Austin Schweer, President
aschweer@dakotaventuregroup.com

Austin joined DVG in March 2011 as a Fund Manager. Originally from Devils Lake, ND, Austin is majoring in Investments at the University of North Dakota. Following graduation (expected May 2013), he will be pursuing a career in the financial services industry. Austin enjoys snowboarding, hockey and hanging out with friends.

Ryan Clark, MD of IT and Operations
rclark@dakotaventuregroup.com

Ryan is a native of Edina, MN and joined DVG in the fall of 2012. He is majoring in Investments and hopes to work in Equity Research after graduating in the spring of 2013. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys exercising and reading.

Andrew Diephuis, MD of Marketing
adiephuis@dakotaventuregroup.com

Andrew joined DVG in the spring of 2011. Prior to becoming the MD of Marketing, he served the group as fundraising chair and a portfolio manager. Andrew will graduate from UND in December 2013 with a degree in Entreprenuership and Management. Originally from Rochester, MN, his favorite summer activies include fishing and disk golf.

Corey Kolquist, MD of Finance
ckolquist@dakotaventuregroup.com

Corey is originally from Hermantown, MN but grew up in Duluth. He is a junior earning a double major in Entreprenuership and Investments. Corey enjoys spending time outside in many ways; hunting, fishing, hockey and even using his pilot's license for a bird's eye view.

Gregory Syrup, MD of Business Development
gsyrup@dakotaventuregroup.com

Gregory is a Grand Forks native who joined Dakota Venture Group in February 2012.  He is currently a Graduate student pursuing his MBA with a concentration in International Business.  Gregory received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota in May 2012 in Entrepreneurship.  In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, being active, and spending time with family. In the future, he aspires to find himself in a career in Investments and Venture Consultation.