Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a dedicated group of community leaders and volunteers who provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure the organization fulfills its mission of supporting children and families facing medical challenges. The Board is responsible for establishing strategic direction, ensuring financial accountability, supporting fundraising and community partnerships, and overseeing the organization’s long-term sustainability.

Samantha Richter

President
Sanford Health

Travis Dahl

President Elect
Ameriprise Financial

Melinda Steckler

Past President
MDU Resources

Kate Gartner

Secretary/Treasurer
Bismarck Public Schools

Amy Dion-Rader

CHI St. Alexius

Libby Kidder

Dakota Drive McDonald’s

Arnie Strebe

Akase Growth Strategies LLC

Dr. Tegwyn Brickhouse

Pediatric Dentist- Mystic Smiles

Landy Gunderson

DM Williams McDonald’s

Melissa Williams

DM Williams McDonald’s

Michelle Kovash

Baranko Companies- Dickinson, ND

Kevin McMurtrey

Marathon Petroleum

Tyler Malm

Attorney-Smith Porsberg

Dana Hager

Basin Electric

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