How Board Members are Selected

The North Dakota Century code allows Job Development Authority Boards to consist of anywhere from 10 to 20 members. The bylaws of the Cavalier County Job Development Authority require a 17 member board. The board is required to consist of the following:

• 2 Cavalier County Commissioners
• Representation from every city in the county with a population above 500

The remainder of the board members are chosen to represent geographical, business, educational, and service sectors of the county.

Current Board Members

Name		Office		Committee
Don Haugen		Chairperson		Business Development
Brent Zavalney		Vice-Chairperson		Finance
Mike Granlund		Treasurer		Finance
Duane Otto		Secretary		Business Development
Rich Rogers		Executive, At-Large		Community Relations and Investment
Ron Beneda		Board Member		Agriculture
John Delebo		Board Member		Business Development
Chuck Downs		Board Member		Community Relations and Investment
Clint Esckilsen		Board Member		Community Relations and Investment
Richard Flanders		Board Member		Agriculture
Dennis Flaten		Board Member		Business Development
Tom Lehar		Board Member		Agriculture
Fr. William McDermott		Board Member		Community Relations and Investment
Randy Mehlhoff		Board Member		Agriculture
Harold "Ole" Nowatzki		Board Member		Business Development
Dennis Throndset		Board Member		Business Development
Mark Zimmer		Board Member		Business Development