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Eagle Award winners for June announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for June. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. Recipients are: Alex Albright – Hirshfield's; Cory Almy – Minot's Finest Collision Center; Kausha Bakk – Brokers 12; Michelle Bassler – The Daily Buzz; Terri Beck – Trinity Health; Jenny Bobo – Lotus Lagree; Jen Cartier – Bishop Ryan Catholic Schools; Dorion Cipriani – Longhorn Steakhouse; Michael DeLorme – Jim Hill Middle School; Dan Falconer – City of Minot; ...

Credit union hires two new operations staff

Aspire Credit Union announced it has added two new team members to its Operations Department, Peyton Alford and Elizabeth Rodlin. Alford has joined Aspire as a Member Service representative. She brings extensive customer service experience through direct customer interactions and coordinating events with a VIP guest list. She earned her business management degree from Williston State College. "Peyton has a genuine passion for serving others, and that was evident from our very first conversations," said Tasha Clark, teller manager, in a news release. "She brings exceptional ...

Engineering firm employees receive certifications

Two employees of Ackerman-Estvold in Minot recently earned new certifications. Kevin Ploof earned his Certified Wetland Professional of Minnesota from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and Sam Paszek earned his Professional In-Training Certification from the Minnesota Wetland Professional Program through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. Both attended training and passed testing to receive their certifications. In earning his designation and license, Ploof has an advanced understanding of multiple subject areas: wetland identification and delineation, ...

Credit union promotes team members

Aspire Credit Union has announced the promotions of three team members. Alissa Mack has been promoted to Mortgage Loan officer. Since joining Aspire Credit Union in October 2019, Mack has served as a Consumer Loan processor and Collections officer, managing delinquencies while building trusted relationships with both members and colleagues. Her dedication to service and deep understanding of lending have earned her the respect of those she works with and serves, according to Aspire. Most recently, she was recognized as “Best Loan Officer” in the Minot Daily News Best of the Best ...

Bank hires senior mortgage loan officer

Gate City Bank has announced the hiring of Jalisa Tinnes as a Senior Mortgage Loan officer, serving customers in Minot and the surrounding communities. Working in the mortgage industry since 2022, she’s dedicated to putting customers at the forefront and guiding them with clarity and confidence through the homebuying process, according to Gate City Bank. Originally from Custer, Washington, Tinnes earned her bachelor’s degree in finance and her Master of Science in management from Minot State University in 2016. Outside of work, she is actively involved in the community, serving as ...

New manager named at Minot AFB auto store

Trusted Tire & Auto has announced the appointment of Jake Welsch as the new store manager of its Minot Air Force Base location. With years of dedicated service to the company, Welsch has played a key role in delivering exceptional customer care to military personnel, their families, and the broader Minot community, according to the company. He served as assistant store manager at the Minot location before stepping into the leadership position at the on-base shop at 61 Missile Ave. “Jake is a natural leader who embodies our core values of trust, expertise, and community focus,” ...