The North Dakota Department of Commerce leads the state's efforts to attract, retain and expand economic wealth. Charged with coordinating and focusing the state's economic development resources, the business development team works closely with national and local partners to accomplish that task.
Business incentives, government accessibility, and workforce performance, combined with North Dakota's favorable position as one of the lowest cost states for operating a business, are driving top companies to establish operations in North Dakota. The Economic Development and Finance division provides full service site location, incentive packaging and business liaison assistance.
Joleen Leier
701-328-2469
Executive Assistant
Business Development
Tracey Miller
701-328-4420
Deputy Director
Kevin Sonsalla
701-328-5323
Value-added Ag Business Development Manager
Guillermo Fregoso
701-328-5332
Associate Development Manager
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Technological Systems Business Development Manager
David Lehman
701-328-5378
Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Manager
Energy Development/Research
Tom Oakland
701-328-5392
Energy & Economic Coordination Office Manager
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State Data Center Manager
Jaylin Meyer
701-328-5330
Economic Research Analyst
Nigel Haarstad
701-328-5394
Economic Research Analyst
Innovation/ND Development Fund
Shayden Akason
701-328-4563
Deputy Director/Head of Investment and Innovation
Brian Opp
701-328-7267
North Dakota Development Fund CEO
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North Dakota Development Fund Venture Financing Manager
Samantha Mattson
701-328-7252
North Dakota Development Fund Venture and Credit Analyst
Jessica Hutchinson
701-328-7299
North Dakota Development Fund Associate Venture and Credit Analyst
Carla Valentine
701-328-3698
Program Manager