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Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
LSOHC Council Members

Members of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council

Member Term Expires Appointing Authority
Mr. David Hartwell, Chair * January 2029 Governor
Mr. Ron Schara * January 2027 Senate
Ms. Suzanne Baird * January 2027 Governor
Rep. John Burkel per appointing authority House
Ms. Kristin Eggerling * January 2027 House
Sen. Foung Hawj per appointing authority Senate
Mr. Matt Kucharski January 2029 Governor
Sen. Andrew Lang * per appointing authority Senate
Mr. Darrel Palmer January 2029 House
Mr. Tom Saxhaug January 2027 Governor
Mr. Ted Suss January 2029 Senate
Rep. Samantha Vang per appointing authority House
* Executive Officers

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC)

The 12-member council was created by the legislative branch in 2008 and consists of:

  • 2 public members appointed by the Senate Rules and Administration Subcommittee on Committees
  • 2 public members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • 4 public members appointed by the Governor
  • 2 members of the Senate appointed by the Senate Rules and Administration Subcommittee on Committees
  • 2 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House

Those interested in serving on the Council should visit the Secretary of State's Boards and Commissions web page for more information.

Terms expiring in January are typically published the prior November.