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Aligning Mission with Philanthropy

office of institutional advancement 2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140 800-551-1518 carthage.edu/giving

Board of Trustees The power of aligning mission with Seeking Truth, Building Strength, Inspiring Service — Together. The Carthage mission is far more than an old campus saying repeated at presidential dinners and printed on coffee mugs. It’s a challenge. A challenge that we put forth to every student, alumnus, friend, faculty, and staff member. To work COPY together to make SWALLOW the world a better place.

Seeking Truth At Carthage, we understand that the quest for Truth is a lifelong journey and that knowledge, experience, and understanding — gained through God’s word and a love of learning — are the surest guides. I can think of no one who exemplifies this mission more than the Rev. Dudley Riggle, professor emeritus of religion. Pastor Riggle spent

more than 50 years at Carthage, inspiring countless students to live a life of faith and higher purpose. This spring, Hugh ’66 and Liz ’65 (Dean) Foster joined with nearly 100 other donors to establish an endowed scholarship in his honor. Pastor Riggle officiated at the Fosters’ wedding in 1966. “Pastor Riggle was our teacher, pastor, and friend,” they shared. “Truly, he changed the course of our lives.” Building Strength In the quickly changing atmosphere of higher education, Carthage and our partners have made great strides to strengthen our academic and career preparation programs. Partnerships, like that with Dr. Cary Bjork, are helping to revamp our pre-health advising program and make Carthage a leader in pre-health education. Because of financial support such as the WigganKenniebrew experiential learning grants and a new Thomas and Kayla Baran endowment, The Aspire Center can provide funding for students in unpaid and underpaid internships while also supporting student research and international J-Term study tours.

The Board of Trustees has final governing and fiduciary responsibility of the College. Trustees provide essential support and leadership, inspiring all Carthaginians to rise to the challenge of the Carthage mission. chair Jeff Hamar ’80

Patrick N. Anderson ’85

Alan Mills ’79

Mary Bishop

Jeff Neubauer

first vice chair Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76

Lucy Brown

Andrew S. Palmen

Richard M. Christman

Nicholas T. Pinchuk

second vice chair Hoyt H. Harper II ’77

The Rev. Paul D. Erickson

Charles C. Sutton

Christine A. Hobbs ’71

David C. Wiers ’98

secretary Dennis L. Monroe ’74

Steven J. Hopp

Gary D. Wilson

ex officio John R. Swallow President and CEO

Thomas E. Kieso ’73

Dale McClain Treasurer

The Rev. Wayne N. Miller

Thomas J. Kelley III ’99 Robert Lee Jr. Thomas A. Martinez

GIVING SUMMARY

philanthropy The Aspire Program’s comprehensive career preparation and experiential learning opportunities help build high-demand skills, industry expertise, and boundless curiosity. Inspiring Service A true Carthage change-maker, Professor Patrick Pfaffle, sadly passed away this spring. The J-Term study tour he established to Nicaragua exposes students to the world of international service and philanthropy. Pat represented the very best of what Carthage is and has been. He demonstrated extraordinary dedication to his students and their learning, growth and development.

FISCAL YEAR 2019 GIFTS July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Total Raised:

$3,758,060 3,871 donors of which 2,529 are alumni DESIGNATED AREAS Annual Operating:

$1,827,465 Capital Improvement:

$1,042,319 Endowment:

Together I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize and give thanks to all of those whose service benefits the College. To the members of the Carthage Board of Trustees, President’s Leadership Council, Alumni Council, reunion committees, and 150 Years of Carthage Women volunteers: Thank you so much for your time and dedication. Your partnership enables us to not only meet, but advance the mission of our great College. Thank you.

$774,168 SOURCES Alumni:

$1,443,348 Foundations/Businesses:

$848,546 Friends:

$565,154 Parents:

John R. Swallow President and CEO

$70,903 Estate Gifts:

$706,087 Churches:

$5,582 Anonymous/Other:

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vice president’s update:

