachelor of arts degree from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. Originally from American Samoa, he is a member of the Samoan Association of Minnesota and the Pacific Islands Center for Educational Development Board of Directors. Ale, who has been a member of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans since 2003 and is currently chair, is reappointed as a Samoan member of the Council to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Huq, of Apple Valley, is the owner and chief executive officer of Omar Insurance Agency in Burnsville and Minneapolis, and is a co-owner and president of Ramdan Halal Meat Market and Groceries in Burnsville. Huq has master’s degrees in economics from Texas Tech University in Lubbock as well as from Bangalore University in Bangalore, India, an associate’s degree in information systems from Amarillo College, in Amarillo, Texas, and a diploma in business administration from Transworld College in the United Kingdom. He is a senior Imam and religious director of the Muslim Community Center in Bloomington, Huq, who has been a member of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans since 2006, is reappointed as a Pakistani member of the council to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

Ledford, of St. Paul, was a sales and marketing executive for U.S. and Canadian-based companies in South Asia, including Tiens Health Development (Tianshi), Lifestyle International, Measat Broadcast Network Systems, Avon Malaysia, and Aseania Resorts. Ledford earned her bachelor of science degree in business administration as well as a bachelor’s degree in general studies in economics from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Ledford replaces Lina Jau on the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans as a Malaysian member of the Council, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

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Lee, of Oakdale, is a business analyst with Blue Cross Blue Shield in Eagan as well as a realtor with Real Estate Masters in Little Canada. Lee earned his bachelor of arts degree from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis after attending California State University in Chico. He chairs Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Asiancircle (employee resource group), and was president of the Hmong Students Association of California State University. Lee replaces Bee Lee on the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans as a Hmong member of the council, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Liyanapathiranage, of Woodbury, is an IT project manager with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and held a variety of positions with the State of Minnesota over the past 21 years. A Bush Leadership Fellow Liyanapathiranage earned his master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute, his bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Sri Lanka, and a diploma in accounting from St. Paul Technical College. He co- founded the Minnesota Sri Lanka Friendship Foundation, is a member of the St. Paul Foundation Asian Pacific Endowment, and the Asian Pacific Cultural Center. Liyanapathiranage, who has been a member of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans since 1996, is reappointed as a Sri Lankan member of the council to another four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Ngodup, of Bloomington, is a faculty physician as well as the director of nursing home curriculum with the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Department of Family Medicine, the associate medical director of the Golden Living Chateau Health Care Center in Minneapolis, and associate medical director with Asera Center Care Hospice in Bloomington. Ngodup is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, and is a member of numerous professional associations. He is president of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota. Ngodup replaces Wangyal Ritzekura on the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans as a Tibetan member of the council, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

Tun Baw, of St. Paul, is a project manager with the Karen Support Project at the Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota. Tun Baw graduated from the Rangoon Arts and Science University and was an elementary teacher in Burma before immigrating to St. Paul from Thailand. He chairs the Karen Community of Minnesota. Tun Baw, who has been a member of the Council on Asian- Pacific Minnesotans since 2008, is reappointed as a Burmese member to fulfill a four-year term that expires January 7, 2013.

The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans advises the Governor and the legislature on issues encountered by Asian-Pacific people in Minnesota. The council consists of 23 members, 19 are appointed by the Governor to represent the Asian-Pacific community.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FIFTEEN TO SERVEMINNESOTA COMMISSION

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dave Beal and Corey R. Elmer, and the reappointment of Jennifer DeJournett, Keith Dixon, Ph.D., Robert H. Gotwalt, Jr., Pamela M. Harris, Kate Kelly, Cal Larson, David Metzen, Ed.D., Sakawdin Mohamed, Kera Peterson, Nathan Prouty, Robert Rumpza, Judie Russell, and Christine Wiegert to the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, also known as the ServeMinnesota Commission. All 15 are appointed to three-year terms that expire on August 1, 2013.

Beal, of Rochester, is the vice president for communication and advocacy with the United Way of Olmsted County, and has primary responsibilities in public policy, crisis and critical communications and plays a major role in community engagement and mobilization. Previously, he has held faculty positions in communications with a number of colleges, and was also a communications and marketing consultant. Beal earned his master’s degree in communication theory from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Athens. Beal replaces Kelly Norri on the ServeMinnesota Commission as a representative of a community-based organization.

DeJournett, of Maple Grove, has a professional background as a structural engineer with Target Corporation in Minneapolis, Stanley Consultants, Inc., in Minneapolis, and Ceco Building Systems in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. DeJournett earned her bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Her volunteer activities have included Meals on Wheels, Independent School District 279 Fiscal Team and Strategic Plan Results Committee, and the Brooklyn Park Budget and Human Relations Commissions. DeJournett, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a representative of volunteers.

Dixon, of Duluth, has been the superintendent of the Duluth Public Schools since 2005. Previously, he was the superintendent of schools in Faribault for 10 years, and was a former teacher, school counselor, and principal. Dixon holds a doctorate degree in educational administration, a master of education degree in guidance and counseling, and a bachelor of science degree from Colorado State University.

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Dixon has volunteered for a number of community civic groups, and has been a presenter on facilitating change and building community at numerous Minnesota School Boards Association and Minnesota Association of School Administrators conferences. Dixon, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2003, is reappointed as a representative of youth development experts.

Elmer, of Moorhead, is an attorney with the Vogel law firm in Moorhead and Fargo, North Dakota, and serves as legal counsel to numerous small and large businesses, non-profit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions. Elmer earned his law degree cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and his bachelor of arts degrees summa cum laude from Moorhead State University, as well as with honours from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. His community activities include serving on the Moorhead Rotary Club, Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, and Minnesota State University – Moorhead Alumni Foundation. Elmer replaces Karen Anderson on the ServeMinnesota Commission as a community member.

Gotwalt, of Golden Valley, is vice president, director of professional services, and senior consultant with Lee Hecht Harrison. He has extensive experience in human resources management, previously serving as area vice president and district general manager with DBM, director of professional staffing with AXA Advisors, human resources and development manager with Target Stores in Minneapolis, and human resources manager with Bradlees, Inc. in Edison, New Jersey. Gotwalt earned his master of divinity degree in counseling and theology from Waterloo Lutheran Seminary in Waterloo, Ontario Canada, and his bachelor of arts degree in Latin from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Gotwalt, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a community member.

Harris, of Falcon Heights, is an attorney and partner with the Martin and Squires law firm in St. Paul, where she practices in labor and employment law. She has also been a member of the Falcon Heights City Council since 2005. Harris earned her law degree cum laude from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, and her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the Friends of Ramsey County Libraries Board of Directors, secretary of the Roseville Rotary Board of Directors, and secretary of the Rasmussen Foundation. Harris, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2001 and is a former chair of the Commission, is reappointed as a representative of local-elected officials.

Kelly, of Plymouth, is the president and chief executive officer of Minnesota Bank & Trust in Edina. She has 25 years of experience in the banking industry, and previously held positions as region president and wealth management director at Bremer Bank in St. Paul, and a number of positions with U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis. Kelly earned her master of business administration degree in finance from the University of Minnesota and her bachelor of arts degree from the St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She is a parent volunteer with Benilde-St. Margaret High School in St. Louis Park, and serves on its Advancement Committee. Kelly, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2007, is reappointed as a business representative.

