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Founding Member #1
Hometown: East Grand Forks, MN
Education: University of North Dakota
True IT, Owner/Co-Founder, since 2012
Wes Henry is the President and CIO, and Co-Owner of True IT. He is a compassionate leader and solution finder with over 40 years of experience in computer technology, IT, security, networking, and software development. He loves learning new technology, exploring ways to leverage technology to help people and businesses, and sharing his knowledge with others. Wes taught college classes in technology for almost ten years and loved seeing the “A-Ha” moments when new ideas clicked for other people. When Wes is not at work, he enjoys music, bicycling, exploring new technology, and watching movies.
An entrepreneur at heart, being an Owner or Partner in 3 prior technology-based companies; Ignus Technologies, 1999 to 2010; Insight Technologies, 2010 to 2011; ConnectBooster, 2010 to 2014; before Co-Founding True IT in 2012. True IT provides Managed IT Services and Solutions, so business owners can focus on what matters.
As Co-Founder and a true leader, Wes spent 4yrs in the CEO position of True IT before relinquishing that role to focus on the company’s product line, as President of Software Development. Today, Wes remains one of the ownership team and holds the title of President and CIO.
Wes has authored two IT-related books, including Your IT Sucks and I Can Prove It, a requested speaker/guest at IT-related conferences and events, along with being involved in numerous entrepreneurial ventures, from 3-D manufacturing to lumber processing and things in-between.
Jim is the 4th generation running the family business. Jim and wife Gwen recently set up an endowment through the NDSU Alumni Foundation, providing scholarships to single mothers actively involved in the Jeremiah Program. Not only does this provide scholarships in perpetuity, it gives back by helping 2 generations, the mothers, and their children who can now learn by example how to be successful.
Jessica is passionate about her work and committed to working in her clients’ best interests. As a trusted financial advisor, Jessica has great skill in offering valuable advice to customers to help them achieve their goals. She takes great pride in building strong relationships with customers and getting to know them. Helping her clients succeed is the most rewarding part of her job. “I believe banking and finance go beyond the numbers and that in my profession I can make a positive difference in people’s lives,” she says.
During her 17-year tenure in the industry, Jessica’s clients have referenced her as open minded, solution driven, knowledgeable, and strategic; “An excellent person to have on your side to link all of your business and financial needs together.”
Active in the community, Jessica volunteers her time on the board of directors of the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest (ALAUM), the Plains Art Museum, and TNT Kids Fitness. She has also served the community in various capacities with the United Way of Cass-Clay. Jessica is a Certified Financial Planner, holds a master’s degree in business (MBA) from North Dakota State University and a bachelor of science in finance from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Jessica lives in Horace, N.D., with her husband, Bill, their two children, and a crazy Doberman named Red. In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, gardening, fitness, and spending as much of her summer as possible at the lake.
I help businesses solve problems in the areas of human resources, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, risk management and payroll. My goal is to increase profitability, maximize employee productivity, limit the time spent in transactional HR, reduce employee related liability and ultimately lower labor costs.
Leading teams, engaging communities, and developing organizations for the purpose of improving lives is my passion. Using my breadth of leadership experience and strengths in communication, relationship development, strategic planning and implementation to generate meaningful action and results brings me great joy. I’ve gained invaluable experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, and executive working in higher education, technology, real estate development, non-profit, and healthcare enabling me to take on big challenges, navigate operationally, and plan strategically. I am just as comfortable leading international teams as I am speaking on stage, assisting in a crisis, or volunteering. My values include: Excellence, Challenge, Relationships, Reverence, and Freedom.
Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota
Education: North Dakota State University
Harmon Entertainment, Founder, since 1999
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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 me on LinkedIn, email me at daveharmon1@gmail.com, visit us online at http://www.harmonentertainment.biz, or call me direct at 701-730-0054.
Shelle Hagen has been in the Massage Therapy Industry since 2001 and is the Owner/Founder of Elite Therapeutic Massage and Co-Owner of Elite Massage Academy. 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 CoresStone, CoreStone Blading – Gua Sha, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Relaxation Massage, Cupping, Chair Massage, Pregnancy and Medical Massages.
Shelle is licensed in North Dakota as well as Moorhead, MN.
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 20+ 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!)
