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Board Membership

The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor. Five members are registered nurses, two are licensed practical nurses, one is an advanced practice nurse and one is a public member. Members of the board serve four-year terms with the public member’s appointment coinciding with that of the governor. No member may be appointed for more than two consecutive terms.

Below is the current list of members.

	President Dr. Kevin Buettner, APRN Grand Forks, ND Appointment July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021 Reappointed July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
	Vice President Wendi Johnston, LPN Kathryn, ND  Appointment October 29, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Appointment July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020 Reappointment July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024
	Dana Pazdernik, RN New Salem, ND Appointment September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
	Cheryl Froelich, Public Member Mandan, ND Appointment August 6, 2019 to June 30, 2021 Reappointed July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
	Melodi Krank, RN Fargo, ND Appointment July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026
	Maggie Seamands, RN Bismarck, ND Appointment July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026
	Joseph Vetter, RN Bismarck, ND Appointment July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027
	Sarah Friestad, LPN Valley City, ND Appointment August 17, 2023 to June 30, 2027
	Samantha Richter, RN Bismarck, ND Appointment July 9, 2024 to June 30, 2028