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Larson, of Fergus Falls, served as a member of the Minnesota Senate from 1987 through 2006, and previously was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1967 through 1974. He currently serves on the Seaway Port Authority of Duluth, and has represented Minnesota on the Great Lakes Commission for 12 years. He has also served on the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission, Minnesota State Capitol 2005 Commission, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, was chair of the Concordia College Board of Regents, and was president of the Fergus Falls Rotary Club. Larson earned his bachelors degree from Concordia College Moorhead, and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Larson, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a representative of older adults.

Metzen, of Sunfish Lake, is the director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. He is a past two-term member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and was chair of the Board of Regents from 2003-05. He was the South St. Paul School District superintendent from 1982-2000 and was previously an elementary school teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent specializing in curriculum in the district. Metzen earned his doctorate of education degree as well as his master’s degree in educational administration, and his bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota. In addition to his education roles, he served as executive director of the Dodge Nature Center, has worked as a leadership consultant, and has served on several non-profit boards. Metzen, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a representative of higher education.

Mohamed, of Burnsville, is a budget and data analyst with the Minnesota Department of Health Division of Compliance Monitoring. Previously, he was a state program administrator with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in St. Paul, a social worker and program coordinator with Blue Earth County Public Health, and worked in the Fargo-Moorhead area integrating Somali refugees, and as a translator and interpreter. A Somali native, Mohamed is a Humphrey policy fellow, earned his master of science degree in community health services from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and his bachelor of science degree in economics and sociology from North Dakota State University in Fargo. Mohamed, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a community member.

Peterson, of Minneapolis, is an organizer with the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, as well as the AFL-CIO community services liaison with the St. Paul Labor Studies and Resource Center. She is a member of the International Association of Machinists Capitol City Lodge 459, a member of the Minnesota AFL-CIO Community Services Education Committee, and served as vice president of the Twin Cities Coalition of Labor Union Women. Peterson earned her master of advocacy and political leadership degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and her bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees from the University of Minnesota. Peterson, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a representative of labor.

Prouty, of Eagan, works in public relations with Public Affairs Company in Minneapolis, where his work is primarily in the healthcare community. Previously, he was a communications specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education, was a district field representative for former Congressman Mark Kennedy, and a legislative assistant in the Minnesota House of Representatives. -- more --

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Prouty earned his bachelor of science degree with honors from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prouty, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2009, is reappointed as a community member.

Rumpza, of Eden Prairie, operates Rumpza Consulting, a public relations and communications firm with specialties in corporate reputation management, crisis communications, and strategic communications. His previous positions have included senior vice president of public relations with Nicholson Kovac Inc., executive vice president of Weber Shandwick, as well as communications positions with Control Data Corporation and the Pillsbury Company. He earned the “Silver Anvil” award from the Public Relations Society of America. Rumpza earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota (U of M). He was named an “Alumnus of Notable Achievement” by the U of M College of Liberal Arts in 2007. Rumpza, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2003 and is its current chair, is reappointed as a community member.

Russell, of Stillwater, is a licensed social worker with more than 35 years of professional experience in human services and community organizations, and the former director of volunteer services for Children’s Home Society of Minnesota. Russell earned her bachelor of arts degree from St. Catherine University. She founded the Minnesota Association of Volunteer Administration and serves on its Board of Directors. She also serves on the Ripley Foundation, is past president of the Minnesota Association of Volunteer Directors, chaired the St. Paul School District Special Education Council, and is a former co-chair of the United Way of Minneapolis Volunteer Center Advisory Council. Russell, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2005, is reappointed as a community member.

Wiegert, of North St. Paul, is vice president of marketing and business development with TKDA, an engineering, architectural and planning firm based in St. Paul, where she is responsible for driving strategic marketing, business development, and sales activities in the firm. Wiegert earned her bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is president of the Lake Elmo Rotary Club, and previously served on St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s Central Corridor Business Partnership Committee, and Roseville Rotary Club. Wiegert, who has been a member of the ServeMinnesota Commission since 2007, is reappointed as a community member.

The Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service coordinates volunteer learning service programs, administers the youth works grant program as well as the federal AmeriCorps program. The commission consists of 25 members, including 24 appointed by the Governor, the Commissioner of Education plus four ex-officio legislative members.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS HILL TO BOARD OF TEACHING

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kimberly G. Hill to the Minnesota Board of Teaching.

Hill, of Lonsdale, has been a middle school teacher in the Rosemount School District for 24 years, and has National Board Certification in the area of English Language Arts/Early Adolescence. She is currently a reading specialist, working with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. She has also been the gifted and talented student program coordinator, teacher of reading, American studies, Spanish and French cultural studies, beginning computer science, and general music. Hill earned her master of science degree in experiential education from Mankato State University, and her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. She currently holds appointments by the Board of Teaching as a State Portfolio Reviewer, State College Program Reviewer, and on their On-Site Evaluation of College Program. She has also served on numerous other professional committees and Minnesota Department of Education advisory panels. Hill, who is appointed to a position for a classroom teacher on the Board of Teaching, replaces Jennifer Brist to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS TWO TO BOARD OF DIETETICS AND NUTRITION PRACTICE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Stacey D. Millett and Susan M. Parks to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice. Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on August 1, 2014.

Millett, of St. Paul, is the director of family services with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in Minneapolis. She has 20 years of experience in leadership positions with a number of local non- profits. Millett earned her master of business administration degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, her master of science degree in television and radio from the Syracuse University Newhouse School of Communications in Syracuse New York, and her bachelor of arts degree in English from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. Her community activities include serving on the Commission on Judicial Selection, Citizens League, and as a classroom volunteer with the St. Paul Public Schools. Millett replaces Yvonne Hundshamer on the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice as a public member.

Parks, of Mendota Heights, is the chief executive officer of Healthnutrifit LLC, where she provides counseling services on clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, eating disorders, weight management, and food sensitivities, and has 35 years of experience as a nutritionist in a variety of settings. She is also a personal trainer and teaches nutrition classes at the Jewish Community Center of St. Paul. Parks earned her master of science degree in nutrition from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, and her bachelor of science degree cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania). She is a licensed nutritionist in Minnesota, a registered dietician with the American Dietetic Association, a certified specialist in sports dietetics, and a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise. Parks replaces Alice Shapiro on the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice as a licensed nutritionist member.

The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice licenses and disciplines dieticians and nutritionists. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, including two licensed dieticians with at least three years of dietetic practice in Minnesota, two licensed nutritionists with at least three years of practice in Minnesota, and three public members.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FIFTEEN TO FAITH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE INITATITVES COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Jo Campe, Sandra Gilbert, Alan Goracke, Ange Hwang, Christopher Leifeld, Jerad Morey, and Connie Roehich; and the reappointment of G. Paul Beaumaster, Windell Calvert, Richard Coleman, Nancy Haapoja, Susan Hilgart, Wilhemlina Holder, Andrew Parker, and Jon Pratt to the Governor’s Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives. All 15 are appointed to terms that expire April 4, 2011.

Beaumaster, of Faribault, is the Rice County Attorney. He earned his master of law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, his juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, and his bachelor of science degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He is a Sunday School teacher, mock trial judge and coach, and past president of the Rice County Historical Society. Beaumaster has been a member of the council since 2006.

