Board of Directors

The North Valley Arts Council supports arts and culture for the citizens of Greater Grand Forks through service, advocacy and education.

President
Dan Schenkein
President, The Chamber, Grand Forks and East Grand Forks

Vice-president
Martha Potvin
Dean, University of North Dakota, College of Arts and Sciences

Secretary
Job Christenson
Artistic Director, North Dakota Ballet Company

Treasurer
Wally Bloom
Director, Chester Fritz Auditorium

Traie Dockter
Alerus Financial

Mark Landa
Executive Director, Empire Arts Center

Brian Lofthus
North Dakota Museum of Art

Mike Jacobs
Publisher and Editor, Grand Forks Herald

Kathleen McLennan
Professor and Chair, University of North Dakota Dept. of Theatre Arts

Alex Reichert
Attourney at Law, Reichert Law Offices

Julie Rygg
Executive Director, Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Marsy Schroeder
Publications Coordinator, University of North Dakota Dept. of Continuing Education

Jenny Tarlin
Director, Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra