BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:
MDU) today announced the retirement of Peggy Link, vice president and chief information
officer, effective Jan. 10,
2025. Dyke Boese, currently director of enterprise
infrasture and operations, will succeed Link.
Joining MDU Resources in 2005, and throughout her tenure, Link
has been a pivotal member of the company overseeing information
technology functions for the company and its business units. Named
as the first chief information officer for MDU Resources Group in
2016, she has led the enterprise technology services function since
2007 and previously served as the assistant vice president of
technology and cybersecurity officer. With her more than 30 years
of experience and extensive knowledge in the information technology
arena, Link also has contributed to the broader IT community
through her roles on the board of the Information Technology
Council of North Dakota and as a
member of the State Information Technology Advisory Committee.
"Peggy's leadership and expertise have been instrumental in
advancing our IT and cyber-readiness capabilities and ensuring the
smooth operation of our technology functions," said Nicole Kivisto, President and CEO of MDU
Resources Group. "Her people and project management skills have
been a key strength, and her contributions will be greatly missed.
We wish Peggy all the best in her well-deserved retirement."
Reflecting on her time at MDU Resources, Link said, "It has been
an incredible journey working with such a talented and dedicated
team. I am proud of what we have achieved together and confident
that the company will continue to thrive."
Boese will succeed Link as chief information officer. Boese
brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the
company's IT landscape. He started his career with WBI Energy in
1999 and transferred to MDU Resources in 2005, accumulating over 25
years of experience. Boese holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration from Black Hills State
University and a master's degree in business administration
from the University of Mary. He is also
a graduate of the 2015 Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Program and the Energy Executive Course at the
University of Idaho in 2019.
Additionally, Boese serves as a board member of the Technology
Council of North Dakota
(TechND).
"I am honored to take on this new role and excited to lead our
IT team into the future," said Boese. "Peggy has set a high
standard, and I look forward to continuing the work she has started
to drive innovation and support the company's strategic goals."
Kivisto added, "Dyke brings a wealth of experience and a deep
understanding of the company's IT landscape, and he is
well-positioned to continue building on Peggy's legacy of
excellence."
About MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a
member of the S&P MidCap 400 index, provides essential products
and services through its regulated energy delivery and construction
services businesses. Founded in 1924, the company is celebrating
its 100th anniversary; learn more at www.mdu.com/100th-anniversary.
For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or
contact the Investor Relations Department at
investor@mduresources.com.
Investor Contact: Brent
Miller, assistant treasurer and director of financial
projects and investor relations, 701-530-1730
Media Contact: Byron
Pfordte, manager of integrated communications,
208-377-6050
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