Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Bonita "Bonnie" Wilhelm to the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petrofund Board).

Wilhelm, of Willmar, has most recently served as the production manager and marketing director of the Willmar Community Theatre.  She is also a member of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and is a past president of the Willmar Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Wilhelm replaces Leonard Axelrod as a public member for a four-year term that expires on January 4, 2010.

The Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board administers compensation from the petroleum tank release clean-up fund for cleanup of leaks and spills from storage tanks.  The board consists of five members, including three appointed by the Governor; one representative of the petroleum industry, one representative of the insurance industry and one public member.