The Pembina County Job Development Authority (JDA) was one of the first county Job Development Authorities in North Dakota. The Red River Regional Council (RRRC) provides contracted professional services to the Pembina County JDA, which is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Pembina County JDA Board meets on a bi-monthly basis in rotating locations throughout Pembina County. The JDA explores new business development opportunities, supports local community development efforts, and provides financial and technical assistance to develop and implement development projects.
The Pembina County JDA Board of Directors includes the following members:
- Julie Kemnitz, Chair
- Lacey Hinkle, Vice Chair
- Danielle Blair, Treasurer/Sec.
- Rep. David Monson
- PC Commissioner Pat Hardy
- PC Commissioner Darin Otto
- Nathan Green
- Michael Cook
- Teri Stoiber
- Sonia Misialek
- Mary Houdek
Pembina County Storefront Improvement Grant Program
The purpose of this grant program is to improve the storefront presentation in Pembina County and to assist local business and property owners in reducing the cost of capital improvements that increase the visual appeal of a building.
The goals of this program are to:
- To improve the visual appearance of storefronts in Pembina County
- To incentivize continued revitalization of Pembina County’s business districts
- To encourage new businesses to relocate to vacant buildings
- To lower the cost of property improvements for business owners
- To assist businesses in expanding their customer base
Pembina County Board Members
Interested in becoming a PCJDA Board of Directors member and helping us carry out the JDA mission?
Fill out the application and send it to dawn@redriverrc.com.
Email: dawn@redriverrc.com
Phone: 701.352.3550
Pembina County JDA Director
The PCJDA Board has employed a full-time director since 2022, transitioning from a part-time position and allowing full time dedication to Pembina County’s community and economic development projects and initiatives. As of July 25, 2026 – there is a vacancy in the Director position and the RRRC is working to fill this position.
The PCJDA is supported by the Red River Regional Council (RRRC) and has been since its inception. The RRRC supports the PCJDA by Lori Estad as the office and fiscal manager and Dawn Mandt, Executive Director of RRRC, in addition to the entire team at RRRC.
Pembina County JDA Office Location
Social Services Building
300 Boundary Road W
Cavalier, ND 58220
Pembina County JDA Mailing Address
PO Box 595
Cavalier, ND 58220
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