Calvert, of Rochester, is the church leadership catalyst for the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention in Rochester and has more than 20 years of pastoral experience. He earned his master of arts degree in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth Texas, and his bachelor of behavioral science degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Calvert has been a member of the council since 2006.

Campe, of St. Paul, is the pastor of The Recovery Church, with campuses at Central Park Methodist Church in St. Paul, and Wesley United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. In addition to serving as a church pastor, he has also been a high school teacher. Campe earned his doctorate degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, and his master of divinity degree from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in New Brighton. Campe replaces Hamdy El-Sawaf on the council.

Coleman, of Eagan, is the community engagement and leadership pastor with New Life Christian Ministries in Richfield, as well as the founder and chief program officer with Servant Leaders’ Support, Inc. He has served as a pastor as numerous African Methodist Episcopal churches, and has a wealth of faith-based involvement in the community. Coleman has been a member of the council since 2006.

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Gilbert, of Plymouth, is a workplace neutral investigator with NeuVest in Edina. Her community activities include serving as the secretary and member of the Reconciliation Associates board, Wayzata Evangelical Free Church Mission Commission as well as its China Center coordinator. Gilbert earned her juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul and her bachelor of arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield. Gilbert replaces Larry Forsberg on the council.

Goracke, of Blaine, is the senior pastor at Kingswood Church in Blaine. He is pursuing his doctor of ministry degree at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, earned his master of arts degree in ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, and his bachelor of science degree from St. Cloud State University. He is a member of the Blaine Planning Commission, Blaine Charter Commission, and the faith community representative to the Anoka County Emergency Shelter Grants Program/Federal Emergency Management Agency Committee. Goracke replaces Debra Jacoway on the council.

Haapoja, of Redwood Falls, is the Youth For Christ Campus Life director with the Redwood Falls Youth for Christ. She is also vice president of the Redwood Area Ministerial Association, a member of the Redwood Area Crisis Pregnancy Center board, Choices Pregnancy Center board, and the Redwood Valley Senior High School Site Council. Haapoja has been a member of the council since 2006.

Hilgart, of Brainerd, is a team leader with Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. in Brainerd. She earned her bachelor’s degree in organizational management and communications from Concordia University in St. Paul. She is a member and past chair of the Brainerd Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, a member of the Brainerd Transportation Advisory Committee, and a member of the Crow Wing County Poverty Commission. Hilgart has been a member of the council since 2006.

Holder, of Plymouth, is the executive director of Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE), Inc., a multicultural non-profit organization that provides direct services and leadership development opportunities to empower immigrant women and girls. She is also a consultant with African and American Friendship Association for Cooperation and Development, (AAFACD) Inc., and is active in numerous community organizations. Holder has been a member of the council since 2008.

Hwang, of Minneapolis, is the founder and executive director of Asian Media Access, and producer as well as director of “East Meets West” – a monthly cable television show. She earned her master of arts management degree from Metropolitan State University, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Hwang replaces Kimberly Ketola on the council.

Leifeld, of St. Paul, is the executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. He earned his master of arts degree from the University of Minnesota, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He is a board member of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, Minnesota Catholic Education Association, Catholic Health Association of Minnesota, Marathon for Nonpublic Education and is actively involved with a number of other community organizations. Leifeld replaced Christopher Morton on the council.

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Morey, of Brooklyn Center, is a communications and organizing consultant whose clients include the Minnesota Council of Churches and the United Methodist Church. He is a member of the multicultural Brooklyn "MOSAIC" community, a new United Methodist Church start in the Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park area. He earned his master of theological studies degree from Wesley Theological Seminary, as well as his master of arts degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University, both in Washington, D.C., and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Morey replaces Gary Reierson on the council.

Parker, of Minnetonka, is the co-founder of the Parker Rosen law firm in Minneapolis and previously operated the Smith Parker law firm for nearly a decade. He earned his juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, his master of arts degree from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota. He is the co-founder and former co-chair of the Minnesota Chapter of the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee, and has also served on the Minneapolis Jewish Federation board of directors. Parker has been a member of the council since 2006.

Pratt, of Minneapolis, is the executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, an association of nearly 2,000 organizations that sponsors research, training, lobbying, and negotiated discounts to strengthen Minnesota’s nonprofit sector. He earned his master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his juris doctorate degree from Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C., and his bachelor of arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield. Pratt has been a member of the council since 2008.

Roehrich, of Mendota Heights, retired last year as the warden at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault. She previously served as the warden of the Minnesota Women’s Correctional Facility in Shakopee and the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Willow River/Moose Lake. She earned her master of science degree in sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and her bachelor of science degree in social work from Bemidji State University. Roehrich replaces Malo Thao on the council.

The Governor’s Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives was created by executive order (Executive Order 05-14) to make recommendations on how to level the playing field for faith and community organizations and increase access to public and private funding opportunities. The council includes leaders who represent the diversity of the State of Minnesota geographically, ethnically, by gender and faith. The council consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS WYMORE TO BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Steven R. Wymore to the Board of School Administrators.

Wymore, of Baudette, is the superintendent of the Lake of the Woods Public Schools, a position he has held since 2007. Previously, he was the superintendent/K-4 principal with the Willow River Schools, and superintendent/K-12 principal with the Herman-Norcross School District. He also held teaching positions with the Warroad, Grygla-Gatzke, Argyle, and Tolna (North Dakota) Public Schools. Wymore earned his sixth year certificate from St. Cloud State University, his master of science degree in educational administration from Bemidji State University, and his bachelor of science degree from Mayville State College in Mayville, North Dakota. He has been an active member in the communities where he has lived, including serving on the Warroad City Council, and a member of the local Jaycees, Lions Clubs, and his church. Wymore replaces Mark Wolak on the Board of School Administrators as a representative of school superintendent, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS SANDERS TO FOREST RESOURCES COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Jim Sanders to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council.

Sanders, of Duluth, is the forest supervisor for the Superior National Forest, a position he has held since 1996. The Superior National Forest, headquartered in Duluth, is comprised of three million acres, including one million acres within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He has 38 years of experience with the U.S.D.A. Forest Service in a variety of capacities and locations in the country. Sanders earned his bachelor of science degree in forestry from the University of Montana in Missoula, and completed post-graduate work in forest ecology and silviculture from the University of Montana, University of Idaho, and Washington State University. Sanders replaces Robert Harper on the Forest Resources Council as a representative of the U.S. Forest Service with land management responsibility in Minnesota, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council develops recommendations to the Governor and to federal, state, county and local governments with respect to forest resource policies and practices that result in the sustainable management, use, and protection of the state's forest resources. The council consists of 17 members, 16 of which are appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS WEAVER TO CLEARWAY MINNESOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Thomas H. Weaver to the ClearWay Minnesota Board of Directors.

Weaver, of Anoka, is the Metropolitan Council Regional Administrator, where he serves as the body’s chief operating officer. Previously, he was a principal with Excelsior Energy, executive director of government affairs with Xcel Energy, legal counsel and director of legislative affairs to Governor Arne Carlson, general counsel with the Metropolitan Transit Commission, and an attorney with the Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren law firm in Bloomington. Weaver earned his juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his bachelor of arts degree with distinction from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is a member of the Governor’s Clean Water Cabinet, and previously served on the Minnesota Environmental Initiative, University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies Executive Board, the boards of the U.S. and Minnesota Chambers of Commerce, and The Bridge for Runaway Youth. Weaver is appointed to a three-year term on the ClearWay Minnesota Board of Directors that expires on September 28, 2013, and he replaces Chris Georgacas on the board.

