Wes is Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder at TrueIT. He is the go-to guy for clients and employees, and for good reason.
Prior to becoming one of the four founders of True|IT, Wes co-founded and operated another IT company for 11 years. He did it all in that company, from accounting and human resources to sales, tech support to software development. Before that he worked for an Internet services company, an online aviation parts broker and a local computer service company. Wes has also taught college courses on IT technologies and software development and authored 2 books; Your IT Sucks and I Can Prove It (2017) and Save Money, End Shrinkage: Loss Prevention Made Easy (2013)
- speaker Executive Expo January 2018
- speaker Executive Expo II: Leadership Unfiltered January 2019
- Executives’ Club panelist May 2019 Disruption: what it really means
MISSION STATEMENT:
We Care, We Connect, We Make a Difference… Together!
CORE VALUES:
WARM FUZZIES Technology and its supporters shouldn’t be cold, but rather warm, personable and comforting. Like a teddy bear.
LOYALTY A strategy and a relationship, not a single encounter, project, or event. In it for the long haul.
KAIZEN Simply getting better & better each day, not stagnant, worse, or going backwards.
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The Howe’s saw a unique opportunity to give back to a college and community, which has had such an impact in their lives.
Jim and Gwen Howe both grew up on farms in North Dakota, Jim in Casselton and Gwen in Arthur and later in Kindred. Gwen graduated from NDSU in Child Development and Family Relations and worked at 1st Bank. Jim graduated from Iowa State in Farm Operations. He is the 4th generation running the family business, Howe Seed Farms.
The Howe’s believe that education is the key to success. They were fortunate enough to have their college paid for and could in turn pay for their two children’s college educations. Both of their children graduated from NDSU, Michael in Communications and Virginia in Pharmacy.
They know some students struggle to pay for college, especially single mothers, and they found a way to help. Jim and Gwen recently became involved with the Jerimiah Program, and wanted to tie this cause in with NDSU, the college that has become such an important part of their lives. It was a revolutionary thought to set up an Endowment where one of the requirements is to be actively involved in the Jerimiah Program in Fargo, North Dakota. This program provides support for single mothers and their children, to help transition them from poverty to prosperity, through a career-track college education. Gwen and Jim want to reward those that successfully move through this program, by ensuring a four-year college degree. Not only does their endowment provide scholarships in perpetuity, it gives back by helping two generations, the mothers, and their children who can now learn by example how to be successful.
Both feel their parents taught them so much in life, including the importance of community service. Jim and Gwen have enjoyed being involved at NDSU, Gwen being on the Alumni board for many years, and Jim being a trustee on the Foundation Board. They believe you don’t have to be a NDSU alumni to get involved, and you should use your money to do good things for others. They are excited to know they will be helping women obtain independence with the help of their scholarship.
I am at my best when I can help others and I feel valued. I enjoy a career that involves building relationships with people based on mutual respect and trust. I believe banking and finance go beyond the numbers and that in my profession I can make a positive difference in people’s lives. I look for opportunities that allow me to use my natural talents and gifts such as being well organized, accountable, and analytical ~ yet empathetic and genuine. I strive to be kind, helpful, educated, confident, free thinking, healthy, and graceful. My life’s journey involves God, family and friends and together, I hope for a lifetime of travel, culture and amazing life experiences.
Guiding You Through Your Business Life Stages | Fargo INC! Magazine, September 2020
- Hometown: Valley City, ND
- NDSU, BS, Psychology, Business, Speech
- Westminster College, MBA, Information Systems
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- “People support a world they help create”
- Member since September 7, 2017
WHAT I DO: I help business’s give back to employee’s by collaborating to create amazing events.
WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with CEO’s and HR departments to create fun events that employee’s will want to be part of.
WHY IT WORKS: When you partner with Harmon Entertainment, your events will run smoother than ever before. We know how to create an event people will talk about for a very long time.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: What makes us different is we are not “just music”. We are event planners, MCs, lighting designers, dance instructors, fun instigators, and DJ’s. We will help plan your event to make it the best ever! We have been planning parties and celebrations since 2008, and have performed at over 1000 events.
WHAT OTHERS SAY:
“Harmon Entertainment is so professional! From the first meeting to the end of your event, they are invested to make your event successful.”
“Hiring a great MC/DJ is a gift you give back to your employee’s. You will not be disappointed with your investment with Harmon Entertainment”
HOW IT WORKS: We start with a free consult (Phone, Video, or in Person) to determine your wants and needs and tell you about what could be possible at your event. Then we create a personalized quote based on your event.
READY TO TALK? Reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn, email me at daveharmon1@gmail.com, visit us online at http://www.harmonentertainment.biz, or call me direct at 701-730-0054.
