Annual Report 2015

ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE • ANNUAL REPORT 2015

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2015 Annual Report

ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE • 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Contents 1

Letter from the President

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Year In Review

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Financial Report

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Campus News

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Alumni & Friends News

12 2015 William and Kate Dunwoody

Philanthropist Award

15 Honor Roll of Donors 17 Spotlight: Gary N. Petersen 20 Spotlight: Ann Harty 27 Spotlight: Norwood G. “Woody” Nelson 28 Alumni Board of Managers 29 Calendar of Events

On the Cover:

Dunwoody students featured on the front cover are: Kasey Kromschroeder, ‘17 Welding & Metal Fabrication; Chris Starwood, ‘17 Construction Project Management; and Kyle Huberty, ‘16 Architectural Drafting & Design.

Send Us Your Suggestions!

Seeking 40 Under 40 For Alumni & Friends Magazine Feature In a 2016 edition, we will be highlighting some of our young Dunwoody alumni who are making an impact in their chosen career fields for a “40 Under 40” feature.

We are looking for wide variety of great stories from Dunwoody alumni under the age of 40.

If you, or someone you know, has a story to share, please contact us at alumni@dunwoody.edu.

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Letter

from the President

A big part of Dunwoody’s future is the renovation of the campus to accommodate the School of Engineering, improve the spaces used to teach and learn, and provide areas for students to work, present projects, and collaborate. Our goal is to create a campus environment that is commensurate with Dunwoody’s reputation and legacy. The initial work is exciting. The possibilities are breathtaking. Completion of these much needed renovations won’t be cheap and we are currently working to raise the more than $19 million needed. We will keep you up-to-date on our fundraising progress.

A Year of Accomplishments: • We received approval from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to offer a new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. This is the first step in our plans to launch the new School of Engineering. We are currently accepting students into the program and will start our first class in the Fall of 2016.

• We completed the first phase towards professional accreditation of our Bachelor of Architecture completion program, making us one of just a few colleges in the nation that allows students with two-year architectural degrees to transfer into year three of a professional degree program.

• We invested in state-of-industry learning spaces, including a new digital Fabrication Lab and an Engineering Materials, Mechanics and Metrology Lab, which houses the hands-on tools and resources students need to meet the demands of the 21st Century workplace and excel in their chosen professions.

• We continue to improve the financial strength of the College. Last year was the College’s strongest financial year in the last two decades.

• We continue to expand our fundraising and last year nearly 19 percent of the College’s revenue came from gifts and contributions. In recognition and appreciation of this support, the names of all donors from the past year are included in the Honor Roll at the back of this report.

• Our students continue to be recognized for their accomplishments and performance in local and national competitions. Several of those accomplishments are highlighted in this report.

As I write this, the ground is covered with our first snowfall, and we are preparing for the Holiday Season. Every year, I send a note to Dunwoody’s faculty and staff thanking them for their contributions towards making Dunwoody great. The message is as follows: For me, this is a time of reflection and appreciation. We’ve all struggled in some way over the past year. For my family, we lost our first parent with the passing of my father-in-law in August.

STAN WALDHAUSER

This is an exciting time in the history of Dunwoody College of Technology. The College is vibrant and energized. The 2014-2015 academic year was one of hard work and accomplishment as we focused on our strategic goals. We’ve made a lot of progress and it is just the beginning!

After he had passed away, we cried and laughed and prayed and reflected. Over the next days and weeks we heard many stories about my fatherin-law, a family doctor in Waconia since the mid-1950s: from delivering over 1,500 babies to helping families through countless medical emergencies, to the impact he had on the community and one woman’s story that ended with “he saved my life.”

This experience caused me to reflect on the important things in life. Things like the relationships we share with our families and our communities; things like building better lives by helping people achieve their potential and giving people the opportunity to achieve more than they ever thought they could — things that all of you make possible by your commitment to Dunwoody and to our students.

Many of you know that during this time of year, I cherish taking the time to reflect, appreciate and give thanks for the things we have and for the things we have lost. We as an institution make a huge difference in people’s lives.

We all share stories of how Dunwoody has changed lives — how for over 100 years we have helped people in “the better performance of life’s duties.”

Even more so this year, I am thankful for the wonderful community we have — for all of you and for your commitment to our students and to each other.

I wanted to share this with you because together the alumni, friends, trustees, faculty, staff and students create a remarkable Dunwoody family. I am thankful for your commitment to Dunwoody and our students. You are making a difference. Stay committed. Be proud. We are Dunwoody!

Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President, Dunwoody College of Technology

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2014-2015

Academic Year In Review Did You Know?

Programs and Degrees Offered

46 85%

Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Assistance

2015 Highlights The Dunwoody Student

Bright

Dunwoody’s Midwest Robotics League Team earned First Place at the Regional competition and Fifth Place at Nationals.

Innovative

Mechanical Design students created custom-designed weed whips using 3D printers.

Service-Oriented

Dunwoody students and faculty designed and built an ice house for a Rebuilding Together Twin Cities fundraiser.

for Dunwoody

GRADUATES

$400,000

Donations

from Industry, Individuals

396

Total Graduates in 2014-2015

735

Alumni & Friends Who Volunteered at Dunwoody in the Past Year

Placement Rate

to Dunwoody’s Auto Programs

185

Students Who Received a Scholarship in 2014-2015

99%

*Unduplicated headcount

6

Average Number of Credits Per Semester Per Student

Number of Bachelor Degrees Offered

13.24

and Manufacturers

No. 1

Dunwoody’s Honda/PACT

Program Selected as the

Best in the Nation

for 2014

Auto Instructor Named ‘Best of the Best’

Dunwoody Installs New State-of-the-Art Fab Lab

Training & Equipment Part of Stratasys Partnership

Dunwoody’s Principal Instructor and MOPAR CAP Coordinator, Steve Reinarts, ‘13 Applied Management, was recognized by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Industry Education Alliance as one of the “best of the best” automotive instructors in the nation.

Students in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management and Graphic Design have access to a new Fabrication Lab. The Fab Lab is a hands-on laboratory that allows students to develop, test, and prototype their designs, innovations and projects.

A unique partnership between the Manufacturing Department and Stratasys resulted in more than $300,000 worth of additive manufacturing equipment being housed on campus. The equipment allows Dunwoody to provide training and develop advanced certificates in 3D printing.

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Advancing the College

2014-2015 Graduates

48

67

284

Departments With the Most Graduates

166

Robotics & Manufacturing

102

47

Construction Sciences & Building Technology Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

Automotive

Bachelor’s

162

2014-2015 Enrollment

73

3

834

Dunwoody Launches New School of Engineering Beginning in 2016, Dunwoody will join a handful of other colleges and universities in Minnesota that offer baccalaureate programs in engineering.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education and The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association approved Dunwoody’s new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.

“Dunwoody is always looking for educational offerings that benefit industry and help bridge the skills gap, fit within our educational philosophy and expertise and, above all, provide good career opportunities for students,” President Rich Wagner said.

Dunwoody is currently exploring other core majors for its School of Engineering.

Departments With the Highest Enrollment

352

Robotics & Manufacturing

324

Construction Sciences & Building Technology

22% Students of Color

165

Computer Technology

14% Women

Candidacy Granted for Bachelor of Architecture Dunwoody Architecture offers the only 2+3 associate’s and bachelor’s completion degree program in the state. This provides students with a short, clear path to becoming a licensed, practicing architect.

Recently, the program completed its first phase towards professional accreditation and was granted initial candidacy by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Dunwoody is one of a few colleges in the nation that allows students with two-year architectural degrees to transfer into year three of a professional degree program.

Dunwoody Ranked No. 1

by Brookings Institution

Scholarship Dollars Raised at Centennial Celebration

New Automotive Paint Booth Added

Dunwoody received a score of 94 out of 100 — the highest of any college or university in Minnesota — in a recent report by the Brooking Institution. The report focused on value-added measures, such as the economic success of graduates.

Dunwoody held its Centennial Gala Celebration in October 2014.

Featured in Minnesota Monthly, the event was attended by more than 800 guests; and more than $300,000 was raised for student scholarships.

Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing installed a new upgraded paint booth. Funded through grant dollars, the booth upgrade means students and faculty can use waterborne paint, an environmentally friendly paint that is gaining traction in body shops across the U.S. and internationally.

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REVENUE BY SOURCE

Audited

($ thousands)

Financial Report July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

76% Tuition & Fees $19,938

19% Gifts & Contributions $4,861

4%

A Strong Foundation and a Bright Future

By Jim McDonald, Dunwoody CFO

Dunwoody College of Technology is once again pleased to report that it continues to improve its financial position.

In fact, during the past year Dunwoody has made several strategic investments to its facilities, programs and operations, including:

The strong financial position is due to increased enrollment and continued fundraising success. These two factors led to slightly higher total revenue for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and helped offset a lower than normal return on investments, caused by a downturn in the market at the end of the fiscal year.

Besides increasing total revenue, the College is also effectively managing its expenses and spending less money than it is taking in.

As a fiscally strong institution, Dunwoody can invest in needed infrastructure improvements and expand its program offerings to further grow the College.

• Launching a School of Engineering — Dunwoody received approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering beginning Fall 2016, and additional engineering degrees will follow.

• Installing a new, state-of-theart Digital Fabrication Lab — a hands-on laboratory that provides students with the necessary resources for material testing, prototyping, product design and development, visualization and digital fabrication.

• Creating a new Engineering Materials, Mechanics and Metrology Lab — which houses state-of-the-art technologies from companies like Carl Zeiss, Haas, MTS and Stratasys.

Statement of Financial Position Year Ended June 30, FY 2015, Audited

Investment Income $856

1% Other $293

Assets

2015

2014

$2,030,484

$1,987,625

Investments & Other Assets

$24,864,754

$25,614,030

Net Property, Plant & Equipment

$13,010,163

$13,438,527

Total Assets

$39,905,401

$41,040,182

2015

2014

$3,893,724

$5,032,056

Total Long Term Liabilities

$11,119,090

$11,383,456

Total Liabilities

$15,012,814

$16,415,512

Total Net Assets

$24,892,587

$24,624,670

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$39,905,401

$41,040,182

Total Current Assets

Liabilities & Net Assets Total Current Liabilities

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Enrollment Trends

2012-2013

Certificate

2013-2014

2014-2015

76

89

73

Associate of Applied Science

858

816

834

Bachelor of Science

192

160

162

Diploma

2

Non-matriculated

3

6

1

1,131

1,071

1,070

Total Enrollment

Full-Time Employees

2015

Faculty

85

Staff

73

Total Full-Time Employees

158

Faculty to student ratio

16:1 1,094

2015-2016 Fall Student Enrollment

5

EXPENSES BY FUNCTION ($ thousands)

61%

Salary & Benefits $14,995

17% Facilities & Operations $4,199

CFO of the Year: Jim McDonald Dunwoody College of Technology On Nov. 19, twenty-three Chief Financial Officers from around the state were honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for the work they do, and the impact they have in their chosen industries. Among the honorees was Dunwoody CFO Jim McDonald.

15%

Since beginning as CFO at Dunwoody, McDonald has launched a cost analysis of all academic programs and a comprehensive review of financial contracts, resulting in an annual cost savings of $100,000. In addition, he has implemented a more effective budgeting and financial reporting process.

Department/Program Expenses $3,679

Statement of Activity

Years Ended June 30, FY 2015, Audited Revenues ($ in Thousands)

$

Percent (%) Total

$19,938

76%

$4,861

19%

Investment Income

$856

4%

Other

$293

1%

$25,948

100%

$

Percent (%) Total

$14,995

61%

Facilities & Operations

$4,199

17%

Department/Program Expenses

$3,679

15%

Depreciation & Finance Expense

$1,056

4%

$698

3%

$24,627

100%

Tuition & Fees Gifts & Contributions

Total Revenue Expenses ($ in Thousands) Salary & Benefits

Marketing Programs Total Expenses

4%

Depreciation & Finance Expenses $1,056

3%

Marketing Programs $698

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$3.1 Million

RAISED FROM CORPORATIONS, BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS (Includes Gifts In Kind)

2,066

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS (From 1,250 Donors)

ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION

100% 100% BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ALUMNI BOARD OF MANAGERS

60% EMPLOYEES

ALUMNI FRIENDS & EMPLOYEES BUSINESSES & CORPORATIONS FOUNDATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS OTHER (Includes Estate Gifts)

TOP 5

CONTRIBUTING CLASSES (By Number of Donors)

1965 1961 1968 1969 1956

2014-2015 TOTAL CASH AND IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

$5,100,000

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DUNWOODY Leadership Board of Trustees Kay Phillips Board Chair Owner ATEK Companies Charlie B. Westling Board Vice Chair Chief Executive Officer Computype, Inc. Russell A. Becker President/Chief Executive Officer APi Group, Inc. Rick D. Clevette Senior Vice President, Human Resources Mortenson Construction David P. Crosby Managing Director, Investment Banking Piper Jaffray & Company

James Holmgren ‘69 Architectural Drafting & Estimating President/Chief Executive Officer Northland Group of Companies

Mark Falconer ’68 Welding Board Chair President Minneapolis Oxygen Co.

