Joel S. Thomsen
President
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Biography
Mr. Thomsen has served as trustee since 2024.
He has over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and strategic leadership that benefits the Trust.
Current Experience
- Trustee – Sterling Office and Industrial Trust
- President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Financial Officer – Sterling Office and Industrial Trust
- Chief Executive Officer – Sterling Management, LLC
Previous Experience
- President, CIO & CFO – Sterling Office and Industrial Trust
- Chief Executive Officer – Sterling Management, LLC
- Chief Investment Officer – Sterling Multifamily Trust, Sterling Office and Industrial Trust, Sterling Management, LLC
- Chief Executive Officer – GOLDMARK Property Management, Inc.
- Founder and CEO – Black Arbor Group
- Managing Director – Bell Wealth Management
- Equity partner – Eide Bailly LLP, Fargo
Education and Designations
- Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of North Dakota
- Certified Public Accountant in Minnesota and North Dakota
- Certified Financial Examiner
- Accredited Reinsurance Administration
- Registered representative of Gardner Financial Services, Inc.
- Real estate agent in North Dakota
- Holds 7/66 securities licenses