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.
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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 9People · PartnerMarketing
From NFL Wide Receiver to Marketing Executive
From NFL wide receiver to executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the Minnesota Vikings for three seasons, Martin Nance’s career journey is a unique one.
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 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
Mar 15PeopleReal Estate
35 Under 35: Bella Lien, Resource Development Manager, United Way of Cass-Clay
My name is Bella Lien, and I grew up in Rogers, MN with my parents and two siblings as a middle child.
Mar 15PeopleWorkforce
35 Under 35: Paige Liebl, Bookkeeper/HR, Northland Truss Systems, Inc.
I am 29 years old. I work full-time at Northland Truss and I bartend a few nights a week at Davenport Supper Club.
Mar 15PeopleFinance
35 Under 35: Sondra Leyes, Director of Operations and Insurance Coordinator, Elevate Financial
I am originally from Cottage Grove, MN, where I was raised by my parents with my younger sister. In the summer of 2010, I moved to Fargo, ND, and attended Concordia College.
Mar 15PeopleReal Estate
35 Under 35: Alyssa Lakoduk, Vice President Strategy, Rolecall
I grew up in small communities throughout North Dakota, but call Carrington, ND, my hometown when asked.
Mar 12People · PartnerFounders
Brite-Way Celebrating 50 Years of Clean Windows
The Red River Valley is no stranger to wind, dust, and dirt—but neither is Brite-Way.
Mar 12PeopleFounders
15 Years of Empowering Leaders: United Way’s 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program
It’s estimated that each of us will meet 80,000 people in our lifetimes.
Feb 22PeopleFounders
From Finance to Farming: Great Plains Greens
The trio, who met through classes at North Dakota State, quickly became friends—they shared similar interests and all worked together at the school’s student investment fund.
Feb 22PeopleFounders
Celebrating Ron Offutt’s Lifetime of Impact and Innovation
Ron Offutt, founder of R. D. Offutt Company, is a giant in agriculture. On February 1, he received a Lifetime Impact Award from Emerging Prairie, something he is well deserving of.
Feb 22PeopleStartups
10 Questions with John Machacek: Rodemerica
John Machacek, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, has worked with countless startups throughout our community over the years.
Feb 22PeopleFounders
Women You Should Know: Tomi Thompson, Owner, Tomi Dawn Photo
Meet the owner of Tomi Dawn Photo, Tomi Thompson, the creative force behind enchanting wedding moments that turn into timeless memories.