Board of Directors

The affairs of the Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau are managed by its Board of Directors. The board is comprised of a variety of industry representatives from Bismarck-Mandan.

image of Bisman CVB Building

Chair: Matt Schanandore* - Mandan Progress Organization
Vice Chair: Maria Walen* - Comfort Inn & Suites Mandan

Dave Achtenberg* - Regency Hotel Management
Randy Hansen* - Randy Hansen Design/Classic Restaurants
Trish Helgeson - National Information Solutions Cooperative, Inc.
Cole Higlin - Mandan Parks & Recreation
Kevin Klipfel - Bismarck Parks & Recreation District
Jim Neubauer - City of Mandan
Jody Olney* - Legacy Financial
Aaron Pavelka - Home 2 Suites
Samantha Schwab* - Bridgemark Insurance Solutions
Karen Summers - EverSpring Suites
Jason Tomanek - City of Bismarck
Jennifer Wilson - Kirkwood Mall

* Executive Committee

Board Meeting
Date: February 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: 1600 Burnt Boat Drive, Bismarck
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Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
March 28, 2024
April 18, 2024

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