ROXANNE HENNAGER
ROXANNE HENNAGERPresident
RoxAnne Hennager serves as the City Auditor for the City of Langdon, where she has more than a decade of experience in municipal government, finance, and administration. She also serves as Treasurer for the Langdon Park Board and Langdon Airport Authority.
RoxAnne is actively involved in municipal and community leadership and has achieved the 110% level in the North Dakota League of Cities Leadership Training Program. She is also a member of the Rural Leadership North Dakota Alumni Association and serves on the Executive Board of the North Central Planning Council.
For the past 12 years, RoxAnne has also managed the financial operations of Langdon Eagles Club #3454. She is passionate about public service, community involvement, and helping North Dakota communities grow and succeed.
NICK ZIEGELMANN
NICK ZIEGELMANNVice President
Nick has served as the city administrator in Grafton since 2012. Nick received his Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of North Dakota and his Master’s in Economic Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. Prior to his current position in Grafton, Nick was the Community Development Specialist in Becker, Minnesota, for seven years. He and his wife Kristin spend most of their time away from work chasing their three children: Paityn, Easton, and Braden.
JIM NEUBAUER
JIM NEUBAUERImmediate Past President
Jim has been Mandan’s City Administrator since 2000, after 14 years with the ND Office of State Tax Commissioner in income tax. He’s liaison to the Mandan Growth Fund, Visitors Committee, and Civil Service Commission, serves on multiple local and regional boards, and holds a business degree from Jamestown College.
DR. ROBERT BAER
DR. ROBERT BAERBoard Member
Robert was raised in Central Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He attended Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri where he earned his Psy.D.in Clinical Psychology. He serves as a Clinical Psychologist at PSYCH180 Psychiatry Service in Dickinson. Robert was elected in 2022, to the Dickinson City Commission. Prior to that, he served on the Civil Service Commission. Robert has served on other boards within the city of Dickinson. He is a past master of the Dickinson Masonic Lodge, and an active member of the Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club and the Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Robert and his wife, Susan, have made Dickinson their home since 2003. They enjoy attending community events and spending time with their two dogs. Dr. Baer represents cities with a population of over 2,500 in the Southwest region.
KRISTINA DICK
KRISTINA DICKBoard Member
Kristina has served as Lisbon’s City Auditor and Economic Development Director since 2020, after working as Deputy Auditor. She’s active on the Cemetery Board, STAR Committee, and Lisbon Airport Authority, is a Rural Leadership ND Class 9 graduate, and participates in the Municipal Finance Officers Association. Kristina represents cities with a population under 2,500 in the Southeast region.
LACEY HINKLE
LACEY HINKLEBoard Member
Lacey has served as Mayor of Cavalier for more than eight years and continues working to make her community a great place to live, work, and visit. In addition to her role as Mayor, she is active in several local organizations, including the Cavalier Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Board, the Cavalier Retail Committee, and the Pembina County JDA Board. She also founded the Student Leadership Group in Cavalier, which provides high school students with opportunities to participate in local committees and boards.
When she’s not working on city projects, Lacey wears many other hats. She is the co-owner of Captivate Portraits, helps manage the books for her husband’s farming operation, and is a strong supporter of Cavalier businesses and events.
A proud UND alum, Lacey and her family enjoy cheering on the Fighting Hawks at football and hockey games. She and her husband, Justin—a local farmer and crop duster—have three children: Eli (15), Wyatt (13), and Hazel (11). She spends much of her free time keeping up with the kids and their activities or traveling together as a family whenever possible. Lacey represents cities with a population under 2,500 in the Northeast region.
DAVID LAKEFIELD
DAVID LAKEFIELDBoard Member
David has been Minot’s Finance Director since 2017. He is a CPA and previously served nine years with the Minot Police Department as a narcotics investigator and SWAT team member. He has taught accounting and finance at several universities, served on school and federal credit union boards, and was active in the Boy Scouts. David represents cities with a population of over 2,500 in the North Central region.
