Governor Pawlenty announced that he has appointed Minnetonka resident Brian Grogan to the Minnesota Academic Excellence Board (MAEF).

Grogan, founder and operator of Optimum Financial Group is honored by this appointment and looks forward to serving the people of Minnesota. The MAEF provides teachers with educational tools; administers the Education Quality Leadership Academy; offers workshops and training sessions to help school leaders improve school performance; and presents awards to outstanding students, educators, and supporters of education. MAEF is governed by a 21 member board of directors appointed by the Governor.

Brian Grogan acknowledged that Minnesota has the largest educational achievement gap in the nation between minorities and whites. In addition, over 50 percent of Minnesota's college bound high school graduates require remedial pre-college course work in math and writing.

Brian Grogan's participation on the board reflects his wholehearted desire to improve the college and job readiness of Minnesota's children by improving their K12 educational experience.

He looks forward to being a positive voice on the MAEF board.

Brian is the Republican endorsed candidate for House in district 43B. Learn more at his website.