About David
Dave owns Dakota Fence Company, which sells and installs fence, signs, guardrail, traffic control and playground equipment in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Wyoming. Dave started the company in 1972 when he was a senior in high school.
A member of Bell’s board of directors since 1992, Dave says being exposed to the bank board has helped him in his business career. Bell has also benefited from Dave’s experience in the construction industry.
Born and raised in Fargo, N.D., Dave graduated from Fargo North High School, attended the University of Minnesota Crookston, and holds an associate degree in sales and marketing for business.
In 2005, Dave was inducted into the Fargo North High School Hall of Fame, and in 2022, he was inducted into the University of Minnesota Crookston Alumni Hall of Fame. His hobbies include restoring antique motorcycles and hunting. He is also a longtime member of Shriners International – a fraternity that works to help children through Shriners Hospitals for Children.