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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Board of Cosmetology Examiners

Address

1000 University Avenue West
Suite 100
St. Paul, MN
55104

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Board

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 155A.20
Enabled: 07-01-2009
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Jodie Wehrspann
(651) 201-2815
CHAIR
Chelsey Anderson
(320) 290-6352
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff Contact
Tami Thein
tami.thein@state.mn.us
(651) 201-2748
No
Executive Director
Gina Fast
gina.fast@state.mn.us
No
Staff Contact
Jenna Bohl
jenna.bohl@state.mn.us
No
Contact
Jodie Wehrspann
Jodie.Wehrspann@state.mn.us
(651) 201-2815
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Chelsey Anderson
chelsey.anderson0821@gmail.com
(320) 290-6352
Yes
Co-Chair
Mahogany Plautz
mahoganyplautz@gmail.com
(612) 998-1652
No
Membership

Seven members are appointed by the governor as follows:

    a. Two licensed cosmetologists, one of whom is recommended by a professional association of cosmetologists, nail technicians and estheticians

    b. One licensed instructor teaching at a public cosmetology school

    c. One licensed instructor teaching at a private cosmetology school

    d. One licensed esthetician

    e. One licensed nail technician

    f. One public member, as defined in 214.02


All licensed members must have at least five years of experience in the licensed occupation immediately prior to their appointment.

Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The Board of Cosmetology is a proactive and innovative state agency that is fortunate to work with a creative profession. The Board's core mission is to constantly strive to serve and care for our licensees, applicants, and the public by being committed to public protection, superior service, and continuous improvement. Board members lead with a vision and make sound decisions that result in quality outcomes and successful operations of board staff.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Board's core functions include inspections of salons and schools, licensing of practitioners and establishments, and compliance enforcement for those who pose risks to the health and safety of Minnesotans. Board staff and members are also constantly evaluating legislation, rules and policies to promote efficient and reasonable regulation.
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 4 hours
Meeting Frequency: The Board meets five to six times per year at 1000 University Avenue West, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55104. In addition to Board meetings, members are a part of one to three committees that also meet four to five times per year, lasting approximately four hours.

Meetings are held at:
1000 University Avenue West, Suite 100, St, Paul, MN 55104.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours:
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description: FY24 - $3,470,000 FY25 - $3,599,000
Fiscal Year Expenses:

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions
No applicants found.
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Current Members (7)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Cosmetologist
Cosmetologist #1
Governor
Mahogany Plautz
Filled
01/03/2028
Cosmetologist #2
Governor
Rhonda Besel
Filled
01/04/2027
Licensed Esthetician
Licensed Esthetician #1
Governor
Chelsey Anderson
Filled
01/05/2026
Nail Technician
Nail Technician #1
Governor
Joi Bohn
Filled
01/04/2027
Public Member
Public Member #1
Governor
Catrina Mairose
Filled
01/04/2027
Public School Instructor
Public School Instructor
Governor
Marcie Smith Fields
Filled
01/05/2026
School Instructor - Private
School Instructor - Private #1
Governor
Donna Dungy
Filled
01/05/2026
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