NDEMA 2025-2026 COMMITTEES

Reviews the Constitution and By-Laws on an annual basis and recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate improvements or changes. Reviews and develops resolutions to be consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the North Dakota Emergency Management Association. Resolutions are to be developed from issues and concerns submitted to the Committee by the Board of Directors. Upon approval of the Board of Directors, any proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws and any proposed resolutions will be brought before the membership at the annual meeting.

Patrick Martin – Chairperson (previous member)

Lisa Thompson  (required in by-laws)

Sarah Duttenhefner

Shawna Pickle

Pierre Freeman

Angela Herda

Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate recognition to individuals, agencies, and organizations for outstanding or significant contributions in Emergency Management based on the criteria established by the Board of Directors. Upon approval of the board, makes known the promotion of achievements, accomplishments, purposes, and goals of the Association to the public, the media, and other organizations.

Kristy Titus - Chairperson

Shawna Pickle (required in by-laws)

Jeff Schild (previous member)

Alice Grinsteinner (previous member)

Jessica Jenrich (previous member)

Heidi Hughes

Pam Blinsky

Alaynea Scott

Brad Banyai

Pierre Freeman

Recommends to the Board of Directors legislative needs, issues, and activities for the betterment of the Association. Recommendations must be within the realm of Emergency Management and consistent with the goals and philosophy of the Association.

Sarah Duttenhefner – Chairperson  (required in by-laws)

Angela Herda (required in by-laws)

Carter Schroeder

Eric Upton

Shari Bublitz

Brady Scribner

Patrick Martin

Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate measures to assure that the Association functions and flourishes as intended under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association. Makes recommendations on how to maintain a strong active membership, selects capable, qualified candidates for nomination as Association directors, and maintains the credentials activity of the Association and its membership.

Open – Chairperson (previous member)

Sarah Duttenhefner (required in by-laws)

Shawna Pickle

Carter Schroeder

Heidi Hughes

Alaynea Scott

Brad Banyai

Lisa Thompson

Pierre Freeman

Brady Scribner (previous member)

Alice Grinsteinner (previous member)