THE CHAmber FaRno MOOEAD WERY FARGO Contributing Supporters As the search for the North Dakota State University (NDSU) President continues, members of the community would like to continue to demonstrate support for the importance of this search and the necessary characteristics for our next Marshal Albright Cass County Electric Cooperative president. NDSU's achievement of an R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education once again places a spotlight on our land grant university, and the vision and leadership of President Dean Bresciani. NDSU was Tina Amerman Doosan Bobcat Mike Arntson Cardinal IG the only university in North Dakota designated, and one of onily three institutions in six Upper Midwest states that were recognized for operating at the highest possible level. Rick Berg Berg Group We have a university that is and will continue to be well-positioned for continued success. Randy Christianson Beverage Wholesalers Inc. As business leaders, alumni, and friends of NOSU, we want to ensure the Presidential Search Committee is laser focused on its opportunity and responsibility to find the same dedicated leadership that has led to NDSU'S unparalleled success, We would ike to highlight the importance of the Don Dabbert Dabbert Custom Homes Tom Dawson Dawson Insurance, Marsh & Mclennan Agency following criteria: Experience: Premier designation- Are the candidates from institutions that have a top 100 rating or do they have experience with such designations? Agriculture is in every ND county and one out of every four jobs in ND is related to agriculture. Do the candidates have land grant experience? Athletics is an integral part of NDSU. Do the candidates have a clear understanding of the importance of athletics in the overall mission of NDSU? Are they committed to continuing the success of the athletic program? Shawn Dobberstein Hector International Airport Judd Graham Bremer Bank Tony Grindberg Xel Energy Steve Halverson Heartland Trust Company Fund Development: Do the candidates have proven fund development success? The recent NDSU "In Our Hands Campaign" achieved a milestone of over $485 million raised, Do candidates have the ability to engage people and promote a vision for the future? Jim Hambrick Cornerstone Bank Kevin Hanson Gate City Bank Stakeholder Outreach/Development: NDSU has a strong reputation for being highly involved when it comes to addressing the chalenges of the region, capitalizing on relationships, seizing new innovative opportunities, and building strong relationships to advance the economy regionally and statewide. It will be imperative to have a president that continues to prioritize their involvement in the region and throughout the state. Dr. William Heegaard Essentia Health Jim Heyer Heyer Engineering, Inc. Charley Johnson FM CVB Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes Do the candidates understand the value and necessity of building strong partnerships with community and business leaders, NO legislators, Jay Lies Choice Bank ND congressional delegation, other higher education leaders, alumni and donors? Keith Peltier Finally, the community has identified the number one priority is to get the "right" long-term leader in this role to build on the momentum and opportunities of NDSU to keep us globally competitive. We want to encourage the Search Committee and the ND Board of Higher Education to do everything possible to ensure the next best leader for NDSU. It is essential that the pool of candidates Proseed Roger Reierson Flint Group Doug Restemayer DS Beverages, Inc. possess the qualities to continue to elevate NOSU to the next level and lead the university along the path that President Dean Bresciani and others have paved. Jon Riewer Eventide Senior Living Communities "We want to identify a leader who can carry forward the positive momentum the campus has built under President Bresciani's leadership," explained Dr. Greg Lardy, co-chair of the search committee. Jim Roers ROERS Steve D. Scheel SCHEELS We understand the significant responsibility of the search committee, and we, The Chamber and business community, stand ready to support the committee and Joanna Slominski Mortenson the Board of Higher Education in every way possible. We look forward with great interest to engaging in the process and the decisions that will be made, as we all care about the future of NDSU and North Dakota. Taya Spelhaug Microsoft Shannon Full President & CEO Terry Steen Consolidated Communications Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce THE CHAmber FaRno MOOEAD WERY FARGO Contributing Supporters As the search for the North Dakota State University (NDSU) President continues, members of the community would like to continue to demonstrate support for the importance of this search and the necessary characteristics for our next Marshal Albright Cass County Electric Cooperative president. NDSU's achievement of an R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education once again places a spotlight on our land grant university, and the vision and leadership of President Dean Bresciani. NDSU was Tina Amerman Doosan Bobcat Mike Arntson Cardinal IG the only university in North Dakota designated, and one of onily three institutions in six Upper Midwest states that were recognized for operating at the highest possible level. Rick Berg Berg Group We have a university that is and will continue to be well-positioned for continued success. Randy Christianson Beverage Wholesalers Inc. As business leaders, alumni, and friends of NOSU, we want to ensure the Presidential Search Committee is laser focused on its opportunity and responsibility to find the same dedicated leadership that has led to NDSU'S unparalleled success, We would ike to highlight the importance of the Don Dabbert Dabbert Custom Homes Tom Dawson Dawson Insurance, Marsh & Mclennan Agency following criteria: Experience: Premier designation- Are the candidates from institutions that have a top 100 rating or do they have experience with such designations? Agriculture is in every ND county and one out of every four jobs in ND is related to agriculture. Do the candidates have land grant experience? Athletics is an integral part of NDSU. Do the candidates have a clear understanding of the importance of athletics in the overall mission of NDSU? Are they committed to continuing the success of the athletic program? Shawn Dobberstein Hector International Airport Judd Graham Bremer Bank Tony Grindberg Xel Energy Steve Halverson Heartland Trust Company Fund Development: Do the candidates have proven fund development success? The recent NDSU "In Our Hands Campaign" achieved a milestone of over $485 million raised, Do candidates have the ability to engage people and promote a vision for the future? Jim Hambrick Cornerstone Bank Kevin Hanson Gate City Bank Stakeholder Outreach/Development: NDSU has a strong reputation for being highly involved when it comes to addressing the chalenges of the region, capitalizing on relationships, seizing new innovative opportunities, and building strong relationships to advance the economy regionally and statewide. It will be imperative to have a president that continues to prioritize their involvement in the region and throughout the state. Dr. William Heegaard Essentia Health Jim Heyer Heyer Engineering, Inc. Charley Johnson FM CVB Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes Do the candidates understand the value and necessity of building strong partnerships with community and business leaders, NO legislators, Jay Lies Choice Bank ND congressional delegation, other higher education leaders, alumni and donors? Keith Peltier Finally, the community has identified the number one priority is to get the "right" long-term leader in this role to build on the momentum and opportunities of NDSU to keep us globally competitive. We want to encourage the Search Committee and the ND Board of Higher Education to do everything possible to ensure the next best leader for NDSU. It is essential that the pool of candidates Proseed Roger Reierson Flint Group Doug Restemayer DS Beverages, Inc. possess the qualities to continue to elevate NOSU to the next level and lead the university along the path that President Dean Bresciani and others have paved. Jon Riewer Eventide Senior Living Communities "We want to identify a leader who can carry forward the positive momentum the campus has built under President Bresciani's leadership," explained Dr. Greg Lardy, co-chair of the search committee. Jim Roers ROERS Steve D. Scheel SCHEELS We understand the significant responsibility of the search committee, and we, The Chamber and business community, stand ready to support the committee and Joanna Slominski Mortenson the Board of Higher Education in every way possible. We look forward with great interest to engaging in the process and the decisions that will be made, as we all care about the future of NDSU and North Dakota. Taya Spelhaug Microsoft Shannon Full President & CEO Terry Steen Consolidated Communications Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce