Members
Pamela Sharp, Chair
Pamela Sharp is a native of Watford City, ND. She attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from the University of Mary and then attained her Certified Public Accountant license. In addition, Pam earned a master’s degree in management from the University of Mary. Pam dedicated 32 years to a career at the State of North Dakota serving in several financial roles. She spent five years as the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and during the last 15 years of her career in state government, she served as the Director of the Office and Management and Budget, serving under three different governors – Governor John Hoeven, Governor Jack Dalrymple, and Governor Doug Burgum. After retiring from the State of North Dakota in 2018, Pam stayed involved in state government through her role as a lobbyist and consultant through 2023. Pam serves on the Governing Board for Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center as well as on the Foundation Board for Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center. Pam lives in Bismarck and has four adult children and eight grandchildren.
Jared Huibregtse, Vice Chair
Jared Huibregtse (pronounced: Hue-Brights) received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in 2011 and Master of Science in Emergency Management in 2014, both from North Dakota State University. He also received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Mary (2021). In April 2023, Jared completed 11+ honorable years of service in the North Dakota Army National Guard, where he proudly served as a logistics officer and reached the rank of Captain.
Jared currently works full time as a Project Manager for Bartlett & West in Bismarck, where his responsibilities encompass both technical and non-technical roles. He previously worked at the North Dakota Department of Water Resources and remains actively engaged in various organizations, including the Missouri Slope United Way and the North Dakota Chapter of the American Water Works Association. Jared also held the position of Treasurer for the National Guard Association of North Dakota.
Jared and his wife, Jenna, live in Mandan with their two young children and make family time a priority as much as possible. He volunteers as a teeball coach with Mandan Parks & Rec and looks forward to staying actively involved in his children’s activities in the years ahead.
Mark Western, Commissioner
Mark Western is a native of Stanley, ND. He received an undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, where he served as Student Body President. Mark worked in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a session-only aide in 2001. From 2001-2004, Mark taught high school social studies in Hayfield, MN, coached Speech and Cross Country, and also was a member of the Hayfield City Council.
Mark attended the University of North Dakota School of law graduated with distinction and is licensed to practice in the state and federal Courts of North Dakota and Minnesota, along with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mark has been in private practice in Fargo since 2007 and currently practices with the Fremstad Law Firm where his practice focuses on complex civil litigation and mediation.
Prior to his service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission, Mr. Western has served in leadership positions on a variety of non-profit boards and volunteer service organizations including the North Dakota Lions Foundation and the Fargo Lions Club. He has also served as a staff member of American Legion North Dakota Boys State since 1996.
He lives in West Fargo, North Dakota with his wife and they have a blended family of four school-age children.
Kelly Leben, Commissioner
Kelly Leben is a Bismarck native whose career has been shaped by service. After high school, he joined the United States Army, serving five years and attaining the rank of Sergeant. When he returned home, Kelly began working with the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, advancing through the ranks and ultimately serving two elected terms as Burleigh County Sheriff.
He also served as a Military Police Sergeant in the North Dakota National Guard, including deployment to Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Kelly earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Bismarck State College, a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Mary, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class #204.
Kelly and his wife, Stacey, enjoy time with their two daughters and their families and remain active in the community.
Lisa Edison‑Smith, Commissioner
Lisa Edison‑Smith is a Fargo attorney specializing in employment and labor law and is an MSBA Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist. A shareholder at Vogel Law Firm, she is nationally recognized for her expertise in this field. Lisa also serves as an editor of the North Dakota Employment Law Letter, a monthly publication offering guidance to employers across the state.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from North Dakota State University and a law degree from Hamline University School of Law. Earlier in her career, Lisa clerked for Chief Justice A.M. Keith of the Minnesota Supreme Court and spent more than eight years in finance and accounting roles with GTE Corporation.
