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BISMARCK TRANSITION CENTER STAFF
Kevin Arthaud, Program Administrator
701.222.3440 ext. 101
Kevin came on board in December 2010 bringing with him a wealth of experience in the corrections field.
He was previously a Case Manager and then Chief of Security at the James River Correctional Center in North Dakota
for the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for twelve years.
Prior to that, Kevin served as a Human Resource Specialist, Correctional
Officer, and the Assistant Human Resource Manager at the Bureau of Prisons
from 1990 to 1998. He was also a Correctional Officer and Shift
Supervisor at the North Dakota State Penitentiary from 1981 to 1990.
Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Minot
State University, in Minot, North Dakota. Kevin has received special
training in Interviewing and Interrogation; Firearms Instructor, and NIC
Auditor Training. He has served as Co-director of North Dakota's Law
Enforcement Torch Run since 2008 to the present, and held North Dakota's
first Polar Plunge fund raising event in 2005. In his spare time,
Kevin enjoys hunting and running.
Denise Jepsen, Security Coordinator
701.222.3440 ext. 111
Denise was hired on February 2, 2006 as a part-time Resident Assistant (RA) and worked into a full-time RA
within a short time. She worked her way up to a day Shift Supervisor, and after five years was promoted to
her current position, Chief of Security. During her employment with
BTC, Denise has been trained in LSI, ASI, and CT defensive tactics along with many other seminars and related trainings.
She was born and raised on a farm in North Dakota and has resided in North
Dakota her entire life. She enjoys spending time with her three grown
children and family at the lake or in the mountains.
Lynette Simons, Accounting Technician
701.222.3440 ext. 103
Lynette started with BTC at its inception in July 2002.
She previously worked at the North Dakota Workforce Safety, formerly the
Workers' Compensation Bureau, in the areas of accounting, policy holder
services, medical services, and fraud. She also worked at Unisys for
two months updating maintenance contracts. Lynette received an
Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Bismarck State College,
and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Dickinson State
University. Born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota, Lynette enjoys
exercising, reading, cooking, and photography.
Jessica Urlacher, Administrative Assistant
701.222.3440 ext. 100
Jessica came on board February 28, 2008. She brings with her 8
years of administrative work. Previously, she worked at Doll's Kustom FX
and North Dakota State Penitentiary. Jessica enjoys reading,
photography, being outdoors and spending time with her family especially
her 12-year old daughter.
Laura McFarland, Administrative
Support Technician
701.222.3440 ext. 122
Laura joined the Bismarck Transition Center in September 2008. She
previously worked as a cosmetologist for 11 years, having earned her
cosmetology license at Josef's School of Hair Design in Bismarck, ND.
Laura was born and raised in Laurel, MT.
Amy Ruff, Clinical Treatment
Supervisor
701.222.3440 ext. 130
In her position with BTC since October 2004, Amy provides intensive outpatient
and aftercare treatment. She received her Bachelor's in
Psychology from Jamestown College and her Master's in Business from Baker
College. Amy has also received special training in the AccuCare
Program, is a certified presenter of the Life Skills Program and is a
North Dakota State Licensed Addiction Counselor. Prior to coming on
board, she did Adolescent Addiction Counseling.
Marjean Schwehr, Licensed
Addiction Counselor
701.222.3440 ext. 133
Marjean came on board in March 2006. Prior to that, she was
employed as a Case Manager at the Prairie Learning Center in Raleigh,
ND, a private non-profit organization for male juvenile offenders with
high risk behaviors, and later worked there as a Licensed Addiction
Counselor. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work
and Addiction Counseling from the
University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. She trains the trainers in
Cognitive Restructuring, and did Parenting Days at PLC for 3 years. Marjean
is very active in the community and has dedicated her time and energy to
other organizations including AA and NA for over 11 years. She was raised
on a farm in rural North Dakota, born the eleventh child in a family of
eighteen, she learned early on how to work as a team member.
She married, raised seven children, and has lived in Wyoming, South
Dakota, and North Dakota.
Aimee C. Reidy, Licensed
Addiction Counselor
701.222.3440 ext. 132
Aimee joined Bismarck Transition Center's team on November 1, 2010. She previously worked as
a Licensed Addiction Counselor at the Prairie Learning Center in Raleigh, North Dakota, a
private non-profit organization for male juvenile offenders with high risk behaviors.
Aimee brings with her many years of experience working with adolescents. She earned her
Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a minor n Social
Welfare. In her spare time, Amiee enjoys playing basketball.
Kelly J. McCormick, Licensed
Addiction Counselor
701.222.3440 ext. 132
Kelly came on board in October 2011. She was previously employed as an Addiction Therapist
for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Kelly earned a Bachelor degree majoring in Addiction Studies
and minoring in Psychology from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Jessica Baumgartner, Work Release Coordinator
701.222.3440 ext. 126
With BTC since July 2002, Jessica holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Family Services, and is
currently working toward another Bachelor's to be licensed in Social Work
and a Master's in Psychology. She previously worked for eight years as
the Director of First Steps Learning Center. Jessica has also worked
in juvenile services at the police department and has been a part-time
vocational rehabilitation case manager for a private company.
Additionally, she has worked part-time completing safety
exchanges/visitation between court ordered parental to non-custodial parents
for the Abused Adult Resource Center. Jessica has completed a wealth
of special training that includes: LSI-R, Emergency Management, Cognitive
Restructuring Facilitator, Stress Management, Time Management, Conflict
Resolution, Sexual Harassment, Anger Management Facilitator, and Domestic
Violence Advocate.
Sheila Rahn, Case Manager Supervisor
701.222.3440 ext. 125
Sheila joined Bismarck Transition Center in 2006 as a Resident
Assistant and recently was promoted to Case Manager. She previously
worked in a family owned grocery store, ran a daycare for 9 years, and was
employed with Centre, Inc. for 5 years as a Misdemeanor Probation
Officer. Sheila earned her Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Bismarck
State College in Bismarck, ND. She enjoys fishing, camping, and
doing crafts.
Joann Jesser, Case Manager
701.222.3440 ext. 129
Joann started with Bismarck Transition Center in February 2003.
Prior to coming on board at BTC, she worked with the Charles Hall Youth
Services and the BNC National Bank. Joann earned her Bachelor's
degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Minot State
University in Minot, ND. She has received special training in CPR,
First Aid, Fire Extinguisher Safety, Cognitive Restructuring Facilitator
Training, and LSI-R. Joann was raised and educated in Linton, ND.
During her free time, she enjoys riding dirt bikes,
camping, and traveling with her husband.
Ronn Mead, Case Manager
701.222.3440 ext. 106
Ronn was hired on October 18, 2002. Prior to that, he worked for a
hardware store in Bismarck for over two years. Ronn earned an AAS
in Management and an AA from Bismarck State College, a Bachelors in University
Studies and a Bachelors in Applied Science in Technology with a minor in
Psychology, both from Dickinson State University.
Cassandra Smith, Case Manager
701.222.3440 ext. 131
Cassie began working as a Resident Assistant at the Bismarck Transition Center in May 2005.
She was promoted to Shift Leader and then Counselor Technician
prior to her most recent promotion as the Assessment Center Case
Manager. She attended the University of Mary in Bismarck on a
softball scholarship and achieved a Bachelor's in University Studies
with an emphasis in Behavioral Science.
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