BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Nisbet Xcel Energy Chair Tom Dawson Dawson Insurance Chair Elect Sandi Piatz Microsoft Treasurer Steve Swiontek Gate City Bank Immediate Past Chair Steve Halverson Heartland Trust Company Member at Large Anne Blackhurst Minnesota State University Moorhead Kevin Christianson Paces Lodging Corporation, Property Resources Group Shawn Dobberstein Hector International Airport Kyle Dorow Essentia Health
Mike Dragosavich Spotlight Media Inc.
MISSION The Chamber promotes economic growth and prosperity for business and its members through leadership in advocacy, education and engagement
VISION The Chamber is the leader in ensuring the growth and prosperity of our regional business and members
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES ••Establish the region as a recognized destination marketplace ••Be a thought leader for the business community and other interests ••Promote business advancement through a bold public policy program ••Achieve organizational excellence to best serve members
Jodi Duncan Flint Group
Chad Flanagan Eide Bailly
THE CHAMBER STAFF
Judd Graham Bremer Bank
Brittany Montecuollo Sanford Health Joanna Slominski Mortenson
Jeff Volk Moore Engineering, Inc.
Craig Whitney The Chamber
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Nancy Johnson ND Soybean Growers Association
@FMWFPrez
@FMWFJim
@FMWFJulieD
Craig Whitney
Jim Parsons
Julie Doggett
President/CEO
@FMWFDarren Darren Dunlop
VP of Finance/Operations
Information Systems Administrator
Business Development Manager
@FMWFDarin
@FMWFTyler
@FMWFKatie
@FMWFAmanda
Darin Feir
Tyler Fischbach
Katie Mastel
Amanda Huggett
Agribusiness
Bryan Kingsley Midco
Ambassador Public Relations
Jan Monda Warner and Company Insurance
Ambassador Member Relations
Jess Almlie Discovery Benefits
Business Training
Stephanie Maier ClayWilkin Corn & Soybean Leadership FMWF Grower’s Association Brian Shawn Midco Military Affairs
Tim Flakoll Tri-College University
Graphics & Publications Coordinator
Multimedia Coordinator
Public Policy Coordinator
Manager of Communications & Marketing
@FMWFTracyM
@FMWFTracyP
@FMWFAlyssa
@FMWFKatieR
Tracy Meckler
Tracy Powell
Alyssa Ralston
Public Policy
Thomas Jefferson State Farm Insurance Professionals of Color
Carrie Carney Eventide Senior Living Women Connect Communities Caitlin Stoecker Arvig
Young Professionals Network
THE BRIDGE (USPS 124-430) is published monthly by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber. For each issue received, $3.50 of membership dues are applied toward subscription of the newsletter. Periodicals Postage Paid at Fargo, ND 58102 and at additional mailing offices. Publication No. 124430. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Bridge, PO Box 2443, Fargo, ND 58108-2443; 218.233.1100. Printed by J&M Printing
Director of Events & Programs
@FMWFCasey
@FMWFBobbiJo
@FMWFMickayla
@FMWFJulieY
Casey Sanders
Bobbi Rehder
Mickayla Thompson
Julie Yourczek
Manager of Membership
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Events Coordinator
Professional Development Coordinator
Katie Ralston
Membership & Advertising Sales Manager
Member Relations Coordinator
Education Initiatives and YEA! Manager
Office Administrator