About DSN
It all began in July 2024 with a group of people who had big ideas about how to connect safety stakeholders in central North Dakota, including the Bis-Man area.
Who we are
Dakota Safety Network is a volunteer-driven association focused on practical safety education for North Dakota. We share trusted resources, host learning sessions, and connect people who want safer homes, schools, farms, and workplaces. Our goal is simple: help people make good, real-world safety decisions without adding extra noise.
Our mission
Make safety simple, accessible, and effective for the communities we live and work in.
Our story
DSN started when local safety-minded professionals and community members saw the same problem from different angles. Information was scattered. Small teams and everyday folks did not always know where to start. We formed a network to pull clear guidance into one place, offer short learning sessions, and make it easier to ask questions and get straight answers.
Who we serve
Safety professionals and EHS leads
Business owners, supervisors, and foremen
Educators and school staff
Farmers, ranchers, and ag workers
DIY community members and volunteers
If you’re responsible for people or places, you’re in the right spot.
What we do
Membership meetings with a focused EHS topic and guest speaker
Special events and demos throughout the year
A growing resource hub with checklists, links, and “safety minute” tips
A local network you can contact when you need ideas, tools, or referrals
Member updates with reminders and new opportunities
How we work
We keep things practical and local. We curate proven guidance, invite subject-matter experts, and share tools people can use the same day. We rely on member feedback to set topics. We publish short, clear content. We value partnerships that help more people get the basics right.
Our Board
Tenalee Tangen
Drug & Alcohol Testing Network
Vice Chair/Membership Committee Chair
Michael Cooper
Montana Dakota Utilities
Chair
Jennifer Seibel
Workforce Safety & Ins.
Treasurer/Events Committee Chair
Darcy Turcotte
ND Safety Council
Secretary
Troy Karlberg
Minnkota Power
Member at Large
Bill Wuolu
Acuity Insurance
Member at Large
Scott Zimmerman
Doosan Bobcat
Member at Large
Kyla Bratz
Technical Training & Safety
Member at Large
Bonnie Dowhaniuk
Workforce Safety & Ins.
Marketing Committee Chair
Lane Hoffer
Member at Large
What members can expect
Invitations to membership meetings and member-only updates
Event pricing and early registration when available
Access to practical templates and checklists as we grow the library
A place to ask questions, share lessons, and connect with peers
Leadership and volunteers
DSN is led by a volunteer board and supported by committee volunteers. If you’d like to help with programming, resources, membership, or communications, we’d welcome your interest.