Jeff Shipley, founder of Jeff Shipley Enterprises (JSE, Inc.) - Operating Principle

Shipley currently owns 15 local companies spanning throughout ND and into several communities in MN, and continues to be expanding. These include Keller Williams Inspire Realty with offices throughout ND, Keller Williams Realty Professionals with offices throughout MN Lakes contry, Regency Title, Forward Mortgage, and Spire Custom Homes. He also owns the FM Real Estate Team, currently ranked in the Top 3% of production of all KW teams worldwide. Supporting companies include a training and development company, commercial building, land and real estate investments holding companies. 

The JSE family of companies exists to create opportunities for people to build their biggest life possible. The companies pride themselves on investing in their people. “It’s not about what you get... it’s about who you become. That is the real reward.” Shipley says.  Shipley accepted the award saying he takes no credit. “It’s all about the talented people I surround myself with... I find them, share the vision and get out of their way!”

Shipley also added, “my grandma taught me to always lay your head on your pillow at night knowing you did your best that day and to never lose your word- and that’s what we’ve built these companies on. It’s always about the people- I can’t stress that enough. They have become family.”

Emma Wold - Market Center ADMINISTRATOR

Emma joined our Market Center in 2021 as the Market Center Administrator. She graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Emma has previous experience working within the finance industry and in real estate, so she was eager to join our team. This was the perfect fit for her because she enjoys dealing with numbers and having the opportunity to help people. The MCA here at Keller Williams wears many hats, but some of Emma’s responsibilities to improve efficiency include accounting and financial record-keeping, overseeing administrative systems, and supporting the agents. While away from the office you can find Emma spending time with her Pomeranian, Binx, finding new restaurants in the area to try, visiting any and every coffee shop in Fargo countless times, and spending weekends at the lake.

laurie Dirks - compliance Director

Laurie originally joined Keller Williams Inspire Realty as an independent agent in 2011. With a degree in Marketing and Advertising, and taking with her the learned skills from years in retail management, becoming a Realtor was an exciting change. In February 2015 she accepted the position of Compliance Director for KWIN which has become her sole focus. Working with agents to get all transactions to the status of Pending Sale - Compliant before the closing date is a big task. It is met with clear communication, swift follow up and a unified effort.

In her spare time, Laurie loves to make jigsaw puzzles, read and visit with family and friends. She and her husband Don love to fish and spend many spring, summer, and fall days at their lake retreat. According to Laurie, her most favorite pastime is spontaneous adventure days where she and Don head out and explore without having an agenda. We just hop in the truck and see where the road leads us, it is amazing what you can discover in your own backyard!