John M. Agrey Award
2010 Recipient
Dick Johnsen
Dick Johnsen is being recognized for his service to transportation at the legislative and business levels as an advocate for transportation needs. He is president of Johnsen Trailer Sales Inc. of Bismarck and Fargo, a company founded by Dick's father in 1959. The company serves the transportation-related needs of commercial, agricultural and governmental sectors. Johnsen currently serves as the treasurer for the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association and is head of that group's legislative committee. He served as president of the organization from 1985 to 1987. His leadership helped the industry weather the deregulation of the trucking industry.
Involved in transportation at legislative and business levels for more than 40 years, Johnsen has long been an advocate for transportation needs, working toward a balance between business interests and the need to preserve and rebuild infrastructure. Dick served on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, was president of the Bismarck Mandan Development Association, and was president of the Bismarck Mandan Chamber of Commerce. He was one of the original board members of North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance and served as its chairman. He currently serves on the Board of Lincoln Mutual Life, BMDA, and BNCC Corporation – holding company for BNC National Bank.