150 Years of Carthage Women Celebration

F UNDI NG OPPORTU N ITIES TO S UPPORT CARTHAGE WO MEN OF TOMORROW

Estate Commitments and Deferred Gifts

$2,216,498

Endowed and Annual Scholarships

$363,568

Professional Development

$33,731

Women’s Athletics

$49,417

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In 2018, President John Swallow and his wife, Cameron, approached me with the idea to celebrate 150 years of educating women at Carthage in 2020. Over the course of the past year, the idea has grown into a phenomenon that has brought together dozens of women volunteers and other friends of the College who worked with great passion and dedication to launch this yearlong celebration. I have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response. Many in the greater Carthage community have come together not only to support the initiative financially, but also to lend their time and expertise to make this celebration a success. A national volunteer committee consisting of 76 women, led by co-chairs Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 and Maria Markusen ’91, is developing programs and meaningful events on campus, in the Kenosha community, and throughout the region. Both the level of involvement and inspired giving have made me proud to lead the Office of Institutional Advancement during this significant milestone. The College has already gratefully received several gifts to establish endowed and annual scholarships in

honor of women or to support women. The Rev. Tim Fangmeier, brother of the late Ruth Fangmeier, professor emerita of social work, created an endowed scholarship in her memory. Prof. Fangmeier was a beloved and respected member of the Carthage faculty whose tenure spanned more than 20 years. Her students remember her for her kindness, compassion, quick wit, and inspirational teaching. After learning of the initiative, Ron Geison ’61 was inspired to establish a scholarship honoring his mother and her favorite Carthage professor, Alice Kibbe. For more than 30 years, Prof. Kibbe taught biology and botany and was the first female chair of the Carthage Biology Department. Alice (Schleuning) Geison was her student from 1931 to 1933. Her experience with Prof. Kibbe inspired her love for botany and agriculture and instilled in her a lifelong appreciation for learning and education, which she passed on to her children. The 150 Years of Carthage Women celebration also provides opportunities for women to enact positive change on campus beyond their lifetimes. I was deeply touched to hear about the recent estate gift from Dorothy Goos

’56, who, after graduating from Carthage, went on to have an immensely fulfilling career as vice president of Lutheran Social Services in Illinois. Ms. Goos was the first woman elected vice chairman of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Through her gift, the spirit of her good works will continue at Carthage. These are only a few of the amazing stories we have heard since the launch of this initiative, and the corresponding support allows us to create a better, stronger future for the Carthage women of tomorrow. Perhaps you have a story that you would like to share. If so, please contact me or anyone on our staff, or share it online at carthage.edu/ women150. I am excited to continue our celebration in the year ahead! With deep appreciation,

Thomas A. Kline Vice President for Institutional Advancement tkline@carthage.edu

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major gifts

Collaboration fuels more robust pre-health program

Dr. Cary Bjork, ’68

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David Brownholland, associate professor of chemistry, saw the need to support Carthage students pursuing graduate programs that lead to health care careers. In an increasingly competitive admissions landscape, he wanted to ensure they adequately prepare for and select the advanced programs that best fit their interests and skill sets. With that in mind, he and fellow faculty members formed the interdisciplinary Pre-Health Advisory Committee in 2015. “I think liberal arts colleges are uniquely positioned to prepare students for medical school and careers as health care providers,” said Prof. Brownholland, chair of the advisory committee. “Increasingly, health graduate programs are interested in complete individuals — people who are able to communicate effectively, think critically, and practice medicine with empathy and compassion.” Since the committee’s formation, the College has taken steps to bolster advising for students considering graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, occupational or physical therapy, veterinary science, and other health care fields. More than 300 Carthage students have a

pre-health focus. Committee members have focused primarily on students as they prepare to apply to graduate school – usually juniors, seniors, and even alumni. Moving forward, pre-health faculty are eager to boost support for first- and second-year students by introducing them to career options, arranging job shadowing, and coaching students on the ethical and political dimensions of health care. The next step in expanding support for those interested in health professions will be implemented this year. As part of the College’s new holistic advising model, a career specialist in The Aspire Center will assist students in pre-health or the sciences. “Given the growing demand for health care professionals, this is a critical time for the College to take a leadership role in preparing students for these high-demand careers,” said Lisa Hinkley, associate vice president and executive director for career and professional development. “Our location between Milwaukee and Chicago, integrated model for advising, and high-quality course offerings are just a few of the strengths benefiting students going through the expanding pre-health program.” Dr. Cary Bjork ’68, recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Service Award, participated in the mock interview and committee recommendation process for the past

given the growing demand for health care professionals, this is a critical time for the college to take a leadership role in preparing students for these high-demand careers. two years. He mentored pre-med students for many years as a prominent physician in Marquette, Michigan. “After retirement, I have very much enjoyed becoming more involved with the Carthage pre-health advisory programs and working with such dedicated students, faculty, and staff,” said Dr. Bjork, who also participated in the College’s medical mission to Nicaragua during J-Term 2018. He pledged to establish an endowment funding the pre-health work, naming it for one of his own Carthage mentors: the late Herman Ogren, a passionate professor who taught biology, comparative anatomy, anthropology, astronomy, and even ocean scuba diving. Dr. Bjork still recalls a conversation with Prof. Ogren in 1967 “regarding a physician’s obligation to teach and mentor those who will carry on the profession in the future.” Dr. Bjork’s contribution will pay an adjunct professor to cover one of Prof. Brownholland’s courses,

allowing the Pre-Health Committee chair to dedicate additional time to the program’s development. “I’m proud of the work that Carthage alumni, faculty, and staff have done to prepare our students to become future leaders in health care,” said President John Swallow. “Together, our efforts will not only benefit Carthage pre-health students, but impact the greater health care industry and the community that it supports.”

