Priority 2 · Develop programs
North Dakota
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
The people behind policy
10 committee records · 43 member profiles · 0 rosters checked against primary sources
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Evidence colors are separate from state priority. Green means primary-source checked; amber is a directory record awaiting confirmation; gray marks missing evidence. Membership does not establish a member’s position on an issue.
Joint / unicameral / Education policy
Education
Directory roster; current assignments have not been independently confirmed. Research date: 2026-09-12.
Leadership appears first15 of 15 members
chairJim JonasBiography & initiatives 
vice chairPaul ThomasBiography & initiatives 
memberCollette BrownBiography & initiatives 
memberDavid RichterBiography & initiatives 
memberEric MurphyBiography & initiatives 
memberJay FisherBiography & initiatives 
memberJeff BartaBiography & initiatives 
memberJose CastanedaBiography & initiatives 
memberMatt HeilmanBiography & initiatives 
memberMichelle AxtmanBiography & initiatives 
memberMike MotschenbacherBiography & initiatives 
memberMike SchatzBiography & initiatives 
memberRon SorvaagBiography & initiatives 
memberScott LouserBiography & initiatives 
memberSuAnn OlsonBiography & initiatives