ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health; Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of Dentistry; Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education; MN Board on Aging; State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind; and the State Rehabilitation Council.

Jessica Koppien-Fox - Marshall, MN
Board of Animal Health
Licensed Veterinarian
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the Board of Animal Health:
The board carries out disease control programs for livestock and poultry.

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

Alexa Choles - Minnetonka, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Certified Interior Designer #2
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Claudia Reichert

Paul Brandt - Brooklyn Park, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Geoscientist #1
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Sally Korsh - Minneapolis, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Licensed Architect #2
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

David Martini - Shakopee, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Licensed Engineer #1
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Travis Thul

Jean Otto - Edina, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Public Member #2
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Rachel Dwyer

Lori Marco - Austin, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Public Member #3
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Eric Friske

Shajive Jeganathan - Blaine, MN
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Public Member #5
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: David Stenseth

About the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design:
The board licenses and regulates architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, geologists, and soil scientists, and certifies interior designers.

Additional information about the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Mark Roszkowski - Mendota Heights, MN
Board of Dentistry
Dentist #1
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Patricia Rake

About the Board of Dentistry:
The board examines, licenses, and regulates dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, and enforces the Minnesota Dental Practices Act.?

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

Dominque Pierre-Toussaint - Eden Prairie, MN
Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Member #5
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Janet Mohr

Shannon Finnegan - Bloomington, MN
Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Member #8
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Leslie LeCuyer

Megan Haley - St. Paul, MN
Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Member #9
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Dan Loritz

Timothy Wollenzien - Moorehead, MN
Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Member #11
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Rebecca Petersen

About the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education:
The board cares for, manages, and controls the Perpich Center for Arts Education.

Additional information about the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education can be found on the Secretary of State's Website. 

Jane Pederson - Woodbury, MN
MN Board on Aging
Member #6
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Sally Macut - Minnetonka, MN
MN Board on Aging
Member #15
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Anjuli Cameron

Leonard Levine - Mendota Heights, MN
MN Board on Aging
Member #21
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Khadija Zeig - Cottage Grove, MN
MN Board on Aging
Member #24
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the MN Board on Aging:
The board develops, coordinates, evaluates, and administers federal and state funds for programs for the aging; makes grants to seven area agencies on aging and nonprofit agencies; and serves as advocate for older persons.

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

Paulo Matheus Carvalho Chaves de Castro - Minneapolis, MN
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
Member - Client Assistance Program
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Ryan Haenze

Robert Hobson - Maplewood, MN
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind:
The council advises the commissioner of the Department 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.

Ty Barth - Jordan, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Business, Industry and Labor Representative
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Scott Berscheid

Jill Belland - Buffalo, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Current or Former Recipient of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Representative
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Michael Etten

Ben Coady - Rochester, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Business, Industry and Labor Representative
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Sue Fager - Minneapolis, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
PACER Representative
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Deanne Curran

James Houston - Burnsville, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Business, Industry and Labor Representative
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Shelly Weaver - Naytahwaush, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Project Representative
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Mike Windsperger - Lake Crystal, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Member
Effective: February 12, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the State Rehabilitation Council:
The council works jointly with the MN Vocational Rehabilitation Program to develop goals and priorities, assess customer satisfaction, conduct needs assessments, and seek citizen input through public forums.

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

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