Susan is Midwest Nest’s publisher and owner. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a BS, and then from the University of Mary, Fargo Center, with an MBM.
Midwest Nest Magazine is a monthly print and online publication based in Fargo, N.D. The publication features content and photography focused on local culture, entertaining and home design. Find it in print at major grocery stores in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and Grand Forks, plus in racks at over a dozen prominent business distribution locations. Midwest Nest’s team is actively involved in community and charitable events with special distribution at select events throughout the year.
Midwest Nest Magazine has won several awards on the local and national levels, including the 2020 Nichee Award for Best Niche Rising Star, won by our publisher Susan Hozak, and the 2020 Best Niche Promotion or Contest, won for the annual Design Challenge. Each year, Midwest Nest has won an ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation of North Dakota, including three silver awards during its first year of publication. We have also been honored with over 40 awards from the North Dakota Professional Communicators and National Federation of Press Women, including 15 first-place awards which advanced to national competitions.
Susan grew up in a military family and has lived in places all over the world including Spain and Germany. She has lived in Fargo since 1999 and loves the culture, people, and growth Fargo has been experiencing. Hozak is also the Marketing Director and Office Manager at Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry. She is currently on the Leadership Council of The 100,inc., a stellar collaboration of Fargo-Moorhead area Presidents, CEOs, owners and business leaders.
“Our mission, at Midwest Nest Magazine, is to inspire readers to connect with the community by capturing cuisine, art, design, culture, and worldly inspiration – in our own backyard. Through sharing stories and supporting area causes and events, we strive to empower and encourage readers to become more involved in our community, follow their passions and support regional businesses.”
I worked at Newman Outdoor for 14 years as an Account Executive, until moving to iDigital Outdoor as the Sales Manager in September 2020. I have been an Ambassador with the FMWF Chamber for over 10 years.
iDigital Outdoor works one-on-one with companies and Advertising Agencies to develop innovative advertising campaigns that make a difference. We’re locally-owned, on the grow, and working hard to create the largest independent network of digital, and traditional billboards in the Midwest. Our mission is to install digital billboards in high-visibility, well-travelled corridors and city streets, allowing our clients to make the most impact possible with their money.
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!
Please let me know if I can provide you locations and pricing for your company. Currently we have billboards from Minnesota to Wyoming.
Josh was born in Wisconsin and moved to Rochester, MN after meeting his now wife Stephanie. His career with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK started in 2014 in Rochester, MN. He started on the trucks as a driver and worked many different positions before moving his family to the Fargo area and opening TWO MEN AND A TRUCK- Fargo. Josh is a husband and father of two. When he is not in the office or building work relationships, he can be found in the hunting blind or ice fishing shanty. Josh’s favorite thing about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the sense of family throughout the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK system and especially his franchise. Josh’s biggest word of advice for customers is to start the planning process early to ensure there are no surprises.
Hometown: Minot, ND
Education: Bismarck State College
Livewire, Business Development, since 2022
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Brittney is an experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Nonprofit sector. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Fundraising, Management, and Report Writing. I have a passion for grant writing! Strong business development professional with an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) focused in Human Services, General from Bismarck State College. I have a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Minot State University.
Livewire was founded in 1999 by Kent Kolstad in Alexandria, Minnesota. From the start, Kent aimed to supply our region with world-class audio, video, lighting, scenery and staging for corporate events, conferences, non-profit galas, concerts, and theatrical events, of all shapes and sizes.
In our 23+ years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with thousands of event planners to bring high-quality, impactful, successful events to life. Livewire is now based in Downtown Fargo, North Dakota, with a constant presence throughout the North’s greatest cities including Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Sioux Falls, Bismarck, St. Cloud, and Alexandria.