Please consider contributing to the Professor Herman Ogren Pre-Health Fund. Dr.

Bjork will match each gift of $1,000 or more, up to $20,000. If you have any questions about how to give, or if you are interested in sharing your time and professional expertise with the program, please contact Bridget Haggerty at bhaggerty1@carthage.edu.

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annual giving

Honor Roll of Donors The Leadership Giving Society honors donors whose gifts to the College total $1,000 or more during one fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Tiers within the society recognize higher levels of giving. KEY:

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Denhart Society members who have included Carthage in their estate plans Enduring Gift Society members with a cumulative lifetime giving of $100,000 or more T Tower Residence Hall Contributor PLC President’s Leadership Council members who lead through philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteer engagement D E

Founders’ Circle ($100,000+)

E T Charles and Laura Gage ● E ● D T H. Jeffrey ’80 and Susan Hamar ● E ● D T Thomas ’63 and Martha Lentz ● E T Thomas J. Lentz ●

Lincoln Circle ($50,000-99,999)

E T Elizabeth Kassel Brown ● Hugh ’66 and Elizabeth ’65 (Dean) Foster E T Steven and Meg Hopp ● E T Thomas ’73 and Lisa Kieso ● E ● D T Loren Semler ’65 ● E ● D John Jr. ’65 and Celia Sladek ●

Trustees’ Circle ($25,000-49,999)

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E Mary Bishop ● E ● D Helen Clausen ● Timothy Fangmeier D Ronald and Jane (Bonander) Geison ’61 ● Robert Jr. and Linda Lee E Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold ● Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 and William E ● D T Friebus ● E ● D T Gloria Mullen ● E Andrew and Jane Palmen ● E Nicholas and Lee Pinchuk ● Richard and Mary Sjoerdsma E ● D Edward ’57 and Alice ’57 (Lawler) Smeds ● D Jane ’75 (Slezak) and Lester Sturgeon ● E ● D T James ’63 and LaRue ’64 (Rhine) Unglaube ● E ● D T David ’98 and Heather Wiers ● E ● D T Gary and Lucinda Wilson ●

President’s Circle ($10,000-24,999) Patrick ’85 and Kimberly Anderson E Cary Bjork ’68 ● D T Lucy Brown and Steven Minn ● 6

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Fredric ’69 and Pamela Carlson D Ilsemarie Caspar ’47 ● E ● D T Richard and Patricia Christman ● E W. Craig ’72 and Janice ’74 (Ryden) Deaton ● E Hoyt H. Harper II ’77 and Beth Eggenberger ● D Christine ’71 (Burkee) and Richard Hobbs ● Dieter Jedan ’69 Thomas ’99 and Tracy Kelley T D T Christine Krueger ’71 ● E T PLC Frederick ’83 and Joan Krull ● E D Frederick Marks ’48 ● ● Alan ’79 and Sally Mills E ● D T Dennis Monroe ’74 and Nancy Weingartner ● LeAnn Pedersen Pope ’79 and Clyde Smith McGregor E Rita Petretti ● Janet Salstrom ’63 Susan Salstrom ’67 Charlene Sonderman Salte E ● D John Seal ’72 ● Wendy ’78 (Stone) and Vladimir Stadnyk John and Cameron Swallow T E Jody Zuraitis ●

Leadership Circle - Sustainer ($5,000-9,999) Ann and David Amble E. B. Anderson ’78 and Rachel Tomasek ’78 Mark Baughman Peter Baughman E ● D Ann Bundgaard ● D Maria Markusen ’91 and James Creigh ● Kyle ’05 and Nicole Deaton PLC James III and Janice Duncan T E ● D Donald ’65 and Virginia Eken ● John ’86 and Katherine ’88 (Semler) Felton T PLC E ● D T Judith ’61 (Ewig) and John Fritsch ● D Cynthia ’71 (Osgood) and Wesley Geib ● Phillip and Linda Godin

D Cornelia Green ’59 ● Phyllis ’68 (Olson) and Gerald Hand Abigail Hanna T Jack ’49 and Mae ’52 (Voth) Harris ●E ●D T Kathryn ’82 and Charles Heide Joseph Heinrichs ’17 Cathleen ’94 (Buchholz) and Jeff Hendricks Douglas and Joyce (Tanck) Herolt D ’68 ● Charlotte Johnson Annette (Walser) Kilver ’52 D T PLC Christine King ’97 ● D T Thomas and Gina Kline ● Ralph Livingston Jr. and Jane Mac Alla-Livingston Katherine Madrigrano Comi ’81 and E Luigi Comi ● Jay ’65 and Susan ’67 (Hidding) Maher T William ’71 and Phyllis Mischo Helen Pagel Fred ’81 and Chris ’80 (Eckert) Petersen T PLC Viola Rasmussen David ’96 and Abbie ’95 (Adolph) Reitzel PLC Ernest and Susan Santin E ● D Glenn and Eleanor Sather ● Joyce Schowalter Christine Sanni and Karen Seif Elinor Siklossy Leon Siklossy ’93 E ● D Margaret Spangler ● Karen Van Lone ’74 and Richard E ● D T Britton ● E ● D Albert Van Maren ’65 ● June ’63 (Boatman) and Ashton E ● D T Waller ●

PARENTS, ALUMNI, DONORS TOGETHER SUPPORT CARTHAGE ATHLETICS At Carthage, the goals of our athletic programs go far beyond the scoreboard. Athletic participation has been shown to benefit many aspects of social and academic life. From developing individual self-confidence, drive, and persistence to facilitating teamwork, collaboration, and moral reasoning, sports play an integral part in the education of Carthage student-athletes. Leadership donors Dr. David Waitley and Dr. Gail Grizzo-Waitley see that up close as the parents of David Waitley ’21, who competes in swimming and diving. He placed fifth, sixth, and seventh in three freestyle events at the 2019 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin David Waitley ’21 championship and made the CCIW Winter Academic All-Conference Team as a sophomore. “His involvement in Carthage athletics has markedly improved his college life experience,” they shared. “We are proud to support athletics and other student life activities.” In 2020-21, Carthage will add three new sports: men’s and women’s wrestling and women’s bowling. “It’s inspiring to see so many people in the Carthage community come forward to support our student-athletes,” said Michelle Manning, director of athletics. “Parents, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff give not only financially, but also through their time, energy, and by attending events. And the dedication of our coaches is unsurpassed.” During the 150 Years of Carthage Women celebration, gifts to women’s athletics made by women or in honor of a woman will count toward our fundraising goals.

In FY19

$308,160

was raised from

797

donors

Leadership Circle - Fellow ($2,500-4,999) William Aiello Sharon (Green) Asmus ’73 Christian ’95 and Erin Ballman PLC D T James Barsch ’69 ● E ● D PLC David and Lyn Brunn ● Charlotte and Samuel Chell Jim Cicchini

Kathleen ’96 (Whiston) and Robert Colbert E ● D T Robert and Lois Dittus ● D Kenneth ’62 and Maureen Drum ● David ’99 and Monica Florent T PLC Larry and Libby Frank

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CART H AGE CO M M UN I T Y HO NOR S BELOVED S PI R I T UA L L E ADE R On Giving Day 2019, Hugh ‘66 and Liz ’65 (Dean) Foster issued a challenge to the Carthage community: Help us to fund an endowed scholarship in honor of the Rev. Dudley Riggle. For more than five decades, Pastor Riggle’s ministry, teaching, counseling, and service has shaped and enriched the lives of thousands of Carthaginians and members of the southeastern Wisconsin community. He officiated the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Foster in 1966, and they have enjoyed many years of friendship since. Carthage alumni, faculty, and friends responded with vigor to the Fosters’ challenge. By the end of the day, more than 90 participants gave over $68,500, including leadership level gifts from Bill ’71 and Phyllis Mischo, George ’77 and Toni Chardukian,

Mary ’86 and Dudley Riggle, Hugh ’66 and Elizabeth Foster ’65

Karen Hebert ’68, and Elaine Walton ’79. Now, the Pastor Dudley Riggle Scholarship will benefit Carthage students who are committed to Christian stewardship and positive change in their communities — in other words, students who will

Leadership Circle - Fellow ($2,500-4,999) continued Mark and Janice Franzen Lewellyn Genung D Betsy Hanisch ’81 and Thomas Sawyer ● D Steven ’78 and Debra ’80 (Erickson) Hartfield ● John Jr. ’98 and Gail Johnson Richard Johnson ’70 Judith Kese D Sandra ’66 (Priaulx) and John Lang ● D Thomas Lee ’93 ● Ronald Levy Thomas and Aimee Martinez T Dale and Elizabeth McClain Bohdan Drobenko and Maria Nalywayko T PLC D Eric ’69 and Carol Otterbein ● D Florence Panning ●

