EIDE LIKE I’D LIKE TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS

Eide Bailly congratulates Elise Siverson on being named one of Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 under 40. Elise always delivers an inspired experience for our clients and in her work, helping to build a stronger community and business environment. We’re proud of you, Elise!

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Cassie Thompson

AGE: 22

EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION; CO-OWNER, GANESHA YOGA GRAND FORKS, N.D.

Cassie Thompson is a recent University of North Dakota graduate with a degree is marketing.

She started her career as executive officer of the Forx Builders Association, a nonprofit representing every segment of the construction and related industries.

After seeing a need in the Greater Grand Forks community, Thompson also decided to open and co-own her own yoga studio, Ganesha Yoga in East Grand Forks, Minn. This studio promotes health and fitness for anyone interested in yoga.

“Cassie is a woman with grit. In less than a year, she graduated from UND, accepted her first full-time position as an executive officer and opened her own yoga studio. … Cassie puts everything she has into her work and business. For her, working to serve others is more than her career, it is her lifestyle.

“Because of this, not only does Cassie thrive, but so do her associates, her colleagues and our community.”

Jeannie Thurston

AGE: 37

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES, MIDCO SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

Jeannie Thurston has been a valuable Midco employee for 14 years, starting as a call center representative and manager. She has spent the past eight years as a Midco marketing leader, establishing and following through on the company’s creative and brand vision.

Her creative team has grown from one graphic designer to multiple creative pros, including designers, motion graphics producers, a video production coordinator and a marketing coordinator.

Thurston has graduated from the Leadership Sioux Falls program and the Women in Cable Telecommunications Rising Leader program, and is working toward her master’s degree in digital advertising. She’s also a WICT Midwest board member and membership chair.

“Known as a ‘player’s coach,’ Jeannie has developed many of her team members. … She is married with three strong girls, and we often wonder how she gets it all done. But somehow she does, and she does it with a smile.”