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Aspire Credit Union observes 85 years

Aspire Credit Union celebrated its 85 years of service to the Minot and surrounding communities with a birthday party on Friday at its Minot office. Over the last eight and a half decades, the credit union has seen great growth and change within its organization. In commemoration of this milestone, the staff has committed to performing 85 acts of kindness within the community they serve over the next 30 days. “Giving back is part of the foundation this organization was built on. I am proud to see our staff dedicated to the community and the members we serve.” said Mindee ...

Town & Country promotes two

Town & Country Credit Union recently promoted two employees in Minot. Jessica Henderson was promoted to vice president, Finance Accounting. A Burlington native, Henderson joined the credit union in 2020 and most recently held the position of AVP, Accounting. She brings 20 years of financial institution experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Minot State University to this new role. Henderson will be responsible for leading the finance and accounting department, analyzing and preparing financial statements and strategic financial planning. She is based in the credit ...

Town & Country employees receive Impact Awards

Town & Country Credit Union employees Austin Deavy and Jennifer Jerauld have been recognized by the credit union as recipients of the 2021 Impact Award. Each year, at least two employees who were nominated by their peers for exemplifying the credit union’s mission of positively impacting their members, employees and communities are selected for awards. Deavy joined the credit union in 2017 and is assistant branch manager at Town Country’s West Fargo location. Deavy was nominated for his team spirit, servant leadership and commitment to excellent member service. “Positive ...

NAIFA elects new board of directors

The Board of Directors for the North Dakota chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has been announced. Lyle Kraft, Minot, Principal Financial Group of Minot, has been elected president; the new president-elect is Paul Siebert, State Farm Insurance, Minot; Kim Albert, Allstate Insurance of Minot, has been elected vice president. Other state officers elected include: Lindsey Vogel, Witthauer Financial Group of Jamestown, secretary-treasurer; Steven Walker, Gate City Insurance of Fargo, immediate past president; Jessica Westgard Larson, Principal ...

SRT names chief growth officer

Robin Anderson, a marketing and development professional with 22 years of telecommunications experience, has been named chief growth officer of SRT Communications. She joined SRT on Jan. 10. Anderson will lead the business strategy and develop new opportunities and partnerships for SRT. She will also leverage data tools to identify customer needs and ensure SRT continues to thrive in the cooperative environment. “Robin joins SRT at an ideal time, especially as we continue to build the fiber optic platform serving our members,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO and general ...

Futures Files

Gas blasts 50% higher Of all the actively traded futures contracts, natural gas and diesel have exploded this year, with natty gas up nearly 50% in January alone! Diesel, virtually the same fuel as home heating oil, increased almost 20% in January. The price of crude oil is at the core of these rallies, which, like diesel, was up 20% last month and is up more than 50% year-over-year. Every aspect of our economy is dependent on energy prices. The threat Russia will invade Ukraine and Russia’s gas supply to Europe will be cut off is fueling the notable spike in natural gas. President ...