Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Dr. James Nack. D.P.M., to the Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Nack, of Mankato, is a board certified podiatrist who has practiced with the Mankato Clinic Ltd., since 1992. He also serves as a member of the Mankato Clinic Board of Directors. In addition to his practice, Nack is a clinical instructor at Minnesota State University, Mankato and works for Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Mankato Surgery Center.

Nack received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin –La Crosse, and his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Monies, Iowa.

Nack is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Nack is a member and past president of the Minnesota Podiatric Medicine Association. He is reappointed as a podiatrist member of the board to a four-year term that ends January 2, 2012.

The Board of Podiatric Medicine is responsible for licensing and disciplining doctors of podiatric medicine. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.