Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Anthony Bibus III and David Hallman to the Board of Social Work.

Anthony Bibus, of Richfield, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Social Work Department at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. He holds a Minnesota license as an independent social worker (LISW). Bibus also serves on the Disciplinary and Regulatory Standards Committee for the Association of Social Work Boards. He received a B.A. in English from the College of St. Thomas, a M.A. in English from the University of Virginia, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Minnesota. Bibus is appointed to the Board position for a representative of higher education. He will serve a four-year term ending January 7, 2008. Bibus currently serves as the Board's Vice Chair. This is his second term on the board.

David Hallman, of Moorhead, is an Adult Foster Care Licensing Specialist (Social Worker) at Clay County Social Services in Moorhead. He previously served as a Child Protection Specialist (Social Worker) for Clay County. Hallman previously served as Chair of the Clay County Child Abuse Team. He entered the profession of social work after a 19 year career in the U.S. Army. Hallman holds a Minnesota license as a social worker (LSW). He received his B.S. in Social Work from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Hallman is appointed to the Board position for a social worker practicing in a county agency. He will serve a four-year term ending January 7, 2008. Hallman replaces Jane Braun 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.