Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dr. Timothy Neitzke to the Board of Optometry. 

Timothy Neitzke, O.D., of Frazee, is President of Minnesota EyeCare Network, Inc., a three optometrist practice with clinics in Wadena, Perham, Pelican Rapids, and Long Prairie, Minnesota.  He received his doctor of optometry degree from Pacifica University’s College of Optometry in 1989.  Dr. Neitzke has been a Minnesota licensed optometrist since 1989.  He served as President of the Minnesota Optometric Association in 1997.  Dr. Neitzke is appointed to an optometrist position on the Board and will serve a four-year term ending January 7, 2008 .  He replaces Dr. John Perszyk on the Board. 

The Board of Optometry is responsible for licensing and disciplining optometrists.  The Board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.