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Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT)
The 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
Leadership
Kirsten Baesler
, Superintendent,
ND Department of Public Instruction
Jace Beehler
, Chief of Staff,
Office of the Governor
Steven Edwardson
, Executive Administrator,
ND Barley Council
Dave Farnsworth
, Chair of ND Workforce Development Council,
Retired from Great River Energy
Kristin Hedger
, Vice President,
Killdeer Manufacturing
Jason Herner
, Account Manager,
High Point Network
Kelvin Hullet
, Market Manager for Economic Development and Government Programs,
Bank of ND
Dean Kuhn
, Site Operations Manager,
Doosan Bobcat
Brent Lohnes
, General Manager-North Dakota,
Hess Corporation
Katie Ralston
, Director,
Workforce Division of ND Department of Commerce
Shawn Riley
, Chief Information Officer,
ND Information Technology Department
Brian Ritter
, President,
Bismarck Mandan Economic Development Chamber
Dr. Todd Schaffer
, President & CEO,
Sanford Bismarck
Wayde Sick
, Director,
ND Department of Career and Technical Education
Dan Wogsland
, Executive Administrator,
ND Grain Growers Association
Agriculture
Wade Bott
,
State Soil Scientist,
Natural Resources Conservation Service Soils (NRCS)
Lee Briese
, Crop Consultant,
Centrol Ag Consulting
Steven Edwardson
,
Executive Administrator, ND Barley Council
Julie Ellingson
, Executive Vice President,
ND Stockman’s Association
Brenda Elmer
, Executive Director,
North Dakota Corn Growers Association
Pete Hanebutt
, Director of Public Policy,
North Dakota Farm Bureau
Brent Horner
, Region Manager,
Precision Planting
Nancy Johnson
, Executive Director,
North Dakota Soybean Association
Craig Kleven
, Supervisor Agricultural Education,
ND Department of Career and Technical Education
Gary Knutson
, Executive Director,
Agriculture Association
Josh Messer
, Certified Crop Advisor,
AGINTEL Agronomy Consulting
Todd Neurohr
, Vice President,
Security First Bank of North Dakota
Chad Olson
, CEO/Owner,
Whole Sale Ag Products
Paul Overby
, Owner,
Verdi-Plus
Tyler Schau,
Commodities Broker,
AgMarket.Net
Nicole Wardner
, Consumer Marketing and Industry Relations Specialist,
ND Beef Commission
Mark Watne
, President,
North Dakota Farmers Union
Harrison Weber
, Executive Director,
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Dan Wogsland
, Executive Administrator,
ND Grain Growers Association
Warren Woroniecki
, Owner,
Woroniecki Ranch
Cybersecurity
Tony Aukland
, Information Systems Security Analyst,
ND Information Technology Department
Art Bakke
, Information Security Officer,
Starion Bank (BSC Adjunct)
Mary Ann Byrnes
, Global Manager,
Cybersecurity Academy Palo Alto Networks
Chad Davis
, IT Director,
Turtle Mountain Community College
Justin Forde
, President,
Technology Council of North Dakota
Tracy Foss
, Supervisor,
ND Dept of Career and Technical Education
Bill Heinzen
, Information Security Project Manager,
NISC (BSC Adjunct)
Jason Herner
, Account Manager,
High Point Networks
Kim Hogstad
, System Executive Director,
Information Security Officer Sanford Health
Thomas Manzella
, Splunk,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Leah McLean
, Vice President,
Cybersecurity Specialist Mastercard Data and Services
Valmiki Mukherjee
, Chairman & Founder,
Cyber Future Foundation & Constituents
Shawn Riley
, Chief Information Officer,
ND Information Technology Department
Taya Spelhaug
, TechSpark Manager,
Microsoft Philanthropies
Troy Walker
, Director of Sales & Marketing,
Dakota Carrier Network
Sean Wiese
, Cybersecurity Operations Director,
Montana Dakota Utilities
Energy
Travis Bower
, Engineering Manager,
ONEOK
Chase Dauenhauer
, Regional Wind Site Manager,
NextEra Energy Resources
Dave Farnsworth
, Chair of ND Workforce Development Council,
Retired from Great River Energy
Cheryl Froehlich
, Human Resources, Manager,
BNI Coal
Cindy Griffin
, Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services,
MIDWEST AgEnergy
Lynn Helms
, Director,
NDIC Dept of Mineral Management
Shannon Holter
, Superintendent,
Murex Petroleum
Brent Lohnes
, General Manager-North Dakota,
Hess Corporation
Darcy Neigum
, System Operations and Planning Manager,
Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
Cameron Thoroughman
, HR Manager,
Marathon
Ryan Turk-Bly
, Vice President North US,
KS Industries of North Dakota
Troy Tweeten
, Senior VP, Operations & Chief Operating Officer,
Basin Electric
Dean Volesky
