Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Donna Ruhland, Robert Salmonson and Susan Schaefer to the Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners. They are appointed to three new cosmetologist positions that were added to the Board of Barber Examiners by the 2004 Legislature (Laws of Minnesota 2004, Chapter 269).

Ruhland, of Robbinsdale, owns and operates part of Crossings Skyway Barbers in Minneapolis. She has 22 years of experience and is a member of the National Cosmetology Association of Minnesota. Ruhland is appointed to a term that expires on January 7, 2008.

Salmonson and his wife, of Rice, have been the owners and operators of Roffler Family Hair Center in Sauk Rapids since 1979. He has 34 years of experience, has been a member of the National Cosmetology Association of Minnesota since 1985 and has served as the treasurer of the organization's St. Cloud Chapter since 1994. Salmonson is appointed to a term that expires on January 1, 2007.

Schaefer, of New Brighton, is the education manager for Regency Beauty Institute in Blaine. Previously, she owned The Hair Oasis salon and was the manager of First Barber Stylist and has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1978. Schaefer is appointed to a term that expires on January 2, 2006.

The Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners oversees the administration, enforcement, regulation, and adoption of rules regulating the barber and cosmetologist professions. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, including three barbers, three cosmetologists and one public member.