John Friend

2023 The Chamber Greater Grand Forks Ambassador of the Year

Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

            Graduated 2014

Bachelor of Science in Business, with Human Resource Management emphasis, Capella       University, Minneapolis, MN

            Graduated 2012

Associates in Arts, Accounting, Northwest Technical College, East Grand Forks, MN

            Graduated 2001

2016-Current - Human Resources Manager - PS Industries Grand Forks, ND                            

2017-Current - Adjunct Instructor - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

2023 – Current - Trainer - TrainND                   

2011-2016 - Director of Human Resources - O’Day Management, Inc. Fargo, ND                 

2010-2011 - Human Resources Manager - RTS, LLC, Grand Forks, ND                                   

2005 - 2010 - Human Resource Manager - Cetero Research, East Grand Forks, MN                

2001 – 2005 - Human Resources Manager - The Stadter Center, Grand Forks, ND                  

Member, Northeast Dakota Area Human Resource Association (NDAHRA)  2003 - Present

• President 2005, Vice President – Programs 2004, Treasurer 2003

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)                            2003 - Present    

            North Dakota State Council:

• State Council Professional Development Director – 2016 - 2018
• Past State Council Director – 2014 - 2015
• State Council Director – 2012 - 2013
• State Council Director-Elect – 2010 -2011
• College Relations Director – 2007 – 2009
• North Dakota SHRM State Conference Director – 2009

Ambassador 2020 - current

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