Minot, N.D. – Mike Aftem has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as an Engineering Technician. Aftem earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Chemistry from University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He previously worked as a production chemist in the oil industry and management at a large home improvement store, and he has also worked for Ackerman Surveying which has provided additional experience in the field of surveying. Mike has joined the engineering team and will be working in a variety of disciplines and will also be involved in a variety of construction projects throughout western North Dakota.