Staff
Rebecca Binstock, Executive Director
Rebecca Binstock began serving as the Executive Director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission in September 2022. Prior to serving in this role, she had the privilege to serve as the pro se law clerk with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota. Ms. Binstock is originally from Bismarck. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, in 2006, with a B.A. in Biology, Society, and Environment. Rebecca then continued her education, earning a M.S. in Education, Teaching, & Learning from Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2009.
Rebecca taught biology, chemistry, and physics at Aberdeen Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota from 2007 to 2009. She then attended the University of North Dakota School of Law and graduated magna cum laude in 2012. During law school, Rebecca was a lawyering-skills teaching assistant, served as the Outside Articles Editor for the North Dakota Law Review, and was a co-founder of the Environmental Law Society. Rebecca was elected to the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barrister.
Rebecca began her legal career as an associate with Zuger Kirmis & Smith, focusing on insurance defense and litigation. In 2013, she accepted a term law clerk position with the Honorable Judge Daniel Hovland with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota. She transitioned to serve as the pro se law clerk for the District Court in 2014 and continued to serve in that role until commencing her service with the Ethics Commission. Rebecca also has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Mary and is owner of Simple Sugar LLC, a local cotton candy company. Rebecca and her husband, Mark, are proud parents of three children and enjoy spending time with their family, as well as running and other outdoor activities.
Logan Carpenter, General Counsel
Logan Carpenter received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Jamestown in 2017. While at the University of Jamestown, Logan played alto saxophone in the concert and jazz bands, worked as a teaching assistant, and was selected as a College Fellow in Political Science. Following his undergraduate studies, Logan attended law school at the University of North Dakota School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude in 2020. During law school, he was actively involved as a member of the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, as a lawyering-skills teaching assistant, and as the Managing Editor and Co-Symposium Editor of the North Dakota Law Review. Logan was inducted into the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers upon graduation.
After law school, Logan served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Gerald VandeWalle at the North Dakota Supreme Court. Thereafter, he continued his career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Clare Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge for the District of North Dakota.
Adilene Moos, Operations Administrator
Adilene Moos received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Minot State University in 2019. Prior to joining the North Dakota Ethics Commission, Adilene served as a Legal Assistant at the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office and as a Legal Assistant at the Bormann Law Office.
Adilene resides in Bismarck, ND with her husband and their two cats. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing puzzles, and occasionally playing board games. She also enjoys doing outdoor activities such as camping, playing pickleball, and playing recreational volleyball.
Faith Scheuer, Legal Intern
Faith Scheuer was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. She graduated summa cum laude from North Dakota State University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in History, a second major in Philosophy, and minors in Political Science and Honors. She remained at NDSU to earn her Master of Public Policy degree in 2024. Currently, Faith is pursuing her Juris Doctorate at the University of North Dakota School of Law and will graduate in May 2027.
At law school, she serves as the Vice President of the Criminal Law Association, a lawyering-skills research assistant, and both the Student Articles Editor and Symposium Editor for the North Dakota Law Review. In Summer 2025, Faith also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Clare Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge for the District of North Dakota
Upon graduation, she plans to return to Bismarck to pursue a legal career in public service. In her free time, Faith enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Ashley Wohl, Legal Intern
Ashley Wohl received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, from the University of North Dakota in 2025. She started law school at the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2024, under the 3+3 accelerated law program. During law school thus far, she has actively been involved as a member of Law Women's Caucus, vice president of the Business Law Association, as a lawyering skills teaching assistant, and, most recently, became a member of North Dakota Law Review.
Ashley enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and outdoor activities.
Conner Martin, Business Operations Intern
Conner Martin is a native of Bismarck, North Dakota. He graduated from Shiloh Christian School in 2024. He now resides mainly in Fargo, ND while he attends North Dakota State University pursuing a degree in Finance and Sales. At North Dakota State University, Conner serves as the Treasurer of the Real Estate Club. Prior to joining the North Dakota Ethics Commission, Conner was an intern at Knutson Development.
Conner has a love for politics and business which led him to join the Ethics Commission. He spends his free time hanging out with friends, playing sports, and reading. He also enjoys spending time with his cat, Yogi.