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Whatever happened to Marv Kormann? T here are some people who come into your life for a short period of time, but touch it quite deeply. That can be said about Marv Kormann. A farmer at heart, Kormann was born and raised in Westhope north of Minot, attended St. Paul Seminary in Minn., and was ordained into the Roman Catholic priesthood in 1967. He served parishes in Grand Forks, Langdon, Westhope, Antler and Maxbass before making the difficult decision to leave the clergy, get married and return to farming for the next 13 years. During that time, Kormann preached in several Protestant congregations and, in 1981, was accepted into the clergy of the American Lutheran Church. He served the Metigoshe congregation for five years before leaving the farm for Bismarck in 1986. Kormann says, “Living in Bismarck was an enriching experience for my family, allowing our children to complete their education in a great school system. The congregation at Good Shepherd was alive, exciting and enthusiastic, and serving with Rev. Robert Lynne was a thrill. It was just a great place to raise a family.” As associate pastor, then senior pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, one of Bismarck’s largest congregations, Kormann did a lot of counseling in the community. He says being a Red Cross volunteer during that time was also meaningful for him. He recalls time spent with his wife Rose and three kids attending local sporting events or sledding down Tom O’Leary hill. By Renae Hoffmann Walker In May 1995, Kormann accepted a call in Sioux Falls for five years, then served at a Lutheran church in a metropolitan area near Detroit. He says, “Dearborn (population 97,000) has been a growth-filled experience. About a third of the people are of Middle Eastern descent. The Arab population, and a large number of African Americans and Hispanics, allowed us to see the world as it really is—diverse in every way.” Kormann retired this summer. He and Rose bought a home in Dundas, Minn., close to their adult children and six grandchildren. He says, “I was anxious to get back to open country. I miss the sunsets. People in N.D. don’t realize how blessed they are to be at the heart of the land, sky and plains.” Kormann says he’ll continue to look for ways to serve and stay active. The grandchildren should help with that! NEW NEIGHBOR WELCOME SERVICE Welcomes you to Bismarck-Mandan For Free Gifts Contact: Verdeen at 391-0094 or Ileen at 400-2919 or email us at newneighbors@bis.midco.net 14 thecitymag.com
YP UPDATE Young Professionals Building Businesses in Bismarck-Mandan By Nicole Wright, YP PR-Marketing Team W e asked two members of Bismarck-Mandan’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) about starting their own businesses. James and Janelle Devine, owners of J2 Studio Architecture + Design, and Dr. Joel Roloff, owner of Adjust Life Chiropractic, offered their thoughts. Q. Why did you decide to start your own business? A. J2 Studio Architecture + Design: [We] decided it was time to take the experiences we had and cultivate them into a business where we could instill our own values, be in control of the entire process and the services provided. A. Adjust Life: I had a specific goal in mind and education is at the heart of it. I am always learning and enjoy teaching others how to live better. I am able to reach and help more people because I started my own practice. Q. What do you know now that you didn’t then? A. J2 Studio Architecture + Design: We didn’t realize how much work is involved in maintaining a business. There are everyday tasks that you don’t always think about when you work in a large office, where staff members are assigned to take care of those things. A. Adjust Life: I can help people all day long but, if I don’t collect to pay the bills, I won’t be able to help too many people for very long. It all goes back to learning how to effectively run a business. Q. What advice would you give to other young professionals looking to start a business? A. J2 Studio Architecture + Design: Assess your desire and reasons for going out on your own. Determine the feasibility of your business in the marketplace. Start by learning about your competition and what you could do differently and, better yet, to differentiate yourself from them. A. Adjust Life: Have a specific goal in mind, and go for it. One thing I have truly learned is that I am not just growing a practice, I am growing a life. The YPN is committed to helping these members grow themselves as they grow their businesses in the community. Visit J2 Studio Architecture + Design at www.j2studio.us and Adjust Life Chiropractic www.adjustlife.com. For more information, contact the YP Network at 701.223.5660 or info@ypnetwork.org. September 2009 15
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