Alumni
Participants in past Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) classes come from cities and towns across the state. Each RLND participant leads a project aimed at helping their community. For each of the classes below, you will find a brochure listing all of the participants in that class and a class summary with information about their projects.
Alamo - Devin Jacobson
Antler - Stacy Artz
Arthur - Scott Kroeger, Tammy Jo Taft
Ashley - Maureen Delzer
Baldwin - Sam Arndorfer
Beach - Marty Campbell, Kim Gaugler, Jolene Obrigewitch
Belcourt - Janell Jerome, Anna Ross
Belfield - Kwirt Johnson
Berthold - Richard Blahut, Kayla Burkhart
Bismarck - Jeremy Doan, Jesse Handegard, Levi Jacobson, Kerri Kraft, David Lehman, Amberrae McLeod, Kylee Merkel, Shanda Morgan, Mary Nelson, John Schneider, Kimberly Vietmeier, Michelle Wall, Jennifer Weisgerber
Bottineau - Stephanie Blumhagen, Chuck Neubauer, Brian Palmer
Bowbells - Daniel Folske
Bowdon - Patricia Patrie
Bowman - Andrea Bowman
Buffalo Springs - Medora Stevenson
Carrington - Laurie Dietz, Stacey Rzaszutak
Carson - Carmel Miller
Cassleton - Brandy Pyle
Christine - Mary Mertens
Dawson - Keith Drager*, Jerod Tufte
Devils Lake - Jeffrey Klemetsrud
Dickinson - Scott Bullinger, Rachel Bush, Kurt Froelich, Cory McCaskey, Annika Plummer. Suzi Sobolik
Douglas - Daryl Lies
Dunseith - Joyce ShiningOne Side
Edinburg - Darren Olafson
Ellendale - Aaron Tschosik
Englevale - Kristina Dick
Epping - Heather Feiring
Esmond - Christie Jaeger
Fairmount - Larry Luick
Fargo - Sandy Arends, Brandon Baity, Corey Dathe, Lowell Disrud, Rachael Disrud, Tina Fisk, Deborah Kantrud, Kristen Knudtson, Lowann Krueger, Jon Scraper
Fordville - Julie Gemmill
Forest River - Dawn Jarolimek
Forman - Julie Johnson
Grafton - Laura Rutherford
Grand Forks - Chris Adams, Dee Holmes, Anya Hondel, Heather Schneider, Jeanna Smaaladen, Fayme Stringer-Henry
Grassy Butte - April Jepson, Janel Lee
Hannaford - Susan Goplen, Jill Haugen
Harvey - Kim Moen
Hettinger - Brooke Kessel, Anthony Larson, Jodi Larson
Hillsboro - AJ Andressen, Melissa Beach, Jon Bertsch, Kyle Klapper, Eric Muller, Brenda Stallman
Horace - Daniel Janes, Bjorn Solberg, Mara Solberg, Warren Solberg
Jamestown - Georgia Miller, Merri Mooridian
Kathryn - Gwen Crawford
Killdeer - Kelli Schollmeyer
Kramer - Jean Brandt, Whitney Gonitzke
Kulm - Bruce Lindgren
LaMoure - Kasey Bitz
Langdon - Roxanne Hoffarth
Lemmon, S.D. - Dantae Anderson
Lidgerwood - Briana Spellerberg
Lincoln - Matt Dahlkec, Brent Ekstrom
Linton - Becky Thatcher Keller
Lisbon - Jennifer Jordan, Katie Wentz
Luverne - Stephanie Goeller Johnson
Maddock - Debbie Tracy
Mandan - Denise Andress, Andrew Holle, Becky Peterson, Haley Vollmer
Manvel - Gina Bushaw
Marion - Matthew Danuser
McKenzie - Jay Doan
McVille - Lule Naas
Menoken - Ryan Messer
Mercer - Annie Carlson
Michigan - Pavel Danil, Allen Orwick
Minot - Melinda Goodman, Cassidy Hjelmstad, Mary Schmitt
Montpelier - Abram Valenta
New Rockford - Gerri Makay
New Salem - Jens Johnson
New Town - Candice Eagle, Trudy Ruland
Northwood - Thomas Metz, Marsha Van Laere
Oakes - April Haring, John Zetocha
Park River - Jason Lindell
Price - Sharla Price
Reeder - Cassandra Mellmer
Regent - Paula Anderson, Michelle McCormack
Richardton - Deb Dressler, Beni Paulson
Rolette - Jayme Davis, Barbara Motherhead
Rutland - Kyla Temple
Sanborn - Beth Didier
Selfridge - Angie Harrison
Sentinel Butte - Ashley Ueckert
Sidney, Mont. - Chet Hill, Heather VanGelder
South Heart - Lori Wagner
Stanley - Jim Hennessy, Donald Longmuir, Jr., Alan Svangstu