Robert W. Strom ’63 Machine Tool Technology President Olsen Tool and Plastics

Andhi Michaux ’03 Computer Networking Vice Chair Senior Human Resource Generalist Black River Asset Management

Heidi M. Wilson Vice President/General Counsel/Corporate Secretary Tennant Company

Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President

Andrea L. Newman Principal Services Consulting

Honorary Trustees

Patricia Edman Vice President Human Resources

Administration

Cindy Wagener Robin Vice President of Operations Morrie’s Automotive Group

Bjorn Gunnerud Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Outreach Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Gregg Stedronsky Vice President of Engineering, Global Safety and Environment General Mills

Michael L. LeJeune Chief Executive Officer/ President Fabcon Companies

Bruce W. Engelsma Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive Officer Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc.

James R. Fox President Metro Manufacturing, Inc.

Alumni Board of Managers Leadership

Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President Dunwoody College of Technology

Nancy M. Dahl President/Chief Operating Officer Tastefully Simple

Mark G. Fleischhacker Executive Vice President/Chief Engineering Officer Lake Region Medical

Marc Steadman Business Executive

Richard J. Juelich Retired Vice President, Lifting & Handling Solutions National Oilwell Varco

Gary N. Petersen Retired President/Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Minnegasco

Theodore A. Ferrara ’77 Refrigeration Chairman Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Company

December 2015

Michael Hanson ’85 Electrical Construction President/Chief Executive Officer Hunt Electric Corporation

C. Martin Schuster Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Laser Design, Inc.

Clifford I. Anderson Retired President Crown Holdings, Inc. Robert W. Carlson, Jr. Retired Chairman of the Board Quadion Corporation Joel A. Elftmann ‘60 Machine Tool Technology Chairman of the Board Custom Fab Solutions Charles E. Kiester Retired Vice President 3M

Collette Garrity Vice President Enrollment Management Ann Iverson Associate Provost Stuart Lang Vice President Institutional Advancement Katie Malone Chief of Staff Jim McDonald Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

Michael M. Sill, II President/ Chief Executive Officer Road Machinery & Supplies Co.

Cornell Leverette Moore Partner Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Talla Skogmo Owner Talla Skogmo Interior Design

Donald E. Ryks Retired Vice President General Mills, Inc.

Treasa A. Springett President Donatelle

Board of Trustees Who Completed Their Terms in 2015 Maurice J. Wagener ’57 Automotive Service Technology President Morrie’s Automotive Group

Jeff Ylinen ‘79 Air Conditioning Provost

Paul W. Wichert Managing Director, Sales DMG MORI ELLISON TECHNOLOGIES

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CAMPUS news

Dunwoody Alumni Office

WITC Program Helps Female Students Succeed Women in Technical Careers (WITC) is Dunwoody’s new scholarship program designed to help female students succeed in technical degree programs at Dunwoody. Recipients of the scholarship receive $20,000 in scholarship funding and childcare assistance if needed.

However, WITC is much more than just financial assistance. It also serves as a series of support services and networks — all designed to remove barriers that

often prevent women from seeking non-traditional professions.

“Throughout their time at Dunwoody, WITC students participate in a cohort program, a mentorship program and monthly professional development workshops. They also have direct, one-on-one support from an advisor,” said Women’s Enrollment Coordinator Maggie Whitman. “Scholarship funding combined with support services really makes a difference.”

Student Honored for Multi Housing Contributions Construction Project Management student and WITC Scholarship recipient Marydithe Edgerton received a Multi Housing Achievement in Design, Advertising and Community Support (MADACS) Award in Individual Maintenance.

We’re Listening Please send feedback, story ideas and suggestions to alumni@dunwoody.edu.

Visit Us Online Find more news and information online at dunwoody.edu/alumni.

The Award — given annually by the Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) — recognizes an individual who independently manages the maintenance of an apartment building while also making significant contributions to the progression of the multi housing industry.

Despite being a full-time student, Edgerton still helps manage The Lamoreaux apartment complex, an affordable housing building in Minneapolis. Her responsibilities range from replacing drywall to fixing a leaky faucet.

Edgerton will graduate with an associate’s degree in Construction Project Management in Spring 2017. She hopes to continue her career in affordable housing as a Project Manager — preferably at Aeon, the company she currently works for.

Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Continues to Grow Launched in February 2015, the Jackson Leadership Lecture Series has continued to expand. This fall, speakers have included: APi Group Inc. CEO and President Russell Becker (pictured right); Owner of ATEK Companies Kay Phillips; Vice President of Leadership Development for Ameriprise Twanya Hood Hill; and President & COO of Tastefully Simple Nancy Dahl.

Stay Social Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Office through Facebook and LinkedIn.

Update Your Info Have you moved? Changed your e-mail address? Don’t miss out on news and events, keep your info current by sending address, phone and e-mail changes to alumni@dunwoody.edu.

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ALUMNI & FRIENDS news Dale Mulfinger, FAIA Members of the MOPAR Program Advisory Committee discussed program changes and provided feedback during the October PAC meeting.

Dunwoody Honors Industry Partners, Volunteers at PAC Dinner In October, Dunwoody College of Technology held its annual recognition dinner in honor of the hundreds of individuals who serve on one of the College’s Program Advisory Committees (PACs).

lege recognized three individuals with a Program Advisor Award:

Each year, nearly 500 alumni and friends from business and industry volunteer their time to provide the feedback, insight and direction needed to ensure that programs and faculty remain up-to-date on emerging needs in the workplace.

n Construction Management: Director of Field Operations for Ryan Companies, Jim “JP” Person

In addition to thanking the volunteer committee members, the Col-

This year, more than 250 individuals attended the PAC dinner.

n Architecture: Principal Emeritus of SALA Architects, Inc., Dale Mulfinger, FAIA

Jim “JP” Person

n Various Programs: Gary Shantz, Key Account Area Manager for Ideal Industries, Inc. Gary Shantz

Bringing Dunwoody Alumni & Friends Together Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Duluth, Wisconsin and Rochester this fall. In January and February, regional trips to Florida and Arizona have also been planned.

The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends, meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody.

If you would like to be invited to these events in the future, please e-mail alumni@dunwoody.edu.

Greetings from

DULUTH WISCONSIN ROCHESTER

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Each year, Dunwoody College of Technology holds a recognition dinner in appreciation of donors who give at the President’s Club level or higher.

This year’s President’s Dinner was held on Sept. 24 at the Minneapolis Club.

Pictured right: Trustee Dick Juelich, Renee Juelich, Trustee Jim Fox, and Sue Fox. Pictured below left: Trustee Morrie Wagener, ‘57 Auto Service Technology, with Trustee Rick Clevette.

Pictured below right: Trustee Bruce Engelsma, Mary Jane Engelsma, and Trustee Mike Sill.

An Evening of Recognition

Pictured above left: Alumni Board of Managers Chair Mark Falconer, ‘68 Welding, and Diane Falconer.

Pictured above right: Arlene Strom; Trustee Bob Strom, ‘63 Machine Tool Technology; Michael Buck, ‘73 Electrical Construction Maintenance; and Marcia Buck.

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From left: Jessica Hertel, ‘17 HVACR Systems Servicing; Claire Ferrara, ‘11 Heating/Air Conditioning Systems Design, KDL Co-Chair; and Tovah Penning, ‘17 HVAC Installation & Residential Service.

2015

Luncheon

Pictured above left: Student speaker Alexandra Mars, ‘15 Welding, with President Rich Wagner. Pictured above middle: Committee member Kristie Raasch, ‘08 Interior Design, with Eve Christianson, ‘02 Graphics & Printing Technologies. Pictured above right: Representing event sponsor Morrie’s Automotive Group was Board of Trustee Cindy Robin and Lisa Thornton. Pictured below left: Board of Trustee and table sponsor Heidi Wilson with her group. Pictured below right: Keynote speaker Julie Snow, FAIA.

Raising Awareness & Scholarship Dollars On October 22, 2015, Dunwoody College of Technology held its annual Kate L. Dunwoody Society Luncheon.

The event is held in recognition of the vision and generosity of Kate L. Dunwoody and supports women in technical careers and raises scholarship dollars for female students.

This year’s event was attended by nearly 300 individuals.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees and volunteers for your support!

Visit dunwoody.edu/alumni and click on the Kate L. Dunwoody Society page to watch a slideshow with photos from the event.

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2015 William and Kate Dunwoody Philanthropist Award

In honor of more than a century of service to Dunwoody College of Technology, the Crosby Family received the 2015 William and Kate Dunwoody Philanthropist Award on Sept. 24 at the Minneapolis Club. Pictured above: (from left) Buddy Snow, Ellie Crosby, Mike Crosby, Trustee David Crosby, Katherine Crosby and Kim Snow.

the

Crosby family

Franklin Crosby 1914-1947

Honoring a Lasting Legacy

John Crosby IV 1914-1962

Henry Crosby 1933-1953

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From the beginning, the Crosby family has been woven into the fabric of Dunwoody College of Technology. Spanning generation after generation, the family has continuously served the College and its students and left a lasting legacy that is a cornerstone of this institution.

Originally from Maine, the John Crosby family settled in Minneapolis and established the Washburn Crosby Co. (now known as General Mills) in 1877 at the request of Cadwallader C. Washburn. The Washburn Crosby Co. was one of the flour businesses that would give Minneapolis the reputation as the milling capital of the country. Two years later, in recognition for his success in opening new markets for flour, William Hood Dunwoody was named one of the four partners of Washburn, Crosby & Company.

The Crosby family’s service to the College began in 1914 when in his Last Will and Testament William Dunwoody named two Crosbys — Franklin Crosby and John Crosby IV — as founding members of the Board of Trustees for The William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute. Since that very first year, at least one Crosby has held a seat on the Board, providing more than 165 years of collective service to the College.

John Crosby IV served on the Board of Trustees for 48 years and Franklin Crosby served for 33 years. John’s son Henry served on the Board for 20 years, and Franklin’s sons George and Thomas served for 17 and 20 years respectively. In 1985, David P. Crosby began his service to the College. He continues to serve on the Board of Trustees to this day.

George Crosby 1947-1964

Throughout the years, members of the Crosby family have also been invaluable members of numerous committees, which have guided campus building projects and resulted in successful capital campaigns.

In addition to their years of service and strong leadership, the Crosby family, including David and Katherine Crosby; Tom (deceased) and Ellie Crosby; Mary Dolan; Lucy and Robert Mitchell; Eleanor C. and Frederick Winston; and Robert and Teri Crosby; and the generations that came before, have provided generous philanthropic support that has helped shape Dunwoody into the strong and vibrant College it is today.

In recognition of their unwavering dedication and support, Dunwoody College of Technology was honored to present the 2015 William and Kate Dunwoody Philanthropist Award to the entire Crosby family at this year’s President’s Dinner.

The award is named in recognition of College founders William and Kate Dunwoody. We are extremely proud that the Crosby family has chosen to support the College for more than a century. We are humbled by their philanthropic spirit, which has greatly benefited Dunwoody College and the lives of countless students.

Thomas Crosby 1965-1985

David P. Crosby 1985-Present

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Image of Kasey Kromschroeder ’17 Welding and Metal Fabrication, taken at her place of employment, ZTECH Precision, owned by Don Zoubek ’86 Machine Tool.

gift to Dunwoody is an investment in the future—a future that is being created today in the classrooms and labs of Dunwoody. Our students are preparing for their careers and taking the knowledge they gain at Dunwoody directly into the workplace. Those businesses vary in size and purpose, but they share a common need for skilled employees who can add value and contribute to their success.

Students arrive at Dunwoody with big hopes and dreams. And they quickly gain expertise in their fields. And soon, employers are at Dunwoody’s doors, seeking to hire graduates who will have a positive impact from the first day on the job. And our graduates deliver on that promise!

Gifts from alumni and friends help keep tuition affordable for our students, and provide an education that exceeds expectations.

Join us in Making the Future with your taxdeductible contribution today!

