Leadership, Vision, and Governance for a Stronger America
North American Iron is developing the nation’s first merchant pig iron plant in west-central North Dakota, built on proven Minnesota resources and modern sustainability.
Our mission is to utilize America’s own resources to supply a critical material that the U.S. currently imports entirely.
This work will support generations of economic growth, sustainability, and national resilience in North Dakota and across the country.
Our Team
Our team of expert geologists, mineral specialists, and industry veterans combine deep regional knowledge and technical expertise.
Jim Bougalis
Founder/CEO
Over 30 years in civil construction, recycling, and servicing the mining industry, Jim founded Scranton Holding Company to utilize domestic resources and reduce foreign dependency in the U.S. iron and steel industry.
Johann Grobler
Project Manager
Over 40 years of project management and engineering experience in iron ore. He also helped pioneer development of three innovative technologies: iron ore characterization, Ultra‐High Dense Medium Separation, and ferrosilicon production.
Donna Johnson
Administrative Director
Over 25 years of expertise in business and operational management, guiding all aspects of the organization with her visionary planning skills.
Jim Sellner
Engineering & Land Manager
Over 40 years of experience as a Mining and Geological Engineer. Jim has decades of experience working within the mining industry with deep knowledge of land and mineral resources, along with experience in negotiating mineral and surface leases across the Iron Range.
Board of Directors
Jim Bougalis
Chairman, Founder & CEO
Paul Palandjian
Director
Gary Liubakka
Director
Dale Hintsala
Director
Dan Hintsala
Director
