04/09/2026
Congratulations to Dan Kleist on being nominated for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Leader award.
This recognition highlights individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professional excellence, and a strong commitment to strengthening our business community. Danโs leadership reflects the integrity, collaboration, and client-focused approach that define our work at GCS, and weโre proud to see his impact recognized.
Please join us in congratulating Dan on this well-deserved honor.
New this year, individual leaders are being recognized through The Awards: An Evening of Excellence.
The 2026 Individual Award honorees have been announced, highlighting professionals whose leadership is shaping teams, organizations and industries across Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo.
Rising Leader honorees:
Tyler Brandriet, Zerr Berg Architects
Casondra Duckworth, Jeremiah Program, Fargo-Moorhead
JT Froning, Legacy Plumbing LLC
Hans Grafstrom, Grafstrom Construction
Whitney Jensen, AdShark
Alex Lacey, Gate City Bank
Jordan Ottoson, Sanford Health
Brandon Schulze, Bobcat Company
Distinguished Leader honorees:
Shannon Bock, CCRIโCreative Care for Reaching Independence
Don Dabbert Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes
Leola Daul, Heart-n-Soul Community Cafรฉ
Dan Kleist, Gehrtz Construction Services
Noelle Riehl, Medallus Medical/Urgent Care-Fargo and PRIME IV Hydration and Wellness
Shannon Roers, ROERS
Stephen Wonderlich, Sanford Health
Bryan Zingraf, TrueNorth Steel
These honorees reflect the leadership showing up across our region every day and the impact it creates within organizations and throughout the community. Three individuals in each category will be selected as award recipients and announced live on May 7.
Join us at The Awards as we recognize these individuals, along with this yearโs business finalists and Legacy Leader, Marilyn Guy.
๐ https://business.fmwfchamber.com/events/Details/the-awards-2026-1566662?sourceTypeId=Hub