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.
Executive Committee
Chair: Kevin Klipfel - Bismarck Parks & Recreation District
Vice Chair: Randy Hansen - Randy Hansen Design/Classic Restaurants
Trish Helgeson - National Information Solutions Cooperative, Inc.
Matt Schanandore - Mandan Progress Organization
Samantha Schwab - INSight Partners
Maria Walen - Comfort Inn & Suites Mandan
Members
Dave Achtenberg - Regency Hotel Management
Cole Higlin - Mandan Parks & Recreation
Jim Neubauer - City of Mandan
Jody Olney - Legacy Financial
Karen Summers - EverSpring Suites
Jason Tomanek - City of Bismarck
Jennifer Wilson - Kirkwood Mall
Upcoming Meetings
Board Meeting
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 1600 Burnt Boat Drive
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
Date: June 18, 2026
10:30 am
Date: August 20, 2025
10:30 am