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CODY EINERSON
Age: 33 Business Lender

Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Cody Einerson grew up in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and strives to give back to his local community that gave so much to him growing up. This means you might find him on the ice with a whistle, in a shirt and tie helping a local business, or getting his hands dirty at a community event.
Einerson found a perfect fit for his personal philosophy and the credit union approach of “people helping people” when he joined Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union three years ago as a Business Lender. He supports local business owners in achieving their dreams and is grateful to be provided the opportunity to also spend time on the ice as head junior varsity coach for the Detroit Lakes High School Boys Hockey team.
In addition, he serves the community through the United Way as a board member and President elect, Day of Caring in Becker County and local Chamber activities. Einerson also enjoys spending time with his fiancé and family, going on the lake, hunting, and spending time outdoors.
Alicia Fadley
Age: 30 Architect Widseth Grand Forks, N.D.


Thomas Fakler
Age: 34 Technical Manager Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Fargo, N.D.

Alicia Fadley is a talented designer, organized manager, and engaged community member. A licensed architect in the state of North Dakota, she earned a Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University.

As an architect, she continues to grow as a professional while sharing her knowledge, talents, and energy with the Grand Forks community. In 2019, Fadley was elated when she was named the Greater Grand Forks Young Professional of the Year and has continued to serve as the Community Involvement Chair for the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals. She is also active at her church and enjoys volunteering weekly with their youth program.
Fadley’s interests in policy and planning have led her to serve on the Grand Forks Board of Appeals as well as Widseth’ s Strategic Planning Committee. Her experience as an architect, her leadership within the firm and community, and her passion for raising others up exemplify that Fadley is a solid asset to Widseth and one of the firm’s next generation of leaders.
Thomas Fakler, PE, is a technical manager at Ulteig, leading a group of transportation professionals providing planning, traffic, and roadway design services to various DOT clients across the country. He focuses on creating a culture of agility and technical expertise to ensure the success of Ulteig’s clients.
Fakler has also served with the North Dakota National Guard since 2006. He has held leadership positions including Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Engineering Officer-in-Charge and, most recently, Operations Officer for the 164th Engineer Battalion in Minot.
Fakler was selected to participate in the Society of American Military Engineers Leader Development Program, where he completed a Capstone Project focused on STEM Outreach efforts to Native American communities and secured a $75,000 grant from the United Engineering Foundation to support future outreach efforts.
Fakler holds a BS in civil engineering from North Dakota State University. He lives in Fargo, ND, with his wife and three children, where he enjoys time with his family and outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking.