Meet The Executives’ Club

Current Members of The Executives’ Club of Fargo-Moorhead are listed chronologically, by their joining date, beginning August 14, 2015

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Darcy Pope Fuchs
Founder and President (retired) Payroll Express, Inc. | Overland Payroll, Inc.
Hometown: Bowman, ND
bOWMAN HIGH
ND State College of Science
MEMBER 29 | AUGUST 29, 2015
Executives’ Club GOLD Sponsor
Executives’ Club Lifetime LEGACY Member

 

Darcy is a Bowman, ND native, graduated from ND State College of Science and worked in the dental industry for nearly a decade following college. In 1995, she founded Payroll Express, Inc. to manage the Human Resources for small to mid-size businesses, becoming the “off-site HR department”; handling everything from hiring, benefits, and performance reviews to exits and terminations. And, yes, accurate and on-time payroll too. In 1998, she founded Overland Payroll, Inc., to manage the payroll and human resources for construction and seasonal businesses.

Along with her husband, Todd, and the rest of the team, Payroll Express became the region’s premier small business HR service and within years, built new offices “the stable” on Sheyenne Street in West Fargo. In 2020, Darcy and Todd sold Payroll Express, Inc. to a local staffing agency and have been enjoying the freedom of retirement ever since. Congratulations on your success – and THANK YOU for all of your generous contributions to our Club!

Updated 4 weeks ago.
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Zach Paxton
President and Owner Custom Graphics, Inc.
Hometown: Marshall, MN
marschall Senior High
Moorhead State University
Member 33 | September 8, 2015
Executives’ Club GOLD Sponsor

 

While growing up, Zach worked alongside his father at Paxton signs from 5th grade through college. Taught by his grandfather and dad, Zach learned how to hand letter vehicles and signs. In 1985, Zach installed the first version of a computer based vinyl cutter for his dad. Eventually, Zach ended up moving to Moorhead to attend MSU and pursue a degree in small business administration with a minor in accounting. Between graduating high school and attending college, Zach’s grandfather taught him how to bend neon. By bending neon in the late hours of the night, Zach was able to pay for some of his college. Eventually, Zach was recruited by his father’s cousin Paul Paxton, to work at Custom Graphics. In 2016, general manager Zach took over the family business after the untimely passing of founder Paul Paxton. Since that time, Zach has lead Custom Graphics to expand further into the digital printing and signage industry.

Outside of Custom Graphics, Zach is a husband and father of four children – three daughters and one son. Zach has been married to his wife Shelley for 20 years. Their two eldest children Lea and Jordan each got married in the past year, Dana works at Custom Graphics in Customer Service while Annie, their youngest, is in middle school.
  • Favorite Childhood Movie? – ET, Star Wars, Goonies
  • Favorite Restaurant? – Pizza Ranch or Fryin’ Pan
  • Hobbies: – In Zach’s free time, he enjoys being involved with his church and is currently the children’s ministries director. – Zach also enjoys spending time backpacking and camping with his wife Shelley.
  • Fun Facts: – Zach’s birthday is on Christmas Eve! – He is secretly good at drawing Looney Tunes characters!
Updated 4 weeks ago.
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Dan Parker
Franchise Owner Any Lab Test Now
Hometown: Rugby, ND
Rugby High
University of North Dakota
Founding Member 63 | December 11, 2015

 

How are you managing your drug free workplace program? You need a simple solution to manage your pre-employment drug testing, random testing program, reasonable suspicion, post-incident and back-to-work drug and alcohol testing. It is easier for you, your business, your candidates, and your employees if that one resource can also help you with heavy metals and other occupational exposure testing services, as well as background screens and even employee wellness programs. ANY LAB TEST NOW® is your solution.

