Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Dr. Timothy Neitzke, O.D., to the Board of Optometry.

Neitzke, of Perham, is president of Minnesota EyeCare Network, Inc., a three-optometrist practice with clinics in Wadena, Perham, Pelican Rapids, and Long Prairie. He received his doctor of optometry degree from Pacific University's College of Optometry in 1989. Dr. Neitzke has been a Minnesota licensed optometrist since 1989. He served as president of the Minnesota Optometric Association in 1997. Dr. Neitzke is reappointed to as an optometrist member to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012.

The Board of Optometry is responsible for licensing and disciplining optometrists. The Board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.