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continue his important and virtuous work. “It’s very gratifying to know that so many people have remembered me and expressed their appreciation for my ministry of preaching, teaching, and counseling by giving to the scholarship fund,” said Pastor

E ● D T Clifton and Gladys Peterson ● Patricia Petretti David and Barbara (Gatz) Powers ’65 Kristine Putnam ’08 PLC Jason and Britnee Ramirez David Riley Barry Rabe ’79 and Dana Runestad ’80 Martin ’99 and Traci Schager PLC Mr. Benn E. Scherzer August IV ’99 and Michele Schmidt Tina ’00 (Hardy) and Michael Schmitz PLC Edward and Judith (Gorsky) Simko ’58 T Ellen (Galvin) Steenrod ’78 Charles and Lynn Sutton Peter ’84 and Linda ’82 (Axen) Thompson T D T Fred Tissot ’84 ●

Riggle. “I’ve always counted it a great privilege to have known and served so many people in the Carthage community for more than 50 years. I’m both honored and humbled by their gracious comments and their generosity in giving.” Pastor Riggle, professor emeritus of religion, developed Carthage’s chapel and religious life program after the College’s relocation to Kenosha in the early 1960s. He served as campus pastor through 1980, when he became a professor of religion and later chair of the department. He developed and participated in the Carthage outreach program, through which members of the faculty made presentations in hundreds of Wisconsin and Illinois congregations.

His work on death and grief brought Pastor Riggle national recognition. He was one of the founders of Kenosha Hospice Alliance, which provides workshops for individuals and their loved ones nearing the end of life. Many Carthage alumni refer to his Issues of Death and Dying course as a transformative experience that conveyed lifelong lessons. Pastor Riggle continues his service to Carthage by participating in Homecoming and other College gatherings, and by representing Carthage at many church and community events. In 2016, he was awarded the Carthage Flame, the highest recognition the College bestows. His wife, Mary (Meyers) Riggle ’86, and their two children, Debbie Riggle Dillman ’78 and Laura Riggle ’80, are all alumni.

Cynthia Walker ’78 D T Elaine Walton ’79 ● Jason Wendt ’08 T Fred Young Jr.

Leadership Circle — Member ($1,000-2,499) Jessica ’08 (Norman) and Matthew Adams Andrew Anchor ’16 D Dorothy (Frank) Anderson ’51 ● D T Irma (Niekamp) Anderson ’48 ● Philip and Kathleen Anderson R. W. and LeNay (McGue) Anderson ’59 Trisha ’97 (Persaud) and Bradley Andrews Tamra (Grundahl) Bahr ’88 Vernon Baker Scott Odahl and Amie Barsch Odahl

It’s not too late to join in celebrating the life and legacy of Pastor Riggle. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please contact Jane Spencer at jspencer@carthage.edu or designate your gift to the Pastor Dudley Riggle Scholarship.

Kara and Trenton Baylor Henry ’74 and Deborah Belusa John and Marilyn Bendixen Thomas ’67 and Marie Bentz William Berger Gregory Bergner ’71 and Beverly Fulton-Bergner ’72 Michelle Bernhardt Russell ’79 and Lisa ’80 (Burow) Bernthal John ’76 and Marian Bleeke Donald and Barbara Boe D Kenneth ’70 and Marianne ’71 (Litawa) Boehne ● Andrew and Leigh Ann (Mondrawickas) Boncher ’99 T Trisha ’00 (Treml) and Jean Boussari Tashe and Paris Bozinovski Burton ’66 and Gilda Bratt Renee Brueckert ’17

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Honor Roll of Donors (continued) Leadership Circle — Member ($1,000-2,499) continued Deanna and Colin Byrnes Jennifer (Carlson) Caldwell ’95 John and Debbie Camosy E ● D T Barbara ’12 and F. Gregory ’12 Campbell ● Nathaniel and Mari Card ’12 T Charles Carlin ’61 Eric ’92 and Coleen ’93 (Mulvihill) Carlson

