Commission
The Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC) is a body of 23 local elected officials and eight public interest members that represent counties, cities, townships, school districts and special interest groups who have formed a special purpose unit of government, as authorized by the Regional Development Act of 1969, to “develop plans and implement programs which address growth and development issues” in Northwest Minnesota.
The Commission appoints a board of directors made up of one member from each county and a chairperson elected at-large to conduct its monthly business.
The Commission also appoints advisory committees to help in setting specific program direction. Committees are active in Aging, Arts, Economic Development and Transportation.
The Commission has also entered into a cooperative agreement with the Northwest Minnesota Enterprise Fund Inc. to provide program guidance on the Revolving Loan Fund.
Commission Membership
Kittson County
Kimberely Johnson, Townships
David Treumer, Municipalities
Loren Younggren*, Counties
Marshall County
Gary Kiesow**, Counties
Loren Lusignan, Townships
Loyal Lefrooth, Municipalities
Norman County
Jess Lee*, Counties
Darin Johnson, Municipalities
Pennington County
Bruce Lawrence*, Counties
Jason Bitzer, Townships
Judy Jones, Municipalities
John Syvertson, School Board
*Board Member
**Chairperson
Polk County
Warren Strandell*, Counties
Keith Sistad, Townships
Toby Strom, Municipalities
Gerald Amiot, Labor/Public Interest
Kathleen Twite, Business/Public Interest
Norma Campos, Diverse Members/Public Interest
Sarah Finseth, Young Adult/Public Interest
Johny Barbosa, Private Business/Diverse Members
Red Lake County
Ronald Weiss, Watershed District/Public Interest
Anthony Flage*, Counties
Kevin Reich, Townships
Jim DuChamp, Municipalities
Roseau County
Daryl Wicklund*, Counties
Debra Wiskow, Townships
Dan Fabian, Municipalities
Gus Booth, School Board
