LEADERSHIP

One of CVIC’s greatest strengths is its dynamic leadership, consisting of its 11-member board of directors, executive director and management staff possessing a depth of knowledge and experience.  The CVIC board represents a cross-section of our community, involving law enforcement, banking, law, health care and other fields. 

Organizational Accountability
Monitoring Plan:  Our board and executive director meet monthly to review all aspects of center operations, following a monitoring plan that covers the areas of agency priorities and vision, mission and services, client and professional feedback, staff treatment and compensation, financial condition and planning, and board governance. This plan has been extremely successful in contributing to the fiscal and programmatic integrity of the center.

Audits:  CVIC has a comprehensive independent financial audit conducted annually by a reputable local accounting firm.  The center also undergoes regular audits by the ND State Health Department and other grantors to ensure accountability.

Board of Directors
John Packett, Elect
Chief of Police, City of Grand Forks

Kathleen Lander, President-Elect
Account Executive, Newman Outdoor Advertising

Duane Czapiewski, President
Chief, UND Police Department

Sandy Dittus
Attorney, Zimney, Foster, Johnson, Dittus & Flaten

Kim Woods
Director of Development, UND College of Business & Public Administration

Joanne Gaul  
Physician, Altru Health System

Tom Erickson
Assoc. Director for Research, Energy & Environment Research Center

Mark Sanford
Superintendent of Schools (Ret.)

Judd Sondreal
Owner, McKinnon Co.

David Eppelsheimer
Pastor, Sharon Lutheran Church

Executive Director
Kristi Hall-Jiran holds a professional graduate counseling degree and accreditation, as well as 17 years of experience in the human service field, including 13 as the center’s executive director.  She serves on numerous local and statewide boards and is a presenter and panelist at area conferences.