At a recent Board meeting, the Board formally recognized the retirement of Thomas Jefferson, who served with distinction from May 1984 through September 2025. Over more than four decades, Mr. Jefferson’s leadership, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to the community shaped countless initiatives and guided the Board through periods of growth and change. His tenure stands as the longest in the Board’s history, marked by thoughtful decision-making and a dedication to collaboration and community.

Fellow board members and leadership staff expressed their appreciation during the meeting. His contributions have left a lasting foundation that will continue to influence the agency’s work for years to come.

Following his departure, the Board elected Andrew J. Myer, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Criminal Justice at North Dakota State University, as its new Board president. Dr. Myer brings a wealth of academic and field expertise, leadership experience, and a forward-looking vision to the role. Dr. Myer has been a Board Member since 2023.

Other Board Members include:

• Vice President, Rodger Mohagen, Tax Law Office
• Treasurer, Richard Garske
• Secretary, Wayne Larson, Retired
• John Postovit, Retired US West
• Dan Madler, Beyond Shelter, Inc.
• Peny Dale, Retired
• Jordyn Koski, It’s A Part Of, PLLC
• Jenessa Fillipi, Down Home

This transition marks both the closure of an extraordinary era and the beginning of a new one, as the Board moves ahead with gratitude for the past and optimism for the future.

Josh Helmer
Executive Director