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NDIRF BOARD NOMINEE PROFILE 2007 "CITIES" CATEGORY SHAWN KESSEL is the City Coordinator for the City of Wahpeton, North Dakota and is the immediate past president of the North Dakota League of Cities. He is active in numerous organizations including the Twin Town Leadership Program (co-founded), the North Dakota State College of Science President's Advisory Council, the International City/County Management Association and the Wahpeton-Breckenridge Economic Development Commission. Mr. Kessel currently serves on the NDIRF Board of Directors representing the category of "Cities" and also serves on the NDIRF Finance Committee. "COUNTIES" CATEGORY RICHARD ABERLE has been a LaMoure County Commissioner for over 8 years and is a member of the Board of Directors of the North Dakota Association of Counties. Following a career in public education, the NO National Guard and farming, Mr. Aberle is active in promoting alternative energy development and serves on numerous boards including the NO Social Service Board (President- elect), South Central Dakota Regional Council and Region VI Community Action. Mr. Aberle currently serves on the NDIRF Board of Directors representing the category of "Counties" and also serves on the NDIRF Finance Committee. MATT ERHARDT has served as a Morton County Commissioner for over 12 years and is retired from a career in education and the ND State Highway Patrol. He is experienced with all facets of Morton County government, including the county fair portfolio, and has served on numerous other boards and commissions including the University of Mary, Metropolitan Planning Organization (current chairman), Senior Financing Board, the Upper Missouri 5 County Interior Board, State Fair Board Committee and the Historical Society. Weather modification and rural water issues are also areas in which Mr. Erhardt has been active.