Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Robert Bunger and Carinda Horton to the Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors. Both are appointed to fulfill a four-year term that expires January 3, 2011.

Bunger, of Milaca, is a consultant and principal founder of HBH Associates, LLC. He is a member of the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Milaca School Board. His past community service includes terms on the Milaca City Council and Planning Commission. In addition to being a graduate of the Blandin Community Leadership Program, Bunger received a master of business administration degree from the University of St. Thomas and earned his bachelor of arts degree from Macalester College.

Horton, of Duluth, is the vice president of Horton’s Gym, Inc. and works as an executive assistant at RBC Dain Rauscher. She is a retired member of the Minnesota National Guard, where she served in Operation Desert Storm. Horton earned her bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude in communications from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She is a member of the Junior League of Duluth, VFW, American Legion, and is involved in a number of community theater and sports activities.

The Minnesota Humanities Center is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Humanities Center fulfills its mission through humanities-based programs including professional development opportunities, early literacy workshops, and bilingual and heritage language programming. The Minnesota Humanities Center is governed by a 30-member board of directors, including six members appointed by the Governor.