REIER THOMPSON

President/CEO MISSOURI SLOPE

“Reier is a man of principles, and those principles guide every decision he makes for Missouri Slope.”

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:

Born and raised right here in Bismarck. I love our community and want to do all I can to help it be successful. I feel incredibly blessed every day to be married to my best friend and to be the father of two wonderful children. My personal motto is: to share God’s love. I enjoy being active whether that be at work, church, kids’ activities, exercise, or exploring our great country with our camper.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

Discovering opportunities and thinking through solutions. Being a local non-profit healthcare organization allows us to respond quickly and dream big. Working with an amazing team of professionals and extraordinary board members is how the great legacy of Missouri Slope continues. I am also motivated by challenges. Personal challenges such as exercising early each morning, bike races, marathons, or golf tournaments definitely get me going. Being part of others success is extremely motivating as well. I enjoy helping others reach their goals and sharing in their celebrations.

CHALLENGES IN YOUR CAREER PATH:

Getting the first professional job when all job postings prefer experience. You have to be open to wherever opportunity leads you. It led me to a small community where I learned the important lessons I needed in order to be where I am today. The global pandemic caused by COVID. It affected everything we do and ramifications continue to this day. Getting through these challenges and whatever future ones we have yet to face is only possible for me by trusting in God each step of the way even when all feels lost.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER OTHER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?

I got into healthcare because I wanted a career where I could help others. What I’ve realized is that I have received much more than I have put in. I have grown in my faith, as a professional, as a husband, and as a father from all the connections and stories I have experienced. My advice is to choose a career that helps you grow as a person, not necessarily in title or compensation. Those things can come and go. Growth in mind, body, and spirit will remain.