GNDC Announces Board Of Directors For 2026, Names Executive Team

[BISMARCK] The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors, along with the slate of officers for 2026.

Joining the GNDC Board are Glenn Baranko – Baranko Companies, Megan Hruby – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Dan Kadrmas – TrueNorth Steel, and Tricia Schlosser – Century 21 Morrison Realty.

“Our success as an organization depends on leaders who are invested in North Dakota’s future,” said Arik Spencer, GNDC President and CEO. “These new members bring both expertise and a deep commitment to strengthening the environment where businesses can thrive.”

The 2026 GNDC Executive Team include:

• Chair: Danette Welsh, ONEOK, Inc.
• Vice Chair: Jeremy Rham, Otter Tail Power Company
• Past Chair: Molly Barnes, Northern Improvement Company
• Finance Chair: Tonya Holmstrom, TSH LLC
• Policy Chair: Mike Heger, BNI Energy
• Member at Large: Troy Walker, Dakota Carrier Network

Returning board members include:

• Alissa Adams – West Acres Development
• Paula Anderson – Sterling Carpet One
• Andrew Askew – Essentia Health
• Josh Blackaby – SandPro, LLC
• Kent Blickensderfer – KPB Consulting, LLC
• Matthew Chaussee – CareerViewXR
• Cory Fong – MDU Resources Group, Inc.
• Amber Larson – Bartlett & West
• Kevin Magstadt – Adolfson & Peterson Construction
• Peter Matthaei – DakotaMB
• Victor Meyers – Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company
• John Oncken – True North Equipment
• Dan Pearson – Northwest Tire
• Todd Schaffer – Sanford Health
• Jade Scherr – HexaHive
• Thomas Stromme – First Western Bank and Trust
• Steve Thomas – Cirrus Aircraft

Leaving the board are Ryan Ackerman (Ackerman-Estvold), Matt Dunlevy (Aethero), and Don Campbell (Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota). GNDC extends its sincere gratitude for their years of service and commitment to North Dakota’s business community.

“The strength of GNDC lies in the diversity of our leadership,” said Danette Welsh, GNDC's Incoming Chair. “Our board and officers represent businesses that drive the state’s economy forward. Together, we’re shaping a future where North Dakota remains a premier place to do business, live, and invest.”

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