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Chase Kramer

Age: 34

Architect

TSP, Inc.

Sioux Falls, S.D.

Chase Kramer’s award-winning work as an architect has shaped Augustana University with its Froiland Science Complex and Hamre Recital Hall renovation, Jewett Regional Science Education Center at Northern State University, and Beacom Institute of Technology at Dakota State University. These campus projects have been honored in statewide American Institute of Architects design competitions. A graduate of Augustana and Iowa State University, Kramer joined TSP, Inc. in 2013. In 2017 he was the only architect in the Dakotas selected to take part in an AIA Practice Innovation Lab. He promotes the mentorship of aspiring architects and is active within South Dakota State University’s Department of Architecture as a guest juror and Forensic Studio project facilitator. Intensely interested in the arts, Kramer serves on the board of the Sioux Falls Arts Council and is chair of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center advisory board. An accomplished musician, he sings with the South Dakota Symphony Chorus and in a Renaissance polyphony choir at St. Joseph Cathedral. He lives in Sioux Falls with his wife, Rachael, and their three children.

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Max Kringen

Age: 33

Founder and Chief Storyteller

Tellwell

Fargo, N.D.

Max Kringen is the Founder and Chief Storyteller of Tellwell, a Fargo-based storytelling marketing agency. From starting his first web design company while in eighth grade in Enderlin, N.D., to launching Tellwell back in 2014, Kringen has always been passionate about sharing the stories of his community in a way that is authentic, engaging, and impactful.

In addition to his work at Tellwell, Kringen is a seasoned public speaker and consultant. With his sense of humor and unique talent for simplifying the complex, he is able to connect with people of all ages and skill levels. He is also a proud Cobber, dog dad to Kevin (@kevinfromfargo on Instagram), and passionate supporter of Destination Imagination.

Kyle Kvamme

Age: 37

Director of Project Development and Community Engagement

ICON Architectural Group

Grand Forks, N.D.

Kyle Kvamme is the Director of Project Development and Community Engagement at ICON Architectural Group. ICON is a Midwestern design leader with seven offices throughout the region. Throughout the last five years, Kvamme has led development efforts at ICON by partnering with local organizations, securing projects that align with ICON’s values, and engaging the surrounding communities.

Kvamme spends time getting involved in various community events and collaborating with key stakeholders and, because he’s wired differently, finds enjoyment in seeking out opportunities to speak to the public or

Lora Larson

Age: 30

Development Coordinator

Downtown Community Partnership Fargo, N.D.

Lora Larson took her love of the historic Downtown Fargo neighborhood and made it into a career as the development coordinator at the Downtown Community Partnership. She truly believes that downtowns are the beating hearts of communities and need to be both developed and preserved for cities to thrive.

During the two years in this role, she has led many projects including growing the Downtown Fargo Gift Card Program, co-creating a small business support site called FMstrong.com, created and executed the outdoor dining concept Alfresco Islands during the summer of 2020, and other projects to support vibrancy downtown. Through teamwork and strong partnerships, she has been able to co-produce downtown events such as Bridge Bash, Holiday Winterfest, the Downtown Fargo Street Fair and more.

Outside of work, Larson loves to spend time with her husband, Jacob, and dog Barkley exploring their city. She also loves to travel the world, as she strongly believes it opens your mind to new ideas and allows you to bring those experiences back to your own community.

present to a crowd on various topics. His enthusiastic efforts have played a role in ICON’s expansion into new markets and its growth, with the firm almost doubling in size since he joined the team. As a wearer of many hats, he is also involved in several other entities, such as being a member of Grand Forks City Council, the president of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals Board, and a committee member of the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial.

In his free time, Kvamme can be found in Grand Forks chasing his children Kiera and Knox with his wife of 10 years, Kate.