BMA Market Segment Lead Spotlight

Mindy Piatz, Market Segment Lead - Bismarck


Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. My husband, Jesse (who is also from Bismarck), and I enjoy living in the same community we grew up in and being close to our families. I attended North Dakota State University for college – go Bison! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and going to concerts.


Tell us about your experience.

I began my journey in public accounting while in college working at Fiebiger, Swanson & West, who Brady Martz & Associates would later merge with in Fargo. There was a time when I prepared business and individual tax returns at BMA; however, that was short lived and I have worked in the Audit & Assurance department for the vast majority of my career, specializing in working with government and nonprofit clients. 

 

Describe your family.

Jesse and I have been married for 17 years. We have three daughters and a beloved lab named Ruger. Kristin and Kendall (twins) are 13 and Hannah is nine. Fall sports have just ended, so our winter season will be busy with basketball as all three girls play.


What's a little-known fact about you?

Some people might know this, but I am a twin. My identical twin sister lives in Fargo, so be warned, if you’re in Fargo and see me, it’s likely not me. My twin daughters are the fourth straight generation of twins on my mom’s side of the family.  

 

What is your favorite thing about working at BMA?

There are two things I enjoy about BMA - the people and the work. I have met some great people during my career, both coworkers and clients, that have had a profound impact on me and helped me grow as a person. I also enjoy the variety of work and that there is always something new to work on, learn about, and improve upon.

Team Member Updates

New Hires

John Oelke – Manager

Grand Forks

Cassie Good – SBS Administrator

Remote (Fargo)

Heidi Common – SBS Senior Associate

Grand Forks

Asia Willer – SBS Intern

Dickinson

Team Members Leaving

Name

Title

Office

Anna Masseth

Intern

Bismarck

Sarah Eckberg

SBS Associate

Fargo

Aerica Schroeder

Associate

Sioux Falls

Carla Reding

SBS Manager

Sioux Falls

Important Dates


2024 Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is your chance to make updates and changes to your benefits for the upcoming year. The Open Enrollment period is November 6 through November 17. Virtual information meetings reviewing BMA’s 2024 benefits will be held on:

  • Tuesday, November 7 at 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 9 at 10 a.m.


A recording of the presentation will be available to all employees following the meeting on November 9.


Upcoming Holiday Schedule

BMA offices will be closed on the following dates:

  • November 23 and 24 - Thanksgiving
  • December 22 and 25 - Christmas
  • January 1 - New Year's Day


2024 Payroll Calendar

The 2024 Payroll Calendar is now available!


Meet Your HR Team!

With the addition of our new team members in Sioux Falls, you'll be seeing a few new faces on the Human Resources team. Let's meet the team!

Emily Myrum – Chief Talent Officer

Grand Forks


Tracey McLagan – Director of Culture and Communities

Fargo


Kristy Kautz – Director of Human Resources

Sioux Falls


Brianna Tol – Human Resources Manager

Sioux Falls

Jordan Slaughter – Human Resources Associate

Grand Forks


Yanna Poberezhnik – Human Resources Associate

Sioux Falls


Megan Olson – Talent Acquisition Manager

Remote (Grand Forks)


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Firm News

Woltman Group Officially Joins BMA

Some of BMA's newest team members gathered for a photo with a festive balloon display in the Sioux Falls office to celebrate the official completion of the merger.

Congratulations Shelby Prochnow!

Bismarck Associate Shelby Prochnow has given birth to a healthy baby girl, Hadley Grace. Mom and baby are doing well. Congratulations!

Share Your News

Your fellow team members want to hear about your life! Share those life events – weddings, babies, pets, and other milestones – by emailing Tracey McLagan.

Cold & Flu Prevention

It’s estimated that nine million people in the US showed symptomatic signs of the flu during the 2021-2022 flu season. Getting your flu shot is the most effective way to protect yourself.


How do you know if it is a cold or the flu? Check out this information from USI Insurance Services to help you treat your symptoms accordingly.

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