BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong announced today he is appointing Minot entrepreneur Kevin Black, Grand Forks physician and health care administrator doctor Joshua Deere, and Mayville State University student Kelby Azure on the State Board of Higher Education.
Kevin and Dr. Deere will be on a four year term while Kelby will be on a one year term as a student member.
Kevin Black
Kevin Black is the co-founder and CEO of the specialized chemical solutions business “Creedence Energy Services”. He earned a degree in industrial engineering and management from North Dakota State University.
Dr. Joshua Deere
Dr. Deere is the president of Grand Forks based Altru Health System, where he also practices as a family medicine physician. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mayville State, his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, and an MBA from the University of Mary.
Kelby Azure
Kebly Azure graduated from Mayville State University in May with a bachelor’s degree in allied health and is currently working on his master’s degree while playing football for the university. He is also the founder of a student-athlete owned exterior service company “A2K Exteriors”
“Kevin and Dr. Deere both bring considerable leadership experience and valuable perspectives on higher education and how it can help meet our state’s workforce demands, including in two of our largest industries, energy and healthcare,” Armstrong said. “We appreciate their willingness to serve, along with all the candidates who applied, and we are excited for Kelby to bring his perspective to the board as he represents his fellow students.”
The State Board of Higher Education oversees the state systems 11 public colleges and universities.
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