2024 WSF board of directors
The board is comprised of five (5) members of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce board as well as two members from outside of the organization in an effort to bring balance and the community voice to the WSF leadership.
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Leadership & Education Committee Chair
Kenley Nebeker has served as the Executive Director of TrainND Northwest for the past 5 years. Through his leadership, TrainND Northwest has expanded and diversified exponentially. During his time in North Dakota, Nebeker has developed and implemented many workforce trainings that are impactful throughout the state. Nebeker serves on the UND Petroleum Engineering IAC, the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and chairs the Western Star Foundation Board of Directors as well as the North Dakota UAS Council. Nebeker recently became the founding President of the TrainND Foundation. Nebeker, his wife Jen, and their son Liam live in Williston and love the many benefits and opportunities associated with living in Western North Dakota.
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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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UPPER MISSOURI DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
Policy Committee Chair
I’ve been in the Williston area for 10 years now, going on forever. I moved to Williston in Oct. 2012 at the age of 27 and promised myself I’d be out by the time I was 30. I have a Bachelor of Health Science in Public Heath and have served as the Community Health Coordinator at Upper Missouri District Health Unit since 2012.
Upon moving to Williston, I knew I wanted to connect with my new community to grow my knowledge of my new environment and participate in the community. The first thing I did was take part in the 2013 Williston Police Dept. Citizen Police Academy course. In 2016, I joined the Williston Rotary Club and graduated from Leadership Williston through the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce with my project as the Co-City Manager of the 2nd Annual Lemonade Day.
I met my husband Nick here along the way and we have 2 children Hazel and Sophia. We enjoy Williston and the surrounding area of Northwest North Dakota.
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WILLISTON BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #7
Dr. Richard H. Faidley was named superintendent of Williston Basin School District #7 in July, 2022. The District serves over 4000 students and 700 staff members.
Throughout his career, Dr. Faidley has led major efforts resulting in increased student achievement and significant improvements in teaching and learning. This work included building organizational leadership capacity and developing a system of accountability for achievement.
Before joining the Williston Basin School District #7, Dr. Faidley served as the superintendent of the Wilson School District in West Lawn, PA. Prior to joining Wilson in 2017, he was the superintendent of Boyertown School District in Boyertown, PA. Dr. Faidley has also served as the superintendent of Derry Township School District in Hershey, Pennsylvania, associate superintendent for the Yuma Union High School District in Yuma, AZ, executive director of student services for the Amphitheater Public Schools in Tucson, AZ and as a high school principal and assistant principal in the Marana Unified School District in Tucson, AZ.
Dr. Faidley has worked collaboratively with the school and business community to develop long lasting relationships focused on improving the quality of education for students. He has extensive experience in educational leadership, which includes school reform initiatives in large school districts, innovative education programs, facilities and maintenance, new construction, student nutrition, federal programs, technology, purchasing, procurement, transportation, finance, human resources, student services, and mentorship of principals.
Dr. Faidley and his wife have family that live in western North Dakota. Dr. Faidley’s wife, Angie Faidley, grew up on a farm and is a graduate of Plaza High School. Dr. Faidley has seven children, 2 of which still live at home.
Dr. Faidley holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Arizona.
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MEDQUEST - CHI ST. ALEXIUS
Ambassador Committee Chair
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KLJ ENGINEERING
I grew up on a farm/ranch in Ray, ND. Went to college at NDSU in Fargo, ND, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. I work for KLJ Engineering in Williston, ND, as a licensed professional civil engineer.
My professional career in the transportation discipline specializes in aviation by providing engineering services for general aviation and commercial service airports in North Dakota and Montana, with a majority of the work within the NW corner of ND and Eastern Montana. By working with the airport clients, cities, counties, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, and contractors, we are working towards maintaining, improving, and expanding the needs in aviation for our local communities.
These airports support our local businesses and communities by providing medivac flights, agricultural spraying operations, private business operations, military and border patrol operations, and commercial air travel operations for some examples. I am also an active part of our family farm/ranch in Ray, ND, the fifth generation.
A few activities I enjoy in my own time include reading, music, hunting, and flying my drone. I am excited to be a part of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and look forward to being more involved in the community.
