Saluting the

Prairie Business couldn’t be more pleased with the recipients of this year’s Top 25 Women in Business.

The 25 women listed in the following pages are dedicated and expert professionals who come from varied backgrounds, businesses, and industries. Each of them are exceptional at what they do, and they strengthen what we’ve always believed – that the region is filled with talented female leaders who make a difference in their careers and communities.

We congratulate each one for being selected and thank them for their devoted work, which helps make the region a great place for each of us to explore our own possibilities!

Twylah Blotsky President & CEO Butler Machinery Co. Fargo, N.D.

Third generation owner Twylah Blotsky entered the family business at a young age as the corporate building’s lawn mower. After receiving a degree in business from University of North Dakota and her CPA, she returned to Butler as an accountant. Blotsky quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the accounting manager, controller, director of IT, marketing, and process improvement, and eastern North Dakota operations manager. In January 2019, she took over as president and CEO of Butler Machinery.

In her almost 30 years with Butler, Blotsky has made it clear that she cares for and respects her employees and customers. She claims her driving force is Butler’s mission statement and values. These have also guided Blotsky outside of her professional life as she gives back to her community through both personal time and monetary donations.

Blotsky serves on the Board of Directors for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Lignite Energy Council and Pioneer Equipment Dealer Association. She’s also been an active member of the Northern Lights Council Boy Scouts of America since 2002, donating her time and energy at various levels.

Ashley Campion

Marketing Manager Ulteig Fargo, N.D.

Ashley Campion is a leader in the architecture/engineering/construction industry who profoundly believes in fostering a team that utilizes their unique strengths to build an empowered workforce that loves their careers. She works to infuse spirit and joy into all her interactions inside and outside her role as marketing manager at Ulteig in Fargo.

Campion earned her BA from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, where she double-majored in business administration and marketing. It was during her college experience and internships that she honed her passion for serving the communities around her and being an engaged citizen.

Campion chairs the Advisory Committee for the Fargo North Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and regularly volunteers her time mentoring young business professionals throughout North Dakota. She also actively supports the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo, Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest, Hope Blooms, Junior Achievement, and various outdoor conservation agencies. Her ultimate joy in life is her family, which includes her two children, husband, and pets. Campion often travels with them to other parts of the world to spend time with family and friends.