Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Nancy Jones to the Governor’s Residence Council.

Jones, of Edina, is vice president of Les Jones Roofing, Inc. Previously, she managed the office of John Kaufman Roofing, worked in the cost accounting department at 3M, and worked for the Minnesota State Planning Agency. She is a member and past chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota Board of Directors where she also serves on its executive and legislative committees. She is a member of the national Associated Builders and Contractors membership growth committee, National Roofing Contractors Association, Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, and a volunteer for Hope for the City. Jones replaces Andrea Hart Kajer on the Governor’s Residence Council as a public member to complete a four-year term that expires on January 4, 2010.

The Governor’s Residence Council develops and implements an overall restoration plan for the governor’s residence and surrounding grounds and solicits contributions to restore, maintain, improve and furnish the building. The council consists of 19 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor.