Our Team

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of Manitoba. Resides in Fargo, North Dakota. Enjoys golf and racquetball

Sarah Koustrup was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota now residing with her family in Fargo, North Dakota. Sarah is an avid reader and volunteers on multiple local non-profit boards.

George was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario Canada where he grew up working in construction and apprenticing as a carpenter prior to attending college. George has an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba in Commerce and an MBA in Finance.

Heather Johnson-Kjos was raised in Minot ND and joined the military in 1983 after graduating from Minot State University. She spent 10 years in Tennessee working in the construction industry and then moved to the Minneapolis area in 1999. She moved to Fargo in 2005 and then joined NHS in January 2008. Heather lives with her husband and their cat Carmey.

Greg is a hotelier's hotelier & brings a dynamic level of expertise to every project. Prior to joining NHS, Greg also specialized in opening new hotels as well as the takeover, turnaround and re-positioning of hotels, and has supervised hotel renovations and new construction. His hands-on style of management has earned him a reputation as a ``can do`` professional. Greg is married and has three children.

Michelle was born in Beverly, Massachusetts and grew up 20 minutes North of Boston, in the North Shore Area. Throughout her hospitality career, Michelle has lived In Florida, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado and now Fargo, ND. Michelle has a wonderful son, beautiful daughter-in-law, & handsome little grandson whom she treasures. When not working Michelle enjoys spoiling her family & friends with her contagious spirit, baked goods, & wine.

Barbara Bougie was raised in Minnesota lake country. Barb attended Concordia College earning a Bachelor’s of Science. Barbara enjoys volunteering in the community for various non-profit organizations and are supporters of NDSU from Athletics to the Theater Arts. Barb and her husband reside in Fargo, North Dakota.

Angie Olson grew up in Colorado where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Johnson & Wales University. While in Colorado, Angie enjoyed hiking, dancing, and volunteering - especially as a Special Olympics coach. In 2015 she moved to Fargo, ND with her husband and daughter. In Angie's spare time she enjoys taking care of her family and friends.

Dave was born in and raised in Pennsylvania, then later in South Carolina. He learned the basics of teamwork, growing up as a baseball catcher for 13 years, eventually as a catcher on the University of South Carolina baseball team. In addition to being a baseball fan, he enjoys watching college & professional football. Dave is a United States Naval veteran, and learned the importance of teamwork and work ethic while serving in the United States Military. Dave has lived in 17 states throughout his life, and has visited 14 countries throughout the years. He enjoys seeing new things and meeting new people. Dave is an avid motorcyclist, and never misses the chance to take long trips on his bike. Dave also enjoys auto restoration and home improvement projects, as well as working in his yard.

Joe has traveled through many different states in his Hospitality Career and held many positions shaping him into the leader he is today. His engagement and positive nature makes him easily noticed by his staff and guests. Joe’s competitive spirit empowers his team to strive for greatness in every aspect of the property he works for. Prior to his career with NHS, Joe was an Area General Manager with the Hilton brand & Task Force General Manager for the Marriott brand for 13 years each.

Alycia was born and raised in North Dakota, she currently resides in Minot, ND with her husband. Before entering Management, Alycia proudly served in the Army National Guard as a combat engineer. In Alycia's spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time helping with her husband’s trucking company.

Naomi Shea was born in Manhattan, NY. Her passion for service began at her first full-time job, spending seven years working her way up in a call center to pay for college. She has earned an Associate degree in TV Production from Illinois Central College and a B.S. in Communications from Bradley University. She currently resides in St. Louis, MO with Mr. Shea and their cat Sydney.

Danielle Hewson was raised in Horace, ND where she currently resides with her husband and two children. Danielle attended West Fargo High School and graduated from NDSU in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In her free time, Danielle enjoys creating memories with her family, shopping, and attending concerts. “I believe a leader or manager is someone that can work side by side with their team and knows who to motivate their team to achieve a common goal.”

Born in Mexico and holding dual citizenships, Tony lives in far western suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two children. World travel continues to be his biggest passion which already includes visiting 48 US states and 27 different countries across five continents. Tony’s additional interests include: wood-working, kick-box workouts, b&w photography, trivia, dog-owner, and is also an Illinois State certified soccer referee.

Dane Johnston was born and raised in West Fargo, ND. He graduated from North Dakota State University in December 2016. When Dane is not working, he enjoys spending his time outdoors or with his friends at Old Chicago.

Cody grew up in West Fargo, ND and attended NDSU for Civil Engineering. He currently lives in Casselton, ND with his wife and two children. He spends his free time at the golf course or at the lake.