ClearWay Minnesota is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the human and economic harms of tobacco use in Minnesota. ClearWay Minnesota – formerly the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco – was created in 1998 by the Ramsey County District Court as a part of the $6.1 billion tobacco settlement. ClearWay Minnesota funds research, community outreach, and smoking cessation activities. The Board of Directors consists of 19 members, including two appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REAPPOINTS SHAVER TO GREAT LAKES PROTECTION FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Craig H. Shaver to the Great Lakes Protection Fund Board of Directors.

Shaver, of Deephaven, is a senior vice president and financial consultant with RBC Wealth Management in Minneapolis, and has 27 years of experience as a financial investment advisor. Shaver was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1983 to 1989, and served on the House Taxes, Environment, Government Operations and Labor Management Committees. He was also a legislative assistant to U.S. Representative Bill Frenzel prior to his election to the House in 1982. Shaver earned his bachelor of arts degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He has chaired the Minnesota Compensation Council, served on the Minnesota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, Minnesota Community College Board, Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Advisory Task Force, and the Minnesota State Lottery Organization Task Force. Shaver, who has been a member of the Great Lakes Protection Fund Board of Directors since 1994 and has chaired the board, is reappointed to another two-year term that expires on September 1, 2012.

The Great Lakes Protection Fund is a private, nonprofit corporation formed in 1989 by the Governors of the Great Lakes States. It is a permanent environmental endowment that supports collaborative actions to improve the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Great Lakes Protection Fund Board of Directors is comprised of two governor appointed representatives from each member state. The Board of Directors meets quarterly and governs the Fund's operation.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FOUR TO GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Barbara J. Fabre, Leslie M. Metzen, Robert Quinn Sawyer, and Wright S. Walling to the new State Guardian Ad Litem Board.

Fabre, of Ogema, is the director of the White Earth child care program in Waubun. Her work includes recruiting, licensing, training, and monitoring child care providers, supervising staff, and overseeing the program’s annual budget. An enrolled member of the Ojibwe Nation, she has held a number of positions with the White Earth Reservation over the past 23 years, including youth services, the Women, Infants and Children program, and Indian Child Welfare. Fabre founded and co-chairs the Communities Collaborative Conference, Minnesota’s largest brain development conference. Her numerous memberships in community organizations include serving as vice chair of the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board, chair of the National Indian Child Care Association, and a member of the White Earth Children’s Fund, local Indian Education Committee, and the University of Minnesota Center for Early Education and Development Advisory Board. Fabre is appointed to an initial term that expires on January 2, 2012.

Metzen, of Sunfish Lake, is the senior director of violence prevention with 360 Communities, a private, non-profit organization that works to end violence against women. Previously, she was a First Judicial District Trial Court Judge in Dakota County for 23 years, and served as Chief Judge of the District and chair of the Conference of Chief Judges. She was also a teacher at Derham Hall High School prior to going to law school. Metzen earned her juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and her bachelor of science degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota. She was a member of the Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Task Force, where she chaired the Committee to Revise Minnesota Procedural Rules for Juvenile Delinquency; the Parental Cooperation Task Force; South St. Paul Restorative Justice Council; and was a founding member of the Dakota County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. Metzen is appointed to an initial term that expires on January 6, 2014.

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Sawyer retired in 2009 from Olmsted County Community Services where he was the director of child and family services for 12 years and director of social services for four years before that. Prior to that, he was a family preservation services supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, a section manager with Dakota County Social Services, and a social service supervisor with Stearns County Social Services. A licensed independent clinical social worker in Minnesota, Sawyer earned his master of social work degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, bachelor of arts degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, and his child care worker certificate from the Menninger Foundation in Topeka. Sawyer is appointed to an initial term that expires on January 3, 2011.

Walling, of St. Louis Park, is an attorney, partner and past president of the Walling, Berg and Debele law firm in Minneapolis. His practice consists of family law including adoption, child custody, and juvenile law. Walling is also a family and civil mediator, and a certified adoption mediator by the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. In addition to his law practice, he was the director of the Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem Panel from 1980 to 1994, where he developed and managed attorney representation of volunteer guardian ad litems in juvenile court. Walling earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota, and his bachelor of arts degree from American University in Washington, D.C. He is a charter member and past president of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, and has served on numerous professional committees, including the Supreme Court’s Juvenile Protection Rules Committee and Minnesota Children’s Law Center Advisory Board. Walling is appointed to an initial term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The State Guardian Ad Litem Board was created by the 2010 Legislature (Laws of Minnesota 2010, Chapter 309, Section 5) to create and administer a statewide independent Guardian ad Litem program to advocate for the best interests of children, minor parents, and incompetent adults in juvenile and family court cases; approve and recommend a budget for the board and the Guardian ad Litem program to the Legislature; establish procedures for distribution of funding to the Guardian ad Litem program; and establish Guardian ad Litem standards, administrative policies, procedures, and rules.

The State Guardian Ad Litem Board consists of seven members, including four members appointed by the Governor, and three members appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is appointing Richard Jessen, Cyrenthia Shaw, and Mark Toogood. Additional information on the Supreme Court’s appointments can be found on their website, www.mncourts.gov.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS STROBEL TO BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kay J. Strobel to the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Strobel, of Red Wing, is a retired RN, certified registered rehabilitation nurse, and qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC). Her professional background includes working as a QRC with Med-Voc Associates, a school nurse, and a nurse with the American Red Cross. Strobel earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She chairs the First Presbyterian Church of Red Wing Women’s Association, serves on the Church Women United Board, and has been active in Women’s Network. Strobel replaces Kim Hill on the Board of Chiropractic Examiners as a public member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners licenses and disciplines chiropractors. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS RISVOLD TO STATEWIDE RADIO BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Wayzata Police Chief Michael J. Risvold to the Statewide Radio Board.

Risvold has been the chief of the Wayzata Police Department since 2004. Previously, he was a detective in the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office and a sergeant and second in command with the Minnetrista Public Safety Department. Risvold earned his bachelor of arts degree from St. Cloud State University. He is second vice president with the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association, a board member with the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, and serves on the Minnesota Chiefs’ of Police Association Executive Training Institute Educational Committee and Gala Committee. He has also volunteered with Meals on Wheels, as a volunteer youth athletics coach, and served on the Christ Lutheran Church Council. Risvold replaces Chief Michael Goldstein on the Statewide Radio Board as a representative of metropolitan area police chiefs.

The Statewide Radio Board was created to develop a project plan for a statewide, shared, trunked public safety radio communication system, referred to as “Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response” or “ARMER”. The board consists of 21 members, including six appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS NELSON TO ARTS EDUCATION CENTER BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Mary Ann E. Nelson, Ph.D., to the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.

Nelson, of Minneapolis, is an education consultant and an instructor in education leadership courses at Capella University. She has 31 years of experience in education – 25 of which are in education administration – including serving as assistant commissioner for academic excellence with the Minnesota Department of Education, superintendent of the Fridley Public Schools, and assistant superintendent for instruction with the St. Louis Park Public Schools. Nelson earned her doctorate degree in education administration from the University of Minnesota, her master of science degree in education administration from Mankato State University, her bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota, and her associate of arts degree from Mesabi State Junior College in Virginia.