D U N W O O DY. E D U

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2014-2015 Dunwoody College of Technology Honor Roll

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ore than 1,250 donors, including alumni, friends, faculty, staff, corporations, community organizations and foundations, gave to Dunwoody College of Technology

between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Thanks to their generous support, Dunwoody College has been able to continue changing lives, building opportunities and developing leaders by providing a world-class technical education experience.

As a private, non-profit organization, Dunwoody College could not exist without the generous support of its donors. Thank you!

Leading the Way: A Very Special Thank You Lead donors play an essential role towards ensuring the success of Dunwoody College of Technology. During 2014-2015, the individuals, corporations and foundations listed below supported the College with gifts of $25,000 or more.

Visionaries Gifts of $100,000 and above

William and Kate Dunwoody Gifts of $25,000 to $99,999

Clifford I. and Nancy C. Anderson Lester E. Goetzke ‘57 Estate Longview Foundation The Minneapolis Foundation Women’s Foundation of Minnesota

Russ and Tricia Becker David P. and Katherine P. Crosby Eleanor R. Crosby Mary C. Dolan Donaldson Company, Inc. Donaldson Foundation The Dye Family Foundation Elftmann Family Fund Joel A. ‘60 and Mary Ann Elftmann Michael B. and Linda Fiterman General Mills Foundation General Mills Inc. Griffiths Foundation Gene Haas Foundation

Katherine Johnson Donald F. Karpinski ‘49 Barbara G. Koch Liberty Diversified Industries Fred and Christine Meyer Lucy C. and Robert G. Mitchell, Jr. Kay Phillips and Jill Mortensen MOVE, LLC North Star Research Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation David L. and Desanka Owen Owen Family Foundation of The Minneapolis Foundation Maurice J. Wagener ‘57 Grace B. Wells Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation

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INDIVIDUALS Dunwoody has established the following giving levels to recognize our donors: Visionaries: $100,000+ William and Kate Dunwoody: $25,000-$99,999 Charles A. Prosser: $10,000-$24,999 William H. Bovey: $5,000-$9,999 John Crosby: $2,500-$4,999 President’s Club: $1,000-$2,499 Leader: $500-$999 Partner: $250-$499 Sponsor: $100-$250 Friend: Up to $99 Dunwoody appreciates and welcomes gifts at any level.

Alumni donors are followed by their year of graduation or last year of enrollment.

Every effort was made to be as accurate as possible in recognizing our contributors.

However, if you do find an error, please let us know by contacting the Development Office at 612-381-3064 or at development@dunwoody.edu.

KEY S Employee of Dunwoody College of Technology at the time their gift was made R Retired employee of Dunwoody College of Technology * Business owned or operated

by Dunwoody alumni

Visionaries

Gifts of $100,000 and above Clifford I. and Nancy C. Anderson Lester E. Goetzke ‘57 Estate

William and Kate Dunwoody

Gifts of $25,000 to $99,999 Russ and Tricia Becker David P. and Katherine P. Crosby Eleanor R. Crosby Mary C. Dolan Joel A. ‘60 and Mary Ann Elftmann Michael B. and Linda Fiterman Katherine Johnson Donald F. Karpinski ‘49 Barbara G. Koch Fred and Christine Meyer Lucy C. and Robert G. Mitchell, Jr. Kay Phillips and Jill Mortensen David L. and Desanka Owen Maurice J. Wagener ‘57

Charles A. Prosser Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999

Virginia and Robert W. Carlson, Jr. Craig Dahl Bruce W. and Mary J. Engelsma Doris M. Lehman Estate Gary N. and Barbara J. Petersen Patricia A. Schuster Frank R and Mary Lou Starke Donn ‘64 and Cindy Thomas Bernard E. ‘57 and Jan Wagnild Frederick and Eleanor C. Winston

William H. Bovey Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Ron & Jackie Belschner Donald R. and Jane A. Brattain Steven C. ‘68 and Lynette Bryant Susan and James R. Cargill, II Jeffrey W. ‘92 and Ann L. ‘92 Christianson Michael J. ‘67 and Diane R. Donatelle Charles S. ‘65 and Barbara J. Donatelle Robert W. and Mary F. Fayfield Theodore A. Ferrara ‘77 and Roxanne Gleason Mark G. and Teresa M. Fleischhacker James R. and Sue A. Fox Peter A. ‘65 and Jane B. Hansen Michael Hanson ‘85 Richard J. and Renee C. Juelich John ‘63 and Janet Larva Duane D. Lauer ‘67 Estate Michael L. and Cynthia M. LeJeune Raymond K. ‘65 and Nylene J. Newkirk

Andrea L. Newman and Thomas M. Kroll Arthur J. ‘40 and Joanne Popehn John W. Schletty ‘57 C. Martin and Martha Schuster Mary J. and Michael M. Sill, II Treasa A. and Thomas B. Springett Dr. Bernhard H. Van Lengerich Heidi M. and Michael F. Wilson

John Crosby

Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 Harold N. Anderson ‘40 Steven A. Burt ‘88 Scott and Lisa H. Crump Nancy M. and Brian Dahl Mark H. ‘68 and Diane Falconer Bernard W. ‘51 and Norma G. Gaffron Benjamin J. Granley ‘10 William T. and Dianne R. Holte Laurence F. and Jean Y. LeJeune Jeff Lupient William A. ‘76 and Janis E. MacPherson Jack T. Mowry ‘71 Irene G. Otte Larry A. ‘77 and Diane M. Raasch Cynthia W. and John Robin David C. and Sandra B. Sherman Talla Skogmo and Mark R. McNeill Robert W. ‘63 and Arlene M. Strom Rich S and Valerie Wagner Charles B. and Ann M. Westling

President’s Club

Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 Elizabeth H. and Alden A. Abraham John J. ‘54 and Betty A. Adamich James C. and Julia Adams Earl H. ‘60 and Bunny Anderson Bruce A. ‘68 and Barbara A. Bachman James J. ‘75 and Karla Basara Douglas J. ‘80 and Elizabeth J. Basara M. James R and Nancy R. Bensen James A. Bernards James W. ‘73 and Jacqueline M. Bernier Roger T. and Fay Bredesen Michael K. ‘73 and Marcia K. Buck John F. ‘95 and Sarah Cedarberg Tom Christie Rick D. and Cathleen A. Clevette Ron ‘54 and Darlene A. Cradit Harvey ‘61 and Joyce Dahl Everette J. S and Jackie Daigle Brandon W. Davis Garnett B. ‘54 and Sandra F. Deters Vernon L. ‘48 and Shirley Discher Donald D. ‘64 and Sharon Dolan John R. ‘41 and Gisela S. Dolny

Carter Doolittle Patricia Edman S Charles E. Entenmann ‘49 Stephen J. and Susan K. Fautsch Daniel H. Grider, Sr. ‘62 Paul M. S and Patricia D. Gust Evelyn Henry Timothy D. ‘82 and Barbara Ann Holmberg Mike ‘68 and Nancy Hoops Allen C. ‘74 R and Mary Anne S Jaedike Rafelene C. Johanneck Blake M. Johnson ‘98 and Cynthia J. Eicher Jerald A. Jones ‘62 Jennifer A. S and Larry Kahlow Ruth H. Kovacs Mark A. ‘75 and Monica Kramer Stuart G. S and Lynn C. Lang Rick Langness ‘93 Chell C. ‘90 S and Amy L. Luesse Joseph M. ‘85 and Lisa Lynch Dean A. Mahlke ‘52 James E. S and Lynne McDonald Peter A. McDowall ‘85 Jean H. Milton James C. ‘62 and Judith G. Mortenson Dale M. and Janice M. Mulfinger Norwood G. ‘60 and Muriel Nelson Dale A. ‘74 and Marilyn Nordquist Nancy J. and Patrick J. O’Leary Douglas E. Ollila and Jane E. Harper Joseph P. O’Shaughnessy ‘81 Jim ‘68 and Diana M. Otte Leo M. Pawelsky ‘64 Timothy W. and Kathleen A. Phillips Elizabeth Reeve David W. ‘77 and Deborah J. Rickard Megan M. Roach Steve W. ‘60 and Darlene J. Robinson Kevin E. ‘73 and Tracy Rolf Doug ‘67 and Gail M. Rolland Don and Mary Anne Ryks Gary W. ‘65 and Carolyn L. Schulz Mike and Pam Sime Donald E. ‘57 and Marye L. Snyder Marc and Ramona L. Steadman Gregg W. and Denise Steinhafel James C. ‘55 and Elizabeth Swanson Christopher E. ‘81 and Jean M. Swingley James A. Tilbury ‘74 Barbara P. Twedt Jay P. ‘80 and Barb Valentyn Norman Welch ‘72 Delroy Wiebolt ‘59 C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright Jeff M. ‘79 S and Laurie Ylinen

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Gary N. Petersen

Retired President and COO of Minnegasco Dunwoody Board of Trustees 1990-present

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2015 Honor Roll Spotlight

Gary Petersen has always approached his service to Dunwoody College of Technology with a “never say no” philosophy.

For the retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Minnegasco (now Centerpoint Energy) this has translated into 25 years of volunteer service as a member of the Dunwoody Board of Trustees, including two years as Chair and another two years as Treasurer. In addition, Petersen has served on numerous committees and even chaired the Good to Great Capital Campaign, which ran from 2001-2009.

Petersen’s long history with Dunwoody first began in 1990. As the new Chief Operating Officer for Minnegasco, Petersen was proud of the company’s long history of hiring Dunwoody grads.

“Dunwoody has always provided the best technicians,” Petersen said.

So when he was asked to join the Board of Trustees, Petersen was happy to say “yes.”

“When I joined, the Board had so much great experience and leadership,” Petersen said. “It took me a couple of years to figure out how I could contribute.”

Of the 160 individuals who have sat on the Dunwoody College of Technology Board of Trustees over the past 101 years, Petersen has had the pleasure to know and serve with 81 of them.

A Certified Public Accountant, Petersen graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in Computer Science. His career first began in public accounting, which led to his work with public utilities and then to senior management. His background in finance meant Petersen was a natural fit for the Finance and Audit Committee at Dunwoody.

In addition, Petersen’s leadership experience in the areas of strategic thinking and planning led to his involvement in developing Dunwoody’s formal program evaluation system, which is still used by the Board to this day.

In 1998, Petersen retired from Minnegasco and became an independent consultant. Even after his departure from the utility company, Petersen has remained a valued and active member of the Board of Trustees.

Besides giving of his time and talents, Petersen and his wife Barbara have also donated generously to the College. “There is definitely a joy of giving” Petersen said, adding that his affinity to Dunwoody comes from knowing that there really is a Dunwoody Difference that can be seen in the students and graduates who leave here ready to work from Day 1.

In addition to his volunteer service to Dunwoody, Petersen also served as a Board Member for the YMCA for more than 20 years and held several volunteer roles with his church. In fact, through his involvement with all three organizations, Petersen has been directly involved in eight different capital campaigns.

And when he is not serving on Boards or giving back to his community, Petersen is an avid sports fan who enjoys spending time with his family.

When he looks to the future, Petersen is excited about the direction that Dunwoody is heading, with the addition of more 4-year Bachelor of Science degrees offered through its new School of Engineering.

“We’re on the cusp of taking off in the next 100 years,” Petersen said.

