Elected State Tax Commissioner by North Dakotans in a statewide election in November 2006.
Dedicated to promoting:
Sound fiscal management to stay within budget.
Effective administration in hiring capable employees, training them, making certain they have the tools to do their jobs, and that they are meeting the needs of taxpayers.
Accountability in making wise use of resources, ensuring strong customer service, efficient and effective technology advancements, and that sound policy decisions drive the tax department’s business processes in every way.
Responsibility in the important job of administering the tax laws of North Dakota.
Experience in:
Senior management of a large and diverse staff of professional employees.
Development of team leadership skills in settings involving individuals ranging from teenagers, college age, adults, and professionals, within work settings, community service, and the political arena.
Leadership development of self and coworkers in various college, community, and professional environments.
Planning and implementing enhanced use of effective technology.
Legislative agenda development and follow through.
Building coalitions consisting of divergent groups to arrive at responsible solutions.
Developing effective communication skills in working with elected officials at local and state levels in promoting new voting methods.
Establishing networks with state and local officials across the state to promote awareness of how tax department programs can benefit community development.
Using a team approach to work with various state agencies to promote economic development efforts.
Developing trusting relationship with legislators, other state and local officials, and business and community leaders.
Past experience:
Director of Elections, Office of the Secretary of State, State of North Dakota
Deputy Director, North Dakota Republican Party, 2000
Deputy Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary of State, State of North Dakota
Director, Governor John Hoeven’s re-election campaign, 2004
Deputy Commissioner, Department of Commerce, State of North Dakota
Appointed State Tax Commissioner to fill a vacancy effective June 1, 2005
Born in Great Falls Montana.
Graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in political science and speech communications.
A resident of Bismarck since 1994.
Cory, his wife Cecily, and son Conrad, reside in Bismarck.
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