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AGE: 37

HR DIRECTOR

AE2S

GRAND FORKS, ND

As Human Resources Director, Megan Houser manages all human resources functions for Advanced Elements entities which include AE2S, AE2S Construction, AE2S Operations, and AE2S Industrial. Since she arrived in 2012, the number of employees grew from 194 to 499 people, and AE2S and AE2S Construction became Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers focusing on employment opportunities for minorities, women, and disabled persons. Over the course of her 20-year career, Megan has become an Everything DiSC Certified Trainer, Lominger certified in 360 Feedback, completed the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training, and is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management. She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of Texas-Arlington and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from the University of North Dakota. The Grafton, N.D. native lives in Grand Forks with her husband and two children.

Mike Opat is a civil engineer who seeks solutions to the complex water resource problems his clients face. He is also a strong believer in and promoter of civic organizations.

Mike attended NDSU and has spent much of his career in the Fargo-Moorhead area. He serves as Senior Project Manager with Houston Engineering, Inc., helping water resource districts and others address their challenges with drainage, flooding, erosion and bank stability, and more.

AGE: 38

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS

GRAND FORKS, ND

Mike started working for CE as an intern in 2003 while attending college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of North Dakota, he began at CE in a Business Development/Marketing role. Last year, he received his award for 15 years of service and throughout his career has played an important role in the success of the Company.

Mike’s work led to expanded offices throughout the state, specifically establishing CE offices in Watford City in 2012 and Fargo in 2015. He takes great pride and dedication in expanding the CE presence statewide and throughout the tri-state region.

He continues to work with CE leadership to increase the organization’s specialized experience in market sectors by focusing on healthcare, jail/law enforcement, and education construction projects. With his extensive knowledge of construction and relationship building he serves new clients through early engagement and upfront consulting.

He has been involved with multiple business organizations, boards, and committees, and has prioritized a decade long effort to address the needs of our state from the Bakken oil impacts by connecting business leaders from Eastern and Western North Dakota.

Mike, his wife Beth, and their children live in Devils Lake.

AGE: 39

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. FARGO, ND

Mike also co-founded and sits on the board for Professionally Paired, a nonprofit that connects professionals in his community with volunteering opportunities. He and others saw the abundance of professionals who wanted to give back and the nonprofits who needed them, but there was a disconnect between the two. This organization helps bring them together. When not supporting nonprofits or serving in his role as an engineer, Mike spends his free time as an avid outdoorsman.

Co Ngratul At Ions

JimMertz,GISP,GISSpecialist, Fargo,ND

CongratulationstoJimMertzon being recognizedinthePrairie Business201940 Under40list! Aproblemsolveratheart,Jimispassionate about providingGISservicesand solutions to external clientsandinternal users.HeappreciatesBolton &Menk’scommitmenttodevelopingand using cutting-edge GIStechnologyandapplications.

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