Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Robert F. Eaton, Gregory R. Fox, David J. McMillan, and Debra J. Messer to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) Board. All four members are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 3, 2011.

Eaton, of Duluth, is a semi-retired attorney in private practice and a member of the Duluth Charter Commission. Eaton, who is vice president of the DECC Board, has been a member since 1998.

Fox, of Duluth, is vice chancellor for finance and operations at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Fox has been a member of the DECC Board since 2001.

McMillan, of Duluth, is the executive vice president of ALLETE/Minnesota Power in Duluth. McMillan has been a member of the DECC Board since February 2006.

Messer, of Duluth, is the director of sale for WDIO/WIRT (Hubbard Broadcasting) in Duluth. Messer has been a member of the DECC Board since 2004.

The Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Board administers, promotes, and operates the Duluth Convention Center. The DECC Board consists of 11 members, including four appointed by the Governor and seven appointed by the Mayor of Duluth.