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40 Under 40

40 Under 40

This year’s 40 Under 40 had the distinction of receiving the most nominations in the list’s history. Sifting through the nominations, reading about so many excellent young professionals and then choosing only 40 of them was certainly a daunting task.
But we had a team of dedicated partners who took the challenge and meticulously sifted through [...]

Pastor Craig Rayment

Pastor Craig Rayment

Pastor Craig Rayment’s congregation is impressed with his enthusiasm and his stewardship, especially from a man who went from a leader in the financial industry to a leader of worship.
Age: 30
Position: Assistant Pastor over Life Stewardship at New Hope Wesleyan Church.
Family: Single. Father – Gary; Mother – Shelly
Hobbies: Golf, running and [...]

Shane Goettle

Shane Goettle

Shane Goettle is in charge of the state’s Commerce Department. He’s had several promising career paths and believes in North Dakota. Most valuable to him? His wife and five children.
Age: 39 Position: North Dakota Commerce Commissioner
Family: Spouse Brenda; Children: Dominick (14), Rachel (13), Kathryn (8), John (6), Grace (2)
Hobbies: Avid Reader (History, Politics, Philosophy, Theology, [...]

Jill Duemeland

Jill Duemeland

At a young age, Jill Duemeland was determined not to follow the family path and go into real estate. Now, the young professional helps shape the way the community looks by being a leader in the family business.
Age: 29
Position: Partner, Duemelands Commercial Real Estate
Family: Aaron, husband of six years and daughter, Lexi (21 months) Hobbies: [...]

John Weber

John Weber

John Weber took a huge risk by going part-time so he could head a national organization; his company and family supported him, and now he’s the leader of the United States Junior Chamber.
Age: 35
Position: Application Development Team Leader at National Information Solutions Cooperative and National President for The United States Junior Chamber
Family: Lisa, Wife and [...]

Jill Goetz

Jill Goetz

Jill A. (LaMont) Goetz has courage, strength and compassion, say her nominators. It’s plain to see through her work and through the words of people who interact with her every day. Even her daughter describes her as “loving,” although her son used the word “goofy.”
Age: 38 Position: Marketing/PR Director Bismarck Cancer Center
Family: Daughter Courtney (14); [...]

Stuart Savelkoul

Stuart Savelkoul

Stuart Savelkoul is a talker. That’s what earned him the North American Debating championship, and it’s how he became the director of a state association at a young age. That, and he’s motivated.
Age: 27
Position: Executive director, North Dakota Public Employee Association
Family: Wife, Rebecca
Hobbies: I’m a big sports fan; I just wish that I were a [...]

Jordan Schuetzle

Jordan Schuetzle

At the tender age of 25, Jordan Schuetzle has started his own law fi rm, his own company, and still has time to shred some snow and hike through national parks.
Age: 25
Position: Attorney, Schuetzle Law Offi ce, PLLC CEO, Algean Energy
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, snowboarding, auto restoration, carpentry, technology
Community Involvement: Pro Bono Legal Services, Volunteer Income [...]

Eric Miller

Eric Miller

Eric Miller is a hard-working farm kid who’s grown into being responsible for training engineers throughout his company. He’s got lofty dreams, but keeps grounded in his faith and family.
Age: 30
Position: Training Manager, Applied Engineering
Family: Single
Hobbies: Golf, Fishing, Waterskiing, Snowboarding, Hunting, Basketball, Volleyball
Community Involvement: I am a member of Church of the Ascension Parish and [...]

Father James Shea

Father James Shea

When Father James Shea takes the helm of the University of Mary in July, a North Dakotan will be our nation’s youngest college president.
Age: 34
Position: President-elect, the University of Mary
Family: My parents, Joe & Pat, still live on the family farm north of Hazelton. I have brothers in Arizona, Germany, Hazelton, the Vatican and Mandan. [...]