ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board; Board of Podiatric Medicine; Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee; Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority; and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.

Janet Hou - Saint Paul, MN
Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturer Representative
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board:
The Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board accepts applications for reimbursement from the Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account, determines eligibility and amount of reimbursement due, and notifies the Commissioner of Agriculture of eligible claims.?

Additional information about the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Nicole Bauerly - Minneapolis, MN
Board of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor #1
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Cyndee Fields - Eagan, MN
Board of Podiatric Medicine
Public Member #1
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Ryan Peterson

About the Board of Podiatric Medicine:
The Board of Podiatric Medicine licenses doctors of podiatric medicine and disciplines licensees.?

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

Gita Ghei - Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee
Public Member #2
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Colin Nelson-Dusek - Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee
Public Member #3
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Christina Chang

About the Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee:
The Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee advises and makes recommendations to the State Capitol Preservation Commission regarding art exhibits to be displayed in State Capitol spaces.?

Additional information about the Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Erich Heppner - Staples, MN
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
Member with Higher Education Affiliation
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Mary Thao

David Rowland - Edina, MN
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
Member with Experience in Municipal Finance
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority:
The Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority assists institutions of higher education in the construction, financing, and refinancing of projects.?

Additional information about the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Deborah Gleason - Minnetonka, MN
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
Governor’s Workforce Development Council Representative
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Kyle Van Acker

Kelly Lemke - Duluth, MN
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
Statewide Independent Living Council Representative
Effective: April 9, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Judy Sanders

About the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind:
The State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind advises the commissioner of Employment and Economic Development about programs of state services for the blind and performs other functions as provided in state and federal statute.

Additional information about the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the?Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.