Doug Burgum

Extracted Attributes

• Education

  North Dakota State University (Bachelor of University Studies), Stanford University (MBA)

• Full Name

  Douglas James Burgum

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date of Birth

  1956-08-01

• Place of Birth

  Arthur, North Dakota

• Political Party

  Republican Party

• Primary Occupations

  Businessman, Politician, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Timeline

• Born in Arthur, North Dakota. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1956-08-01

• Graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of University Studies degree. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1978

• Earned an MBA from Stanford University. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1980

• Mortgaged inherited farmland to invest in Great Plains Software. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1983

• Became president of Great Plains Software. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1984

• Took Great Plains Software public. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1997

• Sold Great Plains Software to Microsoft for $1.1 billion and managed Microsoft Business Solutions. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2001

• Co-founded Arthur Ventures, a software venture capital group. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2008

• Elected as the 33rd Governor of North Dakota. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2016

• Reelected as Governor of North Dakota. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2020

• Launched a campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2023-06

• Ended his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and became an advisor on the Trump campaign's energy policy. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2023-12-01

• President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Burgum as the United States Secretary of the Interior. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2024-11-14

• Confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 55th United States Secretary of the Interior in a 79–18 vote. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2025-01-30

• Sworn in as the 55th United States Secretary of the Interior, officially beginning his tenure focused on advancing American energy independence and responsible stewardship of public lands. (Source: Wikipedia, web_search_results)

  2025-02-01

• As Secretary of the Interior, became involved in an integrated strategy to advance the United States in the global AI Arms Race, focusing on massive scale-up of energy production (natural gas, nuclear energy) to meet the demands of AI data centers and emerging technologies. (Source: related_documents)

  2025-02-01

Doug Burgum

Douglas James Burgum ( BURG-əm; born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician who has served as the 55th United States secretary of the interior since 2025 under President Donald Trump. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024. Burgum was born and raised in Arthur, North Dakota. After graduating from North Dakota State University in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in university studies and earning an MBA from Stanford University two years later, he mortgaged inherited farmland in 1983 to invest in Great Plains Software in Fargo. Becoming its president in 1984, he took the company public in 1997. Burgum sold the company to Microsoft for $1.1 billion in 2001. While working at Microsoft, he managed Microsoft Business Solutions. He has served as board chairman for Australian software company Atlassian and SuccessFactors. Burgum is the founder of Kilbourne Group, a Fargo-based real-estate development firm, and also is the co-founder of Arthur Ventures, a software venture capital group. Burgum won the 2016 North Dakota gubernatorial election in a landslide. He was reelected by a wide margin in 2020. In June 2023, Burgum launched a campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. He ended his candidacy in early December 2023, and became an advisor on the Trump campaign's energy policy. On November 14, 2024, President-elect Trump announced his intention to nominate Burgum as the United States secretary of the interior. On January 30, 2025, Burgum was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 79–18 vote. On February 1, 2025, Burgum was sworn in as the fifty-fifth U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

Web Search Results

• Doug Burgum - Wikipedia

  Solutions. He has served as board chairman for Australian software company Atlassian and SuccessFactors. Burgum is the founder of Kilbourne Group, a Fargo-based real-estate development firm, and also is the co-founder of Arthur Ventures, a software venture capital group. [...] Early life ---------- [edit] Burgum was born on August 1, 1956, in Arthur, North Dakota, the son of Katherine (née Kilbourne) and Joseph Boyd Burgum. He has a brother, Bradley, and a sister, Barbara.( He was born where his grandfather established a grain elevator in 1906.( The company evolved into an agribusiness that the family still owns.( [...] Burgum is also the founder of the Kilbourne Group, a real-estate development firm focused on downtown Fargo.( In 2013 he created plans to build the tallest building in Fargo—a 23-story mixed-use building—to be named either Block 9 or Dakota Place.( It was completed in 2020 as the RDO Building.( The company advocated for a convention center to be built in downtown Fargo.( It acquired and renovated many Fargo properties, including the former St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the former Woodrow