Nelson is a senior examiner with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program, a judge with the Minnesota Council for Quality, is a member of the Minneapolis Rotary, Tyrone Guthrie Circle, Minneapolis Institute of Fine Arts, Walker Art Center, and Hennepin Theater Trust. Nelson’s research on school board-superintendent relationships has earned her the Minnesota Association of School Administrators’ 2010 Scholar Award. Nelson replaces Kaimay Terry on the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education as an at-large member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MEINERTS TO COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Merlyn L. Meinerts to the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Meinerts, of Lakeville, is a solo practice attorney in Burnsville. His practice is primarily in the area of family law, including divorce, child support, child custody, and visitation. He also works in the area of alternative dispute resolution, including family mediation, family arbitration, and early neutral evaluation. Previously, he was an attorney and partner in the Nord, Macklin and Meinerts law firm in Lakeville, and a staff attorney with the Ceridian Corporation in Bloomington. Prior to earning his law degree, Meinerts worked in communications in the United States Senate and was also a radio and television broadcaster. Meiners earned his juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, and his bachelor of science degree in journalism from South Dakota State University in Brookings. He chairs the First Judicial District Fee Arbitration Committee and the Dakota County Early Neutral Evaluation Committee, is a member of the Scott and Carver County Early Neutral Evaluation Committee, Legal Assistance of Dakota County Board of Directors, and the First Judicial District Panel of Parenting Time Expeditors. Meinerts replaces Michael Dougherty as a First Judicial District attorney member of the Commission on Judicial Selection, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JOHNSON TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Cortland L. Johnson to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC).

Johnson, of Minneapolis, is a student in the criminal justice program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. He was a crew leader for the past two years with Tree Trust in St. Paul, where he supervised crews of at-risk young adults in landscaping and property maintenance. Prior to becoming a crew leader, he was a crew member with Tree Trust. Johnson earned an OSHA Safety Certification from the Minnesota Safety Council and a First Aid and CPR Certification from the American Heart Association. Johnson replaces Emily Tischer on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee as a youth member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS VAN BINSBERGEN TO BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Scott Van Binsbergen to the Board of Accountancy.

Van Binsbergen, of Montevideo, owns a number of businesses in western Minnesota, including Van Binsbergen and Associates, a real estate and property management firm in Montevideo; Madsen Properties, Inc., a property management company in Battle Lake; Health Providers, Inc., a provider of assisted living facilities and services for seniors and developmentally disabled adults; and Burnsdale Apartment Complex for elderly and disabled individuals. Van Binsbergen earned his bachelor of arts degree from Moorhead State University. He is a member and past president of the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Realtors Association, and Hope Reformed Church Board, and has been active in numerous other community and civic organizations. He received the 2004 Southwest Minnesota “Entrepreneur of the Year” award. Van Binsbergen, who replaces Melodie Rose as a public member of the Board of Accountancy, is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Board of Accountancy examines, licenses, and regulates certified public accountants. The board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

St. Paul, MN – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for a trial court bench vacancy in the Fifth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Norbert P. Smith on September 11, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of this position for the city of Mankato in Blue Earth County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Fifth Judicial District may request an application for this position by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at [email protected] or by writing:

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JOHNSON COURT OF APPEALS CHIEF JUDGE

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Matthew E. Johnson as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Johnson succeeds current Chief Judge Edward Toussaint and is appointed to a three-year term that commences on November 1, 2010 and expires on October 31, 2013.

Johnson has served as a Court of Appeals Judge since January 1, 2008. Previously, he was an attorney and shareholder with the Minneapolis law firm now known as Nilan Johnson Lewis from 2001 through 2007, an associate attorney with Smith Parker in Minneapolis from 1995 to 2001, an associate attorney with Popham, Haik, Schnobrich and Kaufman in Minneapolis from 1994 to 1995, a law clerk for Judge David R. Hansen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit from 1993 to 1994, and a law clerk for Chief Judge Charles R. Wolle of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa from 1992 to 1993. Johnson earned his juris doctorate degree with honors from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1992, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Review, and received the “Student Award of Merit” in 1992. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield in 1985.

“Matt has distinguished himself on the Court of Appeals as a thoughtful jurist, strong intellect, and an excellent writer,” Governor Pawlenty said. “He has the consensus-building and leadership skills to be an innovative and effective manager of the Court.”

Johnson is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, where he served on its Judicial Elections Task Force; Ramsey County Bar Association; Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies; and he was a member of the Federal Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Warren E. Burger Inn of Court, Second District Bar Ethics Committee, and Legal Access Point Project. Johnson, 47, was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and lives in St. Paul with his wife, Elizabeth Thimmesh and their three children, Noah, 10, Isaac, 8, and Theodore, 4.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has jurisdiction of appeals from all final decisions of trial courts other than conciliation courts except for appeals in election contests, convictions of murder in the first degree and appeals from the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals and the Tax Court, which are appealed directly to the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeals consists of 19 judges; 11 judges who serve at-large, and eight judges who are initially appointed – one each – from the state’s eight congressional districts.

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COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCES FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

Ronald J. Schutz, Chair Commission on Judicial Selection 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS STEVENS TO THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIP IN OLMSTED COUNTY

Rochester – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Christina K. Stevens to a Third Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Rochester in Olmsted County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence E. Agerter on May 7, 2010.

Stevens is an associate attorney with the Dunlap and Seeger law firm in Rochester, a position she has held since 2001. In addition, she has served as an Olmsted County Conciliation Court Referee since 2009. Previously, she was an attorney with the Bagniefski and Murakami law firm in Rochester from 2000 to 2001, a staff attorney with Ceridian Performance Partners in Eagan from 2000 to 2001, and an associate attorney with the Kenneth J. Jacobs Law Office in Forest Lake from 1998 to 2000. Stevens earned her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul in 1997, and her bachelor of arts degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1995.

“Christina has a professional background in family law, which will be a benefit to the bench in Olmsted County,” Governor Pawlenty said. “In addition, her work as a conciliation court referee and in alternative dispute resolution has helped prepare her for this position.”

Stevens is a member of the Minnesota and Olmsted County Bar Associations, has served on the Third and Fifth Judicial Districts Early Neutral Evaluation Task Force pilot program, Southern Minnesota Family Law Collaborative, and has been listed as a “Rising Star” in Minnesota Law and Politics. She is currently the president of the Chosen Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors, vice president of the Children’s Museum of Rochester Board of Directors, has served on the Rochester Habitat for Humanity and River Trails Girl Scout Council boards of directors, and was a member of the 2009 Leadership Greater Rochester class, a program of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.

Stevens, 37, was born in Minot, North Dakota, and lives in Chatfield with her husband, Jeremy, and their three sons, Samuel,9, Isaac, 6, and Jacob, 4.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS BROWN TO HEAD COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION

St. Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of RD Brown as executive director of the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission. Brown replaces Scott LeDoux, who resigned as the commission’s executive director in August.

Brown, 64, resides in St. Paul, and serves the community as a volunteer on numerous civic and community boards, including the Minnesota Board on Aging, Minnesota Supreme Court Task Force on Racial Bias in the Courts, Ramsey County Children’s Services Review Panel, and HealthPartners Patient Council and Regions Hospital Patient Council. He also currently chairs the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission, and has served as a member of the commission since 2007. Brown is resigning as a member of the Combative Sports Commission to accept appointment as its executive director, a full-time, paid position.

