About Us
Jennifer recruits new businesses and aids in the expansion of existing businesses by providing invaluable information about financial resources and programs. Jennifer also works to address challenges across Barnes County and drives positive change.
Kara serves as the point of contact for new residents and assists job seekers with finding gainful employment. Kara also aids employers with their recruitment by providing community tours, job postings, and helping with job descriptions.
Meet our Team
Trinity focuses on finding and writing grants to support local organizations that drive quality of life. Trinity also aids in data and resource gathering for local businesses and organizations.
Our Board
David Beierle
President
Sheyenne Tooling & Manufacturing
President-Elect
Dacotah Bank
Nate Zerface
Past President
Ludvigson & Braun
Matt Pedersen
Directors
Mary Lee Nielson
Sheyenne Valley Scenic Byway
Wade Bruns
Agriculture
Dick Gulmon
City Commissioner
Pete Paulson
County Commissioner
Todd Ingstad
i3G Media
Shawn Olauson
County Commissioner
Mike Bishop
City Commissioner
Josh Kasowski
Bank Forward
Paul Diegel
Six D Construction
Katie Beyer
City County Health District
Dean Kinney
RKS Sales & Service
Scott Dieterle
Alliance Pipeline
Ex Officios
​Gwen Crawford
City of Valley City​
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Bruce Hoyt
Valley Realty
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Kandice Plagens
Retired
Chad Pederson
KLJ
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Alan LaFave
Valley City State University
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Oscar Suniga
Valley City State University
Derrick Bopp
SVA Career & Technology Center
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Josh Johnson
Valley City Public Schools​