• Secretary Doug Burgum Signs First Round of Secretary's Orders to ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Doug Burgum officially began his tenure as the 55th Secretary of the Interior, marking the start of a new era focused on advancing American energy independence and ensuring the responsible stewardship of the nation’s public lands and resources. [...] Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today directed the National Park Service to implement an Executive Order from President Donald J. Trump, aimed at enhancing public safety and cleaning up NPS lands in the District of Columbia. The new directives focus on revitalizing public spaces, addressing crime and making the nation's capital both cleaner and safer for both residents and visitors. Read more Was this page helpful? ---------------------- Yes No [...] “Today marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for the Department of the Interior,” said Secretary Doug Burgum. “We are committed to working collaboratively to unlock America’s full potential in energy dominance and economic development to make life more affordable for every American family while showing the world the power of America’s natural resources and innovation. Together, we will ensure that our policies reflect the needs of our communities, respect tribal sovereignty, and drive

• Doug Burgum | North Dakota Office of the Governor

  ## Entrepreneur and Philanthropist 1956 Recognized globally for his visionary business leadership, entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Burgum credits his success to the values and ethics instilled in his early years by his family and community. Others cite his deep commitment to improving both the personal and business lives of people worldwide as the distinguishing attribute of his leadership. [...] A native of Arthur, North Dakota, Doug earned a Bachelor of University Studies degree from North Dakota State University (NDSU), then went on to achieve an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. After building national experience as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, he returned to North Dakota in 1983 and joined Great Plains Software-then a very small startup company in the fledgling computer software industry. Driven by a firm belief in our region's people and a powerful dream, [...] In 2008, Doug co-founded Arthur Ventures, a regional venture capital fund that seeks to identify and invest in businesses with potential for strong growth; he serves as the company's chairman. He has also served as a member of the advisory council for the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the board of directors of SuccessFactors, and numerous other companies.

• Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam ...

  Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum applauded the revocation of the Biden administration’s “Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin” presidential memorandum. This action issued by President Donald J. Trump, protects the power generation of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River within the Columbia River Basin. Secretaries Burgum, Wright Join JERA and U.S. LNG Producers at Formal signing [...] U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, chair and vice-chair of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) respectively, joined Yukio Kani, global CEO and chairman of JERA Co., Inc. and representatives from several U.S. LNG producers to announce the finalization of four 20-year agreements between JERA and U.S. companies to purchase up to 5.5 million tons per year of American LNG. [...] Search Instagram Facebook Flickr YouTube X (formerly Twitter) ## Breadcrumb # Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi Visit Alcatraz Island Interior\_Press@ios.doi.gov Statement from Interior Press: Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California in accordance with President Donald J. Trump's directive to assess reopening the notorious prison to house the most dangerous and violent criminals.

• Trump is fast-tracking energy innovation while cutting regulations

  Log in to comment on videos and join in on the fun. Watch the live stream of Fox News and full episodes. Reduce eye strain and focus on the content that matters. Trump is fast-tracking energy innovation while cutting regulations: Doug Burgum # Trump is fast-tracking energy innovation while cutting regulations: Doug Burgum U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses President Donald Trump's push for American energy dominance on 'Mornings with Maria.' ## Live Now

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• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  Stanford University

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  businessperson

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  8/1/1956

• Place Of Birth

  Arthur

Douglas James Burgum (born August 1, 1956) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician serving as the 33rd governor of North Dakota since 2016. He is a member of the Republican Party. Burgum was born and raised in the small town of Arthur, North Dakota. He mortgaged his inherited farmland after graduating from college in 1983 to invest in a small technology startup, Great Plains Software. Becoming the company's president in 1984, he grew Great Plains into a successful large software company. Burgum sold the company to Microsoft for $1.1 billion in 2001. While working at Microsoft, he managed Microsoft Business Solutions. He has served as board chairman for Atlassian and SuccessFactors. Burgum is the founder of Kilbourne Group, a Fargo-based real-estate development firm, and also is the co-founder of Arthur Ventures, a software venture capital group. A lifelong resident of North Dakota, Burgum entered the Republican primary in the 2016 North Dakota gubernatorial election with no political experience. He upset longtime Attorney General and Republican-endorsed candidate Wayne Stenehjem in the primary election, and defeated Democratic nominee Marvin Nelson by a landslide in the general election. He was reelected by a wide margin in 2020. A fiscal conservative, Burgum has centered his platform around promoting conservative economic ideas. He is considered moderate on social issues.