Brown’s profession career was in management, strategic planning, budgeting and community development in the non-profit field, most recently as vice president of child and family support services for Children’s Home Society and Family Services. He holds masters degrees in health services administration and business administration from Columbia Pacific University in San Rafael, California, and a bachelors degree in business administration and management from Central College in Pella, Iowa. Brown also has experience in mixed martial arts, which has included participating in local shimsas, and assisting with regional tournaments. He has won numerous awards in seniors free fighting.

The Minnesota Combative Sports Commission has sole direction, supervision, regulation, control, and jurisdiction over all boxing and tough person contests held within the state; sole control, authority, and jurisdiction over all licenses; may adopt rules including, but not limited to, the conduct of boxing exhibitions, bouts, fights, and their manner, supervision, time, and place; and must adopt unified rules for mixed martial arts. The Minnesota Combative Sports Commission, whose purpose is to protect health, promote safety, and ensure fair boxing and mixed martial arts events, consists of nine members appointed by the Governor, one of whom must be a retired Minnesota judge, three of whom must have knowledge of the boxing industry, and four of whom must have knowledge of the mixed martial arts industry. The Governor also appoints the executive director of the commission.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MARTIN TO WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES BOARD ~ Napstad named Board Chair ~

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Joe Martin to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Martin replaces Randy Kramer as a citizen member on the board, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011. In addition, the Governor announced that Brian Napstad will replace Kramer as chair of the board.

Martin, of St. Paul, owns Rural Strategies, LLC, an agricultural and rural public affairs management and consulting business, and serves as executive director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. Previously, he held positions as assistant commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in St. Paul, director of congressional relations with the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, D.C., and associate director of public policy with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Martin earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota. He has served on numerous agriculture and environmental boards, including the Minnesota Clean Water Council, Mississippi River Parkway Commission, Upper Mississippi Waterway Association, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, and USDA Conservation Effects Assessment Program Working Group.

Napstad, of McGregor, is the owner of Fisherman’s Bay Restaurant on Big Sandy Lake, and has served as an elected member of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners since 2005. Napstad has been a member of the BWSR since 2006, and was reappointed by Governor Pawlenty to another four-year term as a representative of county commissioners earlier this year.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS NEWMAN TO MPCA CITIZENS’ BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David P. Newman to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board.

Newman, of Stillwater, is the owner and president of The Bancor Group, Inc., a residential real estate development company based in Blaine. He has 20 years of experience in residential real estate development and previously was an attorney where he represented municipalities, small businesses and real estate developers. Newman earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and his bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Minnesota.

Newman currently serves as the developer representative on the MPCA’s Alternate on the Minimum Impact Design Standards Workgroup, a member of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Rulemaking Task Force, a member of the Washington County Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee, a member of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, and treasurer of Hope Community, Inc. He has also previously chaired the Fridley Planning Commission, and served on the Fridley School Board. Newman replaces Paige Winebarger on the MPCA Citizens’ Board as a public member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS OPSAHL TO STATE ARTS BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of William Opsahl to the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Opsahl, of Minneapolis, is the founder and CEO of William Opsahl Associates in Minneapolis, where he is a business consultant to large private investors, corporate owners and senior managers. His professional background includes serving as a principal associate with Altair Ventures Group, an acquisition consultant with Louisiana-Pacific Corp., a corporate executive vice president with Georgia Pacific Corporation, a business journalist with Knight-Ridder Publications, and an investment adviser with Rockefeller Brothers in New York City. Opsahl earned his bachelor of arts degree in engineer with honors from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

Opsahl has been a vocal musician in many groups for more than 50 years, which has included performing with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale. His community activities have included serving as a member of the boards of the Minnesota Governor’s Commission on Arts Funding, Mankato Symphony Association, Minnesota Legacy Constitutional Amendment, Minnesota Parks and Trails Council, a Minnesota representative on the Yale University Alumni Association, and a trustee emeritus with the Williston Northampton School. Opsahl replaces Ken Kaffeine on the Minnesota State Arts Board as an at-large member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS LENZMEIER TO PERA BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Leigh Lenzmeier to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Board of Trustees.

Lenzmeier, of St. Cloud, is a member of the Stearns County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 1990, and has served continuously since. He also chaired the board in 1993, 2003, and 2009. Lenzmeier’s professional career is in real estate, starting Lenzmeier Real Estate Services in 1984. Lenzmeier earned his master of business administration degree as well as his bachelor of arts degree in economics from St. Cloud State University, and holds real estate broker and appraiser licenses. He is vice president of the Minnesota Inter-County Association, a member of the boards of directors of the National Association of Counties as well as the Association of Minnesota Counties, and previously served on the Stearns County Planning Commission, and St. Cloud Parking Commission. Lenzmeier replaces Commissioner Dennis Hegberg on the PERA Board of Trustees as a representative of counties, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 7, 2013.

The Public Employees Retirement Association Board of Trustees manages the fund that provides retirement, survivor and disability benefits for public employees of county and local government. The board consists of 11 members, including five appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS MORROW TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dennis R. Morrow, Ph.D., to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Morrow, of Plymouth, is the associate executive director of ReachGlobal. He has a 35-year professional background in education, which includes serving as dean of graduate programs at Bethel University, an administrator with Daystar University in Kenya, superintendent of Brooklyn Center Public Schools, high school principal at a number of schools, and a history teacher in the Anoka-Hennepin Schools. Morrow earned his doctorate degree in educational administration from the University of Minnesota (U of M), his master of arts degree in teaching from the University of St. Thomas, and his bachelor of arts degree in history from the U of M. He has a wealth of involvement in professional and civic organizations in the state, country, and worldwide. Morrow replaces Rebekah McDonald on the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy as a public member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FALK AND O’NEILL TO OPTOMETRY BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michelle Shih-Ming Falk, O.D., and Patrick William O’Neill, O.D., to the Board of Optometry.

Falk, of Woodbury, is an independent doctor of optometry with Sam’s Club Optical in Woodbury, and has previously held that position with Sam’s Club Optical in White Bear Lake, Wal-Mart Vision Center in Woodbury, and Sam’s Club Optical in Fridley. Falk earned her doctor of optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, and her bachelor of arts degree in molecular and cell biology from the University of California at Berkeley, where she was a research assistant at the Berkeley School of Optometry. She had clinical training at the Illinois Eye Institute Primary Care Services, Eyewear Center, and Institute Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care in Chicago, Naval Air Station Branch Medical Clinic in Brunswick, Maine, Providence Veterans Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Optometric Vision Development Center in La Jolla, California, and the Chicago (Illinois) Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and has co-authored publications on three-point vernier alignment and acuity tests. Falk replaces LaMar Gunnarson on the Board of Optometry as an optometrist member, and is appointed to a four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

O’Neill of Northfield, is an optometrist and partner with River Valley Vision Centers in Northfield. Previously, he was the medical director of eye services with Allina Medical Clinic in Northfield, and had a solo private practice before that. He has also served as an adjunct professor with the Indiana University School of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry, and Pacific University College of Optometry. O’Neill earned his doctor of optometry degree from Michigan College of Optometry (formerly Ferris State University College of Optometry) in Big Rapids, and his bachelor of arts degree in biology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He is a fellow with the American Academy of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, a member and past president of the Minnesota Optometric Association, and a member and past president of the North Central States Optometric Council, and has served on the diabetic screening committees for the Minnesota Department of Health and Rice County Public Health Department. O’Neill replaces Lori Mowbray on the Board of Optometry as an optometrist member, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2011.

