Minot State FBLA shines at State Leadership Conference

By Veronica Corey
Communications and Marketing Specialist

MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) — Collegiate State Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Mandan on March 23-24. Thirteen members of the Minot State Chapter networked with business professionals, participated in leadership workshops, and competed in various competitive events. Collegiate chapters from North and South Dakota participated.

Minot State, again, earned the Dorothy L. Travis Outstanding Chapter award, which is a sweepstakes award for the best chapter participation and achievement in events at the SLC.

Minot State received the Largest Local Chapter Membership award with 16 active members. They also received the Largest Percentage of Retention of Chapter Membership with a 25% retention rate from last year. Jan Repnow, chapter adviser, was named the North Dakota Outstanding Local Chapter Adviser.

Alec Wolf and Emma Taylor, 2024-2025 North Dakota officer team vice presidents, assisted with the planning and delivery of the conference. Wolf, Taylor, and Mason Lemar were named 2024-2025 Who’s Who recipients. Wolf was elected as 2025-2026 ND FBLA — Collegiate President.

All members earned the right to advance to the National FBLA — Collegiate conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, from May 31 to June 2.

 Individual event winners

  • Business Communication, third place, Nate Olson
  • Computer Applications, second place, Luke Curren
  • Foundations of Accounting, first place, Connor Radtke; fifth place, Kyleigh Wiltse
  • Foundations of Communications, second place, Tessa Galvin; third place, Shaylie Holen
  • Foundations of Economics, second place, Nate Olson
  • Foundations of Entrepreneurship, first place, Luke Curren; second place, Jersey Johnson
  • Foundations of Finance, first place, Nate Olson; third place, Connor Radtke
  • Foundations of Hospitality Management, first place, Marissa Beck
  • Foundations of Management, second place, Marissa Beck
  • Foundations of Marketing, third place, Jersey Johnson
  • Foundations of Selling, first place, Jack Johnson
  • Foundations of Technology, first place, Luke Curren
  • Impromptu Speaking, first place, Cambry Ankenbauer; second place, Tessa Galvin
  • Job Interview, first place, Jack Johnson
  • Organizational Behavior and Leadership, fifth place, Kyle Sandy
  • Public Speaking, first place, Jack Johnson
  • Sports Management and Marketing, fourth place, Shaylie Holen

Team event winners:

  • Accounting Case Competition, first place, Cambry Ankenbauer, Connor Radtke, Emma Taylor
  • Business Presentation, first place, Jersey Johnson, Kyle Sandy, Alec Wolf
  • Emerging Business Issues, second place, Marissa Beck, Kyle Sandy; third place, Shaylie Holen, Kyleigh Wiltse
  • Hospitality Management Case Competition, first place, Tessa Galvin and Alec Wolf

About Minot State University
Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.

Published: 03/26/25   



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