Archive for June, 2010
40 Under 40
I’ve worked for the Bismarck Tribune for close to five years now, and during that time, I’ve taken a special interest in the 40 Under 40 issue we put out every year in Business Watch. To me, it’s served as a powerful snapshot of the transformation of our state’s workforce. As our state’s economy has [...]
Ben Nelson
Benjamin Nelson leads his sales staff by example, putting in long hours and working hard to develop relationships inside the community and establish loyal customers. Age: 33 Position: Sales Manager Family: Wife, Jennifer Nelson; two sons, Riley and Brayden; dog, Libby Hobbies: I enjoy fishing and being at the lake with family, basketball, softball, golf, [...]
Trisha Meidinger
Trisha Meidinger is a local leader in banking by working and hard and never backing down from a challenge, and can see herself sitting in the boss’ desk not too far into the future. Age: 33 Position: Vice President Retail Banking Manager Family: Husband, Greg; son, Gavin, 1; beloved dachshund and “first born,” Norm. Hobbies: [...]
Kristi Pfliger-Keller
Kristi Pfliger-Keller keeps herself busy in a variety of professional roles and as a mom, and keeps herself happy with a healthy sense of humor. Age: 34 Position: Executive Director of Aid Inc. in Bismarck-Mandan, instructor at Bismarck State College Continuing Education, Training, and Innovation, and owner of Traveling Trunk (mobile education workshops for audiences [...]
Thomas Balzer
Thomas Balzer has learned not to take anything for granted and knows to give forth his best effort, as a leader of the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association and one of only four working certified association executives in North Dakota. Age: 36 Position: Executive Vice President, North Dakota Motor Carriers Association Family: Wife, Jeni Hobbies: [...]
Matthew Kolling
Matthew Kolling considers himself fortunate to be able to practice law in his home community and represent several western North Dakota towns as their city attorney, including Dickinson. Age: 34 Position: Partner, Ebeltoft Sickler Lawyers Family: Wife, Kari; children, Joshua, 7, Emma, 4 Community involvement: As a lawyer at Ebeltoft Sickler Lawyers, my practice centers [...]
Stephanie Murdock
Stephanie Murdock went to her employer, Medcenter One, with an idea of an occupational health clinic, and led this idea to fruition with her dedication and ability to motivate. She is now administrator of that clinic. Age: 35 Position: Administrator at Medcenter One Occupational Health and Walk-in Clinics Family: Married to Mark Murdock, assistant principal [...]
Esther Sayler
Esther Sayler knows a thing or two about focus and determination, having obtained a master’s degree and her CPA license while she was working full-time and expecting her first child. Age: 29 Position: Senior Accounting Specialist with NISC in Mandan, N.D. Family: Husband of five years, John; and our son, Jack (20 months) Hobbies: Golfing, [...]
Charles Moore
Charles Moore stepped into a whole new world when he volunteered to help at The GOD’S CHILD Project. He works in Guatemala, assisting in their efforts against human trafficking and helping to give those less fortunate there a reason to smile. Age: 26 Position: Director of Operations, Institute for Trafficked, Exploited & Missing Persons (ITEMP), [...]
Kelly Sorge
Kelly Sorge has made a profession off the majesty of nature in North Dakota, after having taken over a resort at Lake Sakakawea originally built by her parents, and dedicating herself to a life in the great outdoors. Age: 38 Position: Owner and operator of Indian Hills Resort. Family: My husband, Dale Sorge, and our [...]
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