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Meet Our Board
Chairperson
Stanley
Matt Evans
Matt Evans is the Chairperson of the JDA Board and President of the JDA. Matt is also the owner of Prairie Ford in Stanley and serves as Vice President of the ND Auto Dealers Association Board. Matt was asked to join the JDA Board when he was part of the Stanley Commercial Club. In his free time, Matt enjoys golfing, fishing at Van Hook Resort, and hunting deer and pheasant with his son.
Vice Chair
Parshall
Kristin Jaeger
As Vice Chair of the JDA Board, Kristin Jaeger helps support local causes and businesses and strengthens rural community vitality. Jaeger also serves the region as Director of the Parshall Promoters Board, Treasurer of the North Shore Parent Teacher Organization, and Vice Chair of the Parshall Area Community Foundation.
Secretary & Treasurer
New Town
Thomas Nash
Thomas serves on the New Town Board and brings his leadership experience to the JDA Board as the Secretary and Treasurer. Through his service, he helps support local businesses and contributes to the growth of economic opportunities in Mountrail County. In his free time, Thomas enjoys walking New Town’s scenic bike trails and attending local events; he appreciates the close-knit community, natural beauty, and small-town charm.
Board Member
White Earth
Jason Rice
Jason Rice has a strong background in public service through his work on the Mountrail County Board of Commissioners and the Mountrail County Park Board. Wanting to promote local economic growth, he began serving on the JDA Board and is passionate about expanding opportunities for communities and families. Outside of his service, Jason enjoys attending in community events with his family.
Board Member
New Town
William Wilber
William Wilber has served on the JDA Board since 2018, representing New Town, ND. Wilber brings in a variety of skills and knowledge from his experiences as a member of the New Town American Legion Board and the Finance Committee of the ND American Legion. He says his passion is giving back to his community by volunteering for countless organizations!
Board Member
Parshall
Tom Huus
Tom helps his community by serving as Treasurer of the Parshall Fire Department and President of the Parshall Golf Course Board. As a Board Member of the Parshall City Council, Tom was recommended by an associate to join the JDA Board. Tom encourages Mountrail County residents to seize the opportunity to apply for grants, as he sees them as a great way for businesses and communities to improve and grow.
Board Member
Stanley
Tara Uran
Tara Uran wears many hats in Mountrail County. She was an Ag lender for Bravera Bank for 10 years, and was encouraged by her work to get more involved in her community. The JDA Board is one of the ways Tara likes to contribute to improving Mountrail County and Stanley, where she resides. She also serves as a member on the Mountrail County Farm Bureau Board. Tara enjoys spending time with her family, whether it's farming with her father or playing volleyball with her two kids.
Board Member
Plaza
Ethan Stein
Ethan Stein serves as a member of the Plaza City Council. He was introduced to the JDA when they collaborated with the Plaza City Council to construct a new community building. Ethan gets active in his community by volunteering at the fire department and attending local events.
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