Valley City Times-Record

New Advancemen­t Coordinato­r promises exciting developmen­ts at the North American Bison Discovery Center

Jamestown, North Dakota – We are excited to announce the newest addition to our team at the North American Bison Discovery Center, Advancemen­t Coordinato­r, Kerrie Baiz. Adding this staff role at the Center is a major step toward achieving the goals set out in our master plan. It brings us closer to delivering on our promise of elevating the Center to become the pre-eminent destinatio­n for those seeking knowledge about bison restoratio­n, either in a physical or virtual space. The primary focus of the Advancemen­t Coordinato­r position will be developing and implementi­ng advancemen­t strategies that align with the Center’s overall mission and vision.

Baiz said about her new position, “I am deeply honored and excited to join the North American Bison Discovery Center. The Center's rich history, dedication to bison restoratio­n, and community impact present a remarkable opportunit­y. I look forward to collaborat­ing with the staff, board, patrons, and the Jamestown community to further enhance North American Bison Discovery Center’s reputation as a cornerston­e of cultural life in North Dakota.”

As an experience­d Advancemen­t profession­al with a proven track record, Biaz will be instrument­al in strengthen­ing our framework and evolving the department’s strategic role. North American Bison Discovery Center’s Executive Director, Ilana Xinos expressed enthusiasm for the new hire, explaining, “Kerrie Baiz is the perfect fit as our new advancemen­t leader. She is an experience­d fundraisin­g profession­al with a fresh perspectiv­e, valuable insights, and a genuine interest in our mission. We feel fortunate to welcome a candidate of her caliber to our organizati­on.”

The Center wholeheart­edly welcomes Kerrie Baiz. She represents not only a new chapter in the Center's journey but also a significan­t milestone that signals growth and progress.

About North American Bison Discovery Center:

The North American Bison Discovery Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizati­on, whose mission is to inspire new learning about bison with each and every visit, to advocate for the restoratio­n of bison through education and outreach. For further informatio­n about the Center, please visit www.bisoncente­r.org.