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BISMARCK — A Minot businessman will sit on North Dakota’s Higher Education Board.
Gov. Doug Burgum announced Friday, June 17, that he appointed Creedence Energy Services co-founder and CEO Kevin Black to the board. Black runs a business that creates specialized chemical solutions for the oil industry, according to a news release.
“As a business leader, Kevin is well-suited to drive efficiency, strategy and innovation within our university system,” Burgum said.
Black replaced Jill Louters, who resigned in May to take a part-time position at the North Dakota State University Extension Service. She remains in her position as the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District superintendent.
Burgum also reappointed business consultant Danita Bye to the board. The Stanley woman was first appointed in 2020.
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The board has 10 seats, with eight voting members. It oversees 11 public colleges and universities in North Dakota.