William ’92 and Brenda ’93 (Muskus) Chamulak D George ’77 and Toni Chardukian ● D Lorilyn Colleran ’90 ● Kevin and Regina Crosby Arthur Cyr Suzanne and Erno Dahl Ralph and Christine D’Amico Gerald and Mari (Jacobson) Danzer ’86 Karl David and Elaine Radwanski Daniel ’13 and Lauren ’14 (Burleson) Dick T Caryl Dierksen ’69 D Clayton and Shirley (Eller) Diskerud ’59 ● Mary Dixon D T Richard ’59 and Judith ’61 (Ferron) Dokmo ● Steven ’93 and Stephanie Domin Sarah Dunn ’16 Karen Dunton ’67 Joan Ehrenberg ’61 T D David ’72 and Sheila Endres ● Carl and Karen Engelhardt ’65 D Karen Evans ’78 ● D Joyce Fahrenholtz ’58 ● D Douglas Farr ’70 ● Russell ’50 and Phyllis Fergus James Ferwerda Stephanie Finnvik ’14 Mardell ’17 and Rob Fisher William Hoare and Jane Forester-Hoare ’82 T 10

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WIGGAN-KENNIEBREW FU ND S SU PPORT CARTHAGE’S INCL U SION Kristine ’98 (Simon) and David Freitas Jason ’01 and Sarah Froehner Eduardo García-Novelli E ● D John Gorton ’66 ● D Joanne (Ludwig) Greathouse ’71 ● Lhanoo Gunawardhana and Mimi Yang David and Nancy (Weiner) Hackbarth ’71 Sidney ’53 and Grace Hamper Michele and Charles Hancock Eugene Jr. and Mary Hanneke Sarah ’87 (Hunt) and E ● D William Harris ● D Creston and Susannah Hart ’67 ● Phillip A. Hausknecht ’57 Karen (Cederberg) Hebert ’68 Steven ’70 and Barbara Hendricks David Hendricks ’67 D Kent and Carole Henning ● Franklin Hicks Lisa Hinkley Barry ’74 and Mary ’75 (Stormer) Horek D Elizabeth Hrajnoha ● Richard and Inna Hren T D Erik Humlie ’77 ● Darrell Jodock Thomas ’74 and Jodi Joerres Aleck Johnsen Jr. Richard ’72 and Barbara Johnson D T Ruth Johnson ’84 ● Brian Jones ’00 T Don Jr. and Tara Kaelber Charles Keller ’94 Hannah Keller ’14 William and Joan Kelley Walter ’62 and Joann ’63 (Boatman) Kilgus Perry and Sara Kivolowitz T Allen Klingenberg John Kness ’63 D T Sharon (Gollish) Koelsch ’69 ● Jeffrey ’75 and Marja Koenitzer Daniel Krc ’16 T Joshua Kronwall ’09 Larry and Mary (Park) Krull ’58 T Paul Krupa ’11 T Marie Kruse ’61 Donald Kuntz ’15 Peter and Patricia (Geroulis) Kyriazes ’95 Roger and Sharon Lindberg

Last year, our impact report included the story of how a few trustees and alumni came together with the mission to expand diversity and strengthening inclusion at Carthage. From their efforts came the Wiggan-Kenniebrew Black Alumni Network and four distinct financial aid funds. The alumni group and related funds are named in honor of the College’s first African-American female and male graduates: Lorraine Wiggan ’46 and Alonzo Kenniebrew ’54. In Fiscal Year 2019, more than 95 donors contributed to these funds, which are making a significant impact on the lives of our black and minority student recipients. Accomplishments: • Financed J-Term study tours for 11 Carthage students

• Provided tuition support for more than 20 students

• E ngaged a wide network of alumni, friends, faculty, and staff in diversity and inclusion efforts

• O rganized the first Black Alumni Network reunion during Homecoming 2019 “Thank you very much for your generosity with the Wiggan-Kenniebrew Experiential Learning Fund. Without [the grant], I would not have been able to have the life-changing experience that I did traveling to Senegal, West Africa. … I sought this funding because my dream in life is to improve the United States for the future generations of African-Americans — a dream that I know I will achieve by becoming a state prosecutor and fighting my way up the ladder of politics to ensure the change I wish to see in the world.” — Lashanna Pierce ’20

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WIGGANKENNIEBREW FUNDS RAISED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

$20,250 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$19,205 BLACK STUDENT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Supports students actively involved in the BSU

$4,000 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FUND

Provides grants for activities such as study abroad, research, and internships

$22,439

If you would like to support this initiative or join the Wiggan-Kenniebrew Black Alumni Network, please contact Bridget Haggerty at bhaggerty1@carthage.edu. Special thanks to: Hoyt H. Harper II ’77

