Burgum appoints PSC member Brian Kroshus to be North Dakota's next tax commissioner

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Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Brian Kroshus to serve as North Dakota's next tax commissioner, citing his experience as a business leader and his background in defending the public interest as a member of the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) for approximately five years.

Kroshus was appointed to the PSC by Burgum on Feb. 28, 2017. He was elected by voters in 2018 and then re-elected in 2020. He previously was a division leader and executive team member for Lee Enterprises, including serving as group publisher for Mandan-based Lee Agri-Media, the nation's largest network of agricultural newspapers across a 15-state region, and as publisher of the Bismarck Tribune from 2005 to 2015.

"With his combination of private sector experience in leading a complex business operation and public sector experience in looking out for the best interests of consumers, Brian Kroshus is well-suited to fairly and effectively administer the tax laws of North Dakota," Burgum said. "We are deeply grateful for his outstanding service to our citizens as a public service commissioner and look forward to his continued commitment to taxpayers as state tax commissioner."

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