Board of Directors & Staff
President
Ken Schlimgen
Vice President
Ryan Thompson
Treasurer
Jeff McCormick
Secretary/CEO
Mike Lauritsen
Past President
Trevor Dierks
Board Members
Term Expires September 30, 2025
Trevor Dierks
First Dakota (2019, 2023)
Brian Klock
Klock Werks (2019, 2023)
Justin Luther
County Fair Foods (2023)
Term Expires September 30, 2026
Jeff McCormick
SPN & Associates (2023)
Hilary Rockwell
Avera Queen of Peace (2023)
Education Members *permanent seats on the Development Board based on position*
Theresa Kriese
Mitchell Technical College
Dr. Joe Childs
Mitchell School District
Dr. Dan Kittle
Dakota Wesleyan University
Ex-Officio Members
Mayor Jordan Hanson
Stephanie Ellwein, City Administrator
Jeff Smith, City Council
Josh Moody, President, Chamber of Commerce Board
John Claggett, County Commissioner