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Jay Kruse Named Ceo Of Norstar Fcu

Britton, SD • Jay Kruse has been named the next President/CEO of Norstar Federal Credit Union in Britton, South Dakota, effective May 1, 2023, chosen to succeed Jane Duerre upon her retirement.

Jay Kruse

Kruse has extensive professional experience in the credit union industry, most recently as Chief Advocacy Officer at the Dakota Credit Union Association’s Sioux Falls office for the past eight years. During his tenure there, he assisted nearly 60 unique credit unions across both North and South Dakota with their state and federal advocacy efforts to improve the operating environment for credit unions on the local, state, and national levels.

Prior to his work at the association, Kruse spent three years as an internal auditor and an additional three years as controller at Service First Federal Credit Union in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he managed profitability and multiple accounting functions including the investment portfolio, the budgeting process, and assisted in annual compliance audits.

Flint Group Hires Welle And Farmer

“Jay Kruse has our utmost confidence to continue to lead Norstar Federal Credit Union in our quest for excellence in member service, community service, and financial well-being for all,” stated Kurtis Larson, Norstar FCU Board Chairman. “His vast experience in the credit union industry and his extensive knowledge of the South Dakota credit union system, in addition to his impressive certification and education credentials, will no doubt help to facilitate many more years of success for our staff, members, and our community,” he added.

Kruse received his Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, graduating with honors. He also holds a Certified Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE) designation from the Credit Union National Association and a Certified Business Lender designation from Community Business Lenders.

Ashley Farmer

Fargo, ND • Flint Group has hired Katelyn Welle as an account manager.

Welle will use her skills in project management, marketing, branding and creative management to support clients. She is passionate about marketing and believes there is always a fun and innovative way to send a message.

Welle earned her degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in Women’s Studies from North Dakota State University. Before joining Flint, she served as the marketing and social media coordinator at Fargo Center for Dermatology. When she isn’t working, you can find Katelyn spending time with her dog and husband, getting together with friends, watching reality TV or going on walks.

Flint Group has also hired Ashley Farmer as an executive assistant.

Farmer will use her skills in project management, executive calendar management and event planning to support executive leadership, including the board of directors. Farmer’s passions include supporting high-achieving executives with high-volume workloads in ever-changing environments.

Farmer earned an associate degree from Rainy River Community College in International Falls, later earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of North Dakota. Before joining Flint, she served as an executive assistant at Sterling Management, LLC.

Kyle Mickelson

ACKERMAN-ESTVOLD WELCOMES KYLE MICKELSON AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT GROUP

Minot, ND • Kyle Mickelson has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as Project Superintendent for our Construction Management group. Mickelson has 26 years of experience in commercial, residential, retail, and multi-family construction projects. Kyle responsibilities will focus on coordinating on-site activities with subcontractors and employees in the CM group, safety and quality control, along with daily log and site inspections.