It’s the 12 Days of Ballotpedia! Your gift powers the trusted, unbiased information voters need heading into 2026. Donate now!
Tom Landwehr
Tom Landwehr is a former Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources. Landwehr was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in 2011.[1] He left office in 2019.
Biography
Landwehr started his career with the Department of Natural Resources in the 1980s as a research biologist. He also worked as Wildlife manager and as the Wetland Wildlife Program Leader. He most recently served as Assistant State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. He also served on the Shoreview City Council from 1995 to 2002.[1]
Education
- MS in wildlife management, University of Minnesota
- M.B.A., Carlson School of Management[1]
Political career
Commissioner of Natural Resources (2011-2019)
Landwehr served as the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources from his appointment in 2011 to 2019.[1]
Appointments
2011
Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Landwehr as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources in January 2011.[1]
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Landwehr lives with his wife, Patty, and their two children in Shoreview.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Tom + Landwehr + Minnesota + Resources"
See also
- Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Commissioner
- Governor of Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Sarah Strommen |
| ||||||||||||||
