Profiles in Service - Nov. 30, 2015

Daryl H. Dukart

NACo Board of Directors

Dunn County, N.D. Commissioner

Number of years active in NACo: 2

Years in public service: 5

Occupation: rancher

Education: high school and three quarters of college

The hardest thing I’ve ever done: being at my oldest daughter’s side during the last minutes of her life as she lost her battle with cancer.

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: my spouse, Blake Shelton and Ed Schafer.

A dream I have is to: serve my community and helping build a strong vibrant community.

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: training young horses for ranch horses.

My favorite way to relax is: hunting, fishing and spending time with grandchildren.

I’m most proud of: our children and our grandchildren, achievements as a pork producer and rancher, 4-H leader for 25 years and presently being a county commis­sioner.

Every morning I read: national news, local news­papers and look at the stock market, livestock, metals and oil reports from the previous day. Plus try to cover all emails I need to read or respond to.

My favorite meal is: Boneless one-inch-thick pork chop cooked on a trigger grill using a mix of apple wood and hickory wood for my smoke flavor. Fresh garden green peas just adds a special touch to this wonderful meal.

My pet peeve is: individuals who are full of advice but provide no action.

My motto is: do I change the chal­lenge or challenge the change.

The last book I read was: Farming Without the Bank.

My favorite movie is: I do not have a favorite movie.

My favorite music is: country western.

My favorite president is: Ronald Reagan.

My county is a NACo member because: I feel it is important to have some role in the National Association of Counties organi­zation as it builds strength within our local county, allows for learning opportu­nities to bring back to our local county and state, which builds an even stronger rela­tionship between the people we represent, our communities and many political subdivisions.