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Centers of Excellence
The Centers of Excellence & Research Excellence program is overseen by a Commission comprised of members from the North Dakota Economic Development Foundation and the State Board of Higher Education. The Centers of Excellence Commission manages the application process, makes funding determinations for projects, and oversees the monitoring of the Centers and grant recipients.

North Dakota Economic Development Foundation Members

Mark Nisbet, Chairman

North Dakota Principal Manager
Xcel Energy, Fargo









Tim Hennessy, Vice Chairman

Regional President
US Bank, Bismarck








Jim Traynor

Director of Client/Channel Management
Intelligent InSites, Fargo










State Board of Higher Education Members


Duaine Espegard

Regional President (retired)
Bremer Bank, Grand Forks








Terry Hjelmstad

School Administrator (retired)
Minot Public Schools, Minot










Don Morton

Senior Director
Microsoft, Fargo


Commission Policies

Centers of Excellence Commission Policy Manual  (document)
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