Kristine J. Merta

Bell Bank engages in managing trust portfolios and individual insurance company portfolios. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Stoel Rives LLP provides full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients. Its practice areas include corporate, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use and construction, litigation, natural resources, real estate, renewable energy and technology law. The firm?s clients include financial institutions, public and private utilities, energy and renewable energy companies, developers, manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, universities, agribusinesses, software companies, food and beverage companies, charitable foundations, telecommunications and forestry companies, among others. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

ACA International is a leading association in the accounts receivable management industry. ACA International is based in Minneapolis, MN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company plays a critical role in supporting the credit-based economy.

Fredrikson & Byron PA provides legal services. It provides services in the areas of environmental law, emerging businesses, mergers & acquisitions, trusts, and estates. The firm's attorneys practice from offices in Minneapolis, London, Monterrey, and Mexico. The firm was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

State Bankshares, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of multi-banking services. The company is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Financial Recovery Services, Inc. provides custom collections and receivables management solutions. It also offers debt collection services. The company was founded by Brian C. Bowers and Wade P. Davis in March 1996 and is headquartered in Edina, MN

The Bush Foundation engages in the provision of grants and investments to support organizations. It offers community innovation grants, Bush fellowship, Bush prize for community innovation, 2020 school design institute, change networks, event sponsorship, and President's innovation and partnership grant. The company was founded by Archibald Granville Bush and Edyth Bush in 1953 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Accredited Investors, Inc., dba Accredited Investors Wealth Management (AIWM), is an independent. SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Ross Levin and Willis T. Heupel in 1987. AIWM provides advisory services to individuals and families, trusts, foundations and endowments, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants), and corporations or other businesses.