David Dietz
o: 701-293-6905
Hometown: Fargo
Current City: Fargo
Education: MSUM, BS in Accounting
Member since September 11, 2015
President/CEO | Preference Employment Solutions
Founded November 5, 1987
Purpose: Help people reach their potential
President | Dietz Timberland, LLC
Founded: March 7, 2014
Purpose: Grow timber for dimensional lumber, OSB sheeting and custom timbers AND conservation work. In particular, bringing back Minnesota’s giant, native white pine.
Business Goal? Help people reach their potential
Personal Goal? Leverage my time effectively
My motivation? Seeing people blossom
Favorite Quote? “If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time.” – Patrick Lencioni
Something people may not know about me? I’m a strong advocate for marriage and spent 3 years with my wife mentoring couples to prepare for marriage. I love wilderness experiences and windsurfing.
Boards/Advisory Councils?
- MSUM Paseka School of Business Advisory Board
- FM-AM Rotary Board
- Fargo-Moorhead Rotary Foundation Board
He leads with his heart and passion for his fellow employee owners. David’s success comes from his ability to recognize the value of hiring the right talent and empowering them to achieve their goals. He also knows a thing or two about the employment world as he has served here for 25 years.
He believes strongly in a few things: his team, the book Traction by Gino Wickman, Dale Carnegie Training, a good nights sleep, the love for his family and the great outdoors.
He also lives and breathes by our purpose statement and our core values. When anyone asks “David, how are you?” he responds “living the life I choose” with a beam on his face!
David is a life-long learner and he is always sharpening his saw. His favorite reads are American Staffing Association articles, Good to Great by Jim Collins and all local publications. He is also active in The 100, Inc., Rotary and supports several local non-profits.
