Dick is a 1966 graduate of Fargo Central High School and built a distinguished career as President of Midland Hospital Supply while also serving 23 years as a pilot in the North Dakota Air National Guard. Now retired, he is guided by a deep sense of gratitude, believing no blessing should be taken for granted and that gratitude is meant to be shared with others. Dick names his father as his most influential mentor, a steady hand whose example continues to guide him. With humility, Dick hopes to make an impact in whatever ways he can, doing the best he can with the energy and ideas he has.