McKenzy Braaten

Age: 31 VP of Communications EPIC Companies

West Fargo, N.D.

McKenzy Braaten is vice president of communications at EPIC Companies, a real estate development company. She joined EPIC in January 2017, helping steer the exponential growth over the past few years by evolving the brand and showcasing how EPIC’s innovative developments impact entire communities.

Braaten graduated with a masters in communications from Purdue in 2016 and found her passion in storytelling. As part of EPIC’s leadership team, she enjoys work in public relations, internal and external communications, and events. She also collaborates with the company’s internal teams and speaks at community clubs where she is able to share EPIC’s story. She credits her hardworking teammates for making EPIC a great place to work and grow. She’s intentional about building relationships with coworkers, vendors and others who want to raise the bar and provide unique placemaking aspects.

A graduate of the 2019-20 FMWF Chamber Leadership Class, Braaten serves on the ND Special Olympics board and is a member of the EPIC volunteer committee. Originally from Mohall, North Dakota, she and her husband Zach enjoy the lake and spending time with son Chezney and stepdaughter Aubrie.