Board and Committees
Chuck Chadwick
Executive Director
Industry: Non-Profit
Business: Moorhead Business Association
Why I joined the MBA: “To increase the visibility and profitability of its members by advocating for a positive business environment within the city of Moorhead.”
Les Stenerson
President
Industry: Retail Building Materials
Business: Stenerson Lumber
Why I joined the MBA: “The Moorhead business community needs to have a cohesive group to represent the issues that affect them and speak as one voice. We need our own identity as a “Moorhead business community” but not as individual business people in the F-M area. Making our collective value known to the citizens, city staff, and city leaders will be imperative to our voice in the future direction of Moorhead. We are Moorhead”.
Bruce Bekkerus
Vice President
Industry: Automobile Service and Repair
Business: A-1 Automotive & Transmission Service
Why I joined the MBA: “I was excited to see a group that was willing to guide the Economic Development Entities of the City of Moorhead in a direction that would give the entrepeneurs positive support and attitude along with the compassion needed to allow small businesses to succeed in Moorhead. I am proud to be a part of that group.”
Roger S. Olson
Treasurer
Industry: Construction
Business: Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc.
Why I joined the MBA: “I strongly feel that businesses in Moorhead need an advocate for specific issues, an essential which has been lacking in this city for a while. It is my hope and intent that Moorhead Business Association will be that advocate.”
Brian Meckler
Secretary
Industry: Advertising and Marketing
Business: Absolute Marketing Group
Why I joined the MBA: “I joined the MBA because I am interested in getting to know other businesses in Moorhead and becoming a part of the business community.”
Neil Qualey
Industry: Financial
Business: State Bank & Trust
Why I joined the MBA: “With small business focused on running their business operation, they don’t have the time or expertise to deal with the many issues important to them. The Moorhead Business Association, through the business liaison officer, will provide up to date information and serve as a resource for any topics or current needs related to the business community. This will be a huge step in complementing their operation by having a spokesman in the association to monitor any activity in the city and work for the general welfare of business.”
Patrick Ronald Kovash
Industry: Marine Sales and Service
Business: Kovash Marine, LLC
Why I joined the MBA: “I feel Moorhead is poorly represented and need a voice.”
Jeff Frider
Industry: Business and Real Estate Development | Hotel/Motel
Business: DAAN Development Co. | Travelodge & Suites
Why I joined the MBA: “I got involved in the MBA due to a lack of business support, communication and representation in Moorhead.”
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