Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Marnie Moore to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.

Moore, of St. Paul, currently serves as Manager of Government Affairs for Cook Hill Girard Associates. She previously served as Corporate Account Manager for the Minnesota Wild NHL Hockey Club. Moore received a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota. She is appointed to a Board position for a public member and will serve a term which ends August 1, 2007. Moore fills the seat formerly held by Jo Anne Ahartz.

The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice is responsible for licensing and disciplining dietitians and nutritionists. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.