Janet Astrup
Administrative Assistant
Janet currently works in the fields of criminal and employment law. After graduating from Moorhead Area Vocational Technical Institute, Janet worked at several law firms for a few years before coming to Wold Johnson, P.C. Janet and her husband, Paul, reside in Moorhead, Minnesota. They have one daughter, Anna, and two delightful granddaughters. In Janet’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being involved in church activities, reading, and doing crafts.
Michelle Hallman
Paralegal
Michelle joined Wold Johnson, P.C. in 2015 as a paralegal. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1996. She completed a paralegal Certificate with the University of North Dakota in 2015. Michelle and her husband, Jeff, reside in Fargo. Michelle enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and traveling.
Miranda Klemetson
Receptionist / Client Billing
Miranda has been with Wold Johnson, P.C. since December 2023, with the Turman & Lang, Ltd. merger. She graduated from NDSCS with an Associates of Science Degree for Administrative Assisting in 2010. She is currently the primary receptionist and client billing specialist. Miranda and her husband, Jacob, reside in Moorhead, MN with their 4 children. Miranda enjoys baking, quilting, and attending the many various musical events of her children.
Jack Lepley
Bookkeeper
Jack is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in both the private and public sectors. Currently working as a bookkeeper, Jack brings a wealth of knowledge from previous roles, including Comptroller in the U.S. Air Force, where he oversaw financial operations and managed multi-million-dollar budgets. Jack has also held positions as a Budget Analyst, Financial Controller, and Financial Travel Manager. Additionally, Jack has provided support for operations at Ramstein Air Force Base and Tinker Air Force Base, further strengthening his expertise in large-scale financial operations. In his free time, Jack enjoys long walks with his dog, Chowder, and is an avid fan of the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Cowboys, and Austin FC. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jack is excited to start this next great chapter of his life in Fargo, where he's looking forward to becoming a part of the local community.
Gayla McGoldrick
Paralegal
Gayla joined WJ as a paralegal after moving to Fargo from Denver, CO in 2021. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado/Denver with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and minor in Law Studies. She received her Paralegal Certificate after completing a two-year program in Paralegal Studies and graduating magna cum laude from Arapahoe Community College in Denver, CO. Gayla and her husband Mick have four children spread out across the Mid-west and Western US. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, running, reading, and hanging out with the most amazing kids on the planet, her five granddaughters.
Lois Novacek
Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
A life-long Fargo resident, Lois began her career in the legal field in 1975 after obtaining an Associate Degree in Legal Secretary from Interstate Business College. She gained considerable experience in many areas of law while assisting several attorneys in their practices. In 1996, she earned an Associate Degree in Legal Assistant from Interstate Business College, and her specialty became family law. She is a lifetime member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), having earned and since maintained her CLA/CPA designation in 1997. She currently assists the firm as a bookkeeper and as a go-to problem solver for both attorneys and support staff.
Stephanie Ruth
Paralegal
Stephanie joined Wold Johnson, P.C., in 2025 as a paralegal working primarily in the field of criminal law. She graduated from North Dakota State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. She enjoys reading, art, music, talking with friends, and studying for her master’s in forensic psychology.
