Bismarck’s Parrell Grossman named 2024 Community Fraud Fighter

AARP North Dakota has recognized Parrell Grossman as the recipient of its first Community Fraud Partner of the Year award. Grossman was an Assistant Attorney General and Director of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division before his 2024 retirement.

During his tenure, Grossman directed enforcement of the State of North Dakota’s consumer fraud, false advertising, Do Not Call and Robocall, charitable solicitations, identity theft, data security and privacy, non-profit corporations, and antitrust laws. Known for his collaborative approach, he has long been instrumental in AARP North Dakota’s fraud programming.

“One of our top priorities is to share timely information and resources to help people stay a step ahead of fraud. Parrell has long been a fantastic partner in that work and is now sharing his extensive expertise as a volunteer for us. This award is well deserved, and we look forward to working with him for many years to come,” says Josh Askvig, AARP ND State Director.

Grossman received the Attorney General’s Meritorious Service Award in 2011. He served on the Bismarck School Board for six years, including a term as president. Grossman served eight years on the Bismarck City Commission. Including a term as Vice Chairman. He served as the Commission’s Finance Commissioner and held the additional portfolios of Public Safety, Economic Development, and Parking. Grossman is a past president of the Big Muddy Bar Association and Served on the Dakota Stage Theater Board, including a term as president. Grossman is a member of the North Dakota Uniform Law Commission and National Conference of Uniform Law Commissioners. He is currently the Legislative Director for the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association.

Read about the other volunteers recognized in 2024: Andrus Award recipient Marlene Batterberry and Legacy Award recipients VelRae Burkholder and Carole Watrel.

Learn more about AARP's fraud work at aarp.org/fraud.