Council members come from all economic development regions of the state, and they represent the voice of the people. The Council includes ex-officio representatives from state agencies relevant to the disability cause. If you’d like to be considered for a council position, please refer to our council openings.
- Jim Thalhuber (Chair), Blaine, MN Region 11
- Dean Ascheman (Vice-Chair), Rosemount, MN Region 11
- Nate Aalgaard (Executive Committee), Moorhead, MN Region 4
- Kathy Peterson (Executive Committee), Warren, MN Region 1
- Andrea Bejarano-Robinson, New Hope, MN Region 11
- Dr. Brian Bonte, Hutchinson, MN Region 6
- Nancy Fitzsimons, North Mankato, MN Region 9
- Hilary Hauser, New Hope, MN Region 11
- Kathrine MacDonald, Rochester, MN Region 10
- Amber Madoll, Duluth, MN Region 3
- Joshua Melvin, Stillwater, MN Region 11
- Shaneen Moore, Robbinsdale, MN Region 11
- Quinn Nystrom, Baxter, MN Region 5
- Ted Stamp, Marshall, MN Region 8
- Lauren Thompson, Champlin, MN Region 11
- Kathy Wingen, St. Cloud, MN Region 7