MEET CAM
Knutson Realty
- 701-220-4124
- cam@knutsonteam.com
- 4207 Boulder Ridge Road Suite 220 | Bismarck, ND 58503
Knutson Companies, consisting of two businesses launched in 2018 by Cam Knutson, concentrate on focused residential and commercial real estate. The two enterprises making up Knutson Companies: Knutson Commercial and Knutson Realty.
About Knutson Commercial
Behind Knutson Commercial is a team with experiences and skills capable of assisting you with almost any phase of your commercial real estate development project or challenge. Its wide scope and services contain everything from site selection to market research and buyer/seller representation to tax-deferred exchanges. Learn more about Knutson Commercial and its complete list of services here.
About Knutson Realty
Knutson Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage licensed and equipped to handle commercial and/or residential real estate. The Knutson Realty team also oversees and manages focused residential developments in Bismarck, ND, such as Summit Point, Elkridge, Whispering Ridge at Hawktree and more. See all of the residential developments and lots available today here.
MEET CAM
Cam lives in Bismarck, North Dakota, with his lovely wife, Shayla, their children and beloved family dog, Mochi. His hobbies include golf, travel, and he enjoys anything that includes being active and social. Cam is grateful to call North Dakota and Bismarck home. For him, it’s the best place to raise a family, with beautiful terrain, excellent schools, an engaged park district, incredible people, and the continued benefit of a strong economy and consistent growth.
EDUCATION
After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Bismarck, Cam attended North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, completing his degree in 2012. Along with being involved in numerous activities and organizations, Cam served as the NDSU Student Body President.
EXPERIENCE
Following NDSU graduation, Cam began working at Kilbourne Group, a real estate development company focused on revitalizing Fargo’s downtown urban core. He served as a Commercial Realtor and the Business Development Manager. Throughout his six years with the company, Cam was involved in the acquisition of over 70 parcels and $250 million in real estate acquisitions and development. He was involved with Kilbourne Group as it grew from a team of six to a company of over 30, doing an average of $50 million in real estate development a year.
In late 2018, Cam moved back to his hometown of Bismarck, North Dakota and started Knutson Realty and Knutson Commercial, both real estate brokerage companies. Alongside these two companies, Knutson launched Knutson Companies, which focuses on residential and commercial land development primarily focused in Bismarck and North Dakota. Cam and his team currently oversee the development and sales of several new residential developments in the Bismarck area, including developments Elkridge and Summit Point. The team currently oversees the development and sales of new commercial developments, including Boden.
Elkridge
Touted as Northwest Bismarck’s premier residential neighborhood, this master-planned development comprises over 600 acres, all nestled alongside Northwest Elementary School.
Summit Point
This residential development, coming soon, will be located on the North side of Hawktree Golf Course. The master-planned development will consist of nearly 1,000 acres and completely redefine rural, residential living.
Boden
This live-work community features residential-scale individual office spaces designed for single business occupancy in the neighborhood of nearby single-family residential living and built-in public greenspace.
RECOGNITIONS & INVOLVEMENT
Board of Director Member for Sanford Health Bismarck West Region, one of the top employers in western North Dakota.
Board of Director Member at Starion Bank, a $1.6 billion asset bank located in North Dakota and Wisconsin.
He recently joined the Board of Regents at the University of Mary, founded in 1959 and offers nearly 60 undergraduate and a range of master’s and doctoral degrees.
Co-owner of the Sanctuary Events Center, a venue for weddings, concerts, and private events. The Sanctuary operates out of the former St. Mark’s Church, a 100+-year-old historic property in downtown Fargo.
Recognized in 2015 by Prairie Business as a top business professional under 40 in their annual 40 under 40 list.
Alicia Rogstad will join the Knutson Team as its Director of Operations on March 23rd. As a team member with Starion Bank, Rogstad will bring knowledge in financial services, real estate services and banking. Cam Knutson, the owner of Knutson Companies and Realty, shares the excitement of adding Rogstad’s robust set of skills to the company.
“As a board member of Starion Bank, I was able to see Alicia’s impressive knowledge and skillset first-hand,” says Knutson. “When we started looking for folks to add to our team, she was an obvious fit.”
Knutson worked directly with Starion Bank in the transition of Rogstad to its team. “This was an easy decision and transition,” says Rogstad. “Cam Knutson and Knutson Companies share the same, strong community values as Starion Bank, which I love so much.”
Rogstad’s passion for strong community connections is illustrated through her years of involvement in Bismarck-Mandan charities and nonprofits. Her list of service and participation in the community include:
Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (2017-2020);
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Committee for Bismarck-Mandan (2020); and
Dakota Zoo Board Member (2020-2022).
Alicia and David Rogstad live in Bismarck with their three children.
Alicia is married to Bismarck native David Rogstad. The couple has three children. The family enjoys spending time outside, volunteering together and chasing their children between activities.
The Knutson Team is excited to announce the addition of Gabby Gannon, a Bismarck native, to our growing team of professionals. Gabby brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in customer service and has spent the past year and a half immersing herself in the real estate industry.
Gabby attended the University of Mary, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Services and Banking. This strong academic background, combined with her practical experience, makes her a valuable asset to our team and a trusted advisor for our clients.
In addition to her career in real estate, Gabby is a dedicated artist and educator, sharing her passion for ballet with her students. Her commitment to teaching and mentoring aligns with our team’s values of community engagement and lifelong learning.
When she’s not working, Gabby enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring the wide array of recreational activities that Bismarck has to offer. She also has a love for animals, particularly her Chihuahua named Javi, who is known for his impressive wardrobe and unique sense of style.
Please join us in welcoming Gabby Gannon to the Knutson Team! We are confident that her diverse talents and commitment to the community will make a positive impact on our clients and our team.
Knutson Companies Team is excited to welcome Tyler! Tyler lives in Mandan, North Dakota, where he lives with his fiancé, Calli, and their pets, Moose and Ms. Kitty. Tyler’s hobbies include running, biking, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Tyler spent many weekends visiting his grandparents in Bismarck which led to him to relocating to the Bismarck-Mandan area in late 2022. He has enjoyed learning about his new community and looks forward to engaging with both public and private sectors.
Tyler graduated from Red River High School in Grand Forks and continued his education at the University of North Dakota, where he studied civil engineering and enjoyed his time spent playing as wide receiver on the football team. After completing his undergraduate degree, he further pursued a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). His involvement in football included serving on the team’s leadership council and participating in several honorary academic organizations such as Tau Beta Pi and Beta Gamma Sigma.
While completing his civil engineering degree and during his graduate studies, Tyler gained valuable experience at Burian & Associates, LLC, a consulting civil engineering firm. There, he worked as an engineer in training on projects ranging from field surveying and water demand analyses to wastewater discharge analyses and contract development. Tyler collaborated with a team of partners to drive the development of 266 residential units and over 78,000 square feet of commercial real estate on the University of North Dakota campus. His role involved negotiations for long-term land leases, condominium leases, and commercial leases, as well as business development, financial analysis, and stakeholder management.
Tyler’s deep experience in real estate development, engineering, and business makes him a fantastic addition to Knutson Companies. We’re thrilled to have him on board and look forward to seeing the incredible contributions he’ll make to our team and the community. Welcome, Tyler!
