Q. INSIGHTs & INTUITION

What do you do to inspire others while keeping yourself inspired about your organization and its mission?

Sandman

Our inspiration comes from the ability to impact so many people’s lives by being registered structural engineers in all 50 states and Canada. We have the opportunity to reach so many clients to help them achieve their goals.

Our mission at SSE is “To enable the success of our clients and our team.” Internally we talk about who our projects impact and what their real meaningful purpose is. Our projects provide anything from housing, to providing power to a community, retail for commerce, manufacturing for production of food or goods, and anything in between. The structures we engineer provide the safe environments that change the world in each unique way.

Our mission inspires me, and I continue to be inspired as we grow and mentor our young talent to continue that mission and instill in them the inspiration of how we positively impact the world. Our true rewards come from creating growth and development of people while helping them achieve their career goals, all while making a greater impact on our society.

Dakota Wesleyan University’s core values of learning, leadership, faith and service allow those of us who work and study at DWU to be inspired nearly every day. Wherever you look on campus — in classrooms and labs; at clinical sites; in the practice room or on the stage; on the playing field or in the training room — you will find examples of students, faculty, coaches and staff learning and leading.

Faith is the college’s foundation and service to others is what we aspire to practice. I encourage anyone who is looking for inspiration to take time out of a busy day to help someone. A cup of coffee, a well-deserved compliment or a listening ear can often be exactly what is needed.

It is my hope that I lead by example and that those around me will do the same as we educate a new generation.

Theresa Kriese

Interim President

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, S.D.