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Leader

Gifts of $500 to $999 Anonymous Mark W. Anderson ‘01 S Thomas A. Anderson ‘90 Donald L. Androsky ‘80 S Robert J. ‘77 and Karen J. Bach Richard J. ‘50 and Mary L. Baylon Jeanne E. Beneke Chuck A. Bowen ‘66 R Ron Bowen ‘01 Darrell A. Brommer ‘54 Gerald Bugatti ‘56 Robert W. Burg John Chandler Richard I. Chantry ‘77 Dennis P. ‘70 and Linda M. Chartrand David L. ‘60 and Elizabeth A. Christopherson Steve K. Dixon ‘82 Norbert H. Fischer ‘51 Thomas R. ‘64 and Constance Jo Fournier Vincent D. Fox ‘55 Eeris Fritz S Collette A. S and Thomas M. Garrity Bruce W. S and Mary L. Graffunder Peter E. Gruendeman ‘81 Janice A. Hansen Thomas J. and Kristina K. Hauschild Jack A. Holmes ‘67 Jerome A. Holtz ‘76 Donald E. ‘65 and Marlys Hora Bill and Lee Jaeger Gary L. ‘61 and Carol L. Johnson Philip T. and Marianne D. Kanning Steven F. Kittay Sandra J. Krebsbach Dean P. Kugler ‘80 Kevin A. Kysylyczyn ‘99 Daniel T. ‘94 and Kelley J. Lenertz Joyce H. and Richard D. McFarland Roman H. Meuwissen ‘61 Andhi R. Michaux ‘03 Jeff H. and Amy L. Morsman M. R. Myers Gary G. Novak ‘63 John R. ‘77 and Diane Olson Kent C. Peterson ‘81 James F. Plourde ‘66 Richard C. ‘59 and Joanne T. Pollock Henry F. ‘64 and Agnes Ratajczak Richard L. Rezanka ‘88 David J. ‘68 and Janet Rieke Kimberly J. Ross ‘07 Dudley Ryan Romaine Scharlemann Bruce W. Schmitt ‘67 Jerry ‘65 and Helen Shore

Howard L. ‘56 and Rhoda Siewert Jack Sjoholm John G. and Thomas M. Skogmo Thomas F. Stertz ‘73 Steven C. Stone ‘77 Chad Strunk S and Gail C. Von Wahlde Gilbert E. ‘74 and Katherine M. Syverson Richard and Muriel D. TenDyke Leslie R. ‘73 and Donna J. Trapp Duane G. Treiber ‘58 Bruce C. and Martha J. Wagner Ryan Ward Joseph C. ‘52 and Darlene Weis Lawrence R. Whitaker ‘65 Kathryn M. and E. Bruce Wilson Alan E. ‘69 and Luanne F. Wussow Mary T. Zawadski ‘79 S Jon P. Zoller ‘64

Partner

Gifts of $250 to $499 Anonymous Tom Ajax Orland C. ‘67 and Merrie K. Anderka Douglas B. Anders ‘62 Richard Arboleda S Stephen E. ‘70 and Carol A. Bargsten Carol W. ‘60 and A. E. Bell Robert C. Benson ‘57 Roger P. ‘65 and Joan L. Boleman Edie Bolin S Curtis M. ‘65 and Patricia Brekke Kathleen Brogan David M. Buending ‘78 Daniel R. Burns ‘06 Richard F. Carpenter ‘68 Gary Chavie Marcy Cheeseman S and Michael R. Nelson Raymond G. ‘60 and Jennifer L. Crowder Paul L. Cullen ‘82 Ronald W. ‘59 and Paula M. Curtis James K. ‘73 and Linda J. Dean Roger L. ‘61 and Rosemary K. Dickhausen Margo Dinneen Julie Donatelle Kristine Donatelle Maurice Duffy ‘59 Leo W. Eiden ‘51 Morris L. and Kristi Eisert ‘62 Larry G. ‘73 and Janet L. Enerson Thomas and Susan Enlow Walter G. Ewer ‘55 Claire M. Ferrara ‘11 Dale B. Feste Douglas D. Fransen ‘74 Eeris Fritz S Jim and Lisa Grilli

Ronald M. Gundershaug ‘88 Rebecca Haddad Randy S. Hallstrom ‘76 James E. ‘64 and Sandra L. Haugen Roger L. and Lynn C. Headrick Darrell J. ‘70 and Deanna M. Healy Keith D. Hill ‘77 Hardy R. ‘66 and Bonnie M. Huettl Verlyn R. Husman ‘74 Stephen J. Huss ‘93 Ann S. S and Randy L. Iverson Mark H. and Peggy Jessen Dale B. Kottke ‘62 Peter H. Kramer ‘61 and Bonnie Kramer Jon J. ‘75 S and Teri Kukachka Thomas J. ‘77 and C. Elaine LeMay Arnold R. Lidfors ‘40 Michael W. ‘65 and Deanna M. Loegering Harold J. ‘73 and Bonnie Luhmann Austin L. Lutz ‘02 Michael B. S and Laurel A. Madden Gerald A. Mader ‘67 Cindy M. Martimo S Mary Pouch Meador S Paula Merns S Marilee A. and John W. Miller Joel Moryn Brian D. Nelsen ‘15 S Conrad L. ‘71 and Diane M. Nelson Gary J. Neunsinger ‘71 Patrick and Sherri Nichols Janet Nurnberg S Wayne S. ‘68 and Gwen Olsen Buck Paulsrud Christopher Pears Floyd I. ‘58 and Doris M. Peterson Walter M. Podein ‘56 Ed ‘66 and Janet I. Potratz Zachary A. Poynter ‘03 Mike Reeser S Stephan J. Reinarts ‘13 S Gary L. ‘65 and Peggy A. Remer John C. ‘60 and Glenyce L. Ross Jeffrey D. Rusinko ‘03 David C. Russ ‘01 Barbara A. S and Tony Russell Aaron J. ‘97 and Melissa A. Schmidt Floyd H. ‘41 and Margorie Schneeberg Donald C. ‘71 and Tammy L. Schroden William Seefert ‘94 John G. Sherman Mark G. Sherry ‘87 Daniel L. Smith ‘52 James L. Soderberg ‘69 Thomas M. Tobias ‘68 Donald B. Urquhart ‘50 William T. Vick ‘48 Dorothy Walker William F. Walker ‘55

Lu Verne A. ‘71 and Martha Wallace David A. Wallner ‘61 Forrest R. Walters ‘65 Kevin C. and Debra Weiland ‘71 Kevin D. Wendt S Kenneth J. Witte ‘85 Thomas M. Wolden ‘73 LeRoy H. Wolf ‘49 Christopher J. Worms ‘87

Sponsor

Gifts of $100 to $249 Clifford V. ‘51 and Elvia A. Aaze Albert Adams ‘02 John W. Allen, Jr. ‘01 Kay A. Alley Donald F. Alm ‘51 Richard L. Anderson ‘63 Stanley C. Anderson ‘58 Terry J. Anderson ‘73 Arthur L. ‘55 and Dorothea A. Anderson Robert J. Archambault ‘84 Fay Awishus Terry Backlund ‘83 Luverne O. Balgaard ‘59 Darlene Basford Michael J. ‘80 and Lynne A. Bates Henry E. Beadell ‘69 S John H. ‘60 and Carol Berg David R. ‘73 and Cindy R. Berg Kenneth B. ‘50 and Claribel Berghorst Merle R. Berkeland ‘59 Otto ‘47 and Barbara J. Bernhard Mike Bickerstaff Ronald P. Bilek ‘68 Jane A. S and Dennis F. Bohl Frank Bokusky ‘65 Robert E. Borchardt S Michael J. ‘69 and Darlene K. Borka Jane M. and Eugene H. Borochoff Marvin L. ‘53 and JoAnn Bosshart David C. and Felicia J. Boyd Terrance C. ‘63 and Janice E. Boyd Randy D. Brennan ‘74 Ross Brower S Wallace J. Burley, Jr. ‘65 Dean W. Burton ‘61 David F. ‘78 and Marta L. Busken Robert ‘76 and Valerie Calvert Leonard R. ‘59 and Carolyn B. Campbell Melissa A. and Thomas R. Carbonneau David R. ‘58 and Marilyn D. Carlson A. Wesley Carlson ‘58 Robert J. ‘52 and Patricia A. Casey Richard C. Castle ‘60 Peg A. Chemberlin and Mark A. Greenawalt

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Robert P. ‘69 R and Luella Christoph Gregory M. Clark ‘74 Thomas M. Clark ‘69 Bradley Cleland ‘98 S Jim Cobian Alvin V. ‘68 and J. Diane Collins David W. Conner ‘75 Charles L. Conroy, Jr. ‘76 Robert R. Cook ‘63 David C. Croker ‘89 James L. Cullen ‘76 Richard D. ‘72 and Elizabeth J. Dahlen Herman R. Dannholz ‘73 Stanley W. ‘61 and Anita L. Dekowski John Dell ‘63 Donald E. ‘67 and Nancy M. Diesen John A. Dietz ‘66 Donald T. Duellman ‘62 Rod Dummer Roy J. Dworakoski ‘59 James P. Eastman ‘85 Jerone D. ‘74 and Beverly J. Ecklund Clifford T. Edgett ‘57 Donald L. Egerer ‘56 Max J. ‘47 and Ruth Elsasser John R. Elsen ‘68 Jeff Elsted Richard L. Engholm ‘70 Gary G. Engler ‘67 Richard Ericson ‘58 Donald R. Esala ‘49 Helen T. Esala Francis G. ‘56 and Barbara L. Feyereisen Debra I. Filipovich ‘76 Richard W. Fischer ‘65 Timothy Flugum S Sheldon J. Fox ‘58 Arthur W. ‘69 and Faye Friedrich Polly Friendshuh S LeRoy Frisvold ‘91 S Robert Gangl ‘97 Dale J. ‘73 and Theresa M. Gaspard Heather S. Gay S Lee H. Germann ‘61 Judith M. Goff Gay Gonnerman S and Lawrence Koch Thomas V. ‘63 and Joyce L. Goulet Stanley M. ‘70 and Beverly M. Graf Lawrence R. Gravell ‘64 Kenneth P. Graves ‘63 J. H. Graves Jack T. ‘79 and Beth A. Gray Jerry R. Grendahl ‘70 Gordon D. ‘56 and Carol N. Groseth Eugene N. ‘50 and Marilyn J. Gruhlke John J. ‘69 and Sue M. Gulland

Ted Gundel S Gerald D. ‘54 and Donna Gustafson Glenn R. ‘64 and Linda S. Haagenson Helmer L. Haakenson ‘48 Ronald W. ‘66 and Ann Hartung Ann M. Harty ‘02 Robert L. Hauer ‘46 Jeffrey F. ‘11 and Dionne M. Hawthorne Timothy P. ‘77 and Danette I. Hedican Philip ‘76 and Lois Heine Olga T. Henderson Annette P. Henkel Thomas Herold S Michael S. ‘89 and Nichol A. Herzog Roger W. ‘62 and Mary A. Heyda James E. ‘74 and Janet C. Hildreth Ray E. ‘62 and Jeanette Hildreth Richard L. Hillman ‘58 Roy T. Hinokawa ‘50 Roy ‘62 and Ada Hobbs Robert W. Hoehn ‘56 Ryan H. Hoftyzer ‘03 Wayne G. Hoops ‘69 John F. Hoppe ‘65 David J. Horsey ‘55 Seth M. Huntington ‘82 Marvin J. ‘64 and Evelyn Huss Jeff B. Iisakka ‘76 James H. Isensee ‘48 Reynold R. ‘69 and Donna M. Jager Bernard C. ‘54 and Barbara Jahn Doug Jandro Douglas G. ‘60 and Jolene A. Jeranson Sharon M. ‘01 S and Keith F. S Jirak Larry M. ‘57 and Susan J. Johnson Ronald G. ‘59 and Sharon A. Johnson Walter C. Johnson ‘56 Lester Jones Roland H. ‘65 and Sharon D. Jurgens, Jr. John S. Kachmarek ‘70 Lee K. ‘78 and Colleen M. Kaibel Donald E. ‘61 and Patricia Kalscheuer David J. Kaminen ‘84 Wayne W. ‘56 and Kathleen J. Kamphaus Bruce M. ‘65 and Jeanne L. Kaufman Rachel K. Kaul and Bill B. Palmquist Kathleen A. S and Donald J. Kegan Lawrence M. ‘65 and Loren S. Kelly Lloyd E. ‘59 and Margaret C. King Michael E. Klein ‘80

Kenneth R. ‘49 and Nancy B. Klucas Keith ‘61 and Ruth J. Kluis Chad M. ‘00 and Jenny Knutson Kenneth H. ‘64 and Kathleen M. Konrad Frazier J. ‘63 and Leslie Korman Susan W. Kornhaber Dennis R. Kramer ‘69 Robert R. Kreuzer ‘58 Lowell J. ‘74 and Valerie S. Kuhlman Paul A. ‘72 and Barbara Jo Kujak Wilbert J. Lammi ‘60 Thomas E. Landsberger ‘61 Thomas T. ‘83 S and Christina Larson Warren V. Lassen ‘49 Mark D. Lauer ‘81 Lawrence R. ‘62 and Jacqueline Lehman Richard H. Leitschuh ‘73 Perry Lensing ‘98 Bruce C. Lestico ‘70 Gerald A. Letty ‘61 Erik M. ‘08 and Mara L. Lewis Gaylerd ‘55 and Diane L. Lieder Todd Lifson Keith Lightfoot ‘52 Dean K. ‘59 and Gail A. Lind Gail M. and Martin C. Lofdahl John Lund Raymond C. Lundgren ‘57 Lonny Lunn S Sally L. Macut George F. ‘90 and Maureen R. Mahowald Katie Malone S David Mansheffer S Robert M. ‘70 and Patricia Marchand Benito P. Matias ‘93 Warren A. Matzke ‘59 Donald W. McCarthy Douglas A. ‘66 and Sharyn M. McChane Thomas P. ‘61 and Darlene McGuire James A. McRae Donald R. ‘55 and Linnea M. McRae John McShannock S Patrick A. Meger ‘69 Richard E. ‘59 and Josefa F. Melhorn Fred J. ‘64 and Gale R. Menger Robert D. ‘60 and Marjorie L. Meyer Robert P. ‘72 and Connie L. Meyer Guy L. ‘75 and Sally L. Milliren Michael T. Millonig ‘74 Mark B. Mogan ‘81 Richard J. ‘62 and Pauline M. Molnau Clinton Morrison