Sterling - Korrine Lang, Lucas Lang
Surrey - Doug Naze
Thompson - John Samdahl
Thunder Hawk, S.D. - Mandy Kvale
Tower City - Stacey Lilja
Valley City - Susan Milender, Andrea Nelson, Trinity Nelson, Searle Swedlund, Hilde van Gijssel
Verona - Emily Ptacek
Velva - Jonnah Backman, Taylor Kittelson
Watford City - Vawnita Best, Jan Dodge, Peggy Hellandsaas, Rene Johnson, Erica Johnsrud, Vicki Monson, Gregg Schuetze*, Daniel Stenberg
West Fargo - Molly Fern, Teresa Huff, Cindy McDonald, Chris Smaaladen, Joni Tillich
West Oslo - Lynnell Popowski
Wheatland - Kelli Bowen, Kristi Schultz
Williston - Maeve MacSteves
Wing - Darrell Oswald
Wyndmere - Rudy Dotzenrod, Tom Jones
*We wish to honor and remember those members of our RLND family who are no longer with us. Though they may no longer be with us in person, their impact continues to inspire and shape the legacy of our organization. We remember them with gratitude, celebrating the lives they lived and the contributions they left behind.
Patricia Bowen
Catherin Dalzell
Jasmin Fosheim
Kevin Hall
Breanne Ilse
Suhail Kanwar
Bob Lawson
Stephanie Mayfield
Kevin McLean
Holly Miller
Natalie Murato
Will Meyer
David Olson
Nancy Olson
Jennifer Ondracek
Chris Schilken
Lynae Sims
Kurt Shelton
Christine Wiederrich
RLND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The RLND Alumni Association (RLNDAA) aims to provide opportunities to maintain and enhance that connection through networking, volunteering and lifelong learning.
Class X
A.J. Andresen
Grain Operations Manager
Valley United Co-op
Hillsboro
Denise Andress
Director of Workforce Development
Heartview Foundation
Mandan
Brandon Baity
Executive Director
Indigenous Association
Moorhead, MN
Melinda Goodman
President
Full Tilt Marketing
Minot
Christie Jaeger
Crop Insurance Adjuster
Pro Ag
Esmond
Kyle Klapper
USA Sales Manager
Degelman
Hillsboro
Barbara Mothershead
Market Leader
Starion Bank
Rolette
Lule Naas
Rural Advocate, Community Volunteer, and Farm Wife
McVille
Trinity Nelson
Resource Development Specialist
Valley City - Barnes County Development Corporation
Valley City
Emily Ptacek
Direct Marketing/Quality Control
Kustom Machine Inc.
Verona
Anna Ross
Family Engagement / Communications Director
Belcourt School District
Belcourt
Heather Schneider
Chef/Owner
Joy Full Foods
Grand Forks
Hilde van Gijssel
Professor of Science
Valley City State University
Valley City
Katie Wentz
Program Coordinator
Lisbon Area Aging in Community - 线上赌博app Extension
Lisbon
| Seminar | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar 1: Orientation to the RLND Program | November 15-18, 2023 | Bismarck, ND |
| Seminar 2: Personal Leadership Development | January 17-19, 2024 | Jamestown, ND Oakes, ND |
| Seminar 3: Rural Resources and Issues | February 14-16, 2024 | Killdeer, ND |
| Seminar 4: National Study Tour: Trends in Agriculture and Rural Issues | March 18-23, 2024 | Washington D.C. |
| Optional Online Book Study | May 2024 | |
| Seminar 5: Regional Study Tour: Agriculture and Rural Issues | June 24-28, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Seminar 6: Communication in Leadership | November 20-22, 2024 | Grand Forks, ND |
| Seminar 7: State Leadership within Agriculture and Rural Policies | January 15-17, 2025 | Bismarck, ND |
| Seminar 8: International Study Tour | February 2025 | Ghana |
| Seminar 9: Critical Thinking in Leadership | March 26-28, 2025 | Belcourt, ND |
| Optional Online Book Study | May 2025 | |
| Seminar 10: Civic Engagement/Looking Ahead | June 25-27, 2025 | Devils Lake, ND |
| Graduation Gala | November 21, 2025 | Medora, ND |