Board

The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor. Four members are licensed practicing addiction counselors, two members are laypersons, and one member is a licensed addiction counselor in private practice. The governor shall appoint board members for three-year terms, but no person may be appointed to serve for more than two consecutive terms.

The board annually elects from its membership a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and a treasurer at the fourth quarter meeting. The board may hire a secretary at its discretion.

• Jeremy Traen
  • Term: 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
  • Original Appointment: 9/23/2019
• Alison Wanner
  • Term: 2/17/2026 – 12/31/2028
  • Original Appointment: 2/17/2026
• Thomas Frei
  • Term: 6/25/2025 – 12/31/2027
  • Original Appointment: 6/25/2025
• Courtney Burgad-Wifall
  • Term: 1/9/2024 – 12/31/2026
  • Original Appointment: 1/9/2024
• Jana Theisen
  • Term: 6/10/2025 – 12/31/2027
  • Original Appointment: 6/10/2025
• Leslie Bakken Oliver
  • Term: 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
  • Original Appointment: 5/4/2022
• Taylor Hort
  • Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
  • Original Appointment: 1/22/2024

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