About Us
The Indian Business Alliance of North Dakota is a joint venture of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission and the North Dakota Department of Commerce to grow and strengthen Native American entrepreneurship both on and off the state’s reservations. The Alliance is overseen by Agency MABU, a Native-owned business based in Bismarck.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
Composition: The Executive Board is comprised of representatives from the State agencies (ND Indian Affairs Commission and ND Department of Commerce) that are leading the efforts in North Dakota to establish the Indian Business Alliance. The Executive Board also includes representatives from the Native American-owned organizations that are operating the Indian Business Alliance.
Role: The role of the Executive Board is to provide overall direction and decision making relative to strategy, implementation, and funding of the North Dakota Indian Business Alliance.
Terms: Members will serve one-year terms, with the option to be renewed annually.
| Organization | Representative | Position/Role |
| North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission | Scott Davis | Executive Director |
| North Dakota Department of Commerce | Paul Govig | Deputy Commissioner |
| Native American Business Enterprise Center | Brek Maxon | Project Director |
| Prairie Resources Capital Management | Leslie Morsette | President |
| Al Nygard Consulting | Al Nygard | President |
| Agency MABU | Mike Mabin | President |
RESOURCE COUNCIL
Composition: The Resource Council is comprised of representatives from government agencies and private organizations serving businesses in North Dakota.
Role: The role of the Resource Council is to provide information, technical assistance, funding and educational support to business enterprises in North Dakota.
Terms: Members will serve one-year terms, with the option to be renewed annually.
| Organization | Representative | Position/Role |
| USDA Rural Development | Bill Davis | Deputy State Director |
| ND Housing Finance Administration | Jolene Klein | State Director |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Helena Branch |
Sue Woodrow | Community Development Advisor |
| Impact Procurement Assistance Center | Darin Perius | Executive Director |
| Small Business Development Center | Bon Wickenheiser | Regional Director |
| Small Business Administration (ND Office) | Tom Linnertz | Senior Area Manager |
| Bank of North Dakota | Joel Erickson | Commercial Loan Officer |
| North Dakota Guarantee & Title | Tim Pearson | President |
| Job Service of North Dakota | Susan Gunsch | Customer Service Director |
| North Dakota Department of Tourism | Fred Walker | Marketing Manager |
| Center for Technology & Business | Deb Eslinger | Executive Director |