Doug’s experience spans over 15 years of applied research, planning and development focusing on community and economic development, environmental impact assessment, socio-economics and demography. He is a sociologist and holds an undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of North Dakota.

Experience
Doug’s business consulting experience includes assignments in aerospace, value-added agriculture, information technology, and manufacturing. He has worked extensively with Native American entrepreneurs and tribally-owned companies. He has co-authored many significant reports including “Aerospace: An Industry Sector Poised for Flight” for the Aerospace Power Group of the New Economy Initiative, “Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities in North Dakota’s Leading Edge High Tech Industry Sectors”, a study for the Economic Development Administration and North Dakota’s Economic Development and Finance and “An Information Technology Strategic Plan for North Dakota’s Rural Economic Area Partnerships.”

Participation
Doug leads the Center of North America Capital Fund, LLC, an investment fund, for which Praxis Strategy Group is the managing member. In this capacity Doug serves on the board of Earth Harvest Mills, an organic grain mill, and Valley Specialty Foods, a producer of Ukrainian-style perogies.