BILT

Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT)

蜜桔直播 BILT model is a collaborative leadership model that allows business and industry to offer direct input in the development of college programs. This is an engaging approach to connect college programs to industry leaders.

Programs are advised by industry leaders to ensure the curriculum and hands-on learning students are conducting is exactly what employers need them to know. As a polytechnic, BSC builds the talent so employees and employers can build products and services and be successful together.

Business and Industry Benefits

Drive economic growth through public private partnerships (P3s).
Recruitment opportunities to develop talent and strengthen the workforce.
Upskill employees and develop the talent needed to drive business growth.

Student Benefits

Integrated learning using advanced technology through hands-on field experience.
Increasing and expanding pathways from K-12 through to the workforce.
Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) establishes the communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that employees and citizens need.

Community Benefits

Strong, highly skilled workforce creates a stronger economy and thriving communities.
Industry partnerships boost the economy and enrich communities.
Educational opportunities improve the economic strength, health, and wellness of the population.

BILT Sector Membership

Agriculture

Amanda McClean, Farm Management Specialist, North Dakota Farmers Union
Brenda Elmer, Executive Director, North Dakota Corn Growers Association
Brent Horner, Region Manager, Precision Planting
Calvin Benson, Director of Public Policy, North Dakota Farm Bureau
Chad Olson, CEO/Owner, Wholesale Ag Products
Darin Spelhaug, Supervisor Ag. Education, ND Dept of Career & Technical Education
Nick Sinner, Executive Administrator, ND Grain Growers Association
Jessie Pfaff, BILT Chair, Vice President, Independent Community Banks of ND
Josh Messer, Certified Crop Advisor, AGINTEL Agronomy Consulting
Julie Ellingson, Executive Vice President, ND Stockman’s Association
Lance Gaebe, Agriculture and Policy Strategist, North Dakota Farmers Union
Nancy Johnson, Executive Director, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association
Nicole Wardner, Consumer Marketing & Industry Relations Specialist, ND Beef Commission
Todd Neurohr, VP, Security First Bank of North Dakota
Tyler Schau, Commodities Broker, AgMarket.Net
Wade Bott, State Soil Scientist, Natural Resources Conservation Service Soils
Warren Woroniecki, Owner, Woroniecki Ranch

Business and Finance

Amy Mazigian, Senior Vice President of Western North Dakota, Gate City Bank
Brandon Reems, Bismarck Market President, Choice Bank
Brent Skjerseth, General Manager, Williquors
Britney Hendricks, Vice President of Human Resources, Everus
Craig Hanson, Senior Vice President of Business and Banking, Bank of North Dakota
Deidra Hillman, Owner, 13th Hat
Devin Melvie, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Greg Fettig, Sales Representative, Farner-Bocken Company
Jason Arenz, President, BNC National Bank
Jesse Sailer, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Jessica DeVaal, Supervisor, ND CTE Business Education
Lee Weisbeck, Market President, Starion
Leigh Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Sanford Health Bismarck
Melinda Steckler, Human Resources Director, MDU
Mike Schmitz, Certified Public Accountant, Point CPA
Renae R. Bloms, Fiscal Management Analyst, State of ND
Shelley Gramling, Certified Public Accountant, Eide Bailly
Susan Sorensen, Vice President and Treasurer, Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Communication

Alex Mabin, Owner and CEO, Agency MABU
Amanda Yellow, Sales & Marketing Manager, Bismarck Event Center
Brock White, Marketing Manager, Medora Foundation
Candace Muggerud, CEO, Kat and Company
Cecile Wehrman, Director, North Dakota Newspaper Association
Frankie Barry, Membership Engagement Coordinator, Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
Jade Scherr, Founder and CEO, HexaHive
Jarod Berger, CEO, In House Advertising & Consulting
Kari Schmidt, Communication Specialist, City of Mandan
Kent Kolstad, President, Livewire
Kyle Niess, President and CEO, Odney
Matt Fern, Owner/Film Maker, 蜜桔直播 Creative Treatment
Maxine Herr, Communication Specialist, North Dakota Association of Counties
Rob Keller, US Army Retired

Cybersecurity

Aaron Near, CIO, 蜜桔直播
Andrew Curley, Senior Director of Government Relations, Midcontinent
Art Bakke, Information Security Officer, Starion Bank (BSC Adjunct)
Bill Heinzen, Information Security Project Manager, NISC (BSC Adjunct)
Brad Hoffart, Supervisor, ND Dept. of Career & Technical Education
Chad Davis, Director of Cyberinfrastructure, American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Jason Herner, Account Manager, High Point Networks
Justin Forde, President, Forde Companies
Leah McLean, VP, Cybersecurity Specialist Mastercard Data and Services
Mary Ann Byrnes, Global Manager, Cybersecurity Academy, Palo Alto Networks
Sean Wiese, Cybersecurity Operations Director, Cyber Future Foundation & Constituents
Shawn Riley, CEO, Bitzero International
Taya Spelhaug, TechSpark Manager, Microsoft Philanthropies
Tony Aukland, Information Systems Security Analyst, ND ITD Department
Troy Walker, Director of Sales & Marketing, Dakota Carrier Network
Valmiki Mukherjee, Chairman & Founder, Cyber Future Foundation & Constituents