Dominique Pritchett ’07,

Alan Mills ’79

Shebaniah Muhammad ’98

LeAnn Pedersen Pope ’79 Cynthia (Thomas) Walker ’79

Ashley (Kenniebrew) Easterwood ’08

Veronica (Hunter) Moore ’05

DaQuawn Bruce ’18. carthage.edu/giving

CART H AGE R E M E M B E R S E S T E EM E D BI OLOG Y P R OF E SSOR Patrick Pfaffle, a much-loved professor of biology for more than 20 years, lost his battle with cancer in May. “A Pfaffle classroom was always encouraging, energetic, and fun,” said Professor Paul Martino, chair of the Biology Department. “He never forgot what it was like to be a young person and was indeed young at heart until the end.” Prof. Pfaffle was integral in the creation of Carthage’s J-Term study tour to Nicaragua, giving students a chance to serve in medical clinics or work on water quality projects while experiencing and learning a culture that he loved. To honor his memory, friends in the Carthage community are raising funds to install a wayfaring sign that points toward Nicaragua and to establish a scholarship for students who otherwise couldn’t afford the study tour.

If you’d like to make a gift in memory of Prof. Pfaffle, visit carthage.edu/givenow. Indicate “Pfaffle Sign” or “Pfaffle Scholarship” in the designation field.

Wayfaring sign: $5,250 from 21 donors; Goal $7,000 J-Term Scholarship: $6,700 from 34 donors

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

RAISED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 $25,215 from

318 donors SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR 2019-20

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The Alumni Council helps both students and alumni develop lifelong relationships with the College by facilitating alumni volunteerism, celebrating alumni achievements, recruiting and mentoring students, and supporting the Carthage Alumni Scholarship Fund. To see a list of Alumni Council members, visit: carthage.edu/alumni-council-members

Honor Roll of Donors (continued) Leadership Circle — Member ($1,000-2,499) continued Michael and Cindy ’18 Love Steward and Jane Lyman T William and Kim Madden D Larry ’79 and Mary Magnesen ● D Dennis Magnuson ’63 ● Michelle Manning Peter ’77 and Nancy Martin D Daniel Michalak ’77 ● Jerry and Margaret Miller Sarah Bryan Miller ’74 Patrick ’06 and Kristin Milne D Malcolm ’65 and Annette Mitchell ● Lynn (Henson) Mouritsen ’66 Nicholas ’02 and Kylie ’11 Mulvey T Robert Muschewske ’63 and Leaetta M. Hough T Owen Myers ’18 James Nelson ’65 T Willard ’52 and Kathryn Nelson Jeff and Lisa Neubauer Mike and Amy Noble James Oboikowitch ’02 Alexander Ohman ’14 Dale and Vanessa Paakkonen Matthew ’09 and Katherine ’10 (Zierke) Passanante Brian Peccarelli ’81 E ● D John Pender ● John Peterson ’69 Paulette Petretti E ● D Kurt Piepenburg ’77 and Kate Jerome ● Robert ’72 and Diana Placko Ryan and Molly Polk Glen ’77 and Jolie ’79 (Harris) Prasser Grant ’77 and Sue Quever D Warren and Carol (Prange) Reckmeyer ’49 ● William Haithcock ’91 and Anne Reese ’92 Christine Renaud Melanie Roseland ’95 D David ’76 and Nancy Rosenbalm ● D T Isabel Rossey ’38 ● Christopher ’89 and Tracy ’91 (Lopas) Rossing Daniel Ross-Jones ’06 and Andrew Patton ’10 T Karissa Rothkopf ’96 T Carol ’82 (Hintzsche) and Mustapha Sabbar Keven ’91 and Carmen Schattner D Susan ’69 (Hayek) and Michael Shaw ● John Shearer ’17 T Laura Shields

Curtis ’69 and Pamela Siegel T Charles and Jamie Skendziel D Robert and Dawn (Cooksey) Smick ’50 ● Timothy Smith D T Jack ’72 and Jane ’80 (Anderson) Spencer ● D Ronald ’57 and Barbara ’58 (Boyd) Stamer ● E D Linda Staubitz ● ● Jake Sutter ’17 Constance (Twietmeyer) Swanson ’52 Shalabh ’89 and Karla ’90 (Rasmussen) Tandon Thomas ’67 and Kristine ’68 (Rasmussen) Thommesen Daniel ’99 and Renee Thornborough Raymond and Sheila Threlkeld ’79 David and Polly Timmerman D Ann (Mullins) Tindall ’62 ● D Janice Tomasek ● John and Patricia Tomsheck Aaron Trautwein David ’99 and Sarah ’01 (Lorentz) Turek PLC D Troy ’85 and Janice Tymesen ● Robert and Beverly (Spencer) Unglaube ’67 Carl Unglaube Thomas and Lois Van Dahm Ellen Van Osdol ’50 Charles ’58 and Karen Vavrin Mary Wagner-Moldenhauer David Waitley and Gail Gizzo-Waitley PLC D Robert ’57 and Beverly Walters ● Reinholt ’67 and Carol ’68 (Cory) Wasemiller Kary Wellen Mark and Lisa (Foster) Werner ’79 D Darrell ’75 and Karen Willson ● Lauren (Johnston) Withrow ’07

