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MCEA Board of Directors

Responsible for the administration of the business of the Association, and for the planning and implementing the purposes and objectives of the Association as described in the MCEA Articles of Incorporation and MCEA Bylaws.  The MCEA Board of Directors also acts as the MCEA Legislative Committee.

2026 Board of Directors

  • President: Ryan Thilges, Blue Earth County
  • Vice President: Chris Byrd, Stearns County
  • Secretary: Mike Flaagan, Pennington County
  • Treasurer: Andrea Weleski, Hubbard County
  • Past President: Lyndon Robjent, Carver County
  • District 1: Robert Hass, Cook County
  • District 2: Anthony Pirkl, Lake of the Woods County
  • District 3: Andrew Witter, Sherburne County
  • District 4: Justin Sorum, Clay County
  • District Metro E: Erin Laberee, Dakota County
  • District Metro W: Joe MacPherson, Anoka County
  • District 6: Ben Johnson, Olmsted County
  • District 7: Kevin Peyman, Martin County
  • District 8: Joe Wilson, Lincoln County

Meetings:

Scheduled by the President. Typically 6-7 meetings each year:

  • Prior to and at conclusion of Annual Conference (January)
  • In conjunction with MnDOT Senior Staff meeting (March)
  • In conjunction with Summer Conference/Screening Board (June)
  • Summer meeting hosted by President if necessary (August-September)
  • In conjunction with Fall Screening Board (October)
  • In conjunction with AMC conference (December)
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