Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Patricia A. Solheid to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Review Board.

Solheid, of Spicer, is the vice president of human resources and administration with Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., in Willmar.  She has held a number of positions in Jennie-O's human resources department since 1986, and previously was a human resources representative for Montgomery Ward in St. Paul from 1984 to 1986.  Solheid is a member of the Kandiyohi County YMCA Board of Directors, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee, Ridgewater College General Advisory Board, Early Childhood Coalition of Willmar, United Way of Kandiyohi County Community Needs Assessment Steering Committee, and treasurer of the Midwest Poultry Consortium.

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board reviews cases involving OSHA citations and proposed penalties.  The board consists of three members appointed by the Governor, including a representative of labor, management and the public.