Apr 23People · PartnerFinance
Employee Benefits to Meet Your Workplace Needs
Bank Forward’s Camden Caraveau is here to help you navigate employee benefits—read to learn more.
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Apr 16Advice · PartnerAgtech
Nervous about transitioning to regenerative agriculture? Read this first.
Any seasoned farmer or rancher knows how much their world has changed in the last few decades. Markets are more volatile.
Apr 16PeopleReal Estate
35 Under 35 Kari Stenger, Senior Accountant, Light Consulting
I am Kari Stenger, a girl who loves numbers and helping people! I work at Light Consulting as a senior accountant, helping lead a team of 12 as we make business and life light for our clients through
Apr 15PeopleMarketing
2023 35 Under 35 Alumna Maija Davis, Director of Marketing & Experience, West Acres
My name is Maija Davis and I was born and raised in Fargo, ND. I am recently married and enjoy spending my days with my husband, Matt, and our sweet pup, Rosie. During my 8-5, I serve as the Director
Apr 15PeopleHospitality
2022 35 Under 35 Alumna Taylor Syvertson, Director of Community Impact, United Way of Cass-Clay
I am deeply passionate about this community. For me, that shows up in the values I instill at home, at work, and in my neighborhood.
Apr 15Businesses · PartnerReal Estate
Former Bison Football Players Band Together to Create Optima
Optima, a dynamic and full-service real estate firm, was founded by cousins Alex LaVoy and Anthony LaVoy along with Tony Paul in January 2022 with a vision to transform the landscape of property manag
Apr 15PeopleReal Estate
35 Under 35 Feature: Shelby Zach, Art Director, Enclave
I grew up in a small town in central Montana and graduated with a class of 2011.
Apr 15PeopleReal Estate
35 Under 35 Feature: Peyton Wegleitner, Engagement Manager, Hight Point Networks
I was born and raised in Langford, SD, a small town where community values shaped me profoundly.
Apr 15PeopleHealthcare
35 Under 35 Feature: Jenna Wallace, Nurse Practitioner, Sanford Health
My name is Jenna, and I am 34 years old. I grew up in Cavalier, ND, and attended NDSU, where I met my husband, Mark Wallace.
Apr 15PeopleHealthcare
35 Under 35 Feature: Amanda Tovado, Orthopedic Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler, Matthys Orthopaedics
Hello there! I’m a former military brat who has experienced the unique and adventurous lifestyle that comes with being part of a military family.
Apr 12PeopleHealthcare
2023 35 Under 35 Alumna Cassie Mott, Component Engineering Supervisor, John Deere, Intelligent Solutions Group
I’m a Nebraska native who loves Fargo, though if it ever snows in June, I’m outta here! I’m a mom of three (9, 6, 3) and supervisor of 10, so I don’t have a lot of hobbies or extra time.
Apr 12People
2020 35 Under 35 Alumna Dr. Britney Gandhi, Superintendent, Richland #44 School District
I have the privilege of serving as the superintendent of Richland #44 School District in Colfax and Abercrombie, about 25 miles south of Fargo.
Apr 12PeopleHealthcare
2017 35 Under 35 Alumna Liz Johnson, Director of Operations, Saving Smiles Dentistry
My husband JJ and I have two kids, James (9) and Mara (8). I am the family CEO, chauffer, house manager, and calendar keeper.
Apr 12People
2022 35 Under 35 Alumna Amy Mickelson, Vice President Estimation and Operations, Dakota Fence
Like many women in our community, I wear multiple hats. I’m a wife to my rockstar husband Josh, a mama to Henry, Roy, Reese, and Fredrik, a want to be comedian, a retired Division I college hockey pla
Apr 12PeopleReal Estate
2016 35 Under 35 Alumna Kimberley Peterson, Chief Operating Officer, Lillestol Research
I’m pretty local to the Fargo area as I grew up here, graduated from Fargo South, was then off to UND for seven years of undergrad/law school, and back to Fargo.
Apr 12PeopleMarketing
2009 35 Under 35 Alumna Amanda Shilling, CEO/Bodacious Brander, MINT Brand Marketing
I’ve lived in this area most of my life. I’m a proud mom to our four-yearold daughter and stepmom to my two stepsons.
Apr 12PeopleHospitality
2023 35 Under 35 Alumna Kate Molbert, Chief Operating Officer, Great Plains Food Bank
I was born and raised in Fargo but lived away for about ten years—mainly in Boston and Minneapolis. I am so grateful to be living back in Fargo amongst my family and friends.
Apr 12PeopleAgtech
2023 35 Under 35 Alumna Dr. Ruchi Joshi Bhardwaj, Sr. Program Manager of Education & Research, Grand Farm
I am a wife, and mother to a toddler named Mowgli, as well as the caregiver of a diverse menagerie consisting of 10 beloved pets.
Apr 8PeopleNonprofit
2022 35 Under 35 Alumna: Seinquis Leinen, Senior Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, NDSU
I was born in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and my family moved to Minot, ND, when I was five. At the time, my grandfather was in the Air Force and pursued a job at Minot Air Force Base.
Apr 8PeopleReal Estate
2014 35 Under 35 Alumna: Jess Engel, Human Resource Director, Red River Commodities
I was born and raised in Fargo, graduated from North Dakota State, and I am a strong believer that the world is better when you get to experience four seasons.
Apr 8PeopleFounders
2010 35 Under 35 Alumnae: Sarah West, Owner/Operator and Co-Owner, Light Consulting and Dale Carnegie of North Dakota and NW Minnesota
I’m a wife, mother, Jesus lover, and entrepreneur. My life’s purpose is to make life and business Light for those around me, and I am currently doing that by providing consulting services that help or
Apr 8PeopleWorkforce
2009 35 Under 35 Alumna Jill Staffne, Vice President of Human Resources/Board of Directors, SCHEELS
I grew up in Fargo, graduated from NDSU, and live with my family in West Fargo. I have three kids: Reese, a sophomore at NDSU studying HR; Bella, a junior at Sheyenne High School; and Bridger, 7th gra
Apr 8PeopleFounders
2024 35 Under 35: Ashley Hauer, Founder and CEO, Profit Potential Consulting LLC
I grew up in Brainerd, MN, and moved to the Fargo area in 2012. My husband, Dustin, and I love the community here and we have two daughters and two dogs together.
Apr 8PeopleFounders
2016 35 Under 35 Alumna Christen Anderson, Principal Designer & Owner, Christen Joy
I’m a Moorhead native, and attended the University of North Dakota where I graduated with a business degree in marketing.