Kayla Kranda is an Operations Associate at HTC. She oversees our trust accounting software and makes sure everything balances. Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is an avid football fan.

Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Tappen, North Dakota, and graduated from Minot State University with a bachelor of science degree in finance. I have been in the financial services and banking industry for over 15 years. Currently, I live in West Fargo with my husband, Kyle, son Karson (2 1/2), and daughter Kora, who was born at the end of January.

Bre Smith is an administrative associate who supports the trust administration side of HTC. She is the most recent addition to HTC, and we are excited to have her on the team.

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I grew up in Vermillion, South Dakota, and attended college at St. Cloud State University and South Dakota State University. My husband and our two girls just moved to Fargo from Pierre, South Dakota, this spring. Prior to joining HTC, I worked in the trust department of a bank for four years.

• Steve Halverson, Chairman of the Board, was installed as the International Director for District 4 of the Sons of Norway at the International Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota, this past August.

Kristen Grove is an administrative associate who primarily supports retirement services. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her spare time is occupied with a multitude of hobbies.

Tell us about about yourself.

I was born in Williston, North Dakota, but moved to Fargo at the age of 11. I have two amazing parents, a sister, two brothers, two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, three nieces, and three nephews. Upon graduation from Fargo South High School, I attended Concordia College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with an emphasis on public relations and advertising in 2003. My collegiate studies also focused on journalism and pre-law.

• Jan Nelson, Trust Officer, was installed as a board member of the Red River Estate Planning Council earlier this summer. Congrats! Red River Valley Estate Planning Council
• Brian Halverson, President, and Jon Benson, Trust Officer, were invited to present Dollars for Scholars scholarships to graduates in Hillsboro, North Dakota. Dollars for Scholars

Michelle Hoppe is an administrative associate who primarily supports personal trusts. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Early morning coffee dates are her favorite.

Below she shares a few things about herself.

Tell us about yourself.
I grew up on the Canadian border in Minnesota, near Baudette. I learned about life with my two brothers and two sisters from some pretty amazing parents. I also have a crazy amount of extended family that I am close with, most of whom live near Baudette.