Employer Testing services include, but are not limited to:

  • Drug and Alcohol Testing: Pre-employment, Random Screening, Post-Accident, Suspicion
  • DOT Testing
  • Background Screening
  • Nicotine/Cotinine Testing
  • Heavy Metal Testing
  • COVID19 Testing (Rapid Antigen, RT-PCR, Antibody)
  • Specimen Testing options:  Urine, Hair, Nails, Saliva, and Breath
Updated 4 weeks ago.
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Chris Poer
Market Director Thrivent Financial
Hometown: Twin Valley, Minnesota
Norman County East High
Member 250 | November 30, 2020

 

I BELIEVE:
Each of us has a purpose in life. We fulfill that purpose best when serving others and enriching lives.

MY PHILOSOPHY:
Through hard work, dedication, and inspiring other’s, we can all choose very intentionally to make a difference. First, in our own lives and then in the lives of others. To connect people with others who can help them achieve their own goals and dreams takes passion and spirit.

MY APPROACH:
I always seek to meet people where they are, not where I am. I want to understand the goals, dreams, and desires of each person I meet in order to help them achieve their greatest level of success both professionally and personally.

MY GOALS:
– To lead a “best in class” team of passionate financial advisors who make a daily impact.
– To be present and available for my family and the people I love and care about.
– To live a life of generosity and giving back to my community and the people in it.

Updated 3 weeks ago.
Greg Peterson
President and Owner B&G Beverages, Inc.Member since February 8, 2021

Town Hall Bar has been in this community for 85+ years, Small town feel with great prices.

“Ace, we are the Little Round Liquor Store with a Drive Through!”

Town Hall Bar and Ace Beer and Liquors are both located at 1st Street and Main Ave in West Fargo.

Updated 3 weeks ago.

Our Core Values

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get to know each other.

learn by teaching.

create big moments.

live intentionally.

Executives' Club Preferred Business Resources

TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Business Methods

Altel - Alternative Telecom

CareerViewXR

Codelation

Devii

Liberty Business Systems

Phone-n-Fix

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Blue Cypher Bookkeeping

ClearPath Advisors

Cultivate Financial

FF Fisher Sales & Leasing

Fjell Capital

J. Galt Financial

Joe Heilman - Merrill Lynch

Lake Agassiz Development Group

LEGAL

Cheryl Bergian Law Office

Fargo Patent & Business Law

MARKETING

Advertise Edge

Be More Colorful

Beyond Marketing

Chezy

Custom Graphics

iDigital Outdoor

Knight Printing

Monitor Marketing

MWC Advertising

SaveCoin

Spotlight Media

Thuen Studios

Total Imaging

BUSINESS COACHING

ClearPath Advisors

Sagency

Compass Leadership Advisors

North Dakota SBDC

HUMAN RESOURCES

Preference Employment Solutions

Sagency

Human Resource Mgmt Group

CareerViewXR

HEALTH

Any Lab Test Now

ChiroHealth & Rehab

Dr. Gary Johnson, O.D., P.C.

Elite Therapeutic

INSURANCE

DJ Colter Agency, Inc.

CONTRACTORS

The Home Authority

Design Direction

Magnum Electric

Radiant Homes

Weyer Companies

RJ Energy Solutions

REAL ESTATE, DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

JBC Commercial Real Estate

National Hospitality Services

Sonmar Management

EPIC Companies

BUSINESS SERVICES

Blue Cypher Bookkeeping

First Choice Business Brokers

Mama Ducks Cleaning Service

Moorhead Business Association

North Dakota SBDC

Sagency

Sunbelt Business Brokers

Travel Travel

BUSINESS EQUIPMENT

Dakota Storage Products

Dakota Water Conditioning

Fluid Interiors

Prairie Ag Products

Rapid Refill Ink

T.R.S. Industries

AUTOMOTIVE & FLEET

FF Fisher Sales & Leasing

Matt's Automotive

OK Tire Stores

ENTERTAINMENT

Harmon Entertainment

Fargo Party Ride

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Anne Carlsen

Boone Charitable Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs of the RRV

Emergency Food Pantry

Lake Agassiz Development Group

North Dakota SBDC

Moorhead Business Association


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