Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Graduation 2026
Join us in congratulating this year’s Leadership Bismarck-Mandan cohort by attending the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan commencement. This program is credited with producing some of the area’s top leaders, so attending this commencement is a great way to commemorate all they have learned and accomplished as well as hear from class speakers and notable Alumni of the program.
Registration begins at 3:00 P.M., and the program will begin at 3:30 P.M
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Class of 2026:
Nadia Baynum - Inafa’maolek Enterprises, LLC
Mitchell Bettenhausen - ALLETE Clean Energy/ BNI
Chase Davis- Eide Bailly LLP
Kyle Debertin - Thrivent
Matthew Ford- MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Sydney Helgeson- ND Department of Commerce
Alex Kowski- Cornerstone Bank
Ashley Kramer- Bismarck State College
Sonya Middlemas- Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Kari Nardello- Capital Credit Union
Leoncya Ngoma - ND Office of Refugee Services
Olga Oliver - Sanford Health
Whitnie Olsen - Bismarck ND City Government
Alycia Peter - University of Mary
Charles Reichart - Aspen Group LLP
Emily Shepherd - Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
Mike Van Duyne - Bartlett & West
For more program information, contact Mel at mhammons@bmcedc.com or call our office at (701) 223-5660.
The cost to attend is $35.00 per person and includes champagne & dessert.
Purchase your ticket above or contact Frankie to reserve a table and learn more about sponsorship opportunities at fbarry@bmcedc.com or call (701) 223-5660.

Gold Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Bartlett & West, Inc., Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Capital Credit Union
Table Sponsor
Capital Electric Cooperative, Inc., Eide Bailly LLP, Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Alumni Association, Sanford Health
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Date and Time
Wednesday May 13, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Registration: 3:00 p.m.
Event Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location
Chick's Place within Lumen Vitae
University of Mary
7500 University Dr.
Bismarck
Fees/Admission
$35.00
*No refunds are given for cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance.
Contact Information
Mel Hammons 701-223-5660
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