Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Tamerlee Ruebke and David Sandry, and the reappointment of Kenneth Middlebrooks to the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Middlebrooks, of Plymouth, is the retired director of production and operational services at the Land O’ Lakes Corporation in Arden Hills. He is an active community volunteer and serves on the boards of the Children’s Home Society and Family Services, Our Children Our Future of Minnesota, and Simpson Housing Services for the Homeless. Middlebrooks has served one term on the Board of Social Work and is reappointed as a public member for a second four year term that ends January 3, 2011.

Ruebke, of Ada, is a social worker for the Norman County Collaborative working with the Norman County West School system. In addition to her school social work experience, she has over 16 years of experience in child protection and human services. Ruebke is a member of the Minnesota Social Workers Association, Chemical Health Task Force, and Crime Victim Advocate Advisory Board. She holds a bachelor of science degree in social work. Rubke is appointed as a bachelor level social worker to fulfill a term that ends January 4, 2010. She replaces Margaret Khali on the board.

Sandry, of Madison Lake, is the vice president and owner of Flexible Plastics, Inc. in Mankato. In addition to being a small business owner, he is a community volunteer working with the Key City Sertoma Club and Alpha Beta Mu Foundation. He holds a bachelor of science degree in political science from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Sandry is appointed as a public member to serve a four year term that expires January 3, 2011. He replaces Barbara Butts-Williams on the board.

The Minnesota Board of Social Work is responsible for licensing and disciplining social workers. The board is made up of 15 members appointed by the Governor.