About

A new beginning for Downtown Moorhead

Mission Statement

Building an exciting downtown while growing our entire Moorhead Community. We will champion economic development and growth to transform Moorhead into a premier place to live, work, play, and learn.

 

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DMI would love to hear input from community members, business owners, and anyone interested in more information about the organization.

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PRESIDENT & CEO

Derrick LaPoint

After working for several years in the development industry, including three as a planner with the City of Fargo, Derrick made the jump across the Red River in 2018 to become the first president of Downtown Moorhead Inc. A UND graduate, he has built DMI from scratch and works alongside community members and businesses to further a strategic plan for the future of Downtown Moorhead.

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Board

Mike Erickson

  • Sanford

Lisa Borgen

  • American Crystal Sugar

Joe Watzke

  • Bell Bank

Tim Downs

  • MSUM

Colin Irvine

  • Concordia College

Carrie Brimhall

  • M State

Sheri Larson

  • Moorhead Business Association (MBA)

Ted Horan

  • RDO

Marcia Pulczinski

  • Stone Group Architects

Steve Jesme

  • Choice Bank

Brandon Lunak

  • Moorhead Public Schools

Jon Riewer

  • Eventide

Steve Scheel

  • Scheels

Matt Leiseth

  • Hornbacher’s