Member Associations
What's the difference between a "Member" and a "Member Association" in terms of belonging to the ND Association of Counties? As an Association, NDACo has 53 members--each of the counties. The governance of the Association is the function of the Board of Directors, which is comprised of representatives from eleven different "Member Associations." They are: Auditors, Clerks of Court, Commissioners, Highway Engineers, Recorders, Sheriffs, Human Service Zones, State's Attorneys, Tax Directors and Treasurers. These are the larger county departments and/or have traditionally been headed by elected officials.
For a brief description of these and other offices, choose the About Counties link.
NDACo MEMBER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
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ND County Auditors and Treasurers Association |
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7/07/2025 |
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President |
Sandy Fossum |
Richland |
2025 – 2026 |
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1st Vice President |
Jessica Alonge |
Stutsman |
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2nd Vice President |
Jayden Schmidt |
Oliver |
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Secretary/Treasurer |
Marisa Haman |
Ward |
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Past President |
Sally Whittingham |
Dunn |
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NDACo Auditor Representative |
Shirley Murray |
Sheridan |
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NDACo Treasurer Representative |
Erica Johnsrud |
McKenzie |
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Auditor Delegates |
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Treasurer Delegates |
Krista Faller |
Adams |
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Elected to one-year terms excluding NDACO Rep. (3yr term). |
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Next Convention: Summer 2026 |
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ND Clerks of Courts Association |
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05/21/2025 |
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President (odd-yr. election) |
Amber Manninen |
NE Central Dist |
2025 - 2027 |
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Vice President (even-yr. election) |
Madison Rodgers |
Mountrail |
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Secretary/Treas. (even-yr. elec.) |
Danielle Peterson |
Renville |
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Past President |
Tracy Davis |
Rolette |
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Officers at Large (2) |
Kendall Brehm |
Towner |
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NDACo Representative (every yr.) |
Tiffany Harr |
Eddy |
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Delegates (every-yr. election) |
Vernetta Iron Eyes |
Sioux |
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Cindy Yagow |
Sargent |
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Next Conference: May 2026 in Bismarck |
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Two-year terms: Odd – President, (1) Officer at Large Even – VP, Secretary/Treasurer, (1) Officer at Large |
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ND Association of County Engineers (& Highway Supts) |
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2/12/2025 |
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President |
Tom Soucy |
Cass |
2025 – 2026 |
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Vice President |
Wade Thompson |
KLJ |
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Sec./Treas. |
Blaine Laaveg |
Cass |
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Past President |
Mike May |
Interstate Engineering |
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NDACo Representative |
Dana Larsen |
Ward |
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1st Year Director |
Jamie Smith |
Barnes |
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2nd Year Director |
Jason Kraft |
Ramsey |
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3rd Year Director |
Andrew Gottsman |
Bartlett & West |
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NDACo Delegate |
Casey Einrem |
Burleigh |
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Chris Opsahl |
McIntosh |
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Next Convention: January 28-30, 2026 in Grand Forks |
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Election terms are every 1 year - rotating 3 year terms |
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ND County Recorders Association |
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6/23/2025 |
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President |
Missy Hanson |
Burleigh |
2025 - 2026 |
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Vice President |
Jackie Babbitt |
Richland |
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Secretary |
Bev Bachmeier |
Ramsey |
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Treasurer |
Danielle Petersen |
Renville |
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Past President |
Heidi Anderson |
McLean |
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NDACo Representative |
Kelly Palm |
Griggs |
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Delegates |
Kendall Brehm |
Towner |
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Nancy Seefeldt |
Morton |
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Next Convention: June 16-18, 2026 in Grand Forks |
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Elected to 1-year terms. |
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ND Sheriff’s & Deputies Association |
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04/23/2025 |
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President |
Steve Hunt |
Traill |
2023 - 2025 |
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1st Vice President |
Ron Jurgens |
Walsh |
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Secretary/Treasurer |
Dey Muckle |
Golden Valley |
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Past President |
Sarah Warner |
Hettinger |
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NDACo Board Rep. |
Chad Kaiser |
Stutsman |
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Delegates |
Steve Hunt |
Traill |
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Ron Jurgens |
Walsh |
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Next Quarterly meeting: May 15-16, 2025 at Burleigh Morton Detention Center |
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Two-year terms. Officers are elected in October of odd-numbered years. |
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ND Human Service Zone Directors Association |
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7/16/2025 |
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President |
Kristy Frederick |
Ward |
2025 – 2027 |
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Vice President |
Desiree Sorenson |
Mountrail-McKenzie |
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Secretary/Treasurer |
Shonda Schwartz |
SW Dakota |
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Past President |
Kim Jacobson |
Agassiz Valley |
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NDACo Rep |
Kim Jacobson |
Agassiz Valley |
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Delegates |
Brianna Blue |
Northern Prairie |
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Kristi Frederick |
Ward |
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Next Convention: 2026 |
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Election terms are every two years. |
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ND State's Attorneys Association |
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08/21/2024 |
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President |
Josh Traiser |
Cass |
2023 - 2025 |
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Vice President |
JR Steele |
Walsh |
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Past President |
Amanda Engelstad |
Stark |
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Executive Director |
Ashley Lies |
Eddy |
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NDACo Representative |
Josh Frey |
McHenry |
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2nd Vice President |
Tonya Duffy |
Barnes |
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3rd Vice President |
Oliver Bromke |
Wells |
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4th Vice President |
Amber Fiesel |
Burke |
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Delegates |
Alisha Ankers |
McIntosh |
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Aaron Roseland |
Adams |
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Winter Convention: January 2026 & Summer Convention: 2026 |
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Election terms - Board - 2yrs; Officers - 2 yrs |
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ND Association of Assessing Officers (Tax Directors) |
03/15/2024 |
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President (odd-year elec.) |
Deb Kirschenheiter |
City of Dickinson |
2023 – 2025 |
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Vice President (odd-year) |
Tyler Perleberg |
Stutsman |
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Sec./Treas. (odd-year) |
Kimberly Markley |
City of Mandan |
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Past President (odd-year) |
Paul Fracassi |
Cass |
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NDACo Rep. |
Don Flaherty |
Dickey |
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Delegates |
Paul Fracassi |
Cass |
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Katie Paulson |
McKenzie |
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Next Convention: August 11-14, 2025 at Ramada by Wyndham, Bismarck (2nd Week in August) |
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Election terms are every two years (odd numbered). |
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