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
Heather Strandell, President
Manager/UM Managed Care, Altru Heath System

Marlene Miller, President-Elect
UND Center for Rural Health, Program Director/Interim Co-Director

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

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

Mark Sanford
Superintendent of Schools (Ret.)

John Packett
Chief of Police, City of Grand Forks

Marcia Kelley
First Lady, University of North Dakota

Robin Runge
Assistant Professor of Law, UND School of Law

Randy Boettner
Vice President & Owner, Custom Aire, Inc.

Jim Sondreal, Honorary Board Member
Retired

Darla Adams
Nurse Anesthetist, Altru Health System

Linda Neuerburg
Assistant Director Indian Student Services, UND

Executive Director
Kristi Hall-Jiran holds a professional graduate counseling degree and accreditation, as well as 21 years of experience in the human service field, including 16 as the center’s executive director.  She serves on numerous local and statewide boards and is a presenter and panelist at area conferences.