Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (LFMWF) is an empowering experience that engages, elevatesĀ and transforms our community's leaders of today and tomorrow.
In this program, our participants build an impactful, long-lasting network of other leaders while sharpening their own leadership capabilities, exploring many challenges and opportunities of our community, and contributing to the vitality of our region through Community Change Initiatives.
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Application period: April 6-30
Interview notifications: May 18
In-person interviews: June 1-3
Program duration: August 2026 - May 2027
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Leadership FMWF: Nearing the finish, carrying it forward
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Before you apply: What participants gain from Leadership FMWF
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Leadership in action: Community Change Initiatives with Leadership FMWF
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What leadership looks like in practice with the Leadership FMWF class
Leadership FMWF participants Gail Jacobson, Anthony Sommerfeld and Charlie Perhus share how the program is shaping how they lead, connect and show up in their organizations and community.
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Meet the LFMWF class of 2027
Carmen Borgen, Aurora Prairie Tax & Advisory PLLC
Sarah Brooks, Connections
Colton Brown, Bolton and Menk
Haley Bruggeman, OpGo Marketing
Audrey Cook, 46 North Landscaping Company
Carissa Cowley Bosch, Cass Human Service Zone
Tia Dahlen, Southeastern ND Community Action Agency (SENDCAA)
Courtney Desautel, FMWF Chamber of Commerce
Lynlee Espeseth, Fargo Jet Center
Leslie Frie, TNT Kid's Fitness
Tatiana Friese, Fargo Park District
Stacey Frolek, Marsh McLennan Agency
Mason Fuchs, American Federal Bank
Ben Hagl, First United Bank
Amber Huseth, Nexus Path Family Healing
Jessica Jarmin, Tactis, LLC
Emily Jones, Dakota Medical Foundation
Liz Kath, Bell Insurance
Bennett Lystad, Vogel Law
Madison Maides, United Way of Cass-Clay
Dave Meske, Cardinal IG
Anna Moore, Clay County
Morgan Nordheim, YWCA
Amanda Nordick, The Village Family Service Center
Alexander O'Connell, Thrivent
Sam Oliver, Red River Commodities
Jenni Peters, First International Bank & Trust
Cairn Reisch, Applied Digital
Carissa Roepke, JLG Architects
Tiffany Schantz, Microsoft Corporation
Taylor Schmidt Rademacher, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Jordan Schultz, YMCA of the Northern Sky
Brandon Schulze, Doosan Bobcat
Kayla Sizer, Gate City Bank
Dani Speer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Kristi Steinmann, North Dakota State University
Marnie Thompson, Southeast Behavioral Health Clinic
Noah Trautmann, United Savings Credit Union
Jordan Werk, City of Moorhead - Moorhead Police Department
Zak Winkler, Fluid Interiors
"Leadership FMWF allows participants to better understand how everyone has the opportunity to lead, no matter where they sit. From the first-year professional to the CEO, we are all leaders."
- Roxanne Mullenberg, Cornerstone Bank
LFMWF alumna
"Leadership FMWF allows you to explore your community from many different perspectives."
- Jordan Dahl, Fargo Airport Authority
LFMWF alumnus
"I came away from the Leadership FMWF program with lifelong friendships and a wealth of information I didn't have before. This program broadened my community knowledge, allowed me to meet and learn from inspiring community leaders and gain additional leadership skills. It also enabled me to grow as a community member to help make an impact on current and future needs of our community."
- Amber Blomberg, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
LFMWF alumna
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Connecting Leaders to Strengthen our Community
For more than 30 years, Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo has connected and developed leaders who greatly impact the community through dedication and service. You will find our alumni holding prominent public leadership roles within our community and a host of others who actively serve the community every day as board members, diligent volunteers and dedicated employees. Each year, LFMWF selects 40 emerging and existing leaders from all sectors of the community to participate in the ten-month program.
Program Overview
Since 1989, more than 1,000 graduates have been given the opportunity to build a diverse network of like-minded people with a shared commitment to the community and personal growth. Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo fosters the development of this elite network of engaged and well-informed leaders.
The program exposes emerging and existing community leaders to the issues that face our region while challenging and engaging participants to strengthen the community through service and leadership.
With the community as their classroom, participants:
- Develop long-lasting relationships with other leaders.
- Discover the inner workings of our community and challenges facing our community.
- Define your individual role and responsibility as a leader within our community.
You should apply to Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo ifā¦
- You are committed to leadership and community stewardship.
- You want to build a diverse long-term network of colleagues.
- You have a strong desire and interest to promote the organization you represent.
- You want to contribute to the community even after graduation.