Meet the Regents
Regent Kao Ly Ilean Her passed away on May 13, 2021. Regent Her was elected in 2019 and was the first Hmong member of the Board. She was a University of Minnesota Law School alum and an active civic leader.
Board of Regents Chair Ken Powell and President Joan Gabel issued statements following the death of Regent Her. Memorial services will be held June 5-6 at the Legacy Funeral Home - East Chapel.
The 12 volunteer members of the Board of Regents each serve for a six-year term. One Regent is from each of the state’s eight congressional districts, and four are from the state at-large.
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
kpowell@umn.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Chair of the Board
District:
At-Large
Elected:
2017
Term Expires:
2023
Residence:
Golden Valley
Vice Chair of the Board
District:
Congressional District 2
Elected:
2011, 2017
Term Expires:
2023
Residence:
Kenyon
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
mdavenpo@umn.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
At-Large
Elected:
2019
Term Expires:
2025
Residence:
Mankato
PHONE
612-804-2205
EMAIL
jamestf@umn.edu
ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 4
Elected:
2021
Term Expires:
2027
Residence:
St. Paul
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
dhuebsch@umn.edu
ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 7
Elected:
2021
Term Expires:
2027
Residence:
Perham
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
rej@umn.edu
ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 1
Elected:
2021
Term Expires:
2027
Residence:
Rochester
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
kenyanya@umn.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
At-Large, Student Seat
Elected:
2019
Term Expires:
2025
Residence:
Maple Grove
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
mayeron@umn.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 5
Elected:
2019
Term Expires:
2025
Residence:
Minneapolis
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
dmcmillan@umn.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 8
Elected:
2011, 2017
Term Expires:
2023
Residence:
Duluth
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
drosha@umn.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 3
Elected:
1989, 2015, 2017
Term Expires:
2023
Residence:
Independence
PHONE
612-624-6608
EMAIL
verhalen@umn.edu
ADDRESS
600 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Regent
District:
Congressional District 6
Elected:
2021
Term Expires:
2027
Residence:
Elk River