Kirsti Hourigan

Kirsti Hourigan's work experience includes serving as the Director of Human Resources at Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. since 2020. In this role, they oversee various human resources activities and implements programs to enhance managerial effectiveness and employee retention.

Prior to that, they worked at MDU Resources Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2020. Kirsti held positions including Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorney, and Staff Attorney. In these roles, they provided legal advice, managed employment-related litigation, assisted with labor negotiations, oversaw financings, and served as the Corporate Compliance Officer.

Before joining MDU Resources Group, Inc., they worked as an Attorney at Nilles Law Firm from 2000 to 2007. Kirsti'sresponsibilities included litigating employment-related cases and advising clients on various legal matters.

Overall, Kirsti Hourigan has extensive experience in human resources management, legal advising, and employment-related matters.

Kirsti Hourigan obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Cornell University, where they studied from 1991 to 1995. Kirsti furthered their education at the Wake Forest University School of Law, earning a Doctor of Law (JD) degree between 1997 and 2000.