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District 4 board member Stacey Ackerman

The Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) membership elected Stacey Ackerman of Reiles Acres, N.D., to the District 4 director seat at the 2023 annual meeting. Ackerman is the Managing Director at Wells Fargo in north Fargo.

Education:
Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, English, and Anthropology from NDSU and Rasmussen University; Master’s in Management from University of Mary.

Tell us about your family:
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Todd Pringle, and we are coming up on our 28th anniversary. We have 3 children. Hunter works for Butler Machinery as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic, Alena is starting her career at Ulteig as a civil engineer in transmission and distribution, and Jackson attends NDSU and is pursuing electrical engineering.

Hobbies:
In my free time, you can find me attending Bison football games, reading a good book, or outside cross country skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and walking our 3 dogs. I also find great joy volunteering in the community.

What motivates you?
I always love to be learning and be engaged in the community. I am currently Chair of the NDSU Foundation and Treasurer for the Great Plains Food Bank. By getting involved, I have met so many talented and passionate people, which gives me energy. There are so many needs but also so many ways to connect and give.

What advice have you received that was the most impactful?
When I started my first “adult” job after graduating, Darlene in Human Resources made me enroll in the company’s 401k plan. I was only 22 and not thinking about retirement, but she told me that I would never miss my contribution if it didn’t land in my checking account. She talked about the benefit of investing over time. Almost 30 years later, I am so grateful that she got me started on this financial path.

Profession:
I am in wealth management and work with families on financial planning, investments, banking, philanthropy, and next-generation financial education. My work is so rewarding as I help families with their financial security as our society has real gaps around financial literacy.

What is your dream job?
Growing up, I wanted to be an archaeologist, I was fascinated by lost civilizations and cultures. I still love reading about the discoveries and subsequent interpretations of family life, work, religion, rituals, food, and culture. Our past can inform our present and future.

What do you feel is the biggest strength of CCEC right now?
I can’t leave it at one strength! CCEC has dedicated, loyal, and experienced employees and is in such a strong financial position. We can’t take either the team or our finances for granted.

What is your favorite part about being a CCEC director?
I am learning so much about the industry, and the value cooperatives bring to our communities. In addition to safe, reliable, and low-cost electricity, CCEC is involved in our communities through volunteering and Operation Round Up, and engaged in public policy as we embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy.