Shannon Seefeldt

Don is one of the newer faces here at Thomsen Homes. Don’t let the newness fool ya, he fits in as if he was here for years. Always up for a good chat about sports or life, Don provides a great team atmosphere in the office. He oversees finances and budgets as well as office management. Don is also the current head of HR, so you can see he wears a lot of hats! He’s a hard worker too, often coming in bright and early, you might even catch him in the office on a Saturday! Get to know Don below!

1. What’s your favorite movie of all time and why? Twelve O’Clock High (1949).  Best World War II movie ever… shows the Air Force in its early stages.  The movie is still used by major universities/military academies as a case study in leadership.

2. Speaking of movies, what is the current title for your life? New Boss, Who Dis?

4. Look at your last played song on your phone, what is it? “Ain’t That A Kick in the Head” by Dean Martin.

5. You’re up next at karaoke. What’s your go-to song and why? I only hum.

6. Chess or checkers? Checkers.

7. Beaches or Mountains? Beaches.

8. What is the craziest thing you’ve done? Not crazy, but kinda cool.  While in the Air Force, I was an escort for a Russian Nuclear Team that inspected our nuclear missiles.  I got into a harness and leaned over a missile to help the Russian inspect it.  The idea was to ensure the nuclear material was disabled and removed according to several international treaties.  We weren’t allowed to speak so we just smiled and nodded at each other.  It was pretty cool.

9. If you could time travel, where would you go and why? 1940’s to meet my grandparents when they were younger.

10. What’s your proudest achievement? Raising two pretty awesome kids.

11. Best piece of advice you have been given? When driving, only back up as far as you have to!

12. What one topic/person do you wish you knew more about? Probably my parents’ early life together.

13. What are some small things that make your day better? A latte, no flavor.  Not having to help my kids with homework.

14. What does your daily life look like at Thomsen Homes? Meetings with bankers or vendors, meetings with fellow teammates, approving and inputting data, and researching better processes for HR/IT/Finance/Accounting.

15. If you could try another role here at Thomsen for a week, which one would it be? Who wouldn’t want to be a CM??

Recently the Thommies recipient of the highly sought after, “Office Mom Award,” Jaden is just that. She’s our receptionist, office manager, stocker, clothing manager, dishwasher keeper upper, the list goes on! Her organization skills are top notch and her smile is warm and inviting. She makes Thomsen Homes feel like a second home and can always cheer you up with a sly joke or two. Get to know our awesome “Office Mom,” Jaden, below!

1. What’s your favorite movie of all time and why?
   • The Peanut Butter Falcon | I’ll admit it, this movie had me feeling all the emotions. I cried more times than I can count. It’s an incredible heartfelt story and Shia LaBeouf knocked it out of the park. Must watch!
2. Speaking of movies, what is the current title for your life?
   • ​The Truman Show
3. If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be?
   • Pam from The Office
4. Look at your last played song on your phone, what is it?
   • Conversations with My Wife (Acoustic) – Jon Bellion
5. You’re up next at karaoke. What’s your go-to song and why?
   • Tequila…need I say more?
6. Chess or checkers?
   • Chess. I was in chess club after all...
7. Beaches or Mountains?
   • Mountains
8. What is the craziest thing you’ve done?
   • I rode the Wild Thing…with no hands.
9. If you could time travel, where would you go?
   • I would travel back to 1692 during the Salem Witch Trials
10. What’s your proudest achievement?
    • Dropping the splits that one time
11. Best piece of advice you have been given?
    • Follow your heart.
12. What one topic/person do you wish you knew more about?
    1. I’m a huge crime/forensics nerd so I would love to learn more about serial killer psychology.
13. What are some small things that make your day better?
    • Compliments, hugs, and strawberry banana smoothies (with soy in case you wanted to get me one 😉)
14. What does your daily life look like at Thomsen Homes
    • I’d like to say I do a little bit of everything. I open up shop, answer phones, plan events, input data, open mail, and most importantly take care of all my children. 
15. If you could try another role here at Thomsen for a week, which one would it be?
    • I would love to be a designer for a day. I want to put all of my Sims skills to the test.

We are SUPERbowl PUMPED to be partnering with West Fargo Brewtus’ Brickhouse for this year’s 2020 Super Bowl Bar Olympics! Who doesn’t enjoy a cold beverage, the za and cheering on the teams with family and friends? Not to mention at one of Fargo-Moorhead’s hottest bar & grilles! Thomsen Homes will be giving away FREE BREWTUS BUCKS on the hour from 3pm-halftime! It’s sure to be a fun & eventful afternoon, so come on down and party with us!

Mike is one of our Warranty techs here at Thomsen Homes. He brings a spark of energy and laughter to the office and transfers that to the clients when he visits them for claims. His knack for all things repair and handling is 10/10 and if he doesn’t know the solution right then and there, be sure he will find one asap! See him driving around in the Thomsen truck with the tools in the back and give him a wave! Get to know Mike below!

Name three words that you describe you. Funny, smart, kind

2.  Do you have any hidden talents or skills? Guitar playing

3.  If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? Hawaii

4. Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? Musician

5. My favorite word in the English language is? Immediately

6. If you were a superhero, what super power would you have? Something explosive

7. What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Hunting

9. What would be your personal motto? Things happen for a reason

10. Choose a movie title for the story of your life. Scrooge

11. What, or who, are you a “closet fan” of? Coors Light

12. Look at your last song listened to. What is it? “Would That I” – Hozier

13. What’s a typical day like for you at work? Running around to homes, fixing things, helping out team members

14.  What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? Good at problem solving and interacting with homeowners

15.  What do you love most about your job? Fixing things and my team

Welcome Home!

A cozy home in a cul de sac awaits! Located in the development of Highland Meadows in the city of West Fargo, 1236 Barnes Dr W is close to the new Lights Plaza, schools, and so much more.  Our  2180 Bi-level plan has plenty of room for entertaining and family. This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a custom niche that greets you as you come up the stairs. Matte black hardware and lighting, plus rustic laminate flooring give the home a farmhouse feel that’s warm and inviting. An accent wall has been added in the living space to add to the charm this home has. It’s truly a house you won’t want to miss!

 

Heidi is our part-time warranty gal here at Thomsen. Currently studying at NDSU for her Master’s in Psychology, she pops in to Thomsen every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. She helps with communicating between our team and the client(s) and tags along on visits to lend a helping hand. Get to know Heidi below!

1. Name three words that you describe you.

Funny, Caring, Empathetic

2. Do you have any hidden talents or skills?

Can play piano by ear

3.  If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be?

Colorado

4. Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up?

A vet

5. My favorite word in the English language is?

Absolutely

6. If you were a superhero, what super power would you have?

Invisibility

7. What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?

Anything outside (when it isn’t winter)

9. What would be your personal motto?

Everything happens for a reason

10. Choose a movie title for the story of your life.

 Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

11. What, or who, are you a “closet fan” of?

90s Music

12. Look at your last song listened to. What is it?

The Cave – Mumford and Sons

13. What’s a typical day like for you at work?

Show up with a great attitude, joke with coworkers, and dive right in to claims/schedule subs to make homeowners happy!

14. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?

Drawing the hard line, bringing fun into work, and being upfront and transparent

15. What do you love most about your job?

The team approach we have when working with vendors and subcontractors on warranty claims. I also love the support and fun we have in my team.