The North Dakota State Board of Optometry is comprised of dedicated professionals committed to maintaining the highest standards in optometric practice and protecting the public interest through effective regulation and oversight.
Our Team
Taya Patzman, O.D.
Executive Director
Bismarck, ND 58503
Brian Beattie, O.D.
President
Bismarck, ND 58501
Term: 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2028
Originally Appointed: 7/1/2013
Dori Carlson, O.D.
Secretary
Park River, ND
Term: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
Originally Appointed: 7/1/2017
Tamara Mathison, O.D.
Member
Jamestown, ND 58401
Term: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2029
Originally Appointed: 7/1/2009
Nathaniel Shilman, O.D.
Member
Term: 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2026
Originally Appointed: 11/28/2023
Dr. Melissa McCulley
Member
Fargo, ND
Term: 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Originally Appointed: 7/1/2020
Sandi Frenzel
Member
Dickinson, ND 58601
Term: 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2026
Originally Appointed: 11/1/2011
Michelle Dever
Member
Term: 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Originally Appointed: 9/20/2021
Board Responsibilities
Regulatory Oversight
- • License application review and approval
- • Continuing education requirement enforcement
- • Professional conduct investigations
- • Disciplinary action implementation
Public Protection
- • Consumer complaint processing
- • Practice standard development
- • Public health and safety promotion
- • Professional competency assurance