FARGO – Roers is proud to announce and welcome Shawn Kessel as the Director of Business Development.  Kessel will oversee the commercial leasing process and leverage his extensive experience and professional relationships to identify development opportunities throughout the region.  He will also collaborate with the Roers team to develop and execute the business plan for the Center of Innovation project in Fargo, North Dakota.

Kessel brings extensive experience to Roers, years of leadership and impactful initiatives in North Dakota. Prior to joining Roers, Kessel served as the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Commissioner for the North Dakota – Department of Commerce for six years where he led numerous initiatives for the state including the Main Street Initiative community development program. He also served as the City Administrator in Dickinson and Wahpeton, North Dakota further expanding his experience of local economic development.

Kessel received his Bachelor of Social Work from Minnesota State University – Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota, and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Mary, Fargo, North Dakota. He has been actively involved in several community and economic development organizations including North Dakota Economic Development Foundation, North Dakota League of Cities, Western Dakota Energy Association and the North Dakota Rural Development Council.

Roers is a Fargo-based development company specializing in Development, Construction Property Management and Commercial Real Estate. Roers has a proven track record for building success in the communities they serve. Visit www.roers.com for insight on the company’s services, projects and community involvement.