January 11, 2011

Dayton, Sertich committed to economic development in Northern Minnesota

St. Paul - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Representative Tony Sertich as Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). Sertich, who hails from Chisholm, will lead the Board in its important mission to diversify the economy of the Iron Range. Representative Sertich was the youngest Majority Leader in Minnesota's history. A fourth generation Iron Ranger, Sertich is a member of both the Hibbing and Chisholm Chambers of Commerce, and was previously the Business Manager for Longyear, Inc.

Governor Dayton said, I have great confidence that Representative Sertich will be an outstanding Commissioner of the IRRRB, and will provide the strong leadership that the agency needs to fulfill its important mission to the people on the Iron Range. He will have my full support and active involvement in searching for every possible new business and new job for the Range.

It is a tremendous honor to be selected by Governor Dayton, who shares a commitment to Northeastern Minnesota said Rep. Sertich. Both Governor Dayton and I are dedicated to seeing the Iron Range continue to adapt and evolve economically as we move deeper into the twenty-first century. As a fourth generation Ranger, there is nothing more important to me than seeing my home region's economy strengthened, and that it provide more opportunities now and for future generations.