Joel S. Thomsen
Chairman of the Board
Biography
Mr. Thomsen has served as a trustee since 2024 and was elected as Chairman of the Board in June 2025.
He has over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and strategic leadership that benefits the Trust.
Current Experience
- Chairman of the Board – Sterling Office and Industrial Trust
Previous Experience
- Trustee – Sterling Office and Industrial Trust
- 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