Nancy Dahl, Moderator

Nancy M. Dahl’s professional career spans five industries with sales ranging from $20 Million to $750 Million.  The largest included 20,000 employees, seven manufacturing plants, over 200 field offices and in excess of 700 retail operations in North America.  In addition, she serves on both corporate and nonprofit boards of directors.

Nancy has been asked to share her expertise in Leadership, Leading Change, Innovation and Professional Development across the nation for a wide range of business and educational audiences.  Her blog-Lead your life-at www.nancymdahl.com reaches a global audience dedicated to leading their life with intention.  Her book GROUNDED-leading your life with intention launched in November 2017 to sell-out crowds at her book launch events.  In February, she was invited to the TEDx stage at Penn State to share her perspective on Leadership and living with intention.  Now her work is dedicated to Board service, speaking, and serving as a Strategic Advisor to both executives and boards.  Her work is industry agnostic.  The one common denominator?  Your attitude about life--a belief in the future, the curiosity to ask questions and the confidence and discipline to be authentic.

She has been recognized as “one of 25 Women to Watch”, honored as a Distinguished Alumni for her career accomplishments and as a Community Leader for her dedication to mentoring others.  Last year, she was recognized as a “woman who leads” and was featured on the cover of MN Business Magazine.

She earned her undergraduate degree at Gustavus Adolphus College, her MBA Graduate Degree at University of St. Thomas and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Executive Program.  In addition, she has earned numerous professional certifications including Advanced Board Fellowship Certificate from the National Association of Corporate Directors.

She has been married for over 30 years to Brian.  Together they enjoy life’s adventures with their boys Erik and Jorgen, both graduates of South Dakota State University.