Patrick Bertagnolli, SHRM-SCP, Rough Rider Center & Community Enhancement Director at City of Watford City is interviewed by guest co-host Shawn Forbes, OG Directory, and The Crude Life host Jason Spiess at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.
Bertagnoli gives a history and rundown of the RoughRider Center in Watford City. Spiess brings up the unique factor of the community events center being connected to a high school and the benefits for a community the size of Watford City.
The student ambassador program is discussed in detail from how it began to post COVID impacts to how students learned trade skills from industry before graduating high school.
Patrick and Jason recap an interview The Crude Life did as part of an Energy Ambassador program to reach a younger audience in 2019 before COVID.
Restaurant reviews, Class A Basketball growth, local attractions and why people are still building homes in Watford City and the Bakken.
Bertagnoli said if anyone in oil and gas (or beyond) is coming to Watford City and would like a tour to give him a call or email.
701-300-3140 or pbertagnolli@nd.gov
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Sponsors, Music and Other Show Notes
Studio Sponsor: The Industrial Forest
The Industrial Forest is a network of environmentally minded and socially conscious businesses that are using industrial innovations to build a network of sustainable forests across the United States.
Weekly Sponsor: MineralTracker
MineralTracker is the only mineral management software that allows mineral owners to compare actual royalty payments to expected payments based on well performance and a proprietary, Bakken-specific reservoir model built by MineralTracker’s petroleum engineers.
MineralTracker was formed in Watford City, North Dakota, and is a subsidiary of First International Bank & Trust, a family-owned bank also based in Watford City.
Weekly Sponsor: Maxwell’s Restaurant & Bar
Maxwell’s has been repeatedly recognized locally and nationally for its fine dining, warm hospitality, outstanding service and custom beverage selections.
Maxwell’s has been the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2012. The Award of Excellence is earned by establishments that offer a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style with over 100 labels offered.
Maxwell’s seeks locally produced products whenever possible to bring its patrons the freshest ingredients as it supports local growers.
Phone Line Sponsor: Swan Energy, Inc. 866.539.0860
Studio Email and Inbox Sponsor: To Be Announced
Featured Music: Moody River Band
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