, VP Bakken Operations,
Crestwood Midstream Partners
Stan Wilson
, Manager Resource Development,
Continental Resources
Health Sciences
Tracy Becker
, Supervisor, Trade, Industry & Technical Education,
ND Dept. of Career and Technical Education
Tim Blasl
, President,
North Dakota Hospital Association
Nancy Buchholz
, Director,
Northern Plains Laboratory Administrative
Daniel Kelly
, CEO,
McKenzie County Healthcare System
Wendy Kopp
, VP of Nursing,
Sanford & Clinical Services
Raumi Kudrna
, Nursing Director,
CHI St. Alexius Health
Todd Porter
, Owner,
Metro Area Ambulance Services
Chris Rivinius
, Manager,
Sanford Power
Dr. Todd Schaffer
, President & CEO,
Sanford Bismarck
Kurt Schley
, President,
CHI St. Alexius Health
Scott Schneider
, CEO,
Vibra Hospital
Dr. Amber Tincher
, Clinical Director,
Indian Health Service
Manufacturing
Pat Ackerman
, Plant Manager,
Cavendish Farms
Peggy Anderholm
, Special Projects Manager,
Marvin Windows
Tracy Becker
, Supervisor,
ND Dept. of Career and Technical Education
Kristin Hedger
, VP,
Killdeer Manufacturing
Daniel Jones
, Lean Promotions Manager,
Doosan Bobcat
Brent Kovash
, NPD Engineering Manager,
Steffes
Dean Kuhn
, Site Operations Manager,
Doosan Bobcat
Bob Larson
, Chief Operating Officer,
Baker Boy
David Lehman
, Adv Manufacturing Business Develop Manager,
ND Dept. of Commerce
Jodie Mjoen,
CEO/Business Development Advisor,
Impact Dakota
Dean Pennington
, Maintenance Manager,
Dakota Growers Pasta
Morgan Shae
, University Relationship Representative,
Doosan Bobcat
Scott Staudinger
, VP,
Cloverdale Foods
Marketing
Amy Arenz
, Bismarck Workforce Center Manager,
ND Job Service
John Bullinger
, Owner/Chief Experience Officer,
Bismarck Larks
Phil Davis
, Workforce Services Director,
ND Job Service
Kent Ellis
, Director,
Bismarck Public Schools
Tim Flagstad
, Senior Strategic Planning Advisor,
Sanford Health
Melanie Heitkamp
, Leader of Youth Life,
Executive Director
Kate Herzog
, Chief Operating Officer,
Bismarck Downtowners
Penny Hetlevedt
, Director of Education, Staff Development, & Core Correctional Practices,
ND State Penitentiary
Ellen Huber
, Business and Development & Communication Director,
City of Mandan
Lyle Krueger
, Assistant Director,
Central Regional Area Career and Technical Center
Heather LeMoine
, Marketing and Research Manager,
ND Tourism
Patrick Mineer
, CEO,
Golden Path Solutions
Christine Nelson
, Event and Sales Manager,
Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
BILT Program Membership
Diesel Technology
Christina Craine
, Service Manager,
Northern Plains Equipment
Bryan Diede
, Service Operations Manager,
RDO Equipment
Glen Huettl
, Talent Acquisition Specialist,
Plains Ag LLC
Mike Leintz
, Regional Aftermarket Manger,
RDO Equipment
Andy Luikens
, Talent Acquisition,
RDO Equipment
Lukas Masseth
, Maintenance Analyst,
BNI Coal
Tyler Reisenauer
, General Manager - Bismarck & Dickinson Area,
Titan Machinery
Cody Small
, Service Advisor,
Butler Machinery
Dan Stadick
, Recruiter/Training Coordinator,
Gooseneck Equipment
Josh Wooledge
, Service Operations Manager,
Peterbilt
Finance
Jason Arenz
, President,
BNC National Bank
Lisa Chaffee
, Certified Public Accountant,
Eide Bailey
Norman Clark
, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking,
Gate City Bank
Kirk Cristy
, Chief Financial Officer,
Sanford Health Bismarck
Craig Hanson
, SVP of Business and Banking,
Bank of ND
Jason Kirchmeier
, Private Wealth Advisor,
Ameriprise Financial
Joe Morrisette
, Director of Office of Management and Budget,
State of ND
Brandon Reems
, Bismarck Market President,
Choice Financial
Mike Schmitz,
CPA and Managing Partner,
Schmitz-Holmstrom
Susan Sorensen
, VP and Treasurer,
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Jason Vollmer
, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & VP,
Montana Dakota Utilities
Lee Weisbeck
, Market President,
Starion
Heavy Equipment Operator
Molly Barnes
, VP Equipment Manager,
Northern Improvement Co.
Will Burke
,
Gratech Company, LLC
Donn Diederich
, Executive VP,
Industrial Builders, Inc
.
Russ Hanson
, Executive VP,
Associated General Contractors
Paul Hartman
, President,
Traffic Safety Services
Tiffany Marthaler
, Human Resources Director,
Central Specialties, Inc.
Sally Miskavige
, VP,
Opp Construction
Rob Rebel
, North Central Region VP,
Knife River
Tom Todd
, Division VP-Building,
Northwest Contracting
Tracy Tooz
, President,
Tooz Construction
Dave Zavoral
, VP,
R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc.