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Rob K. Johnson - Principal of Dakota Plains Energy

Has over 40 years of business management and ownership experience in various industry segments
Has been involved in over $60 million of commercial transactions including resorts/hospitality and industrials
A graduate of Northern State University with a BS in Business Administration and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh (PA) Katz School of Business Executive Program
Obtained a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development at Opus College of Business, St. Thomas University
Splits his time between Aberdeen, SD and Brainerd Lakes Area, MN

Has over 20 years of business management and ownership experience in the retail and service industries
Has closed more than 100 commercial real estate transactions
A graduate of University of South Dakota with a BS in Management and a Masters in Business Administration
A 2017 alumnus of Leadership South Dakota
Sits on the Board of Directors for the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Business Improvement District, Downtown Parking Board, Aberdeen Area Community Foundation, & The Aberdeen YMCA