The Board of Optometry licenses and disciplines optometrists, and sets rules for the profession. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS FIVE TO STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Heidi B. Johnson, Michele “Mickey” Kyler, Mark E. Mertens, William F. Negaard, and Suzanne M. Renfroe to the Statewide Independent Living Council. All five are appointed to three-year terms that expire on January 7, 2013.

In addition, Linda Lingen, Ann Roscoe, and David Sherwood-Gabrielson will serve as ex-officio members of the council. Lingen is the ex-officio representative from the State Services for the Blind; Roscoe is the ex-officio representative from the Minnesota State Council on Disability; and Sherwood-Gabrielson is the ex-officio representative from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Johnson, of Bemidji, has a professional background working with the Social Security Administration. She is a member of the Region 2 Mental Health Board, Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council (STAR), and volunteers for ARC Bemidji. Johnson replaces Adrienne Haugen as an advocate member on the council.

Kyler, of Crookston, is an administrative assistant with Independence Plus, Inc., in Crookston. She has served on the Minnesota State Rehabilitation Council, the Minnesota Commission on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans, and the Minnesota State Council on Disability. Kyler replaces Bryan Jensen as an advocate member on the council.

Mertens, of Spicer, is a career rehabilitation counselor with the State of Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services office in Willmar. He is a member of the Kandiyohi County ARC Board, Minnesota Rehabilitation Association, Kandiyohi Area Transit Committee, is an officer with the Sons of the American Legion, and is a New London Township Board Supervisor. Mertens replaces Sharon Johnson as a representative of a disability organization.

Negaard, of Vernon Center, has developed two successful small businesses, and has been involved with the startup of a non-profit community service agency. He has been a member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Council, South Central Workforce Council, and Minnesota Valley Action Council. Negaard replaces James O’Neill as a public member on the council.

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Renfroe, of Bloomington, is a parent advocate for children and youth with physical and/or mental disabilities. She is a member of the Minnesota State Interagency Committee, state Special Education Advisory Panel, state Special Education Diversity Committee, Bloomington Special Education Community Action Council, and chairs the Bloomington Community Education Advisory Council. Renfroe replaces Karen Larson as a parent member on the council.

The Statewide Independent Living Council advises state agencies on issues related to independent living for persons with disabilities. The Council consists of 21 members, including 16 appointed by the Governor.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Gordon November 10, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS BRENNY AND KERN TO RURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Theodore F. Brenny and Sarah Kern to the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority. Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 6, 2014.

Brenny, of Mazeppa, is an agriculture loan officer with Security State Bank of Wanamingo, a position he has held since 2008. Previously, he was an associate tax and accounting consultant with AgStar Financial Services in Rochester and an associate tax and accounting specialist with AgStar in Waite Park. He has also been a farm assistant with Schafer Dairy in Zumbrota, an artificial insemination relief breeder with Minnesota Select Sires in St. Cloud, and a dairy herd manager with Brenny Dairy in Rice. Brenny earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University, and a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Brenny replaces Lisa Heggedahl on the Rural Finance Authority.

Kern, of Eden Valley, is a farm loan officer with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Benson. Previously, she was a program technician with the USDA Farm Service Agency in Litchfield, and interned with the McLeod County Extension Service in Hutchinson and Prairie Road Crop Consulting in Hutchinson. Kern earned her bachelor of arts degree in agriculture industries and marketing summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota. She held leadership positions with Valley Victors 4-H and supervised youth activities with the University of Minnesota Extension Office. Kern replaces Gary Pawlitschek on the Rural Finance Authority.

The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority offers a variety of loan programs through participating lenders. These loan programs help new farmers purchase agricultural land, expand livestock production, make physical improvements to farm operations, or invest in a Minnesota value-added farmer owned cooperative. The authority also operates the Aggie Bond program. The authority is made up of 11 members, including six public members appointed by the Governor.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for a Fifth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Mankato in Blue Earth County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Norbert P. Smith on September 11, 2010. The finalists are Robert A. Docherty, Krista J. Jass, and Patrick R. McDermott.

Docherty, of New Ulm, is a full-time assistant Fifth Judicial District Public Defender in Mankato, a position he has held since 2002. Previously, he was a part-time public defender as well as an attorney with the Somsen and Schade law firm in New Ulm from 1996 to 2002, an attorney with the Farrish, Johnson and Maschka law firm in Mankato in 1995, a staff attorney (1989 through 1994) and law clerk (1987 to 1989) with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and a law clerk to First Judicial District Judge Thomas Howe in Hastings in 1987. Docherty earned his juris doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1987, and his bachelor of arts degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 1983.

Jass, of Mankato, is the Fifth Judicial District Chief Public Defender, a position she has held since 2007. Previously, she was the managing attorney with the Fifth Judicial District Public Defender’s office in Mankato from 2002 to 2007, an assistant Fifth Judicial District Public Defender in Mankato from 1994 to 2002, and a Fifth Judicial District law clerk from 1993 to 1994. Jass earned her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1993, and her bachelor of arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in Northfield in 1990.

McDermott, of Mankato, is an assistant Blue Earth County Attorney in Mankato, a position he has held since 1994. Previously, he was an assistant Shakopee City Attorney from 1993 to 1994, and an associate attorney (1990 to 1992) and law clerk (1989) with the Lommen, Nelson, Cole and Stageberg law firm in Minneapolis. McDermott earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Iowa Law School in Iowa City in 1989, and his bachelor of arts degree from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa in 1987.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VACANCY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for a Fourth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Hennepin County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Warren R. Sagstuen on September 14, 2010. The finalists are Thomas S. Arneson, Dana Banwer, Patrick D. Robben, Charles H. Salter, and Mary R. Vasaly.

Arneson, of Minneapolis, is a senior assistant Hennepin County Attorney, a position he has held since 2007. He has been an assistant Hennepin County Attorney since 1991 and was a law clerk in the Hennepin County Attorney’s office from 1988 to 1990. He also served as a law clerk to Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice A. M. “Sandy” Keith from 1990 to 1991, and was a summer associate with the Luther, Ballenthin and Carruthers law firm in Minneapolis in 1989. Arneson earned his juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1990, and his bachelor of business administration degree with distinction from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1986.

Banwer, of Minneapolis, is an assistant Minneapolis City Attorney, currently in the civil division. She was the deputy Minneapolis City Attorney in the criminal division from 2002 to January 2009, and was an assistant Minneapolis City Attorney from 1991 to 2002. Previously, she was the manager of business and legal affairs with Simitar Entertainment from 1990 to 1991, and a corporate counsel with Unisys Corporation/Convergent Business Systems, Inc’s legal affairs department from 1987 to 1990. Banwer earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1986, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1978.

Robben, of Minnetonka, is the general counsel to the Office of the Governor, a position he has held since 2009. Previously, he was an attorney with the Morrison, Fenske and Sund law firm in Minnetonka from 2007 to 2009, an associate attorney (2000 to 2005) and partner (2005 to 2007) with the Rider Bennett law firm in Minneapolis, an associate attorney with the Briggs and Morgan law firm in Minneapolis from 1999 to 2000, and a law clerk to Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Joan Ericksen Lancaster from 1998 to 1999, and a summer associate with Briggs and Morgan in 1997. -- more –

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Robben earned his juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1998, and his bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Kansas State University in Manhattan in 1995.

