Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives 30th Annual Al C. Bloomquist Lecture Series

Students and industry leaders are invited to the 30th Annual Al C. Bloomquist Lecture featuring President and CEO of Cass County Electric Cooperative, Marshal Albright. The event begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. on March 26 at North Dakota State University’s Prairie Rose Ballroom in Memorial Union.

This lectureship is designed to provide university students an opportunity to hear first-hand from distinguished individuals involved in cooperatives. Additionally, it allows for cooperative employees, directors and members to network with university students that will soon begin their careers. 

Marshal Albright was selected to present this year’s lectureship before retiring after 37 years with Cass County Electric Cooperative. During his career, Albright served in various positions including load management technician, marketing representative, marketing manager, key accounts executive, vice president of member and energy services, and president and CEO.  

American Crystal Sugar Co. is a cooperative owned by approximately 2,600 farmers, supplies 16% of the country’s sugar and employs 2,000 men and women in the states of Minnesota and North Dakota. 

The Quentin N. Burdick Center for Cooperatives (QBCC) at North Dakota State University helps cooperative businesses reach their potential while being the region’s trusted source for education, outreach and research on cooperative businesses. The QBCC provides educational opportunities through university courses and executive education programs. Research activities focus on issues unique to cooperative businesses operating in the Northern Plains.