This is my story…
My love for music started at an early age. My father was a professional musician so music was always a part of my life as long as I can remember. When I was 8 years old my dad created the “Harmon Family Band” with my 3 brothers and sisters and mom. I sang and played the base guitar. We practiced all summer long and at the end of the summer we went on a 10 stop tour across the west coast ending at Disneyland. It is one of the best memories of my childhood. I believe this early involvement in music helped me to develop my rhythm which carried into being a better dancer and DJ.
In the fall of 1996, I was attending NDSU and took a “social dance” class as one of my electives. In that class I learned the basics of swing, country two step, and waltz… but my favorite was swing. I would tear up any dance floor I could with friends doing all sorts of cool swing moves. In 1998, the big swing craze hit and every time I went out dancing I would get a handful of people wanting to know how I learned to dance and they asked to show them how I did certain moves. Shortly thereafter in January 1999, I started Harmon DanceWorks and taught my first swing class. I have been teaching 3 to 4 dance classes per year ever since. I had also been DJing swing events regularly and doing dance performances from 1999 until 2008.
In 2008, I got married to my lovely wife Allison and planned my own reception which included a reception dance lesson and choreographed first dance. Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding reception they had ever been to. I had been to other receptions in the past and knew I could do a better job than most DJ’s I had seen. A month after I was married, Harmon DanceWorks starting booking wedding receptions and we have been growing every year since.
Hope to see you soon!
Elite Therapeutic Massage was born in 2001, when Shelle Hagen planted the first seed (farm girl born and raised hence the farming analogy) and opened a one room office. Since that day, Elite has been in business for 19+ years providing the best massage care and customer service in the Fargo/Moorhead area. Shelle’s ultimate goal behind Elite is to assist in the development of others to achieve their dreams! (This is the harvest!)
Shelle is a Christian who roots her business decisions on Biblical principals and focuses on positivity and love to surround everyone who enters Elite. We offer a no-drama environment that only allows positive, encouraging and uplifting qualities.
Scot Hagen, Operations Manager joined team Elite in 2019 and is the leader of staff and operations. His role is to maintain and create a “happy family” work environment! His goal is that Elite staff will love to come to work everyday!
FUTURE:
In the next 5 years, you will see a creation of a dynamic Massage Team that will work collaboratively under one roof to provide our community with the highest quality of care, genuine connection, support systems, and wellness opportunities to lead the abundant life that God intended for us all! We invite you to walk and cheer with us each step of the way!
Shelle has been in the Massage Therapy Industry since 2002 and is the Owner of Elite Therapeutic Massage Location. She is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead MN, with a B.A. in Exercise Science. She graduated from The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy, Fargo ND 1,100 hour program in 2002. Shelle is a business mentor to many and will stop at nothing to see others succeed! Shelle also offers Continuing Education Training for Massage Therapists.
Her massage services specialize in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Relaxation Massage, Cupping, Chair Massage, Pregnancy and Medical Massages.
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I lead our sales, programming, on-air, and branding efforts, and just about anything else needed to run a small business. Everything we do well is thanks to God and a tremendous team of gifted people.
Fieldstone Group | As with most good things, it started in the country. Steve Hallstrom and Scott Hennen, owners of Fieldstone Group, grew up in rural communities where farm fields were dotted with nearby stone piles. These piles came from the rock that had been removed from the fields by hand, to allow the seed growing underneath to flourish.
That’s the idea behind Fieldstone Group. When a stone is removed from farm fields, there is growth and health. Today the stone we remove allows companies and organizations to reach new levels of significance and prosperity. These “stones” take many shapes: reputational damage, brand issues, unfounded narratives, sales declines, and organizational obscurity.
That’s where we come in. Fieldstone Group is a full service creative and strategic partner. We can work with your top executives to establish organizational strategy, or simply carry out your plans and ideas. Either way, we’ll give you advice backed by decades of experience and know how.
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I am from Kindred, ND. I have 3 children; Kayla Carlson who is married to Craig and my granddaughters Taylor and Emma Carlson, my son Robi Sorum, and another son Dylan Halverson. I worked at Newman Outdoor for 14 years as an Account Executive, until moving in September to IDigital Outdoor as the Sales Manager. I have been an Ambassador with the Fargo, MHD, and West Fargo Chamber for 10 plus years.
iDigital is a local, innovative, out-of-home media company based in North Dakota. In short order, we’ve positioned ourselves as the advertising partner of choice for Fargo area businesses. We fully understand consumer interaction in the digital age, and our creative team is known for developing successful advertising strategies for our clients. We’re always on the lookout for software development opportunities and territory growth, and our solid, Midwest work ethic sets us apart from the rest.In an information-saturated world, there’s really only one place left that consumers remain largely undistracted by their mobile phones: In the car, on the road.
We look forward to working with you on developing a strategy to reach motorists with your local, regional, or national advertising campaign, and we can’t wait for you to experience the thrill of digital billboard advertising!
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