Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is dedicated to giving citizens open and transparent government coverage, while giving you the tools to understand what your local government is doing for you.

  • Jack McDonald (President) Attorney
  • Rick Collin (Vice President) Historian and Teacher
  • Robin Thorstenson (Secretary) Talent Acquisition Manager, ND Department of Human Services
  • Tyler Demars ND SBDC Bismarck Center Director
  • Dave Diebel Owner, D&N Cinematics LLC
  • Steve Koontz Director of Community Relations, Bismarck Public Schools
  • Jillian Lagasse Chief Experience Officer, Capital Credit Union
  • Renée Murrish Owner, Signature Events, LLC; Founder/President, Mandan Cares; Manager, ND Aviation Association
  • Amy Sisk Attorney, Robins Kaplan LLP Law Firm
  • Michael Connelly Liaison, Bismarck City Commission – Advisory, Communications Strategist, City of Bismarck
  • Craig Sjoberg Liaison, Mandan City Commission
  • Kalen Ost Advisory, Communications Strategist, City of Bismarck
  • Kari Schmidt Advisory, Communications Specialist, City of Mandan