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STARTYOURNEXTPROJECT WIT H ULTEIG continued from Page 15 focuses on enhancing communication, clarity, and culture; oversaw the expansion of HEI into nine offices spread across four states; led HEI’s team that grew from 80 to more than 250 employees; increased company revenue by nearly 300%; and has continually earned HEI a ranking among the top 500 national consulting firms.

LeDoux, himself, has set the example by donating his time by previously serving on numerous professional and civic boards, such as the past president for the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Dakota and the North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers, and a past director of the North Dakota American Red Cross and the Greater North Dakota Chamber, just to name a few.

LeDoux and his wife, Becky, have three grown daughters and six grandchildren.

Garth Rydland is the president and CEO of Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks.

Rydland grew up on a family farm near Hatton, North Dakota. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead and graduated with a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota.

Garth Rydland President/CEO Valley Senior Living Grand Forks, N.D.

Ronald Mielke is a principal and senior project manager at TSP, Inc., a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm.

In January 2022, Mielke celebrated his 53rd anniversary with TSP, making him the longest-tenured team member in the firm’s 90-plus year history. At TSP, Mielke has held roles ranging from project engineer to finance/ accounting manager, human resources generalist, and CEO – a position he held from 1982 to 2002. Mielke has extensive knowledge in the leadership, management, and financial aspects of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

Ronald mielke Principal, Senior Project Manager and former CEO TSP, Inc Sioux Falls, S.D.

Mielke earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from South Dakota State University in 1965 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1969. He is a professional engineer (PE) and a LEED accredited professional (LEED AP).

Upon graduation from SDSU, Mielke was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army. He served three years in the Corps of Engineers, which included a yearlong tour in Vietnam. In 1972, Mielke joined the South Dakota Air National Guard as a captain in the Engineering Squadron. He retired from the SD Air National Guard in October 2002, having served 37 years and achieving the rank of Brigadier General. In the last seven years of his military career, he served as the assistant adjutant general for Air for the state of South Dakota and the senior leader of the SD Air National Guard.

Mielke has prioritized community service throughout his career. He has served in numerous roles with the Sioux Empire United Way, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, and military organizations. His involvement also includes volunteering with various nonprofit organizations.

During his 25 years at Valley Senior Living, Rydland has served as the assistant administrator, administrator, and president/CEO. The organization has grown to a $50 million annual budget with more than 800 employees providing compassionate Christian care and service for 550 people each day in Grand Forks.

“Caring for the people who built our community is a privilege,” he says. “I’m grateful each day to serve as the leader of a great team who dedicate their careers to taking care of our most vulnerable citizens.”

Rydland states that the pandemic has highlighted the importance of the long-term care profession in society. He is appreciative to live in North Dakota where long-term care funding is a priority.

Having served in a variety of community volunteer roles, Rydland is currently involved with his church, the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce, and is chair of the Legislative Committee for the North Dakota Long Term Care Association. He has a passion for singing and playing piano, which he uses to brighten people’s day and connect residents to treasured memories.

Rydland and his wife, Christine, have two children, Lauren and Carter.

Todd Schaffer, MD, serves as the president/CEO of Sanford Health’s Bismarck region where he oversees health services and is responsible for the successful planning and implementation of operational and strategic goals.

Dr. Schaffer has been with Sanford Health for seven years and started with the organization as a physician at the North Walk-in Clinic. Prior to his current role, he served as the clinic vice president in Bismarck.

A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Dr. Schaffer completed his residency in family medicine at Altru Health System in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He currently serves as a colonel and as the Army State Surgeon in the North Dakota National Guard, and has served four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also recently graduated as a distinguished honor graduate from United States Army War College.

Dr. Schaffer and his wife, Erin, have four daughters and three grandchildren.

Trent Sorbe is the president and founder of Central Payments, the payments subsidiary of Central Bank of Kansas City. He was an architect of Central Payments’ Open*CP Fintech API Marketplace SM, one of the only true bankingas-a-service payment platforms and the technology responsible for Central Payments’ rise to the fastest growing prepaid card issuer since 2015.

With more than 29 years of debit, credit, and prepaid payments experience, Sorbe is responsible for products garnering nine Paybefore Awards, three of which garnered Best in Class or Category. He is also the inventor on 14 patents related to consumer financial services. Sorbe previously held senior positions at three nationwide payment card issuers and the FDIC.

In 2016, Sorbe was named to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Community Bank Advisory Council and chaired the agency’s Cards, Payments, and Deposit Markets Committee.

He is a co-founder of Falls Fintech, a startup accelerator program committed to bridging the bank-fintech partnership gap and is a host of the Fintech Brews & News podcast. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Central Bank of Kansas City.