Mark J. Jantzer

Mark Jantzer has been supporting the Minot area for decades, from local business management to serving on a wide variety of boards and committees in addition to his passion for the Minot City Council, which he has been a part of since 2008.

Mark received his Bachelor of Arts in German and Humanities from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota and a Master of Science in Management from Minot State University. Mark has served on several community boards including St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Medical Arts Clinic, Minot State University Board of Regents, and the Salvation Army. 

Mark and his wife, Mary have three adult children, Helen, Jacob and John as well as six grandsons. 

A smiling Mark Jantzer and his wife standing next to a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Military

Task Force 21 for Base Retention/Missions- Chairman, 1995-1996, 1998-2024

Governor’s Military Issues in North Dakota Task Force – 2002 – Present

Air Force Space Command Commander’s Advisory Group – 2000-2010

Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader – 2010 to 2023

Chief of Staff AF Civic Leader – 2010 to 2022, Emeritus Status continues

MAFB Honorary Commander 1987 - present

GOVERNMENT

Minot City Council – 2008 to 2025

Mayor Of Minot – elected August 2025

City of Minot Vision Process Steering Committee 1992.

Mayor’s All Seasons Arena Task Force 1992

Mayor’s City Sales Tax Committee 1990 & 1994

ND Republican State Convention Delegate 2024, 2022

COMMUNITY

Greater North Dakota Association Board of Directors - 1997 – 2002

Minot Chamber of Commerce - Chair of the Board 1996-1997

  • Military Affairs Council Chairman 1993-1995

  • Human Resources Council Chairman 1992-1993

Salvation Army Minot Advisory Committee – 2019 to present

Marycrest Franciscan Development Inc. – 1998 – 2008, Board Chairman

St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation, Minot – 2010 to 2020

Minot State University Board of Regents 1990 - Present

UniMed/St. Joseph’s Medical Center Board Member - December 1986 -1998

  • Vice Chairman 1990 – 1998

Medical Arts Clinic Board of Directors – 1996 to 1998

National Endowment for the Humanities National Conversation Coordinator for Minot - 1995

Minot Kiwanis Club Member 1977 – 1999, President, 1986

People for Progress Core Committee 1990

Delegate for the Laity - Papal Visit 1987

Bishop Ryan High School Board Member - 1985 - 1988

Bismarck Diocesan Planning Committee - 1986

Our Lady of Grace Church - Council President 1985, 2002

Magic City South Trade Association - President 1981

Two men in suits holding a framed certificate and smiling at the camera. One man has short dark hair and the other has gray hair and a beard. They are standing in front of a large logo with the letter 'M' and flags of the United States and Missouri behind them.
Mark Jantzer supporting local nonprofits, standing behind tables with various food items in plastic bins, smiling in a warehouse or store aisle with shelves stocked with boxed food products.
A group of nine people standing in a conference room, with two of them holding a proclamation document. The background shows two screens displaying the word 'Proclamation' and flags behind them.

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