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Mark M. Morrison ‘78 Rodney D. ‘76 and Ann L. Moser Neil Moses-Zirkes David E. ‘81 and Kelli Muller Michael C. ‘75 and Candi Murphy Curtis L. ‘65 and Marcia A. Murray Leonard A. Murray ‘56 Margie J. Murtaugh Charles J. Myers ‘74 Darcy J. Myers Julie K. Newman Alan J. Norton ‘71 Lance E. ‘63 and Patricia Nygard Lester A. Nystrom ‘39 Barbara Obershaw S Kristina L. Oberstar S James M. ‘78 and Linda Odum Cynthia L. S and Dean R. Olson Elizabeth S. Olson Laverne L. ‘56 and Joliene W. Olson Dennis Oltman Orlin A. ‘56 and Arliss M. Ortloff James W. ‘78 and Patricia A. Pagel Rachel K. Kaul and Bill B. Palmquist Ronald K. Parker ‘64 Lawrence E. Paulsen ‘79 Fredrick L. ‘62 and BertAnn Payne Allen E. ‘67 and Sandra P. Pearson Keith E. ‘76 and Jolene A. Pearson Mark and Kimberley Pearson Roy A. Pedersen ‘64 Robert E. ‘62 and Mary Peiffer Michael J. Pepek ‘64 Steven W. ‘71 and Yvonne M. Peplinski Robert L. ‘65 and Pamela J. Peters Kelly L. Peterson ‘04 Leland J. ‘58 and Marlene Peterson Palmer E. Peterson ‘58 Ronald E. Petricka ‘64 Richard E. Pettijohn ‘47 Warren E. R and Arlene L. Phillips Roger M. ‘82 and Mershawn M. Pikus Edward J. ‘51 and Arlene Pinske Robert J. ‘63 and Karen A. Pirkl Robert A. ‘68 and Carol E. Pribnow Dennis J. Purcell ‘70 Duane C. Putnam ‘67 John R. ‘84 and Gayla Raaflaub Glenn R. Rasmussen ‘69 R Robert R. Reid ‘78 Duwaine W. ‘80 and Cynthia L. Reinhardt Robert E. Renne ‘76 Donald F. Reuter ‘65 Bridget R. Reynolds S Carroll E. Reynolds ‘69 Laudy E. Ribar ‘49 Pete Rivard ‘15 S

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Ann Harty, ’02 Automation Technology Sales Executive with Spartan Promotional Group, Inc. Board of Managers 2003-Present

2015 Honor Roll Spotlight In 2000, Ann Harty was looking for a career boost. So the experienced sales rep decided to take her mother’s advice and enroll at Dunwoody.

The decision was a good one.

“I actually got a job before I graduated,” Harty said, who earned an associate’s degree in Automation Technology: Packaging & Manufacturing Systems in 2002.

Harty had initially planned to enroll in the Electrical Construction program, but after learning it was full, she decided to start in the Automation program knowing she could transfer over later if she wanted.

Encouraged and supported by the faculty and staff, Harty ended up staying in the program.

The hands-on training appealed to Harty. As a child, Harty fondly remembers fixing gumball machines with her dad in their basement as part of their “gumball route.”

So after a sales career that included everything from boats and appliances to cars and mini-donut machines, Harty and a friend started a washer/dryer reconditioning business. The hands-on work and entrepreneurial enterprise inspired Harty’s decision to learn a trade.

After graduation, Harty was hired by Rapid Packing as an automated packaging machine sales rep. Her position allowed her the hands-on work she was looking for, since she also assisted with the installations.

Harty also keeps true to her entrepreneurial roots. Her family owns a bait shop and boat rental business on Medicine Lake and she works there every chance she gets.

invaluable,” Harty said about her reasons for staying connected and giving back.

A member of the Student Government while she attended Dunwoody, Harty was only out of college for a year when the College President contacted her and asked if she would be willing to serve.

Since joining the Board, Harty has been a dedicated volunteer, serving 12 years on the fundraising committee and currently the marketing committee. She serves as chair of the Program Advisory Committee for the Automated Systems & Robotics Program. She also provides mentoring to current students.

Harty had been with Rapid Packaging for 10 years when a customer recruited her to sell promotional products. Now a sales executive with Spartan Promotional Group, Inc., Harty has remained connected to Dunwoody and is an active volunteer and member of the College’s Board of Managers.

As part of how she gives back, Harty takes advantage of the automated monthly donation feature provided through the Annual Fund. Having her donation come out automatically each month is an easy, affordable and convenient way for her to give back.

“Learning a trade afforded me a good job and all of the connections that I made at Dunwoody have been

“I feel so blessed that I was able to go to school here and I want to see others succeed,” Harty said.

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Joseph Roemer S Julie N. Roettger Michael J. Rossing ‘68 Daniel J. ‘90 and Cynthia M. Ryan Reed E. Santa ‘52 Jenny Saplis S Harvey L. Scheffert ‘61 Ronnie L. ‘66 and Pamela Scherbenski David E. ‘78 and Barbara J. Schlueter James E. ‘75 and Theresa Schmitt Neil J. ‘66 and Donna Schultz Dale E. Schwanke ‘64 Rebecca S. R and Bob Seemann LeRoy L. ‘71 and Ruth A. Seurer Richard K. ‘54 and Brenda J. Sexton Douglas L. ‘61 and Barbara A. Shelstad John M. Shipka ‘88 Frank R. ‘66 and Beverly A. Simon Dennis C. ‘61 and Kathleen M. Simonson Judith M. Skogmo Terry R. ‘69 and Miriam C. Smart Gerald G. ‘61 and Carol A. Smith John W. ‘49 and Virginia M. Soetebier Robert K. Sorensen ‘51 Steven M. ‘74 and Cheryl A. Spicer Ronald M. Steinbauer ‘64 Frederick L. ‘50 and Mary Jane Steinhilpert Eileen M. ‘64 and Joseph F. Stitz, Jr. Denis A. ‘67 and Mary C. Strei Thomas H. ‘84 and Mary R. Suek Russell H. ‘56 and Diane G. Sutton Bruce A. ‘66 and Janice Svendsen Peter M. ‘68 and Linda A. Swanlund Ben Swenson Charles G. ‘89 S and Rebekah A. Taft Gil B. ‘51 and Martha Thoele Harlan L. Thompson ‘55 Gerald Timmreck S David E. Torgersen ‘65 Donald D. ‘58 and Carolyn Tufte Charles ‘58 and Sandra J. Ver Steeg Edwin C. Victorsen ‘40 Peter F. Vinella ‘74 John J. ‘59 and Marylou Vitols Ronald L. Vollrath ‘59 Timothy A. ‘66 and Challis G. Voth Clifford L. ‘50 and Dolores Voxland Stephen A. ‘72 and Mary L. Walker Robert W. ‘68 and Susan A. Ward Richard W. ‘53 and Charlotte B. Wayt Donald C. ‘64 and Carolyn M. Weber Glen A. ‘65 and Joan Wegner

Frank D. Wells S Myron W. Wentzel ‘55 John P. Werler ‘79 Marinus V. ‘62 and Marjorie Westerham Glen R. ‘64 and Jacqueline J. Weum Patricia T. Wheelock Nathan D. Willenbring ‘00 Delano F. Woese ‘60 John W. Wolff ‘48 Herb K. ‘61 and Sharon J. Wolfgram Henry Woods Richard E. ‘70 and Katharine Workman Withee V. ‘57 and Nancy J. Wright Gary Wunschel ‘65 Charles B. Yancey and Janet Greenlees John M. ‘84 and Cindy A. Ylinen Thomas ‘72 and Ana M. Zahratka Sue Z. and Alvin S. Zelickson Christopher D. ‘86 and Lori A. Zeman Loreli K. Zimmerman ‘83 Allan A. Zimney ‘11 S Donald H. ‘52 and Helen I. Zuercher

Friend

Gifts up to $99 Gene A. ‘61 and Pat Adams Russell P. ‘65 and Lois A. Agrimson Robert T. ‘48 and Marion J. Aho Donald J. ‘50 and Rhoda Almquist Ralph G. ‘61 and Barbara R. Altenweg Rodney R. ‘67 and Linda J. Amundson Matthew J. Anderson ‘07 S Dennis R. ‘72 and Becky J. Anderson Raymond R. Anderson ‘76 Carl J. Anderson ‘75 John A. Anderson ‘59 Arnold W. ‘65 and Kathleen A. Anderson Timothy J. Asinger ‘82 Carolyn G. Atkins Denise Bailey ‘16 S Clayton Bartholow ‘83 R Harold W. Bartig ‘42 Gerald Bartlett Donald W. ‘72 and Terese A. Beatt Martin F. ‘52 and Marilyn J. Beer Gene R. ‘69 and Alice Bemis Peter T. Beniares ‘59 Michael P. Benson ‘69 and Corinne Wooden Vernon C. Benson ‘53 Timothy E. ‘80 and Shelley J. Berg Gene A. ‘75 and Gwen Berg Michael C. Bergmann ‘75 Bonney J. Bielen S

Joseph M. Billmeier ‘07 William A. Binder ‘72 Mark J. ‘66 and Patricia J. Bischel Jeff Bixby S John ‘68 and Bonnie Boe Melvin ‘47 and Yvonne C. Boettcher Steven J. ‘69 and Lori W. Bona Pamela A. Boston Jack B. Brancel ‘74 Robert Brandon Michael S. ‘85 and Patricia M. Brecount Randall W. ‘69 and Laurie P. Bredenberg Don R. Brekke ‘82 James E. Bresnahan Jr. ‘52 Leon S. Brewer ‘55 R Andrew Broshat Eugene H. Broz ‘55 Curtis P. ‘69 and Jenelle H. Brumm Ronald A. Buchholz ‘64 August J. Bueltel ‘55 Francis and Barbara Bulbulian Delmar A. Bussler ‘52 Ryan W. Butz ‘08 Russell A. ‘54 and Donna Callander Ruth Ann Campbell David D. Carbone ‘79 Robert D. Carling ‘38 Clarence S. Carlson ‘50 Donald G. Carriere ‘66 Patrick J. Cavanagh ‘63 Barb S. S and Dan Charboneau Jeff Chase S Leonard B. ‘67 and Barbara J. Chlan Yun-bok Christenson S Michael W. Claus ‘90 Marilyn J. Clemens R Derek Conavatti ‘14 Todd E. ‘79 and Barbara A. Corniea John D. Costello ‘49 Beau Dailey James J. ‘74 and Jeanne M. Daniels Richard W. ‘58 and Ruth De Jong Gerald L. ‘55 and Beverly De Laittre Salvador ‘67 and Kathleen J. de Leon Thomas R. Denfeld ‘55 Richard F. ‘56 and Doreen J. DesLauriers Charles B. ‘78 and Sheila S. Desnick Marcelaine S. Dillon Paul W. ‘48 and Kathleen A. Ditter Carol F. and James Dobesh Corwin J. Doble ‘84 Franklin J. ‘66 and Marilyn L. Dolezal Dorothy F. Dorn Charles K. ‘48 and Lucille J. Dove Fred L. ‘75 and Rose Mary Dukatz James C. ‘63 and Constance M. Durose

