Keith Leier, a 5th-generation builder from North Dakota, takes immense pride in being part of challenging and meaningful projects that shape the region. Having played significant roles in some of Eastern North Dakota’s largest commercial and community centric projects, Keith’s mentality towards development and construction focuses on fostering positive growth and targeting responsible and sustainable projects that enhance the communities where they are

Senator Josh Boschee was first elected to the ND House of Representatives in 2012 where he served for 12 years before being elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2024. Josh spent most of 2018 running to be North Dakota’s 15th Secretary of State. While he wasn’t elected, it provided him the opportunity to learn

Jessica Eagle-Bluestone is a passionate advocate for science, sustainability, and community engagement. A member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, she combines her cultural heritage with academic and professional expertise to make a meaningful impact. Jessica holds a graduate degree in Energy Engineering from the University of North Dakota

James Hand serves as the Director of Facilities at Fargo Public Schools and is a board member of the FM Science Museum. With an MBA and a background in business management, he brings expertise in facility operations and strategic planning. At the FM Science Museum, James focuses on integrating data-driven practices to

Isabelle Chambers is a recent graduate of Northeastern University, where she studied Cell and Molecular Biology. During her time in Boston, she worked at a biotech venture capital group, various biotech companies, and in an academic lab. Spending time in and out of the lab, combining hands-on research with strategic roles,

David is the current President and Managing Broker of Horizon Real Estate Group, a Fargo based commercial real estate office serving clients in ND, MN, and SD. David has over a decade of industry experience and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).  Outside of work, David enjoys spending time

Cindy Graffeo is an experienced economic development professional with a background spanning higher education, nonprofit leadership, community development, and strategic marketing. She currently serves as the Director of Innovation and Economic Development at North Dakota State University, where she builds partnerships between industry and academia.  Prior to joining NDSU, Cindy

Anne Schaar, Ph.D. is a Senior Program Manager at Aldevron, a global leader in genomic medicine including the first mRNA-based personalized CRISPR therapy. In her role, Anne combines her scientific expertise with strategic leadership to ensure a client’s biologic product meets regulatory, quality, and delivery requirements at all stages of