Julie Anderson. However, only Anderson has stepped down. Both were appointed by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker for six-year terms that expired May 1. Prehn has decided to remain on the board until the state Senate confirms Evers’ nominations. The Wausau dentist and owner of Cranberry Co. was elected to his third term as the board’s chairman in January. He called portrayals of his decision in the media a character assassination, insisting the move isn’t political. “There’s so many things happening on the Natural Resources Board right now. There’s a lot of topics that I think the board can use my leadership until a replacement is confirmed,” said Prehn.