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Victor G. Dynneson ‘77 Thomas P. ‘65 and Marilyn R. Dziekciowski Stanton E. Easley ‘04 John O. ‘61 and Virginia D. Engfer Carl R. Ermisch ‘57 Willard R. Everett ‘53 Peter Fall ‘58 Gordon N. ‘50 and June Feaski Jay W. Feider ‘82 Thomas F. Finnegan, IV S Joan M. Firnhaber Steven A. Flynn ‘77 Mark S. Fogarty ‘79 Michael J. ‘69 and Constance L. Frank Harris P. ‘53 and Lorraine A. Franz Gloria F. Freeman Charles B. ‘62 and Carole A. French Thomas M. Fudali ‘70 Donald D. ‘66 and Margie A. Fuglsang David J. ‘72 and Elva K. Gaard Michael G. Gag ‘61 Bruce W. ‘66 and Ann L. Geister Elaine Geogleris S Kent A. Gildner ‘63 Thomas H. ‘58 and Shirley J. Gilmore Eldora E. ‘60 and Herbert H. Glander, Jr. Wayne Glanton ‘46 Thomas J. ‘74 and Mona J. Gliniany Gary L. ‘69 and Helen J. Golay Jack Gorman Jane N. Gregg Darrell J. ‘59 and Barbara G. Grewe Ronald D. Grutt ‘56 Gary J. ‘69 and Nancy J. Gunderson Matthew B. Gustav ‘09 David Guyot Bruce W. Haefemeyer ‘68 Ashley Halladay S Michelle E. Halverson Dennis C. ‘65 and Diane Hansen Martin E. Hansen ‘53 Verdell C. Hanson ‘65 Arthur G. Haugen ‘51 Robert E. Hegstad ‘79 Dale A. Heinen ‘79 Gerald ‘67 and Sharon R. Helling Kimberly A. Helm S Shari Hemmingsen S Ron D. ‘61 and Margrit J. Hendricks Carol Henry Jay T. Hermann ‘67 Dale Hoiseth ‘49 Robert T. ‘72 and Marilyn L. Hollick Robert J. ‘67 and Phyliss J. Holmbeck James C. Holten ‘68 Joseph G. Hoppe ‘40 Alvin D. Horn ‘57

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George M. ‘49 and Annabeth M. Hoskin Sarah E. Huber S Patrick A. Hudoba ‘89 Francis X. and Eleanor M. Hughes Warren L. ‘60 and Mamie C. Jacobson David B. ‘67 and Judy K. Jardine Curtis R. Jensen ‘57 Donald W. ‘61 and Mary E. Johnson Jeffrey S. ‘76 and Patricia P. Johnson Karl L. Johnson ‘84 Lehan C. Johnson ‘61 Michael L. ‘61 and Mary Ann Johnson Terry E. ‘68 and M. Wendy Johnson James A. ‘65 and Mary L. Johnson Larry D. ‘68 and Nancy Johnson Stephen R. ‘75 and Bonnie K. Johnson Cheryle A. Jones Russell P. Jorgenson ‘53 Herbert W. ‘58 and Farryl R. Josephson Leslie W. ‘73 and Vicki T. Kapaun Budd L. Kehne ‘43 Marvin J. Kiffmeyer ‘55 Mark J. ‘58 and Mary L. Kindseth Jeffery A. King ‘96 Susan J. Klaseus Robert S. ‘58 and Miriam Kleinbaum Duane J. Kleine ‘65 Tom H. ‘78 S and Joy H. Kleinman Kevin C. Knapek ‘89 Gerald S. ‘58 and Sandra Koskiniemi Austin R. Kringle ‘12 Frank J. ‘53 and Constance V. Krmpotich Dennis M. ‘68 and Deborah L. Krump Gerald R. ‘56 and Joan H. Krzmarzick Kevin J. Kuechle ‘70 Roy V. Kundert ‘47 Arnold H. Kunkel ‘57 Chad S. Kurdi S and Kimberly A. Kahlhammer E. Joseph Kurth ‘63 Stephen W. LaGrange ‘09 Robert J. ‘70 and Cindy L. Larsen Oliver C. ‘63 and Diane Larson Donald R. Latvala ‘62 William D. ‘59 and Karen D. Lea Owen J. ‘81 and Sally Leeser Colleen K. Lehrke ‘94 James Leland ‘92 Brenda Lester S Donald J. Loch ‘59 Brenda L. Lohmer

Gerhard E. ‘50 and Doris M. Lokre Nick M. Loscheider ‘50 Lawrence A. ‘72 and Barb J. Lundeen Verlin E. Lundgren ‘41 Thomas W. ‘67 and Carol J. Mahon Jon and Molly S Malone Docken Rose Manthe Joseph W. ‘67 and Mary L. Mara Kenneth J. Martin ‘57 Larry E. and Jean M. Martineau Harry W. ‘54 and Carmen V. Mattson John K. McCormack ‘75 William J. McMahon ‘71 Jennifer McNeil S Frank and Elaine McNulty ‘64 Scott R. Mead ‘61 Henry B. Messer ‘52 Ronald B. Meyer ‘61 David J. ‘67 and Shirley A. Meyers Lynn M. Mikkelson ‘78 Teresa Milligan S Paul D. Miterko ‘65 Dennis R. ‘66 and Carla E. Moody Joseph K. and Francine M. Morgan William S and Angela Morris Jean R. Moss Michael K. Murtaugh Curtis L. ‘68 and Katherine J. Myrom Myron W. ‘60 and Thelma R. Nash Anthony J. ‘63 R and Betty Nechanicky John A. ‘66 and Barbara I. Nelson Gary W. ‘62 and Bonnie J. Nelson Thomas E. Nelson ‘89 Frederick W. ‘74 and Deborah L. Neumann Peter F. ‘66 and Phebe G. Nieder James D. ‘69 and Sharon L. Niskanen Gayle and Steven Noakes Robert M. ‘61 and Patricia L. Noer Janice R. Noerenberg Keith D. Noreen ‘65 Joseph R. ‘53 and Hazel M. Nosie James Nyberg S Wayne A. Nyberg ‘61 Daniel K. ‘66 and Rosemary S. Olson Phillip O. Olson ‘55 Arlis L. and Margaret R. Olson ‘68 Terrence J. Olson ‘68 Eric A. Ostergaard ‘79 Ronald G. Oswald ‘65 Donald L. ‘50 and Ruth A. Page Arlene B. Palmer Leo Parvis S Eugene K. Paulson ‘50 James L. and Marcella M. Pauly Michael M. Pavek ‘69 DeWayne S. Petersen ‘65 Leroy A. Peterson ‘53

Maurice V. ‘57 and Grace E. Peterson Brian R. ‘68 and Nancy J. Peterson Patricia A. Pitcher ‘81 John D. ‘51 and Dolores J. Plaschko Raymond E. ‘03 and Rachel D. Polson Dennis E. ‘77 and Cathryn J. Potvin Dan M. Quale ‘77 Peggy J. S and Douglas J. Quam Thomas P. ‘72 and Irene M. Redman John M. and Joyce E. Reha Bill D. ‘56 and Eva J. Rethwisch Mark F. ‘68 and Mary K. Rettig Brent Rice Charles J. ‘56 and Patricia J. Riehl Laurie Rivard Clayton E. ‘52 and Mary Rivard B. Larry Robinson ‘63 Lawrence P. ‘62 and Julie A. Rogers Gary S. ‘69 and Barb Rorwick Gerald E. Ross ‘58 Ronald E. Ruiz ‘65 Doris Runquist Dale T. Rusnacko Michael R. Russell ‘11 Jane Ryan S Wallace R. Rypkema ‘48 James B. Saaranen ‘63 Timothy G. Sadecki ‘80 James A. ‘85 and Judy K. Salo Ariane Sandford S Michael D. Saric ‘10 Paul F. ‘57 and Doris M. Schmidt Kenneth J. ‘71 and Marguerite A. Schneeberg Wayne F. Schoeneck ‘77 Earl A. Schoenecker ‘61 David C. ‘62 and LaVerna M. Scholz Thomas L. ‘56 and Kay E. Schuette Ward W. ‘62 and Sharon L. Schultz Eugene E. ‘56 and Elizabeth A. Schurman Mark Schwendeman S John Seeger Mike T. ‘59 and Glennys K. Sell Chester F. ‘48 and Clara Shattuck Robert N. ‘68 and Patricia M. Shauer Gregory J. ‘97 and Kathy Sheehan Mark A. Shephard ‘76 Norman C. ‘58 and Leanne C. Sheppard Robert M. ‘64 and Toni Simonson Bernard R. Singleton ‘75 Harold L. Skov ‘68 Kendrick T. Smith ‘96 Robert R. Soltau ‘60 Anthony W. Speiker ‘64 Brian Spiess S Timothy P. Sprague ‘05 John W. Stokes ‘67

George E. Stuber ‘54 John H. ‘56 and Joan F. Sulack John W. Sullivan ‘65 Donavan Sullivan ‘16 Vivienne Sunder Joslyn A. Sween ‘12 Shirley A. Theis Stephen D. Thorne ‘71 Gary R. Threinen ‘64 Lawrence H. Toering ‘60 Chester R. Tollefson ‘47 John H. ‘74 and Suzanne K. Toohey Fritz ‘60 and Arlene Trcka Bernard R. ‘75 and Stacy L. Trenda Albert Turek ‘56 Alex Utecht S Christopher L. Vaksdal ‘00 Ronald Valley ‘58 Terrance W. ‘70 and Teresa Vander Eyk James E. ‘50 and Beatrice A. Voss Todd D. Voth ‘89 Dennis M. Walkowiak ‘64 John H. Ward Julius F. ‘47 and Elizabeth T. Waskosky Robert N. ‘59 and Shirley Wasti Michael J. Wederath ‘11 S Joyce I. Wehlage Melvin W. ‘51 and Lillian E. Weiss Howard D. Wells ‘71 Scott Werner Russell L. ‘48 and Joan B. Whiting Maggie M. Whitman S Orlow Widvey ‘51 William F. Wieseke ‘62 Heidi Williams S Roy E. ‘72 and Karen A. Williams Daniel P. and Genelle A. Wolf Michael J. Wolf and Margaret R. McCarney Michele J. Wolf Geraldine J. Wolf Dale R. Wolken ‘92 Alexander G. Wong ‘12 S Michael D. Wood ‘66 Robert K. Wright ‘67 Constance R. ‘03 and David Wuellner Colin R. Yennie ‘64 Howard M. ‘66 and Brita S. Ylitalo Norbert J. ‘52 and Betty Zahler Franklin J. ‘55 and Brenda L. Zimbrick Frederick L. ‘65 and Sharon E. Zorn Scott Zubrod ‘16 S

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CORPORATIONS, BUSINESSES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. Valley Automotive Group Wells Fargo

William and Kate Dunwoody

Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

Gifts of $25,000 and above Donaldson Company, Inc. General Mills Inc. Liberty Diversified Industries MOVE, LLC

Charles A. Prosser Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 Associated General Contractors of Minnesota APi Group, Inc. Bank of America Corp City of Minneapolis, Environmental Services CliftonLarsonAllen Donatelle, Inc.* GiveMN Graco Inc. Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary National Electrical Contractors Association, Minneapolis Chapter Pentair Piper Jaffray & Company PPG Industries Target Xcel Energy, Inc.

William H. Bovey Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Borton Volvo CBIZ, Inc. CenterPoint Energy Egan Company Emerson Process Management Rosemount Inc. Fabcon, Inc. Fox Investments Hunt Electric Corporation* Lakeland Engineering Equip. Co M.A. Mortenson Company Michaud Cooley Erickson Minneapolis Oxygen Company* Minnesota Historical Society Parsons Electric LLC PMMI Road Machinery & Supplies Company Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Company Subaru of America, Inc. Swanson & Youngdale, Inc. The Greater Metropolitan Auto Dealers Association of MN Thomson Reuters Community Relations Program Tolomatic, Inc.

John Crosby

Anchor Bank Associated Financial Group BMW Motorwerks Boston Scientific Corporation Buhler, Inc. Collins Electrical Construction Company Delkor Systems E.J. Ajax & Sons, Inc. HGA Harmon, Inc. IBEW Local #292 Identifix, Inc. Institute of Packaging Professionals JZ Electric* Lupient Automotive Group Luther Automotive Group Luther Collision & Glass Metal Craft Machine & Engineering* Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. MPMA Education Foundation RBC Foundation Red Devil Equipment Company Robins Kaplan Ryan Companies US, Inc. Talla Skogmo Interior Design Tennant Company Truist VAA, LLC* Viking Electric Supply, Inc. Walser Automotive Group, Inc. Werner Electric Supply Ziegler, Inc.

President’s Club

Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous Aid Electric Corporation BATC Foundation Beaupre Aerial Equipment, Inc. Ceco Concrete Construction Cedar Lake Electric, Inc. Cedarberg Industries Inc. * Custom Mold & Design, Inc. * Ecolab Foundation Elliott Contracting Corporation Facilitation, LLC Goodin Company Great River Energy Grider Properties Harris Companies Horwitz/NSI* Inver Grove Ford, Inc. Jorgenson Construction, Inc. L. E. Ribar Company, Inc. *

Lexus - Central Area Master Collision Group McGough Construction Menasha Corporation MN ASHRAE Mulcahy Company National Association of Women in Construction National Automobile Dealers Foundation North Central Electrical Engineering Society North Central Tire Dealers & Suppliers Assoc.

