Our Mission:
To provide a reliable, high quality
and affordable water supply to
benefit the people of North Dakota.

Management & Staff

Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Sites and Staff


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Garrison Diversion employs a staff of 34 which consists of management positions, one professional engineer, support staff and multiple operations and maintenance (O&M) workers.  We have a diversified O&M staff including a master electrician, a mechanic, a painting and coating specialist, a safety coordinator, several heavy equipment operators and other various specialties.

Carrington Staff
Includes management staff for Garrison Diversion Conservancy District headquarters.
Dave Koland, General Manager
Kip Kovar, District Engineer
Merri Mooridian, Administrative Officer
Lisa Schafer, Executive Assistant
Kimberly Cook, Communications Director
Stacey Gussiaas, Administrative Assistant
Marlene Smith, Chief Accountant
Renae Duchscherer, O&M Accountant
Julee Erdmann, Part-time Secretary
Judy Allmaras, Safety Risk Coordinator
John Odstrcil, Maintenance Engineer
Dale Esser, Irrigation Specialist

Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Headquarters
P.O. Box 140
Carrington, ND 58421
701-652-3194
800-532-0074
701-652-3195 (fax)

McClusky Staff
Kerry Beckman, O&M Superintendent
Darren Murray, Supervisor I                                  
Thomas Wagner, O&M Specialist III
Scott Mehring, O&M Specialist III
Roger Mindt, Operator II
Keith Dammen, Operator II
Vernon Lasher, Operator III
John Schuh, O&M Specialist I
Curtis Nelson, O&M Specialist II
Susan Stein, Operator II
Jerry Kellar, O&M Specialist II
David Peterson, Maintenance II
Jerry Baker, Maintenance II
Terry Schindler, Operator II
Duane Anstrom, Operator I
Michelle Werner, Office Assistant II

Garrison Diversion Operation and Maintenance
210 Highway 200 NE
McClusky, ND 58463
701-363-2950
701-363-2274 (fax)

New Rockford Staff
Marty Koepplin, O&M Foreman

Garrison Diversion Operation and Maintenance
205 3rd St. SE
New Rockford, ND 58356
701-947-2001
701-947-5160 (fax)

Oakes Staff
Charnell Haak, O&M Specialist I
Ernest Mathias, O&M Specialist I

Garrison Diversion Operation and Maintenance
PO Box 531
Oakes, ND 58474
701-742-2189
701-742-2700 (fax)