The Executives’ Club was founded on the morning of Friday, August 14, 2015, in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, with these individuals joining us on the following dates…
- WES HENRY 08/14/15
- Barry Dresser 08/17/15
- JOSH CHRISTY 08/17/15
- Don Grande 08/17/15
- Dean Vollmer 08/18/15
- RON FUHRMAN 08/18/15
- Doug Johnson 08/18/15
- Wayne Bradley 08/18/15
- Paul Hannaher 08/20/15
- DEBRA ASP 08/21/15
- Ben Meland 08/21/15
- Julie Belch 08/21/15
- Neil Blanchard 08/21/15
- TODD FISHER 08/24/15
- Jeff Frey 08/24/15
- Guy Nelson 08/24/15
- Lonnie Laffen 08/25/15
- Jeremiah Johnson 8/25/15
- MARK GIDDINGS 08/25/15
- Jim Kasper 08/25/15
- Jon Kungel 08/26/15
- TOM KADING 08/27/15
- NOLEN BERTSCH 08/27/15
- Cami Lee 08/27/15
- Jake Joraanstad 08/28/15
- Harlan Goerger 08/28/15
- RICK BERG 08/28/15
- Patrick Emerson 08/28/15
- DARCY POPE-FUCHS 9/03/15
- Jorin Johnson 09/01/15
- BOB GIBB 09/02/15
- KRISTI LARKIN 09/03/15
- ZACH PAXTON 09/03/15
- Steve Koep 09/03/15
- Vince Wuebker 09/09/15
- SCOTT THUEN 09/10/15
- Josh Green 09/09/15
- KEVIN JOHNSON 09/09/15
- DAVID C. DIETZ 09/11/15
- Jon Haug 09/11/15
- MIKE GRAHAM 09/14/15
- JIM BUUS 09/14/15
- BEN KOPPELMAN 09/14/15
- John Haley 09/16/15
- Brian Meyer 09/17/15
- Kelly Blilie 09/18/15
- Debby Jaeger 09/19/15
- Shawn VanEnk 09/21/15
- Jason Gehrig 09/23/15
- Todd Funfar 09/24/15
- Don Fischer 09/24/15
- Corey Heiser 09/28/15
- Dan Altenbernd 09/28/15
- TIM LANDIS 10/05/15
- DAVID REID 10/16/15
- CINDY COLE 10/30/15
- Larry O’Brien 11/17/15
- CINDY TYO 11/30/15
- JON LOWRY 12/03/15
- Jim Heyer 12/03/15
- BRADY NASH 12/07/15
- David Karels 12/10/15
- DAN PARKER 12/11/15
- KENT SATRANG 12/18/15
- DAVE ANDERSON 12/21/15
- Tom Poole 12/21/15
- MIKE DRAGOSAVICH 1/20/16
- Dan Hicks 01/26/16
- Ryan Botner 01/27/16
- MATT LACHOWITZER 1/30/16
- SHAWN WEYER 01/30/16
- Tracy Green 01/30/16
- KARI SCORE 02/05/16
- ART ROSENBERG 03/10/16
- Chris Kennelly 03/17/16
- BRANDON PITTENGER 3/17/16
- BROOK LYTER 03/23/16
- STU STOCKMOE 04/13/16
- Jodee Bock 04/20/16
- Simon Wilson 04/29/16
- Chad Weisgram 04/29/16
- Billy Phillips 05/03/16
- Mike Troje 05/03/16
- Alex Vasichek 05/11/16
- MASON ORTH 05/23/16
- KIM BJORALT 05/24/16
- Deb Plagemann 05/25/16
- Brian Larry 05/25/16
- MARK LINDQUIST 05/26/16
- Judy Gartner 05/26/16
- Ross Almlie 05/26/16
- Craig Roath 05/31/16
- Mike Brevik 05/31/16
- RUSSELL SCHELL 06/02/16
- Ciara Stockeland 06/14/16
- Ned Halilovic 06/22/16
- Kathey Llewelyn 06/22/16
- Austen Schauer 07/19/16
- Michael Comstock 8/02/16
- Cameron Wisher 08/10/16
- Rick Harpestad 06/10/16
- Shane Giesen 08/02/16
- Brian Rinke 08/12/16
- Kris Packer 08/12/16
- Keith Bergseth 08/12/16
- Trenton Gerads 08/15/16
