Investing in the Future: Honoring Our Remarkable Student Scholars
The following students, children of our employees, were selected as scholarship recipients for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic terms. These awards recognize their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to continuing their education across a wide range of fields.
2025 Fall Recipients
Ashlyn Fry
Daughter of Steve Fry, Safety Training University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, WI Special Education
Kaden Fry
Son of Steve Fry, Safety Training University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, WI Sales/Marketing
Kendra Mack
Daughter of Dan Mack, Executive Loyola University–Chicago, IL Advertising & Public Relations
Abigail Gathman
Daughter of Ryan Gathman, Ops Minot State University–Minot, ND Nursing
Joshua Marsland
Son of Travis Marsland, Locomotive Repair Minot State University–Minot, ND Mechanical
Gavin Hell
Son of Jill Hell, HR North Dakota State College of Science–Wahpeton, ND Electrical Technology
Brenden Elliot
Son of Jennifer Lunde, Finance University of North Dakota–Grand Forks, ND Engineer & Business
Brittany Elliot
Daughter of Jennifer Lunde, Finance University of North Dakota–Grand Forks, ND Communications
Tatum Vanyo
Daughter of Travis Vanyo, CTW University of North Dakota–Grand Forks, ND Accounting
Catalina Perkins
Daughter of Justin Chalich, Locomotive Repair University of Minnesota–Duluth, MN Vocal Performance
Jack Stewart
Son of Shawn Stewart, IT Minnesota State University Minnesota–Moorhead, MN Exercise Science
2026 Spring Recipients
Ashlyn Fry
Daughter of Steve Fry, Safety Training University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, WI Special Education
Mikaelyn Fry
Daughter of Steve Fry, Safety Training Alverno College–Milwaukee, WI Masters in Nursing
Kendra Mack
Daughter of Dan Mack, Executive Loyola University–Chicago, IL Advertising & Public Relations
Brenden Elliot
Son of Jennifer Lunde, Finance University of North Dakota–Grand Forks, ND Engineer & Business
Joshua Marsland
Son of Travis Marsland, Locomotive Repair Minot State University–Minot, ND Mechanical
Tatum Vanyo
Daughter of Travis Vanyo, CTW University of North Dakota–Grand Forks, ND Accounting
Catalina Perkins
Daughter of Justin Chalich, Locomotive Repair University of Minnesota–Duluth, MN Vocal Performance
Jack Stewart
Son of Shawn Stewart, IT Minnesota State University Minnesota–Moorhead, MN Exercise Science
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