Fortis Energy Services CEO Nathan Conway Addresses Students at MSU Graduation Ceremony in Minot, North Dakota

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Nathan Conway returned to his alma mater when he served as the keynote speaker and addressed the 2015 graduating class of Minot State University. The commencement ceremony was held in the MSU Dome at 10 am on May 15, 2015, and more than 775 undergraduate and graduate students were part of the 2015 Minot State graduating class.

Fortis Energy Services CEO Nathan Conway gives commencement speech at MSU

You must research and create a plan, seek out mentors for specific lessons and pour your entire self into reaching your goals. You cannot go after them with half a heart. You must remain committed to finishing the race.

Conway told the students, “If you want to succeed in life, whether it is via personal goals or professional goals, you must do so with passion. Set your goals, pursue them with unbridled passion and let nothing stop you.”

Conway graduated from MSU in 2001 and has gone on to achieve a high level of success in the energy industry. He serves as CEO of Fortis Energy Services, an award winning oil and gas service provider with operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and North Dakota. http://www.fortisenergyservices.com

“You must research and create a plan, seek out mentors for specific lessons and pour your entire self into reaching your goals,” Conway told the graduates. “You cannot go after them with half a heart. You must remain committed to finishing the race.”

MSU President, Steven W. Shirley, PhD, commented, “Minot State University was privileged to have a successful alumnus of Mr. Conway’s background and experience address the MSU Class of 2015.  Nathan delivered an inspiring message to this year’s graduates; he is a role model and terrific example for our new graduates to see the path that can be created beginning with a degree from Minot State.  It is always exciting to welcome “home” our MSU alumni, and it was a great honor having Nathan participate in the 2015 Commencement Exercises at Minot State!”

In closing, Conway told the students, “When you put together the elements of a can-do attitude, passion to meet your goals, mentors to guide you, and a determination to become mentors to those who come after you, it is then you will not only succeed in your career, you will find a satisfaction within yourself that is unmatched. For when you first succeed, then help others succeed, you have created a legacy for the work you have done.”

About Nathan Conway

Nathan Conway is CEO of the multi-award winning company, Fortis Energy Services, LLC. He holds a BS from Minot State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has won numerous awards including Crain Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Award. Nathan is married and resides, with his wife Molly, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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