Summit Speakers

Artist Nichole Rae is a guide who teaches the Art of Daily Practice, helping individuals reconnect with their creativity, vision, and inner clarity through healing arts, journaling, and affirmation work. With over 15 years of creative experience and a decade rooted in metaphysical healing practices, she creates spaces that inspire reflection, alignment, and intentional growth.

This experience isn’t just about business strategy, it’s about intentional reset. It’s about pausing long enough to reconnect with the vision that started it all, and building practices that keep you grounded as you grow.

Tracy Jordre, Principal Architect and Workplace Design Expert at JLG Architects, is redefining what it means to build spaces where people actually thrive. With 30+ years of experience, a passion for mental health advocacy, and a talk titled “The Architecture of Resilience: Why Personal Adversity is Reshaping Workplace Leadership,” Tracy brings heart, strategy, and real-world insight to the conversation.

Ava Hauck, Founder & CEO of Clinivue LLC, is designing portable AI-driven diagnostic technologies to expand access to affordable healthcare in low-resource settings. Her work blends prototype engineering, bioengineering innovation, and real-world application. All with a mission to make healthcare more accessible and equitable.

Tonya Holmstrom, CPA, owner of Core Tax Strategies, brings over 20 years of experience in tax planning, compliance, and business consulting. She’s helped businesses navigate growth with clarity and confidence. Tonya is the trusted advisor you want in your corner when the numbers start getting real.

Dee Decimus Holmes, Founder of All Embracing Home Care, LLC, is a serial entrepreneur building businesses that strengthen families and communities across North Dakota. Dee leads with strategy, compliance expertise, heart, and serious operational depth. She knows what it takes to grow in highly regulated industries without losing culture or compassion.

Shannon Halvorson, owner/operator of LAmour Bistro and seven other businesses, is a fast-moving, forward-thinking entrepreneur who knows how to pivot and win. She’s balancing eight businesses, five kids, board service, coaching soccer, and still finding time to grow herself and others. Her superpower? Quick pivots and building strong teams that fill the gaps.

Roxi Pfliiger, Senior Business Development / Commercial Loan Officer at Dakota Business Lending, has spent 11+ years helping businesses turn big ideas into reality. Spreadsheets, pep talks, multimillion-dollar deals, first-time loans…she’s done it all. And her goal is simple: help you feel confident, capable, and ready for what’s next.

Jessie & Dirk Monson, founders of Ten Seven Acres, turned a working alpaca farm into a thriving agritourism destination welcoming nearly 7,000 guests in a single year. Their motto? One million memories, not one million dollars. From sold-out Alpaca Nature Walks to creative farm events and a fully stocked fiber store, they’ve built a sustainable business rooted in experience, accessibility, and authentic connection.

Sommer Jacob, Branding Strategist and Founder of Studio North, brings more than 25 years of experience in business development and brand strategy, helping growth-driven business owners move from scattered ideas to focused, strategic momentum. At Summit, she’ll be presenting: Clarity Over Chaos: How Strategic Positioning Unlocks Next-Level Growth. If you’ve ever felt like your business is busy but not fully aligned… this session is for you. Sommer will walk through how intentional positioning and structured growth planning can help you build a brand foundation that actually supports where you want to go next.

Emily Nelson, Owner and Founder of Brandakin Social Media, brings 8 years of experience, 200 clients served, and a track record of turning content into something that actually generates leads and elevates your brand.

Emily Barvels, Client Success Lead at Flint Group, brings 13 years of experience in marketing across radio, concert promotion, and agency work. She specializes in building tailored, opt-in marketing plans that drive clarity, consistency, and real results for her clients.

Melissa Miranda, Owner of Step By Step Accounting, built her business around one mission: helping small business owners actually understand their numbers. With a background rooted in hard work and a double major in accounting and business administration, Melissa brings a teaching-first approach to bookkeeping and financial strategy that makes even the most overwhelming concepts feel manageable.