Podiatrist Named to 
Podiatric Board

Wednesday June 28, 2000 

Governor Ed Schafer’s office announced Tuesday that he has appointed a new member to the ND Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Richard A. Lochner of Grand Forks was appointed by Schafer, said executive assistant Naomi Myrdal.

Myrdal said Lochner has practiced podiatry, the treatment of feet, since 1989 at Altru Medical Clinic in Grand Forks.

Lochner replaces Dr. Lee Hofsommer, the outgoing secretary-treasurer. Hofsommer stood in for board president Dr. Aaron Olson of Bismarck during disciplinary proceedings against Bismarck podiatrist Dr. Brian Gale. Olson recused himself due to potential conflict, because Gale was a former employee of Olson. Gale has complained that board members who investigated his case have served on the board for consecutive terms.

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