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Graham Joins Dordahl Named North Dakota Houston Engineering Guaranty & Title Director of Human Nicholas Graham joins our Resources Bismarck office as a survey Mark Dordahl joined North technician. Nicholas is originally from Rugby, ND. He earned his associates degree in engineering technology from Bismarck State College.
Dakota Guaranty & Title Co. as the Director of Human Resources. Nicholas Graham “We are very excited that Mark has joined the NDGT team as the Director of Human Resources,” said Nick Hacker, Edgewood Management and Mark Dorhahl President. “He brings a wealth Development Groups Announce of HR knowledge, experience New President and excellent leadership qualities.” Edgewood Management Dordahl earned a Bachelor of Science Degree Group LLC (EMG) and from the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND. He is Edgewood Development Group also a member of the Society for Human Resource LLC (EDG) have named Russell Management (SHRM) and has earned his Professional G. Kubik their new President. in Human Resource Management Designation. Kubik has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Bismarck State College Adds New Operations Officer of EMG since Russell Kubik Employees 2010. In his new role, Kubik Bismarck State College has hired a number of new will continue to oversee EMG’s operations as well as adding new responsibilities and faculty and professional staff throughout the 20142015 academic year. oversight in the development side of Edgewood’s senior living and multi-family housing business. The Mathematics program added two assistant Originally from Dickinson, N.D., Kubik earned professors – Danica Allard and Heather Gysberg, who his undergraduate degree in sociology and was teaching part time. attended graduate school for sociology/research The Agriculture, Technology and Natural Resources at the University of North Dakota. Kubik began program has three new instructors – assistant his career as the administrator of Mandan Villa, a professors Kenan Layden, Charlotte Heim, and Lindsey 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mandan, Novak. N.D. Before joining Edgewood as Executive Vice BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) President/Chief Operations Officer, his past roles has three new assistant professors. Adam Johnson also included Regional Director of Operations with teaches Electrical Transmissions Systems Technology Beverly Enterprises, overseeing 13 skilled nursing classes. Erin Thomas has Power Plant Technology facilities in Washington and Idaho; Regional Director classes, and Larry Hanson teaches in the Renewable of Operations for Sunrise Healthcare Corporation, Generation Technology program. overseeing 10 skilled nursing facilities in the Other new faculty are Patrick Becker, assistant Puget Sound region; Vice President of Operations professor of management; and Nathan Steffen, for Emeritus Assisted Living, including general assistant professor of political science. operations, development and growth of 62 senior New professional hires are Ashley Mattson, living communities in 15 states; and Divisional Vice admissions counselor, and Dave Huizenga, TrainND President for Life Care Centers of America, consisting manager for business and training sales in Continuing of 32 skilled nursing facilities in Idaho, Oregon and Education, Training and Innovation (CETI). Washington. Kubik and his wife Ione, who is also Jerame Novak is the new student advisor at originally from North Dakota, reside in Grand Forks. the NECE. Scott Lingen has taken over as director of financial aid. Duane Johnson has assumed the Marco Announces position of Campus Safety and security manager. Rebecca Patrick was promoted from BSC financial New Hires aid associate to testing service coordinator. She Marco is proud to announce previously was a credentialing associate for Coventry the following new hires: Health Care in Bismarck. Kessie Baier as inside sales Alison Zarr was promoted from CETI training representative and Jay Fettig as coordinator to CETI program manager. the technology advisor. Mary Morrell, administrative assistant to the Kessie Baier NECE vice president, was promoted to NECE grants coordinator, a new federal grant position. Hired in 2005, she also worked three years as administrative assistant to the vice president for academic affairs. Melinda Weninger is a new employee hired as the accountant for BSC’s College Advancement Department. She previously worked as an auditor and budgeting specialist for the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Jay Fettig 36 | Chamber Connection
Zittleman Selected as Athletic Director Bismarck Public Schools
has chosen Dave Zittleman to replace district Activities Director Jim Haussler, who is retiring effective July 1st. Twelve Dave Zittleman people applied for the position which oversees all athletic, drama, arts and music activities in the school system. Three internal and one external candidate were interviewed. Zittleman has worked for the school district for 13 years. He taught Physical Education and adaptive P.E. for special need students and served as Activities Coordinator at Bismarck High School until 2013 when he became Dean of Students and Athletic Director at BHS. His undergraduate degree and Master’s degrees in Secondary Administration of Education are from the University of Mary.
Kirkwood Bank & Trust Promotions
Kirkwood Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the following promotions. Jayme Archambault has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Kirkwood Mall Bank location. She has an Associate’s Degree from North Dakota State College of Science, and is currently working on a BA in Finance. Archambault joined the bank as a teller, and has been with the bank since 2013. Sarah Stevens has been named Mortgage Loan Processor. Stevens, a Montana native, began working as a teller with the bank in 2013. Kathy Fries has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Closer. She joined the bank in 2011 as a teller, and was later promoted to Mortgage Loan Processor. Stevens and Fries will be working in the Mortgage Department of the Kirkwood Bank & Trust North location.
New York Life Agent Eric Rick Becomes Registered Representative With NYLIFE Securities Eric Rick, an agent from the
North Dakota General Office of New York Life, has become a Registered Representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC) a Licensed Insurance Agency by passing a qualifying exam administered by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). FINRA is the leading privatesector provider of financial regulatory services, dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complimentary compliance and technology-based services. Eric’s hometown is Bowbells, North Dakota. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Mary. He resides in Bismarck, North Dakota with his wife, Brittany, and their two children, Ella and Lillian. Eric Rick