Schowalter Returns as MMB Commissioner

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jeff Bostic

With Minnesota facing a projected $4.7 billion budget shortfall, Gov. Tim Walz tapped a familiar face and state budget expert, Jim Schowalter, to return as commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget.

This appointment was necessitated by the departure of Commissioner Myron Frans, who will become senior vice president of finance and operations at the University of Minnesota.

Schowalter brings extensive experience to the role of MMB commissioner, having served in the position during the administration of Gov. Mark Dayton. After leaving the Dayton administration, Schowalter was the president and CEO of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans. LeadingAge Minnesota has worked closely with Schowalter in both his previous roles and looks forward to doing so again.