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.
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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.
Mar 27Businesses · PartnerHealthcare
Why Mental Health Matters
Over the course of a pandemic and amid an overconsumption of online everything, our society collectively realized the impact of mental health issues on our personal and professional lives.
Mar 27BusinessesSoftware
Boost Cyber Defenses with Routine Security Tests
These days, organizations face numerous cybersecurity threats such as social engineering attacks like phishing to sophisticated ransomware.
Mar 27Advice · PartnerFounders
Protecting Your Bottom Line: The Importance of Positive Pay
The owner of a local small business pays their employees with payroll checks.
Mar 19Businesses · PartnerFounders
Livewire’s Journey of Bringing Events to Life for 25 Years
Reaching a 25-year milestone for any company is quite a feat, yet Livewire’s Kent Kolstad has made it look easy, continually leading the way in the live production industry.
Mar 19People · PartnerFinance
Kory Shae’s Journey of Becoming Border Bank’s CEO
For Kory Shae, 2024 started off in a milestone way as he was promoted to CEO of Border Bank at the turn of the year.
Mar 15PeopleHealthcare
35 Under 35: Kayla Carlson, Administrator, Richard County Health Department
In my personal life, I am a wife and mom. In my professional life, I work for Richland County Health Department, and am located in Wahpeton, as the Administrator.
Mar 15PeopleAgtech
35 Under 35: Willow Werlein, Staffing Programs Specialist, AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Howdy! I was born and raised in Bemidji, MN, along with my two younger sisters, and relocated to the Fargo-Moorhead area to attend NDSU in 2016.
Mar 15PeopleManufacturing
35 Under 35: Hannah Lingen, Process Project Manager, Marvin
I grew up in a small town in northern Minnesota. I moved to Fargo after high school to attend NDSU and have been here ever since! At NDSU, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Ma