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Lauris Molbert
CEO and Chair of Board of Directors
Experience:
- Named TMI’s Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board in 2011
- Otter Tail Corporation, headquartered in Fargo, N.D. and Fergus Falls, Minn. (NASDAQ: OTTR), Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President; 1995 – 2010
- Conmy, Feste, Bossart, Hubbard & Corwin, Fargo, N.D., law partner specializing in banking law and mergers and acquisitions; 1983 – 1995
- Sanford Health System, Board of Trustees Vice Chair
- University of North Dakota Foundation and Alumni Association, Board of Directors
- BlackRidge Financial, Inc., Board of Directors
- Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, past Chairman of the Board
- Community First Bankshares, Inc., past Director and Audit Committee Chair (NASDAQ:CFBX), acquired in 2004
Education:
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D., BSBA Banking and Finance, Accounting, Juris Doctor 1983
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Rick Larson
President
Experience:
- Has served in current role as President since 2006, overseeing all aspects of operations and development
- TMI, Board of Directors and past Chairman of the Board; 2006-present
- As Senior Vice President of TMI Development, was responsible for all facets of hotel development and renovations as the company grew from 80 properties through the development phases of more than 400 properties across the U.S.
- Began career with Tharaldson Development Company in 1993 managing the Land Acquisition and Finance Departments; 1993-present
- Developer and co-owner of major housing development, Fargo, N.D.; 1984-1993
- Co-owner of real estate company, Fargo, N.D.
- Teacher and coach in Moorhead Public Schools, Moorhead, Minn.; 1970-1984
Education:
- Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., Bachelors of Science in Education
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Doug Dobmeier
Senior Vice President of Operations
Experience:
- Has been responsible for the operating results of all hotels owned and operated by TMI Hospitality for 28 years; 1983-present
- As Senior Vice President of Operations is directly involved with promoting and ensuring organizational alignment across the TMI Portfolio
- Oversees the operation of hotels owned and operated by TMI, including hotels managed for third parties
- TMI Board of Directors, Secretary and Treasurer
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott Advisory Council (FAC)
- Has served on the TRIA Board (Residence Inn by Marriott advisory board)
- Country Inn & Suites Brand Advisory Council
Education:
- Southwest State University, Marshall, Minn., Studied Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
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Charles Krumwiede
Senior Vice President of Operations/Property Support
Experience:
- Supervision of TMI Portfolio’s compliance with all standards related to hotel quality assurance, guest satisfaction and controllable expenditures; 1997-present
- Has supervised multiple facets of the TMI organization, including human resources program, marketing and sales, training and hotel performance
- Served more than 25 years in K-12 education as a teacher, coach, counselor and administrator; 1971-1997
- Member of the Marriott Fairfield Inn Advisory Committee
- Chair of the Marriott Fairfield Inn Operations Sub-Committee
Education:
- Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., Bachelors in English and Master’s in Physical Education
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D., Masters’ in Psychology/Counseling and Administration
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Tracy Koenig
Chief Information Officer
Experience:
- As TMI’s Chief Information Officer, is responsible for developing and managing the company’s information and communication systems, aligning the information technology group with the company’s strategic plan, mission and vision.
- Served as CIO and Sr. Vice President of Information Technology for Ulteig Engineers, Inc., an ESOP-owned multidiscipline engineering and land surveying firm headquartered in Fargo, N.D.;2003-2011
- Designed and maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure and security at SEI Information Technology, Fargo, N.D. as Security and Senior Network Administrators; 2002-2003
- IT Manager for Intellisol Intl./Workforce ROI, Fargo, N.D.;1999-2002
- Fargo/North Dakota CIO exchange, President
- Information Technology Council of North Dakota, Board of Directors
- CIO Executive Roundtable, North Dakota
Education:
- Jamestown College, Jamestown, N.D., Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
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Robert “Butch” McConn, Jr.
General Counsel
Experience:
- As TMI’s General Counsel, supervises and develops systems for addressing legal risks ranging from legal work completed internally to selecting and managing outside legal counsel.
- Unique combination of private practice of law representing municipalities and small and regional businesses through McConn Law Office (2003-2011); Ownership interest in several companies including an internet consulting company, a building company & an abstract and title company (1995 – 2008); and McConn, Fisher & Thune of Grand Forks, N.D.; 1984-1995
- Bethany Homes, Fargo, N.D., Chair, Board of Directors
- Fargo Flyers, Fargo, N.D. Past President and Board of Directors
- Lead contractor of Freedom House, Fargo, N.D.
Education:
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1980) and Juris Doctorate (1984)
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Lisa Helbling
Chief Financial Officer
Experience:
- Joined TMI as CFO in 2011
- Otter Tail Corporation, headquartered in Fargo, N.D. and Fergus Falls, Minn. (NASDAQ:OTTR) 2002-2011, Vice President of Internal Audit and Business Risk Management. Prior roles included Director of Internal Audit, Supervisor of Accounting Transactions for Otter Tail Power Company and Controller of Otter Tail Energy Services.
- Clarica Life Insurance Company, Fargo, N.D. 1989-2001, Controller. Prior roles included Financial Analyst, Cross Functional Team Leader and Manager of Internal Audit.
- Eide Helmeke & Co., Certified Public Accountant, Senior Accountant; 1985 – 1989
Education:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minn., – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D., – Bachelor of Science Business Administration
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Annette Croves
Controller
Experience:
- Has served in current role since 1987, when the company had 11 properties; 1987-present
- Developed centralized accounting and finance solutions. Created programs in risk management, benefits, tax, and audit to accommodate growth and changes in company strategies.
- As controller at TMI, currently responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance functions, tax compliance and planning, audit, treasury, benefits, and risk management programs
- Serves on the Liberty Mutual Policyholders Board of Directors
- Casselton Fine Arts Board
Education:
- Valley City State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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