Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Karen Bergrud, and the reappointment of Carleton Crawford to the Board of Pharmacy. Both are appointed to a four-year term that expires January 3, 2011.

Bergrud, of Stewartville, has over 28 years of experience in the pharmacy field. She is the assistant director of pharmacy operations at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. In addition to her duties at Mayo, she is responsible for the operations of the central and satellite pharmacies at Saint Mary’s and Rochester Methodist hospitals. Bergrud received her bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Bergrud is appointed as a pharmacist member and replaces Vernon Kassert on the board.

Crawford, of Minneapolis, is the project manager and treasurer for C Cubed Home Design Inc., in Minneapolis. He previously worked as a designer, drafter and project manager for Shea Architects Inc. Crawford received a masters of architecture degree from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Carlton College in Northfield. Crawford is reappointed as a public member of the board.

The Board of Pharmacy is responsible for licensing and disciplining pharmacists. The board also inspects and licenses all pharmacies, drug wholesalers, and drug manufacturers. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.