Northland Concrete & Masonry Company, LLC Nystrom, Inc. O’Reilly Auto Parts Padrick & Vernon Equipment, LLC Prime General Contractors LLC * Securian Foundation Sowles Co. Steel Erectors SPS Companies, Inc. Taher, Inc Toyota - Chicago Region UBM Canon Communications LLC UBS Van Iwaarden Associates Wells Concrete West Air Heating & Air Conditioning* Zero-Max, Inc.

Leader

Gifts of $500 to $999 Anonymous Ace Supply Company, Inc. Adolfson & Peterson Construction Company Amerect, Inc. American Welding Society Anixter Arthur J. Gallager & Co. Automation Resources, Inc. AVR, Inc. Boldt Construction Braun Intertec Corporation Capital Area Land Surveyors Association Carl Bolander & Sons Company Challman and Company Construction Specifications Institute - Mpls/St. Paul DSB Enterprises, Inc. Dunham Associates, Inc. EESCO Feyereisen & Associates, Inc. * Gephart Electric Company, Inc. Gray, Plant, Mooty, P.A. Graybar Electric Hanson Structural Precast Midwest, Inc. Hoff Online Auctions IBM

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Illinois Tool Works Foundation Industrial Electric Company JE Dunn Construction Minnesota Air, Inc. Minnesota Grinding, Inc. Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors Peters Body Shop Pipefitters Local Union No. 539 Powermation Productivity, Inc. Pulse Products RAC Sales, Inc. Ramsey Excavating* Refrigeration Engineer Technician Association SALA Architects Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co. Sheehy Construction Company TKDA Twin Cities Model A Ford Club United Association of Plumbers Weis Builders, Inc.

Partner

Gifts of $250 to $499 3M Allan Mechanical, Inc. * Boeser, Inc. City Wide Maintenance of Minnesota Custom Refrigeration* Davis & Associates, Inc. Ericksen Roed and Associates Grissinger-Johnson Sales Indelco Plastics Corporation Jessen Press Medtronic Foundation Midtown Manufacturing Co. * MNI Inc. Molin Concrete Products Company MSPS Central Lakes Chapter 5 Nordic Services Olsen Fire Protection Pearson Auto Body Quality and Service Machine Tool Co. * R. M. Cotton Company Rainbow, Inc. Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. Southtown Tire and Service * Stanley & Wencl, LLC Steel Structures, Inc. * Stockness Construction, Inc. Superior Painting & Decorating, Inc. The Seneca Group, Inc. Twin City Glass Contractors Twin City Tile & Marble Company Venture Bank Walters-Climate, Inc. * Winona Heating & Ventilating Co.

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Sponsor

Gifts of $100 to $249 A.G. Cullen Construction, Inc. * Bickerstaff Sales Bruce Svendsen Construction * Carciofini Company Cemstone Products Company Centraire, Inc Construction Midwest, Inc. Core Healers, Inc. Croker Electric LLC * Engler Retail Construction * Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fourth Street Auto Repair, Inc. Grendahl Mechanical, Inc. K.R. Kline & Associates Madeline Island Construction * Midas Muffler & Brakes Prairie Craftsmen, Inc. * Professional Detailing Service, Inc. * Randy’s Auto Service* Reinhardt & Sons Painting, Inc. * RidgeTop Executive Search, LLC RJM Construction Schmitt Hardware, Inc. * Schuler Publicity Schwanke Enterprises, LLC TMC Tool, Inc. *

Friend

Gifts up to $99 ADV Document Systems, Inc. Archambeau Wood Products ATK Matching Gift Program Berggren Steel Fabricating Inc. * Carbone’s Pizzeria * Dodge of Burnsville * DRB Fabrication * Kuechle Construction Company * Manhattan American Terrazzo Strip Company Morss Architecture Positive Companies, Inc. * Rice Lake Electric * Ritchie Electric, Inc. * RLH Studio Inc. Star Tribune

FOUNDATIONS Visionaries

Gifts of $100,000 and above Longview Foundation The Minneapolis Foundation Women’s Foundation of Minnesota

William and Kate Dunwoody

Gifts of $25,000 to $99,999 Donaldson Foundation The Dye Family Foundation Elftmann Family Fund General Mills Foundation

Griffiths Foundation Gene Haas Foundation North Star Research Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Owen Family Foundation of The Minneapolis Foundation Grace B. Wells Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation

Charles A. Prosser Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999

AGC Foundation American Center for Philanthropy Bieber Family Foundation Charlson Foundation Engelsma Family Foundation Graco Foundation C. Charles Jackson Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund The K Foundation R. B. Nordick Foundation The Patch Foundation The Pentair Foundation J. A. Wedum Foundation

William H. Bovey Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Catholic Community Foundation Gray Family Education Foundation Charles M. Harrington Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Kopp Family Foundation Lakeland Foundation Douglas E. Mitchell Charitable Foundation Onan Family Foundation Margaret Rivers Fund Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota Xcel Energy Foundation

John Crosby

Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 Baker Foundation MPMA Education Foundation PMMI RBC Foundation – USA

President’s Club

Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 BATC Foundation Carolyn Foundation Demar Family Foundation, Inc. Ecolab Foundation Gray Plant Mooty Foundation Menasha Corporation Foundation Minneapolis Downtown Kiwanis Foundation Minnesota Community Foundation National Automobile Dealers Foundation

National Philanthropic Trust Razoo Foundation Riverway Foundation Securian Foundation

Leader

Gifts of $500 to $999 Blandin Foundation Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Partner

Gifts of $250 to $499 3M Foundation Medtronic Foundation The Whitney Foundation

Sponsor

Gifts of $100 to $249 Lockheed-Martin Corporation Foundation

Friend

Gifts up to $99 U.S. Bank Foundation

IN KIND & OTHER GALA SUPPORT 3M 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division American Honda Motor Company Appliance Smart APT Inc. AWI Manufacturing Inc. Russ Becker, APi Group, Inc. Elijah Berg Bob and Virginia Carlson Carrie Cordelia Handbags LLC Consilience Wines Donna Cook David P. Crosby Linda J. Davis Deli Express Dodge of Burnsville * Dunwoody Class of 1957, Automotive Service Technology Dunwoody College of Technology Board of Trustees Embroidery by Nancy Esko-Graphics, Inc. Brian Keith Evenson Felling Trailers Fiat Chrysler Automotive Training Center - Minneapolis Jessen Press Gavin Kaysen Gustave A. Larson Company Hearst Castle and National Geographic Theater Mary Alice Hirsch Hutchinson Manufacturing Company

Ideal Industries Interstate Security Service J.W. Hulme Company Belinda Jensen and David Hopkins Johnstone Supply Carmichael Cassandra Jones Cathy Jean Kindem Roger J. Kohler ‘86 Richard Kouri Kraus-Anderson Kurt Manufacturing Company Lake Engineering Leica Geosystems Lifetouch Lyman Lumber Company Stephen Charles Makousky Mammoth, Inc. Jim McDonald S John McShannock S Metro Mold & Design * Millerbernd Manufacturing Millerbernd Systems Minnesota Air, Inc. Susanne Marie Olin Permac Industries PPG Industries Quentin T Quirk R&M Manufacturing Sue Raiche Guy Randall Riteway Manufacturing Ryan Companies US, Inc. Constance Lee Studer Talla Skogmo Interior Design Taylor Sales, Inc. The American Club Resort Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Millie Trebnick Arden Grant Wahlberg Jill Waite Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Xcel Energy Zeiss Industrial Metrology, LLC John M. Zimmerman

BRICKS Margo Dinneen James A. Tilbury ‘74 Jon P. Zoller ‘64 Mary Anne S and Allen C. Jaedike ’74 R Eeris Fritz S

ESTATE GIFTS Joan Bergstrom Estate Beverly A. Boyle Estate Lester E. Goetzke ’57 Estate Duane Lauer ‘67 Estate Doris M. Lehman Estate Salay Family Revocable Living Trust

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MATCHING GIFTS 3M Foundation ATK Matching Gift Program Blandin Foundation Carolyn Foundation Ecolab Foundation General Mills Foundation Graco Foundation Hormel Foods Corporation IBM Illinois Tool Works Foundation Medtronic Foundation Menasha Corporation Foundation Piper Jaffray & Company Securian Foundation UBS US Bank - National Association US Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Foundation Matching Gifts Program Xcel Energy Foundation Matching Program

GALA AUCTION Erick Ajax Clifford I. and Nancy C. Anderson Katherine Anderson Craig Arends Robert W. Carlson, Jr. Clyde Collins Craig Dahl Delkor Systems Dennis Culp Brian Deuster Jamie Deuster John Dwyer S Bruce W. and Mary J. Engelsma Shelley Erickson Theodore A. Ferrara ‘77 and Roxanne Gleason Fox Investments Paul D. Frye Troy and Nancy Gregory Ray Grinsteinner Jeff and Angie Kritta Andrea L. Newman and Thomas M. Kroll Ryan J. ‘13 and Maria ‘16 Ksiazek Jon J. ‘75 S and Teri Kukachka Scott Lambert Lynn Littlejohn Mary Anne London Jeff Maas Mark Manbeck Perry May James E. S and Lynne McDonald Mary Pouch Meador S Daniel R. Michels

Thomas E. Morin Dale A. ‘74 and Marilyn Nordquist Kristen Olsen Gary N. and Barbara J. Petersen Cynthia W. and John Robin Julie N. Roettger Mark D. and Dana Saba Talla Skogmo and Mark R. McNeill Marc and Ramona L. Steadman Thomas F. Stertz ‘73 Georgina S. Stocks Robert W. ‘63 and Arlene M. Strom Christopher E. ‘81 and Jean M. Swingley Jim and Rita Urbanek Bob Zagaros Matthew J. Zagaros ‘06

HONORARY GIFTS In honor of C. Ben Wright R Susan W. Kornhaber

MEMORIALS In memory of Greg J. Adamich Frank R and Mary Lou Starke C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of Charles R. Alley ‘66 Kay A. Alley In memory of Donald W. Anderberg Richard I. Chantry ‘77 In memory of Gordon W. Beneke R ‘59 Jeanne E. Beneke Marilyn J. Clemens R Warren E. R and Arlene L. Phillips Frank R and Mary Lou Starke C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of James M. Besonen James C. ‘55 and Elizabeth Swanson In memory of Beverly A. Boyle C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of Benjamin L. Burniece ‘95 John G. Sherman In memory of Anthony M. Burtzel ‘02 Barbara Twedt In memory of Walter A. Cox R ‘76 Frank R and Mary Lou Starke C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of Claude J. Dolezal ‘47 ADV Document Systems, Inc. In memory of Lester E. Goetzke ‘57 Warren E. R and Arlene L. Phillips C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright

In memory of John L. Hansen ‘57 Janice A. Hansen In memory of Bruce Johnson Katherine Johnson In memory of Mark D. Lauer ‘81 Kathleen Brogan John H. Ward Core Healers, Inc. In memory of Clifford V. Lofdahl ‘37 Gail M. and Martin C. Lofdahl In memory of James E. Murtaugh ‘53 Margie J. Murtaugh Michael K. Murtaugh In memory of Ronald K. Olson ‘55 Elizabeth S. Olson In memory of Frederick W. Rahr C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of Leon A. Rankin R ‘63 C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of Dale V. Runquist ‘48 Joseph K. and Francine M. Morgan Arlene B. Palmer Ed ‘66 and Janet I. Potratz Doris Runquist Robert N. ‘59 and Shirley Wasti In memory of George E. Rusnacko R ‘39 Dale T. Rusnacko In memory of Francis P. Steinke ‘83 Anna Steinke John W. Allen, Jr. ‘01 In memory of William T. Strickler ‘92 Jeffrey W. ‘92 and Ann L. Christianson In memory of Karen R. Taylor C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright In memory of John E. TenDyke, Jr. ‘46 Richard and Muriel D. TenDyke In memory of Frank P. Vinella ‘39 Manhattan American Terrazzo Strip Company In memory of LeRoy H. Wolf ‘49 Pamela A. Boston David C. and Felicia J. Boyd Marcelaine S. Dillon Carol F. and James Dobesh Joan M. Firnhaber Michelle E. Halverson Jeffrey S. ‘76 and Patricia P. Johnson Brenda L. Lohmer Larry E. and Jean M. Martineau Darcy J. Myers James L. and Marcella M. Pauly John M. and Joyce E. Reha Vivienne Sunder Shirley A. Theis Scott Werner Daniel P. and Genelle A. Wolf

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Geraldine J. Wolf Michael J. Wolf and Margaret R. McCarney

1,011

Individual & Family Donors

$1.8

Million The Value of In Kind Donations

241

Corporations, Businesses & Associations

that gave to

Dunwoody

60 Local, State &

National

Foundations that provided funding to Dunwoody

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LEGACY ASSOCIATION The Legacy Association recognizes donors who have informed the College of their decision to provide a legacy commitment to future generations of Dunwoody students through their wills, trusts, gift annuities, or other deferred gifts. This list does not include the many individuals who made a deferred gift and are now deceased. In addition, there are 23 legacy donors who wish to remain anonymous.