Salter, of Minnetonka, is an assistant Hennepin County Attorney, a position he has held since 1983. He was a law clerk in the Hennepin County Attorney’s office from 1981 to 1983, and a law clerk in the Hubbard County Attorney’s office in the summers of 1979 and 1980. Salter earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1981, and his bachelor of arts degree cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield in 1978.

Vasaly, of Edina, is an attorney and partner with the Maslon, Edelman, Borman and Brand law firm in Minneapolis. She has been an attorney with the firm since 1984 and a partner since 1993. She has also been an attorney in the Minnesota State Public Defender’s office from 1983 to 1984, and a law clerk with the Honeywell, Inc. Office of General Counsel in Minneapolis from 1982 to 1983. She was also a staff nurse at the Hennepin County Medical Center from 1977 to 1982. Vasaly earned her juris doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1983, her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1980, and her associate of arts degree in nursing from Normandale Community College in Bloomington in 1978.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS JASS TO FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIP IN BLUE EARTH COUNTY

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Krista J. Jass to a Fifth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Mankato in Blue Earth County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Norbert P. Smith on September 11, 2010.

Jass is the Fifth Judicial District Chief Public Defender, a position she has held since 2007. Previously, she was the managing attorney with the Fifth Judicial District Public Defender’s office in Mankato from 2002 to 2007, an assistant Fifth Judicial District Public Defender in Mankato from 1994 to 2002, and a Fifth Judicial District law clerk from 1993 to 1994. Jass earned her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1993, where she received the American Jurisprudence Award in evidence, and an Outstanding Scholarship Award from the Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter in 1990.

“Krista has a great combination of significant trial work, management experience, and a steady demeanor, all of which will serve her well as a district court judge,” Governor Pawlenty said.

Jass is a member of the Minnesota State and Sixth District Bar Associations, Minnesota Women Lawyers for the South Central Area, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Minnesota Department of Corrections Female Offender Task Force, Fifth Judicial District Drug Court Steering Committee, Blue Earth County Community Corrections Advisory Board, Blue Earth County Law Library Board of Trustees, Blue Earth County Judicial Coordinating Council, Blue Earth County Drug Court and Family Dependency Treatment Court Steering Committees. She was also the public defender representative on the Minnesota Supreme Court Task Force on ITV (interactive television).

Jass’s community activities include serving as secretary of the Life Work Planning Center Board, a member of the Mankato Downtown Kiwanis Club, Bridges Community School Advisory Board, and a Sunday school volunteer at Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Jass, 42, was born in St. Peter and lives in Mankato with her husband, Darrin, and their daughter, Teegan, 8. -- 30 --

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Gordon December 10, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS EIGHT TO COMPENSATION COUNCIL

Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Patricia E. Anderson, Darrell Carter, Kimberly R. Crockett, Michael Cummins, Deborah L. Erickson, Kathryn Green, Cory Hoeppner and Matt Kramer to the Compensation Council.

Anderson, of Dellwood, has served as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations and is a former State Auditor. Anderson is reappointed as the Sixth Congressional District member.

Carter, of Bemidji, is an attorney in private practice in Bemidji. A certified public accountant, he is a former assistant auditor and financial analyst for the Peat Marwick Mitchell accounting firm. Carter is reappointed as the Seventh Congressional District member.

Crockett, of Deephaven, is the president of the Free Market Institute, and previously was a vice president and senior attorney with TCF National Bank in Wayzata, and a member of the Deephaven City Council. Crockett is reappointed as the Third Congressional District member.

Cummins, of Brook Park, is the owner and CEO of Visual Homes Real Estate Company, owner and COO of Braham Development and Real Estate Company, and owner and manager of Lindisfarne Retreat Center. Cummins is reappointed as the Eighth Congressional District member.

Erickson, of Savage, is a financial advisor with Financial Network Investment Corporation. Previously, she was a financial advisor with Edward Jones and president of the Shakopee Rotary. Erickson is reappointed as the Second Congressional District member.

Green, of Austin, is active in the Austin community, which includes serving on the Austin School Board. She is also a member of the Public Employees Retirement Association Board of Trustees. Green is reappointed as the First Congressional District member.

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Hoeppner, of Minneapolis, is a director in the public finance group of RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, and previously was a member of Citigroup’s public finance group. Hoeppner is reappointed as the Fifth Congressional District member.

Kramer, of Shoreview, is the president of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, and has previously served as acting commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations and commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Kramer replaced Peggy Carlson as the Fourth Congressional District member.

The Compensation Council makes recommendations to the legislature on the salaries of constitutional officers, members of the legislature, justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the court of appeals and district court, and the heads of state and metropolitan agencies. The Compensation Council consists of 16 members: eight appointed by the Governor - one from each Congressional District; six appointed by the legislature; and two non-judges appointed by the chief justice of the Supreme Court.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Gordon December 15, 2010 (651) 296-0001

GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS SWENSON TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David P. Swenson to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

Swenson, of Minneapolis, is an attorney and partner with the law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi in Minneapolis, where he practices in the intellectual property litigation as well as the trademark and advertising disputes groups. Swenson earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, his master’s degree in public affairs from the U of M, and his bachelor’s degree from Boston College. Swenson replaces Felicia Boyd on the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and is appointed to complete a four-year term that expires on January 2, 2012.

The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board administers programs for campaign finance disclosure for state candidates, economic interest disclosure for state and local officials, lobbyist registration and disclosure, and public subsidy of state candidates and political party committees. The board consists of six members appointed by the Governor, not more than three of whom may support the same political party.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS HARRISTHAL TO COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION

St. Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Harristhal to the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission.

Harristhal, of Minneapolis, is an attorney and shareholder with the law firm of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren in Bloomington, where he practices in the business litigation as well as the labor and employment law sections. Harristhal earned his law degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his bachelor’s degree from Hamline University in St. Paul. His experience in mixed martial arts includes earning a first degree black belt in 23 months from the National Karate Schools, and a second degree black belt two years later. He fought competitively for 20 years, was given the “Top Competitor” award by the National Karate Schools in 1993, and has officiated at a number of point fighting tournaments. Harristhal is appointed to a position for a person with knowledge of the mixed martial arts industry on the Combative Sports Commission, and is appointed to complete RD Brown’s four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS McGINN TO PUBLIC DEFENSE BOARD

Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michael G. McGinn to the State Board of Public Defense.

McGinn, of Eagan, owns McGinn and Associates, a consulting business that provides public safety and guest services for public and private events. He has served as a United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota, a state Senator, and a police officer with the St. Paul Police Department, where he achieved the rank of commander. McGinn earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminal justice from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. McGinn, who previously served on the State Board of Public Defense, is appointed to fill an unscheduled public member vacancy for a term that expires on January 7, 2013. He replaces Laura Budd on the board.

The State Board of Public Defense approves and recommends a budget to the Legislature, and establishes procedures for distribution of state funding for the board, the Office of the State Public Defender, the judicial district public defenders and the public defense corporations. The board also appoints the state public defender and the chief public defenders of the state’s ten judicial districts. The board consists of seven members, including four attorneys appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court and three public members appointed by the Governor.

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