And the Winner of the 2023 Klauss Thissen Impact Award is….Dave Molmen.
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation announced the honor during the board’s annual meeting on Thursday. The award recognizes an outstanding business or individual that has made a positive impact on economic growth and prosperity in the region.
Molmen served 40 years with the Altru Health system – including as the lead in the 1997 merger between the United Hospital and Grand Forks Clinic.
The award was named in honor of Klaus Thiessen, who served as the organization’s president & CEO for 14 years.
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