For information about leaving a legacy gift, please contact Jennifer Kahlow, Director of Gift Planning, at 612-381-3061 or jkahlow@dunwoody.edu.

Donald L. Anderson ‘50 Robert E. Anderson ‘68 Terri L. Anderson ‘13 Sue A. Bennett M. James R and Nancy R. Bensen James W. ‘73 and Jacqueline M. Bernier Ann Bollmeier ‘76 Silas T. ‘59 and Marlene H. Brannan

Roger T. and Fay Bredesen Curtis P. ‘69 and Jenelle H. Brumm Steven C. ‘68 and Lynette Bryant Gerald Bugatti ‘56 Bob M. ‘52 and Dodie Burdick Robert W. Carlson, Jr. Keith ’39 and Dona Caswell Eugene C. Coan ‘46 L. Ron ‘54 and Darlene A. Cradit Raymond ‘60 and Jennifer L. Crowder Ronald W. ’59 and Paula Curtis Garnett B. ‘54 and Sandra F. Deters David D. Dethmers ‘62 Vernon L. ‘48 and Shirley Discher Al Jr. ‘78 and Carol J. Einberger Morris L. ‘62 and Kristi Eisert Joel A. ‘60 and Mary Ann Elftmann Larry G. ’73 and Janet L. Enerson Helen T. Esala Theodore A. Ferrara ‘77 Todd J. Ferrara ‘80 Daniel H. Grider, Sr. ‘62 Gordon D. ‘56 and Carol N. Groseth Helmer L. Haakenson ‘48 Janice A. Hansen Michael Hanson ‘85 Dale C. ’46 and Edna M. Hartman

Ronald J. ‘63 and Karen Henningsen Evelyn Henry Edward L. Hutz ‘64 John T. ‘66 and Mary Jensen Gary L. ’61 and Carol L. Johnson Jerald A. Jones ‘62 David W. ‘70 and Deborah L. Kalina Charles E. and Mary F. Kiester Janna R. King Kenneth H. ‘64 and Kathleen M. Konrad Jack R. Lake ‘61 Robert J. ‘70 and Cindy L. Larsen Chell C. ‘90S and Amy L. Luesse Dean A. Mahlke ‘52 Shaun P. and Karin L. Manning Frank D. McVay ‘81 William A. ‘63 and Edna I. Miller Norwood G. ‘60 and Muriel Nelson Andrea L. Newman and Thomas M. Kroll Dorothy O’Brien Otto Ohr ‘41 Bob ‘75 and Mary Peck Gary N. and Barbara J. Petersen Donald W. ‘47 and Joann Peterson Warren E. R and Arlene L. Phillips Arthur J. ‘40 and Joanne Popehn

Robert L. ‘70 and Colleen Q. Porter Don and Mary Anne Ryks Paul F. ‘57 and Doris M. Schmidt Floyd H. ‘41 and Margorie Schneeberg Patricia A. Schuster Rebecca S. and Bob Seemann Mark Skipper Daniel L. Smith ‘52 Frank R and Mary Lou Starke Frederick L. ‘50 and Mary Jane Steinhilpert James C. ‘55 and Elizabeth Swanson James A. Tilbury ‘74 Donald B. Urquhart ‘50 Edwin C. Victorsen ‘40 Maurice J. Wagener ‘57 Rich S and Valerie Wagner Joseph C. ‘52 and Darlene Weis Howard D. Wells ‘71 Marinus V. ‘62 and Marjorie Westerham Orlow Widvey ‘51 William F. Wieseke ‘62 C. Ben R and Donna J. Wright Alan E. ‘69 and Luanne F. Wussow Marvin G. ‘70 and Dorothy L. Zweig

Here is a checklist of some tax-wise year-end charitable gifts that can provide you with tax savings and possible income benefits: n MAKE A GIFT OF APPRECIATED ASSETS (E.G. STOCKS, BONDS, PROPERTY) n FUND A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY n ESTABLISH A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST n MAKE A GIFT OF LIFE INSURANCE OR RETIREMENT FUNDS n CREATE A CHARITABLE LIFE ESTATE

SMART IDEAS FOR TA X - W I S E

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Norwood G. “Woody” Nelson, ’60 Electrical General Retired Director of Corporate Facilities for Cummins/Onan Co. Legacy Association Member When Woody Nelson graduated from Dunwoody in 1960 he could never have imagined where his degree would take him. The Electrical General degree not only landed him his first job doing electrical maintenance and repair work in the J&L Steel mines in Northern Minnesota, it also opened the doors that would eventually lead him into facilities management.

Before retiring in 1999, Nelson served as the Director of Corporate Facilities for all of Cummins/ Onan — a global power generation leader. Nelson’s career at Cummins spanned more than three decades and took him all over the world. Even after retirement, Nelson has stayed active in his professional organizations and as a consultant.

Growing up on a small farm near Cloquet, Minnesota, Nelson said “fixing things was a way of life.” And during his senior year of high school he was a trainee working as an electrician for a paper company in Cloquet. The job appealed to him and after graduation he made the decision to move to Minneapolis and enroll at Dunwoody.

During the 18 months Nelson was at Dunwoody, he really enjoyed getting to know his classmates and knowing that he was learning a skill that he enjoyed doing.

After graduating, Nelson went to work for J&L Steel while his wife finished up her master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Minnesota.

man position and that position led him into his career in facilities management. By 1971, Nelson was the Manager of Plant Engineering for Onan.

Nelson liked the variety and challenge of his work. His work not only meant managing the current facilities, but helping design the new ones. He also became active in several professional associations, including serving as President of the American Institute of Plant Engineers (now Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE) local chapter and serving on the National Board of AFE for 12 years, becoming National President in 1993. In fact, Nelson was honored professionally by his colleagues in 1996 when he was inducted into the AFE’s College of Fellows.

During all this time, Nelson has stayed active and connected to Dunwoody. He and his wife Muriel feel strongly about giving back and have made the decision to become Legacy Association members by including the College in their estate planning.

“Muriel and I have been blessed, so we want to give something back to the places that helped us,” Nelson said. “I hope that in doing so, someone else will have the opportunity to have as much fun as I did in this career and in this life.”

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Understanding that the career opportunities for both he and his wife were far greater in the Twin Cities, Nelson answered a general ad in the Star Tribune for an electrical tester and sent in a letter and resume.

At the time, he didn’t know the position was with Onan Corporation, which would later be acquired by Cummins Engine Company. Nelson believes his degree from Dunwoody was one of the reasons he not only got an interview, but was offered a job the same day.

His career at Onan took a different path than the one he expected. He was soon tapped to take on the fore-

Woody Nelson (far right), 1960, with Dunwoody classmates.

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ALUMNI BOARD of Managers The Highlights

2015 Board Accomplishments The Alumni Board of Managers is a volunteer group that helps the College build lifelong alumni relationships that create pride, loyalty and support for Dunwoody. Here are some of the highlights from the past year: n The Alumni Board successfully launched the First Thursday C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series. The monthly lecture series features key executives from the business community, who are invited to speak on a range of leadership topics. n More than $47,000 in scholarship funding was raised through two successful events — the Annual Golf Tournament and the Kate Dunwoody Society Luncheon.

The Alumni Board Pictured: (left to right, from bottom) Larry Raasch, ‘77 Architectural Drafting & Estimating; Jeff Hawthorne, ‘15 Applied Management; Mark Falconer, ‘68 Welding, Alumni Board of Managers President; Ryan Williams, ‘08 Heating & Air Conditioning; Paul Berman, ‘82 Automotive Service; Bridget Reynolds, ‘00 Architectural Drafting & Estimating; Gib Syverson, ‘74 Automotive Service Technology; Jeff Ylinen, ‘79 Air Conditioning; Ric Chantry, ‘77 Electrical Construction & Maintenance; Claire Ferrara, ‘11 Heating & Air Conditioning Systems Design; Steve Stone, ‘77 Electrical; Chuck Bowen, ‘66 Auto Electrical; Andhi Michaux, ‘03 Computer Networking Systems; Chris Swingley, ‘81 Architectural Drafting & Estimating; Rich Wagner,

Dunwoody President; and Ann Harty, ‘02 Automation Packaging. Not pictured: John Adamich, ‘54 Automotive Service Technology; Bob Bach, ‘77 Tool & Die; Dan Burns, ‘06 Electronic Systems Technology; Ron Bowen, ‘01 Electrical Construction Design & Management; Dennis Chartrand, ‘70 Architectural Drafting & Estimating; Ron Cradit, ‘54 Automotive; Ray Crowder, ‘60 Electronics; Chris Graham, ‘08 Architectural Drafting & Estimating; Pat Hudoba, ‘89 Mechanical Engineering & Design; Mark Jessen; Alysse Johnson-Strandyard, ‘10 Graphic Design; Steve Robinson, ‘60 Auto Electrical; Jim Tillbury, ‘74 Electrical Construction; and Nick Zagaros, ‘99 Electrical Construction.

n Board leadership initiated a process to streamline committee structures to be more effective. n The Board identified the need to engage younger alums and is planning to hold several local social gatherings during 2016.

Volunteer and re-connect with fellow Dunwoody alums!

Interested in volunteering for a couple of hours at an event, or helping out a student? Contact alumni@dunwoody.edu, or call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191.

Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor Wall To build pride among students, help students connect with Dunwoody’s impressive alumni network, and honor Dunwoody In Honor of our

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alumni, the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall.

The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and encourage current students to stay involved in the College after graduation.

Build n HoNor n Connect Go online at dunwoody.edu/alumni/alumniwall to make your donation today!

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Alumni & Friends

Real$Talk Financial Seminar “Lifestyle Choices” FREE: RSVP to bursar@dunwoody.edu Wednesday, February 3, noon Dunwoody College C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, February 4, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: TBA McNamara Center, Dunwoody College Real$Talk Financial Seminar “Where’d My $ Go?” FREE: RSVP to bursar@dunwoody.edu Wednesday, February 10, noon Dunwoody College

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Calendar of Events

2016 Florida Area Alumni & Friends Events Wednesday, January 20, 6 p.m.

Alumni & Friends Social Fort Meyers Brewing Company Fort Meyers Thursday, January 21, 1 p.m.

Golf with the President Highland Woods Country Club Bonita Springs Friday, January 22, 7 a.m.

Minnesota Club Breakfast Informal gathering of DCT alums Naples Friday, January 22, 11:30 a.m.

Alumni & Friends Luncheon Seasons 52 Naples

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Arizona Alumni Regional Events Wednesday, February 10, noon Alumni & Friends Luncheon & Tour Desert Botanical Garden, Mesa Thursday, February 11, 11:30 a.m.

Alumni & Friends Luncheon The Herb Box Scottsdale Thursday, February 11, 6 p.m.

Alumni & Friends Social North Mountain Brewing Phoenix Friday, February 12, 11:30 a.m.

Alumni & Friends Luncheon Grill 36, Raven Golf Club Phoenix Friday, February 12, 1:30 p.m.

Golf with the President Raven Golf Club Phoenix Real$Talk Financial Seminar “My Money Management” FREE: RSVP to bursar@dunwoody.edu Wednesday, February 17, noon Dunwoody College C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, March 3, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: TBA McNamara Center, Dunwoody College Real$Talk Financial Seminar “Lifestyle Choices” FREE: RSVP to bursar@dunwoody.edu Friday, April 1, 8 a.m.

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C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, April 7, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: Ted Ferrara, ‘77 Refrigeration Chairman, Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Company McNamara Center, Dunwoody College Real$Talk Financial Seminar “Where’d My $ Go?” FREE: RSVP to bursar@dunwoody.edu Friday, April 8, 8 a.m.

Dunwoody College Real$Talk Financial Seminar “My Money Management” FREE: RSVP to bursar@dunwoody.edu Friday, April 15, 8 a.m.

Dunwoody College 50 Year Reunion (Class of 1966) & Legacy Luncheon Thursday, April 28 Dunwoody College 10 am. — Education Session 11:30 a.m. — Luncheon 1 p.m. — Optional Tours C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: Kjell Bergh Owner, Borton Volvo McNamara Center, Dunwoody College

All event dates are subject to change.

For more information on any event, please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumni@dunwoody.edu.

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