About

The North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors was created by the state legislature. The Board’s primary job is to protect the public by making sure that every engineer and land surveyor they license is qualified. To see everything the Board does, check out their Strategic Plan.

 

With every action the Board takes, the mission statement is forefront and considered at all times;

 

“To safeguard life, health, and property and to protect the public welfare.”

 

All Board meetings are open to the public. We welcome and encourage everyone to attend. You do not need to let us know in advance or schedule your attendance. However, if you do let us know, we’ll be able to make sure there is enough room to make everyone comfortable. If the meeting is a teleconference, please call us and we’ll tell you the nearest available location.

APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
KEVIN NELSON PE, PLS

Chairman

Mr. Nelson was appointed on July 1, 2020. He is a dual registrant, holding both a Professional Engineer License and a Professional Land Surveyor License. He has been a registered Professional Engineer for over 30 years, and a registered Professional Land Surveyor for over 15 years.

EMMY VAREBERG, PE

Vice Chairwoman

Ms. Vareberg was appointed to the Board on July 20, 2021. She has been a a registered Professional Engineer for over 20 years.

EZRA BALLINGER, PE

Secretary

Mr. Ballinger was appointed to the Board on July 1, 2022. He has been a registered Professional Engineer for 13 years

Nick Gludt, PE

Member

Mr. Gludt was appointed on July 1, 2023. He has been a registered Professional Engineer for over 25 years.

MATTHEW WEEKS, PLS

Member

Mr. Weeks was appointed on July 1, 2024. He has a been a registered Professional Land Surveyor for over 25 years.

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STAFF
Kimberly Gullickson

Executive Director

Kim was born and raised in Mandan, ND.  Upon high school graduation she joined the United States Air Force and served 21 years.  She retired from the Air Force and moved to Bismarck in 2017 and lives there today with her husband.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family; traveling, camping, and fishing.  She looks forward to serving the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and strives to provide top-notch customer service and support.

Seth M Johnson

Office and Administration Specialist

Seth was born and raised in North Dakota. As an automotive enthusiast, Seth spends his free time working on and racing cars at the local circuits in the upper Midwest. Seth has been employed by the Board since November 2019 and handles the majority of our registrant’s needs when it comes to applicants and licensure.

McKenzie DeWall

Compliance Officer

McKenzie was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends and family. She loves traveling and being outdoors. McKenzie has been employed with the Board since March 2024 and handles all of the Boards complaints and investigations.

 Judy Reinhardt

Office Secretary

Judy joined the Board staff full time in 2021. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Steve and their two dogs, Bandit and Koda.