Board Members
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.

President
Maggie Seamands, RN
Bismarck, ND
Appointment: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2026

Vice President
Melodi Krank, RN
Fargo, ND
Appointment: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2026

Treasurer
Joseph Vetter, RN
Bismarck, ND
Appointment: 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027

Dana Pazdernik, RN
New Salem, ND
Appointment: 9/8/2021 – 6/30/2025

Sarah Friestad, LPN
Valley City, ND
Appointment: 8/17/2023 – 6/30/2027

Samantha Richter, RN
Bismarck, ND
Appointment: 7/9/2024 – 6/30/2028
Brooke Giannonatti, LPN
Gascoyne, ND
Appointment: 7/31/2024 - 6/30/2028
Seth Fisher, RN, APRN
Bismarck, ND
Appointment: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2029

Public Member
Dr. John Carroll
Bismarck, ND
Appointment: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2029
Menu
Contact Us
Follow Us
Page Last Modified: July 15, 2025