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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
Ms. Ashley Peters January 2023 Governor
Mr. Tom Saxhaug January 2023 Governor
Mr. David Hartwell, Chair * January 2025 Governor
Ms. Jamie Swenson * January 2025 Governor
Ms. Kristin Eggerling * January 2023 House
Mr. Dudley Edmondson January 2025 House
Rep. John Burkel per appointing authority House
VACANT per appointing authority House
Mr. Ron Schara * January 2023 Senate
Mr. Mark Holsten January 2025 Senate
Sen. D. Scott Dibble per appointing authority Senate
Sen. Andrew Lang per appointing authority Senate

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

* Executive Committee Members

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

Terms expiring in January are typically published the prior November.