Board of Directors
Advance Thief River is a regional economic development initiative, seeking to grow the economy of Pennington County.
Our Vision
Advance Thief River is a driving force for economic development in the Thief River Falls area, enabling business owners and residents to benefit from an unparalleled living and working environment.
Advance Thief River Board of Directors
The Advance Thief River Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to grow the area’s economy and create jobs for area residents. Their collective experience and knowledge guide the organization.
PRESIDENT
Tony McLean
Border State Bank
218-689-4319
Vice President
Nate Haase
Attorney
Ihle Sparby & Haase PA
218-681-7373
Secretary
Diedre Nordin
Nordin Realty
218-681-7789
Treasurer
Hamilton Keefe
Certified Public Accountant
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
218-681-6265
Director
Ben Erickson
Owner and President
Ericco Manufacturing
218-523-5600
Director
Tyler Ust
Executive Director
Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls
218-683-4400
Director
Phil Seibel
Publisher
Thief River Falls Times
218-681-4450
Director
Missy Hall
Vice President, New Market Development
DigiKey
800-338-4105
Director
Diane Retka
Strategic HR Manager
Textron Specialized Vehicles, Arctic Cat Division
Director
John Syvertson
Vice President
Northern State Bank
218-683-7612
Ex-Officio
ROY SOURDIF
Pennington County Commissioner
Ex-Officio
Steve Narverud
Alderman at Large
218-689-4244
Ex-Officio
Carly Lunsetter
Executive Director
TRF Chamber of Commerce
218-681-3720
Ex-Officio
Angie Philipp
City of Thief River Falls
218-681-2943
Ex-Officio
Joe Hedrick
Thief River Falls Regional Airport
Ex-Officio
Dr. Chris Mills
Superintendent
TRF Public Schools
218-681-8711
Advance Thief River Staff
Michelle Landsverk
President
Landsverk and Associates, Inc
Director
Michelle Landsverk, President of Landsverk and Associates, Inc., is an economic development consultant and serves as Executive Director for Advance Thief River.
Michelle’s business knowledge and economic development experience have been an asset to several northwest Minnesota communities.
Michelle grew up on a farm 14 miles northeast of Mahnomen and now makes her home near Fosston, MN. She loves small towns, small businesses and rural life. Her passion is to build a thriving economy which provides opportunity for people to live and work in small towns and rural areas.
Work Worth Doing
“Theodore Roosevelt said that ‘Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.’
“I find great satisfaction in ‘work worth doing.’ My work with Advance Thief River is a great example of work worth doing. The Board of Directors is 100 percent committed to this community and its success. I consider it a privilege and honor to work with them and their partners to support area businesses and grow the economy.”
Michelle Landsverk
BRITTANY ROLF
Consultant
Join Us Thief River Project Coordinator
Brittany Rolf joined the Advance Thief River team in 2024 as Project Coordinator for Join Us Thief River, funded by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Foundation’s Welcoming Communities Program. Join Us Thief River is a project of Advance Thief River, focusing on recruitment and retention of new residents.
Brittany holds a bachelor’s degree in business and has successfully managed various roles in property and service management. Coming from a small town, she understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment that transforms a place into a home. On her family’s farm, Brittany gained valuable experience working with international employees, fostering an appreciation for diverse backgrounds and the need for a supportive community.
Our Partners
Advance Thief River
Mailing Address
PO Box 773
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Office
By appointment only
Spark Hub
1412 3rd Street West
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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