Altru’s Derek Goebel Receives ’40 Under 40’ Recognition

Grand Forks, N.D. — Derek Goebel, Altru’s director of finance and supply chain, has been named to Prairie Business’ ‘40 Under 40’ list for 2021.

Goebel has been with Altru for 11 years and has served on multiple teams, including planning, performance improvement, operations and finance. He has also served in the National Guard for 13 years, including mobilizations both overseas and stateside. Goebel has led initiatives to support Altru’s financial turnaround, while also serving on the command center team during the COVID pandemic.

Goebel is scheduled to graduate in December with his second bachelor’s degree, this one in accounting. Previously he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in business administration.

“Derek is a trusted and respected expert at Altru, focused on balancing the growth of the organization with financial stability,” states Annie Bonzer, director of marketing and public relations at Altru. “He excels at maneuvering through complex situations effectively and quietly, while promoting the engagement of the team and success of the organization.”

Annually, Prairie Business magazine profiles 40 young professionals in the region, all under the age of 40. These inspiring and dedicated professionals come from a wide range of industries and have made significant impacts in their chosen professions and communities.