BRETT LAMBRECHT
BRETT LAMBRECHT Board Member
Brett was born and raised in Wahpeton and is a graduate of Wahpeton High School, NDSCS, and NDSU. He is married to Julie Lambrecht, and together they have three sons: Jake, Joe, and Josh.
Brett has more than 32 years of experience in city, state, and county government, including 20 years as the Richland County Emergency Management Director. He has also served for 30 years as a firefighter with the Wahpeton Fire Department. Also he has been a American Red Cross Volunteer for Disaster Services for 40 Years.
In his free time, Brett enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, and refereeing high school and college basketball and football. He served on the Wahpeton City Council from 2002 to 2014 and was elected Mayor of Wahpeton in June 2022 and again in 2026. Brett represents cities with populations over 2,500 in the Southeast region.
KAREN NORDBY
KAREN NORDBY Board Member
Karen has served as City Auditor of Harvey since February 2011. In addition to her duties as auditor, she is active on the Job Development Authority, Harvey Airport Authority, and several other committees. She has achieved the 110% level in the NDLC Leadership Training Program.
After 25 years away, Karen returned to her hometown of Harvey, where she truly believes there is no place like home. She values the opportunity to help move her community forward for generations to come. In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family. Karen represents cities with a population under 2,500 in the South Central region.
MATT OASE
MATT OASEBoard Member
Matt has served as Killdeer’s City Administrator since 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting from Dickinson State University. He enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and three dogs. Matt represents cities under 2,500 in the Southwest region.
PENI PETERSON
PENI PETERSONBoard Member
Peni has served as the City Auditor since 2012 and held various positions with the City of Watford City since 2007. She also had the opportunity to serve on the Park Board for five years.
Outside of work, Peni enjoys spending time with her husband, Kelly, golfing, and making the most of their free time at Tobacco Gardens on Lake Sakakawea with family and friends. Peni and Kelly raised their daughter in Watford City, where Peni has proudly called home for 32 years. Peni represents cities with a population of over 2,500 in the Northwest region.
MICHAEL SCHMITZ
MICHAEL SCHMITZBoard Member
Mike has served as Bismarck’s mayor since 2022. He’s active in youth programs and serves on several nonprofit and regulatory boards. A University of Mary graduate with degrees in accounting, business administration, and an MBA, he is also the managing partner of an accounting firm in Bismarck. Michael represents cities with a population of over 2,500 in the South Central region.
DEVRA SMESTAD
DEVRA SMESTADBoard Member
Devra has served as a council member for the City of Burlington since 2021. Prior to joining the council, she served as Burlington’s city auditor for 19.5 years before accepting the position of auditor-treasurer for Ward County, where she served for 17 years before retiring. Devra is also a past president of the North Dakota League of Cities and the North Dakota Association of Counties.
Outside of public service, Devra enjoys gardening, quilting, playing cards and spending time with friends and family. She and her husband, Guy, have two sons and two grandchildren. Devra represents cities with a population under 2,500 in the North Central region.
MAUREEN STORSTAD
MAUREEN STORSTADBoard Member
Maureen has worked for the City of Grand Forks since 1997, serving in several Finance Department roles and currently as the city’s Finance Director and City Auditor since 2012. Her community and professional leadership include serving on several boards, including the North Dakota CPA Society Board of Directors, co-chair of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority Finance Advisory Committee, and the Empire Arts Center Board of Directors.
Maureen Storstad grew up on a farm in northwest Minnesota as one of six children. She earned a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of North Dakota and went on to become a CPA.
Outside of work, Maureen enjoys spending time with friends and family, weekends at the family lake cabin, playing volleyball, and staying active. She and her husband, Kevin, have three children and two grandchildren. Maureen represents cities with a population of over 2,500 in the Northeast region.
JENNIFER TITUS
JENNIFER TITUSBoard Member
Jennifer has served as the Powers Lake City Auditor since June 2006. Jennifer also serves on the Powers Lake Rural Volunteer Fire Protection District Board, Bethel Lutheran Church Council, North Star Human Service Zone Board, and is a member of the NDLC Leadership Training Program. Jennifer represents cities under 2,500 in the Northwest region.