All Company Meeting & Holiday Party Recap

One of our favorite times of the year happened at the beginning of December 2025. A time where all areas and divisions of the company meet under one roof and recap everything that has happened during the year. 2025, like any year, was a big year for us at ROERS. Each division head shared updates on upcoming projects, current projects, completed projects and current pursuits!

Before we dove into our 2025 recap, we had the pleasure of listening to David Wood and Shawn Kessel discuss the 7 Habits of Effective People. They discussed the 7 habits in detail and had a great on stage demonstration.

Development Update - Shannon Roers Jones

In 2025, our development division has had a huge focus on the newest project in Fargo, the COVE. COVE is currently under construction and located off 45th Street in Fargo and is where our ROERS Fargo office is located. This project will bring a huge change to the Fargo/Moorhead area by bringing housing, offices, lab spaces and more under one roof.

Project Updates:

  • In progress projects: 3
  • In pursuits: 4

Construction Update - Shane Roers and David Wood

ROERS WEST

Our construction team in Roers West have been busier than ever, not only are they complete numerous projects around the state but also, we are building a brand new Roers Office and Shop in Bismarck! This exciting project is well under way and are thrilled to see it come to life over 2026.

  • Project Updates:
    • Complete: 8
    • In Progress & Upcoming: 21
    • In pursuits: 7

ROERS EAST

Our team in the east have been successfully handling all projects over the past year. We have completed many large projects, quick turnaround projects such as Kwik Trip / Kwik Star and broke ground on many new projects such as the COVE. 2025 was a great year but 2026 has a lot more in store!

  • Project Updates:
    • Complete: 15
    • In Progress & Upcoming: 9
    • In pursuit: 3

Residential Update - Lindsey Fischer

Our residential teams in Fargo and Dickinson had another successful year! While we celebrated our first full year of being open at The Metropolitan in Fargo, we are also excited to announce our brand new property opening the summer of 2026, The Skyline in Fargo! While we are thrilled to have more properties coming on board, we also said farewell to a couple properties. Our leasing agents have been crushing vacancies by ensuring that our occupancy percentages are over 90%.

Project Updates

  • Completed: 2
  • Sold Properties: 4
  • Upcoming: 2
  • In Pursuits: 1

For Our Employees - Scott Wirth

Starting in 2026, we are offering a new wellness benefit to all employees. If an employee completes their annual visit to the doctor and provide the proper documentation, they will receive a $50 Roers Shop Gift Certificate! Keeping our employees’ health and wellness is mind is a priority for us at Roers. We also shared a video from one of our own employees who shared his recent cancer diagnoses and shared the importance of completing your wellness visit.

YEARS OF SERVICE

Each year our employees celebrate with ROERS is something to celebrate. While we celebrate each year of dedication and hard work, we are thrilled to share the milestone years of service!

5 YEARS

  • Jerry Schiff, Roers West, Project Manager
  • Randy Bischof, Roers Construction, Superintendent II
  • Tyler Miller, Roers Construction, Project Manager
  • Broc Beyers, Roers Construction, Superintendent I

10 YEARS

  • Matt Thomas, Roers West, Senior Estimator/Project Manager
  • Mack Buck, Roers Management, Safety Manager

15 YEARS

  • Kyle Detloff, Roers West, Superintendent II
  • Jay Fearing, Roers Construction, Equipment Operator I
  • Jim Brakke, Roers Construction, Superintendent II

We also announced the retirement of one of Roers long time employees, Clyde Trautmann. He has dedicated more than 25 years to the company and will be missed as he enjoys retirement.

Annual Awards - Presented by Scott Wirth, Mack Buck, David Wood, Phil Keller and Heidi Knutson

Every year our employees nominate coworkers for the Annual Awards to help us recognize the contributions of different individuals who help build success and live our core values. Our 2025 Award Recipients are as follows:

  • Rookie of the Year – Gavin Day
    • Awarded to an employee in their first two years with Roers for an outstanding effort to learn their job, provide premier serve to customers and team members, and exemplify excellence in their daily performance, all while incorporating the core values in their everyday work. This individual has grown to understand and live our mission, “through concept and completion, Roers is building success and stronger communities.”
  • Building Success in the Office – Jenna Abraham
    • Awarded to an employee or a team who work(s) in one of the Roers offices, through attitude, attendance, and work effort this individual or team exemplifies our mission “through concept and completion, Roers is building success and stronger communities.” This individual or team provides quality of work, professional courtesy, premier service, “can-do” attitude, responsiveness, respect, develops and maintains partnerships, creates opportunities for the organization, is a team player and actively demonstrates our core values daily.
  • Building Success in the Field – Ethan Saunders
    • Awarded to an employee or a team who work(s) in the field for Roers, through attitude, attendance, and work effort this individual or team exemplifies our mission “through concept and completion, Roers is building success and stronger communities.” This individual or team provides quality of work, professional courtesy, premier service, “can-do” attitude, responsiveness, respect, develops and maintains partnerships, creates opportunities for the organization, is a team player and actively demonstrates our core values daily.
  • Building Success in the Field – Jim Brakke
    • Awarded to an employee or a team who work(s) in the field for Roers, through attitude, attendance, and work effort this individual or team exemplifies our mission “through concept and completion, Roers is building success and stronger communities.” This individual or team provides quality of work, professional courtesy, premier service, “can-do” attitude, responsiveness, respect, develops and maintains partnerships, creates opportunities for the organization, is a team player and actively demonstrates our core values daily.
  • Community Service – Mack Buck
    • Awarded to a Roers employee who freely gives of him/herself with he/she time and/or talent to benefit the community in which they live. This employee truly lives out the core value of Community: Give Back and Give Often.  He/she takes the time and effort to give back on his/her own time and is making an impact through his/her efforts all while supporting and representing Roers mission of “building success and stronger communities.”
  • Safety Champion – Matt Leidy
    • Awarded to a Roers employee who exemplifies safety day in and day out. This employee goes above and beyond to work safely, following safety rules and regulations. By being a “safety champion” they help report near misses, attend trainings, and help advocate with peers the importance of safety.

Holiday Party - organized by Heidi Knutson, Lindsey Fischer, Scott Wirth, Jenna Abraham and Samantha Foell

After an afternoon filled with updates, our team had the chance to kick back and relax during our annual holiday party that evening at the Sanctuary Event Center. We had a great meal provided to us by Chef’s Table before starting off the evening.

This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors”. The stage transformed into a camping scene, while the tables were decorated perfectly around the room thanks to The White House Co. We had the pleasure of having a magician walk around during social hour and perform on stage for our employees. To mix things up, we had a variety of games with fantastic participation from all employees.

2025 was a year fill with memories, accomplishments and more. But 2026 will be even better as we celebrate 50 Years of Roers!

A Message From Avery Foell

About a month ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I’m sharing my story today because I want to urge all men: do not ignore your health or dismiss symptoms. Make it a priority to get your annual physical.

My symptoms began two years ago and have continued with frequent trips to the bathroom at night, blood in my urine, constant fatigue, dizziness, and lightheadedness. It was my wife, Sharon, who finally said, “It’s time to see a doctor.”

At my physical, they checked my blood and blood pressure. That’s when they found I had high blood pressure and a high red blood cell count in my urine. Because of those results, they ran more tests — and that’s when they discovered my prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were at 14. A healthy PSA level should be between 3 and 7.

That was the moment I found out I had prostate cancer.

I’m sharing this to tell other men: listen to your body. Don’t assume you’re invincible. One in four men will experience signs related to prostate issues. Early detection can make all the difference. Go get your annual physical.

Value your health. Value yourself.

– Avery Foell