Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Thomas J. Hanson and Peggy Ingison to the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Board of Directors. Both members are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 3, 2011.

Hanson, of Maple Grove, is the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Finance, a position he has held since December 2006. Previously, he served as director of Governor Pawlenty’s legislative and cabinet affairs, and held a number of positions with the Minnesota House of Representatives. Hanson replaces Peggy Ingison as a constitutional officer or appointed state official member of the MSRS Board. Ingison held the position when she was Commissioner of Finance.

Ingison, of New Brighton, is the chief financial officer with the Minneapolis Public School District, a position she has held since January 2007. Previously, she was Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Finance; assistant Finance commissioner and State Budget Director; chief fiscal analyst for the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee; and held finance, budget and audit positions with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Ingison replaces Roy Watson on the MSRS Board as a public member with knowledge in pension matters.

The Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors establishes rules and regulations for the administration of the State Retirement System, approves the agency budget, and handles covered employee appeals. The board of directors consists of 11 members, including three appointed by the Governor.