2023 Board of Directors 

The Mandan Progress Organization is led by a team of membership-elected board members. Comprised of 9 to 11 voting members, 6 to 8 at large members, 3 appointments from municipal partners, and 3 ex-officio seats. The board ensures the mission of the MPO is achieved.

Kristi Kraft (2022-2024), Pres.
American Family Insurance

​​Chad Bartosh (2022-2023), VP
Railway Credit Union

Jeff Erickson (2022-2023), Treas/Secretary
Security First Bank

​​Zac Ranisate (2022-2024)
AE2S

John Bollinger (2023-2025)
Bismarck Larks and Funatix Events
 
Ryan Heinsohn (2023-2025)
BEK Communications 

Appointed Positions
​Kelly Thomas, Park District Designee
Mandan Parks & Rec

Raymond Morell, County Designee
Morton County, Commissioner

Tim Helbling, City Designee
City of Mandan, Mayor

Ex-Officio Positions
Madison Cermak, Ex-Officio
City of Mandan, Business Development

Erik Dietrich, Ex-Officio
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Park Manager

Janelle Heinsohn, Ex-Officio 
Mandan Public Schools, Community Relations Coordinator
 
 
Board of Directors will hold office for three-year staggered terms, staggered with an election of an average of two or three directors held each year.