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40 under 40
A diverse group of business leaders Throughout 2011, Prairie Business has been receiving submissions from our readers in North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota nominating business leaders for our annual 40-under-40 section in the December issue. It is finally here: our list of business leaders who our readers are saying make a difference in our region. Helping us make the selections for 2011 was Lisa Gulland-Nelson, Communications Coordinator for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation in Fargo, ND, and Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director, Lake Area Improvement Corporation in Madison, SD. After browsing through many submissions, here are the young leaders that have been selected for the fourth annual celebration of the top business professionals under the age of 40:
Carrie Brimhall
Justin Stansbury
Brian Meckler
(34) Interim Provost Minnesota State Community & Technical College Fergus Falls, MN Brimhall is currently the Interim Provost of M State Fergus Falls, which has locations in Detroit Lakes, Moorhead, and Wadena (MN.) She received her bachelor’s degree in communications and advertising at Concordia College, and her master’s degree in organizational leadership at Capella University.
(34) Vice President/ General Manager Corporate Technologies, LLC. Fargo, ND Justin has worked in the IT industry for 12 years and has been with Corporate Technologies since 2005. While at Corporate Technologies, he has served as a service sales executive in Fargo, sales manager in Boise, ID, vice president/general manager in Boise, and most recently vice president/general manager in Fargo.
(36) Marketing Advisor/Partner Absolute Marketing Group Moorhead, MN Brian graduated from NDSU with a business administration degree in 1998. After graduating he worked as a product marketing manager for a software company and as an advertising rep at The Forum. In 2006 he co-founded Absolute Marketing Group where he works as a marketing advisor. Absolute Marketing Group is a full service marketing firm.
Benjamin Victor
Chris Schilken
Jordan Woodbury
(32) Sculptor, Benjamin Victor Studios, Aberdeen, SD Benjamin describes his natural ability to create monumental works of art as “a gift from God.” He received his first large commission at 23. His passion and drive show in each of his unique and profound creations.
(29) Executive Director, Forward Devils Lake, Devils Lake, ND Chris is responsible for formulation and implementation of strategies leading to development of primary sector industries to the Lake Region, and retention/expansion of existing businesses. Chris began employment with Forward Devils Lake in 2008 after spending a brief time working in the banking industry.
(38) Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety, Dakota Provisions Huron, SD Dakota Provisions is a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant that manufactures and produces poultry and protein products that are specially designed for retail and food service partners. Jordan is responsible for all quality assurance, food safety, research, and development and sustainability functions of the organization that employs more than 750 people.
26 Prairie Business
December 2011