Education

Dr. Becky Pitkin, Executive Director, ND Education Standards and Practices Board
Dr. Carly Retterath, Superintendent, Mandan Public Schools
Dr. Jeff Fastnacht, Superintendent, Bismarck Public Schools
Dr. Mike Bitz, Executive Director, ND Small Organized Schools
Gloria Odden, Superintendent, Strasburg School District
Janet Bassingthwaite, Early Learning Coordinator, Mandan Public Schools
Karlee Benth, Supervisor, ND Department of Career & Technical Education
Tom Schmidt, Principal, Legacy High School
Tracy Becker, Supervisor, ND Department of Career & Technical Education
Tracy Friesen, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Light of Christ Catholic Schools

Energy and Manufacturing

Anselmo Hernandez Jr., Director – Technical Training, ONEOK
Bob Larson, Chief Operating Officer, Baker Boy
Brent Kovash, NPD Engineering Manager, Steffes
Chase Dauenhauer, Regional Wind Site Manager, NextEra Energy Resources
Cheryl Froelich, Director Human Resources, BNI Coal
Cory Gullickson, Plant Manager, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners
Darcy Neigum, System Operations & Planning Manager, MDU Company
Darrin Holzer, Manager of Wind and Combustion Turbine Generation, Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
Dave Farnsworth, BILT Chair, Retired from Great River Energy
David Lehman, Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Manager, Department of Commerce
Kenneth Mees, Plant Supervisor, Targa Badlands – Targa Resources
Kent Glasser, Plant Manager, GEVO North Dakota
Kelly DiGrazia, Corporate Regional Senior Recruiter, NextEra Energy Resources
Kevin Emter, District Manager, WBI Energy
Kevin McMurtrey, HR Manager, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Kristin Hedger, Vice President, Killdeer Manufacturing
Nathan Anderson, Director, Department of Mineral Resources, ND Mineral Resources
Reuben Gates, Senior Manager, Asset Integrity & Maintenance, Chevron
Ryan Klein, Superintendent of Operational Excellence, Chord Energy
Ryan Turk-Bly, VP North US, KS Industries of North Dakota
Sara Helbing, Human Resources Director, Cloverdale Foods
Shannon Holter, Superintendent, Murex Petroleum
Tracy Becker, Supervisor, ND Dept. of Career & Technical Education
Travis Bower, Engineering Manager, ONEOK
Troy Tweeten, Senior VP, Operations & Chief Operating Officer, Basin Electric

Health Sciences

Dr. Katie Stewart, Owner/Dentist, SDY Dental
Dr. Todd Schaffer, BILT Chair, President & CEO, Sanford Bismarck
Micheal Silbernagel, Sports Performance Manager, Sanford Bismarck
Pete Edis, CEO, McKenzie County Healthcare System
Rachel Lawlor, Vice President, Operations, Essentia Health
Raumi Kudrna, Nursing Director, CHI St. Alexis Health
Reed Reyman, President, CHI St. Alexis Health
Reier Thompson, Executive Director, Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center
Robert Arndt, Director, Northern Plains Laboratory Administration
Scott Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, Vibra Hospital
Tim Blasl, President, North Dakota Hospital Association
Todd Porter, Owner, Metro Area Ambulance Services
Wendy Kopp, Vice President of Nursing, Sanford & Clinical Services

Leadership

Anselmo Hernandez Jr. – Director – Technical Training, ONEOK
Brandon Reems – Bismarck Market President, Choice Bank
Brenda Nagel - President, Bismarck Mandan Economic Development Chamber
Dave Farnsworth - BILT Chair, Retired from Great River Energy
DJ Campbell – Executive Chair, Sanford Health Bismarck
Dr. Jeff Fastnacht - Superintendent, Bismarck Public Schools
Dr. Todd Schaffer - President & CEO, Sanford Bismarck
Jason Herner - Account Manager, High Point Networks
Jessie Pfaff – Vice President, Independent Community Banks of ND
Katie Ralston Howe - Director, Workforce Division of ND Department of Commerce
Kyle Niess - President and CEO, Odney
Mike Schmitz - CPA, Point CPA
Nathan Anderson – Director of the Department of Mineral Resources
Patrick Mineer - Strategic Operations Manager, Golden Path Solutions
Phil Davis – Interim Executive Director, Job Service ND
Ryan McNally - Strategic Operations Manager, Doosan Bobcat
Shawn Riley - Chief Executive Officer, BisBlox
Trina Gress - Vice President, Community Options
Wayde Sick - Director, ND Department of Career & Technical Education

Physical and Mental Health

Cole Higlin, Director, Mandan Parks and Rec
Dalton Weisz, Lead Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Internship Coordinator, Sanford Sports
Dave Frueh, Recreation/Facilities Manager, Mandan Parks and Rec
Dr. Joel Roloff, Rehab Chiropractor, Adjust Life Chiropractic
Karalee Harper, Chief Compliance Officer, Heartview Foundation
Kevin Klipfel, Executive Director, Bismarck Parks and Rec
Lorena Poppe, CEO, Poppy's Promise
Mark Heinert, Executive Director, YouthWorks
Melanie Flynn, Health Program Manager, ND DOCR
Monica Haugen, Behavior Health Administrator, Department of Health & Human Services
Nathan Maddox, Vice President of Ball Park Experience, Bismarck Larks
Pete Leno, Consultant
Shila Leno, Health Science and Public Safety Education Supervisor, ND Career & Technical Education
Tajia Bohn, Director, Family Wellness
Thom Brigl, Owner, Bismarck Bobcats
Tim Olson, Operations Director, YMCA
Tina Gress, Vice President, Community Options

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