- Josh Gillelland 08/15/16
- Andy Rodgers 09/08/16
- Laura McMartin 10/03/16
- Ray Kotchian 10/03/16
- Char Gust 10/04/16
- Randy Klassen 10/04/16
- Brenda Podetz 10/04/16
- Jon Hauser 10/04/16
- Jess McLaughlin 10/17/16
- Perry Peyerl 10/17/16
- RICHARD COSSETTE 10/21/16
- Neal Johnson 10/25/16
- Thomas Beadle 10/25/16
- Terry Loomis 10/25/16
- Ty Ford 10/27/16
- Ken Storm 10/27/16
- Rachael Stone 10/31/16
- Russ Richards 10/31/16
- Greg Gebeke 10/31/16
- Ryan Ottis 10/31/16
- Zane Erickson 11/03/16
- Molly Rohrer 11/03/16
- Dave Batcheller 11/08/16
- Renae McArthur 11/08/16
- David Hamilton 11/09/16
- Jay Peltier 11/17/16
- JIM HOWE 11/28/16
- Mike Clevenger 12/07/16
- David Chapman 12/07/16
- BARRY MARING 12/16/16
- MIKE MEAGHER 12/20/16
- ROGER CHRISTIANSON 12/30/16
- Marcus Benoit 12/30/16
- Nick Horob 12/30/16
- Lonnie Pederson 12/30/16
- Ryan Such 12/31/16
- Chad Guttormson 12/31/16
- Allen Ralston 01/02/17
- KELLY WENTZ 01/06/17
- TIM EISSINGER 01/18/17
- Jeff Thomas 01/25/17
- ROB BURKE 01/27/17
- JESSICA HOPPE 01/31/17
- RACHAEL BOYER 02/03/17
- Tom Shorma 02/22/17
- PAUL HIGHNESS 03/13/17
- Carissa Olson 03/23/17
- Dan Norwood 03/30/17
- Bob Sinner 04/27/17
- Tim Beaton 05/01/17
- SHERI LARSON 05/02/17
- STEVE DUSEK 05/04/17
- PAUL SMITH 05/05/17
- John Reimer 05/09/17
- HEATHER AAL 05/09/17
- Steve M Scheel 05/17/17
- Jesse Faul 05/10/17
- ALEX WARNER 05/24/17
- Dayna Del Val 05/25/17
- Edd Goerger 05/31/17
- ANTHONY MOLZAHN 07/10/17
- DJ COLTER 07/27/17
- Dan Hicks 07/27/17
- AMBER METZ 07/31/17
- Ryan Keel 08/01/17
- DON ARVIDSON 08/03/17
- Chris Lange 08/03/17
- BARRY GISH 08/05/17
- Andrew Abernathy 08/05/17
- Chuck Hoge 08/07/17
- MATT MAGNESS 08/08/17
- Teresa Lewis 08/09/17
- DAVE NELSON 08/17/17
- Andy Draeger 08/29/17
- ROBIN NELSON 09/05/17
- BILL ERICKSON 09/06/17
- ANDREA HOCHHALTER 09/07/17
- Kristi Urlich 09/14/17
- Paul Bougie 09/19/17
- STACIE LOEGERING 10/17/17
- Beth Jansen 10/17/17
- Angie Searls 10/23/17
- PATRICK KIRBY 10/23/17
- Melissa Brandt 11/07/17
- Jani Skala 12/01/17
- Jarrod Nyland 12/05/17
- Brandi Youngmark 12/05/17
- Jared Ferguson 12/12/17
- MICHAEL JOHNSON 12/27/17
- Travis Beauchene 01/28/18
- DAN CASH 02/12/18
- SYLVIA LUNSKI 02/01/18
- KIA MIKESH 02/12/18
- DANA SAND 02/20/18
- DAVE HARMON 02/26/18
- TRENT LEE 03/01/18
- Dan Retzlaff 03/19/18
- Peter Schott 04/10/18
- Mark Bjerke 04/20/18
- Jim Hamel 04/27/18
- Rick Stenerson 05/30/18
- TODD BERNING 06/06/18
- Adam Martin 06/15/18
- MATT CHAUSSEE 06/15/18
- SANDRA VIGEN 06/20/18
- Michelle Swanson 06/20/18
- LISA BORTNEM-WISER 07/18/18
- SHELLE HAGEN 08/01/18
- Alex Vasichek 09/20/18
- Joe Heilman 09/24/18
- Eric Miller 10/17/18
- Nicole Seaberg 10/24/18
- Ole Rygg 11/01/18
