Who We Are

Scott Meske has spent more than 35 years as a nonprofit executive, lobbyist, media relations professional, and communications expert. With an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Scott served 15 years as an officer in the National Guard, the last eight as a photojournalist and media relations officer. He holds credentials as a Certified Association Executive (CAE) from the US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of Organizational Management. Settling in North Dakota in 2014, he led both the Williston and Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce before becoming a full-time lobbyist/association consultant. Scott is also a Master Whiskey Taster for Whiskey University and teaches history and tasting at public and private events.

• Executive Director since December 2020
• 30 years of experience working in the hospitality sector
• General Manager, Expressway Inn and Suites, Bismarck, 1991-2020
• Past President, 2x North Dakota Hospitality Association-Current board member since 1999
• Bisman Chamber EDC Economic Development Committee, 2019-2024
• Board member, Bismarck Diocese Pre-Marriage Program, 2007-present
• Bis-Man CVB Board of Directors, 2016-2020
• Gaming Alliance as membership coordinator from 2021 to present

• 1990 Graduate of Mandan High School
• Enlisted in National Guard in 1990
• Veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield
• Graduated from University of North Dakota in 1995
• Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department from 1998-2024
• Gilbert N Nelson Post 1326 VFW Quarter Master
• State Junior Vice Commander
• Committee Chair State of ND VFW National Home for Children
• Chair State of ND Veterans Hospital Committee
• Member of Bismarck Disabled Veterans
• Volunteer with ND Honor Flight
• Employed with ND Gaming Alliance as membership coordinator from 2021 to present