Andrew comes from the small town of Crosslake Minnesota. Growing up in “Lakes Country” meant spending most of his time fishing, swimming and canoeing along with working summers in the various B&B’s and resorts in the area. After graduating High School and Central Lakes College, he moved to Moorhead Minnesota to attend MSUM. He gravitated towards the rich local music scene and found himself jamming in various underground local bands eventually performing shows across the US, releasing albums on record labels and touring Europe. Life on the road was rich with experiences and rewarding but took its toll so he decided to focus on a family and career in the Fargo/Moorhead area. He now enjoys quality time with his wife and two boys, kayak fishing, gardening and pickling, gaming with the boys and reading in the morning sun. Andrew wakes up every day hungry to listen and learn, help his team members solve problems and share experience, knowledge and positive energy with the community.

Rachael was born and raised Moorhead, MN and attended South Dakota State University for Economics. In her free time, she enjoys riding and showing her horse, coaching a local high school track team, and spending time with friends and family at the lake. She resides in Moorhead with her husband, daughter, and two cats.

Nicole was born in Loveland, Colorado and grew up in Big Sky Country in the small town of Three Forks, Montana. She graduated Magna Cum Laude earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Marketing. Nicole currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, watching her three daughters' sporting events and cheering on the Denver Broncos!

Clare grew up in small town, Forman North Dakota. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and during that time she started her first position in hospitality as an intern for National Hospitality Services. Clare currently resides in East Grand Forks, MN with her husband, Dexter and two little girls, Addison and Ava.

Katherine Peterson was born and raised on her family’s farm in northwest North Dakota near Grenora, ND. Katherine and her husband reside in Moorhead, MN with their two small girls and enjoy making memories together, one mess at a time.

Kristin Miller grew up on a farm near Glyndon Minnesota, and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and English. She now lives in Fargo, North Dakota and spends free time reading, pursuing photography and spending time in Minnesota lakes country as much as she can in the summer.

Melissa Welter-Jahnke was born and raised in Rush City, MN. Melissa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Rasmussen College in Fargo, ND and a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Benedictine University, Chicago, IL. Currently Melissa resides in Casselton, ND with her husband, 5 kids, and three dogs.

Alex Anderson grew up in Gwinner, North Dakota with his parents and five younger siblings. Alex graduated Magna Cum Laude earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Alex now resides in Fargo, North Dakota and spends his free time with family and friends.

Tanner Lautt was born and raised in West Fargo, North Dakota where he earned his Associates degree in Accounting. He resides in Fargo now where when he isn’t working he’s typically working out at the YMCA or playing, watching, and coaching sports.

Matthew Kohler grew up in a small town in northeastern North Dakota before earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead and now lives in Fargo. When Matthew isn’t busy, he enjoys reading, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.

Adam Schneider was born in Lafayette, LA and moved to Texas before settling in North Dakota. Adam earned a Bachelor’s in Finance, a Minor’s in Marketing, and he plans on working towards his Masters as soon as he gets settled in Fargo. Adam likes to spend his free time reading, working out, watching sports, and playing with his dog Zuri.

Brett Urbanec was born and raised in Dickinson, North Dakota and moved to Fargo to attend NDSU and obtain his Bachelor’s degree. Brett resides in Fargo and when he isn’t working he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and making trips to the lake.

Sheila Olson was born in St. Paul, MN and raised in Eckelson, ND. She graduated from Valley City High School and from NDSU with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Sheila resides in West Fargo, ND with her husband Brad. Sheila has two children, Jared who is married to Sarah, and Cassidy who is a student at NDSU. Sheila also has one granddaughter Taylor who is 9 years old. Sheila enjoys spending time with her family and time at their lake cabin.

Landon Moline grew up in Buffalo, MN with his Parents and 4 brothers. Landon graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Minor in Religion. He currently plays football for Fargo’s Semi-Pro team, The Fargo Invaders, and he also enjoys walking his dog, fishing, playing ukulele, and singing.

Raised in St. Paul, Virginia; Adele attended Radford University in Radford, VA.

Ryan Kinzler was born in Tucson, Arizona. He has two associate degrees from Minnesota State Community & Technical College – Moorhead. His other degree being an Associates in Criminal Justice. Ryan was married to his wife Jenna in September 2013. His hobbies include: traveling, watching sports, spending time with friends, and playing video games.

Experience in various accounting software Trautman grew up in Jamestown, ND. She currently works and lives in Fargo, ND. Karen likes to spend her free time watching football, movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Jennifer was born in Minot, ND and raised in Fargo ND where she graduated high school and earned her Executive Administrative Assistant degree from Aakers College. She resides in Moorhead MN, with her husband, son and dog. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family whether it be in her hometowns of Cavalier, ND or Fargo ND, watching football and getting together with friends.

Although born in Fargo, Jonathon spent the first half of his life where he lived on a cattle farm in Vergas, MN. After graduating, Jon went to work for manufacturing companies due to previous experience with the construction equipment and found himself reading more about computers during free time. After landing a position at the McDonalds Corporation helpdesk as an entry level technician, Jonathon has worked his way up and through various tech positions. In his free time Jon enjoys expanding his knowledge by conducting research of all the latest and greatest releases in the tech world.