Our Mission
To foster free speech and public dialog by making access to the electronic media available to all citizens through media training, access to media tools and transmission paths on a non-discriminatory basis.
To enable, support, and promote the production & distribution of electronic media programs by and for education, government, charitable, or other non-profit organizations, residents of, or members of a group which operates within the communities of Bismarck and Mandan.
To strengthen our community by building partnerships and networks to leverage emerging technology for non-profits, government, education and other organizations that would not otherwise have this capability.
To strengthen our community by using media to:
- facilitate the sharing of information and democratic involvement
- enhance community dialogue and freedom of speech
- encourage community involvement and civic pride
- create an awareness of local interests, views and cultures
- promote artistry and creative expression
Dakota Media Access (DMA) is a North Dakota non-profit, 501(C)(3) corporation with a volunteer board of directors drawn from the community.
Board of Directors
Jack McDonald (President) – Attorney, Wheeler Wolf Attorneys
Sue Balcom (Vice President) – Owner, Root Sellers Farm
Robin Thorstenson (Secretary) – Talent Acquisition Manager, ND Department of Human Services
Rick Collin – Southwest Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer
Dave Diebel – Owner, D&N Cinematics LLC
Constance Hofland – Attorney, Zuger Kirmis & Smith
Steve Koontz – Director of Community Relations, Bismarck Public Schools
Greg Wheeler – Audio Visual Supervisor, Basin Electric
Amber Larson – Senior Marketing Manager, Bartlett & West
Brad Olson – Liaison, Mandan City Commission
Mark Splonskowski – Liaison, Bismarck City Commission
Staff
Mary Van Sickle – Executive Director
Holly Schindler – Master Control / Program Director
Phil Miller – Technology Director
Brandon Welch – Technology Support Specialist
Ben Smith – Production Manager
Roger Marks – Production Specialist
Frances Taylor – Production Specialist