- Janelle Albrecht 12/11/18
- JOHN FISHER 12/17/18
- MIRANDA BURFEIND 01/18/19
- SARAH KOUSTRUP 03/06/19
- Beau Flom 03/19/19
- SHANNA CRAMER 05/09/19
- SUSAN HOZAK 06/03/19
- Jill Christopher 10/28/19
- Mark Puppe 11/06/19
- MADDIE CRAIG 12/03/19
- Amy L Nash 12/10/19
- Patrick Metzger 01/06/20
- JACKSON STROM 01/21/20
- Becky Cronin 01/27/20
- MATT BREKER 01/31/20
- Brett Meyers 02/04/20
- GARY JOHNSON 02/07/20
- Steve Hallstrom 03/02/20
- Linda Pederson 03/03/20
- JOE TJOSVOLD 03/09/20
- CHERYL BERGIAN 04/14/20
- JASON ORLOSKE 05/13/20
- Maren Gemar 06/19/20
- GAIL NELSON 07/14/20
- ERIK JACOBSON 07/29/20
- LANDON VOGEL 08/03/20
- BEVERLY BOONE 08/19/20
- Shelley Lenz 08/31/20
- TOM STADUM 10/12/20
- SHAUN ENGELSRUD 10/27/20
- JULIE HALVERSON 11/24/20
- CHRIS POER 11/30/20
- CASSIE TEMPLE 12/03/20
- Mike Gallagher 01/08/21
- JOSH HUTCHINS 02/08/21
- STEPHANIE LARSCHEID 01/09/21
- BRAD NESS 02/10/21
- GREG PETERSON 03/01/21
- Jay Evans 03/25/21
- CAL BRAUN 03/26/21
- Duane Maatz 03/29/21
- Zach Johnson 05/07/21
- Brittney Hogan 05/18/21
- JEFFREY MISSLING 05/28/21
- JASON BERG 06/01/21
- JENNIFER ELLSWORTH 06/02/21
- Larry Mueller 08/01/21
- JOEL JORGENSON 08/23/21
- BRETT COLLITON 09/08/21
- AARON STOE 09/30/21
- JEFF CARNEY 11/06/21
- TIM MEYER 11/08/21
- ASHLEY MAUCH 12/15/21
- NATALIE SPARROW 12/22/21
- SHARI ISAAK 01/03/22
- CRYSTAL NELSON 01/15/22
- SKYLER DUTTON 02/22/22
- CHAD PETERSON 03/28/22
- JON MCTAGGART 04/01/22
- JT FRONING 06/02/22
- SARAH THORSRUD 06/02/22
- IAN CARLSTROM 06/17/22
- WILLIAM CROMARTY 06/21/22
- RENEE ELLIS 06/23/22
- BRIAN BESTGE 09/07/22
- KELSEY RASCO 09/19/22
- ANDY NELSON 09/22/22
- NICK WAVEREK 11/14/22
- RYAN FRITZ 11/16/22
- KATHERINE KIERNAN 12/31/22
- JAYMES O’PHERON 03/03/23
- SHANNON FULL 03/07/23
- JOSH SOWL 03/14/23
- AMANDA RIDLEY 03/15/23
- MEGAN SCHREINER 03/17/23
- KURT MCSPARRON 08/14/15
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to these Members for their generous contributions…
LEGACY Lifetime MEMBERS:
- Debra Asp
- Mark Giddings
- Darcy Pope-Fuchs
- Harlan Goerger
PLATINUM Lifetime MEMBERS:
$5,000 contribution
- Beverly Boone
- Matt Lachowitzer
- DJ Colter
GOLD Sponsor MEMBERS:
$2,500 10yr contribution
(Limited to 20 active Members)
- Ron Fuhrman
- Todd Fisher
- Zach Paxton
- Scott Thuen
- David Dietz
- Jim Buus
- Cindy Cole
- Tim Eissinger
- Rachael Boyer
- Don Arvidson
- Bill Erickson
- Michael Johnson
- Sylvia Lunski
- Dan Cash
- Sandra Vigen
- Shelle Hagen
- Miranda Burfeind
- Sarah Koustrup
- Susan Hozak
- Maddie Craig
EXECUTIVE Sponsor MEMBERS:
$100/mo or $1,000/yr contribution
- Josh Christy
- Stu Stockmoe
- Matthew Chaussee
- Lisa Bortnem-Wiser
- Cheryl Bergian
- Landon Vogel
- Cassie Temple
- Jon McTaggart