GNDC Announces Board Of Directors For 2027, Names Executive Team

[BISMARCK] – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has announced its Board of Directors and executive leadership for 2027, welcoming six new business leaders representing industries important to North Dakota’s economy.
 
Joining the GNDC Board are Chad Calvert, Chevron; Marcy Douglas, Minnkota Power Cooperative; Cindy Griffin, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners; Tracy Jordre, JLG Architects; Ben Liden, Northern Plains Rail Services; and Dave Nehring, Applied Digital.
 
“Our Board plays an important role in keeping GNDC connected to what businesses are seeing, experiencing and preparing for across North Dakota,” said Arik Spencer, GNDC President and CEO. “These six leaders add valuable perspectives to that conversation. Their experience will help ensure our work remains grounded in the needs of employers and focused on strengthening North Dakota’s ability to compete, grow and attract investment.”

The 2027 GNDC Executive Team include:

• Chair: Jeremy Rham, Otter Tail Power Company
• Vice Chair: Troy Walker, Dakota Carrier Network
• Past Chair: Danette Welsh, ONEOK
• Finance Chair: Dr. Todd Schaffer, Sanford Health
• Policy Chair: Jade Scherr, HexaHive
• Member at Large: Tricia Schlosser, Century 21 Morrison Realty

“The decisions made today will influence North Dakota’s business climate for years to come,” said Jeremy Rham, GNDC Board Chair. “This Board brings together leaders with different experiences and perspectives, but we share a common goal: keeping North Dakota a place where businesses can invest, people can build careers and communities can grow. I’m looking forward to the work ahead.”

GNDC also recognizes six directors who have completed their Board terms: Cory Fong, MDU Resources Group; Kent Blickensderfer, KPB Consulting; Tonya Holmstrom, Core Tax Strategies; Peter Matthaei, DakotaMB; Victor Meyers, Red River Valley & Western Railroad; and John Oncken, True North Equipment.

Returning board members include:

• Paula Anderson – Sterling Carpet One
• Andrew Askew – Essentia Health
• Glenn Baranko – Baranko Companies
• Molly Barnes – Northern Improvement
• Josh Blackaby – SandPro, LLC
• Matthew Chaussee – CareerViewXR
• Mike Heger – BNI Energy
• Megan Hruby – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
• Dan Kadrmas – TrueNorth Steel
• Amber Larson – Bartlett & West
• Kevin Magstadt – Adolfson & Peterson Construction
• Steve Thomas – Cirrus Aircraft
• Thomas Stromme – First Western Bank and Trust

Additional information about GNDC can be found at ndchamber.com.