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Denhart Society

LIVING G E NE R O US LY – CHRIS T INE K I N G ’9 7 Carthage alumna Christine King ’97 gives back to her alma mater in more ways than one. As an active member of the Alumni Council, Ms. King helps students during their first day and their final day on campus by volunteering at both New Student Orientation and Commencement. She is also a critical member of the Beacon Awards selection committee, helping to honor Carthage alumni who make a difference in their communities, and a new member of the President’s Leadership Council. This spring, she interviewed our most talented and motivated new freshmen to help determine the 2019 Presidential Scholarship recipients. In addition to giving her time and talent, Ms. King supports the College through generous philanthropic contributions. She gives toward financial aid and sponsored a suite in The Tower Residence Hall and a collaborative lounge in the Science Center. This year, Ms. King made another decision that will help ensure the future financial security of the College.

The Henry Denhart Society recognizes individuals who provide for the College through estate plans and a variety of planned gifts. These charitable contributions help ensure the strength and quality of Carthage for generations to come.

In Remembrance

“I have shared my legacy plans with Carthage,” she said, “because I know that helps the college make wise decisions.” As a financial planner, Ms. King understands that the legacy and impact of an individual can extend beyond their lifetime. Carthage uses projected estate commitments to make critical decisions about its finances. “Carthage professors supported me at a very important time of my life,” she said. “I want to be sure that kind of commitment to students is available for future generations.”

Paul Baughman ’48 Ruth Berger Jean (Burr) Boehm ’51 Edith Botkin James Craig ’50 Earl Fenn ’51 Kenneth Hurst ’53 Virginia (Mueller) Huston ’35 Ewald Kessler ’41 Catherine Koester ’67 Martin Panning Dawn Raabe ’77 Nels Ritola ’71 Pamela Sherer ’71 Phyllis (Xavier) Smith ’49 Barbara Wegner ’58 William Wittig ’45 New Members

as a financial planner, ms. king understands that the legacy and impact of an individual can extend beyond their lifetime.

During the 150 Years of Carthage Women initiative, any newly documented estate gifts from women

Lucy Brown and Steven Minn Kathleen ’96 (Whiston) and Robert Colbert Christine ’71 (Burkee) and Richard Hobbs David ’63 and Marilyn Indermuehle Christine King ’97 Thomas and Gina Kline Maria Markusen ’91 and James Creigh Jack ’72 and Jane ’80 (Anderson) Spencer Carl ’66 and Linda Walter Anonymous (3)

will count toward our fundraising goals. For more information about legacy gifts, please contact Tim Knutson, director of planned 14

To see a full list of Denhart Society members, please visit carthage.edu/give/recognition

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PARENTS HONOR D AU GHTER’S CARTHAGE EXPERIENCE WITH END OWMENT

A LIFE AND LEGACY DEDICATED TO SERVICE Dorothy Goos’ mother declared that her sons and daughters would all have the same opportunity to receive an education. That determination took root in Dorothy and became evident as she fulfilled her life’s vocation. She graduated from Carthage in 1956 and received a Master of Social Work degree in 1958 from Washington University in St. Louis. That led to a career with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), beginning at a treatment center for abused and neglected children. Ms. Goos took on progressively more responsibility, advancing from supervisor to director and ultimately becoming the first female vice president at LSSI, a position she held until her retirement in 1995. Throughout this rise, she always kept a few cases for herself so she wouldn’t lose touch with the people she was serving. In both her career and volunteer work, Ms. Goos broke through the glass ceiling. She was the first woman on the board of directors for The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the first woman elected vice chairman of the Metropolitcan Chicago Synod Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In the words of friend and colleague Jeanne Scheide, “To call you a pioneer does not even begin

Kristin Tripp, Kayla ’13 (Tripp) Baran, and Steve Tripp

to adequately capture the risks you took as a woman at a time when women did not take such risks.” At the end of her life, Ms. Goos left one more example of generous living: She provided a legacy gift to Carthage. Working with her family, the College has set up the Dorothy G. Goos Endowed Scholarship for students with financial need. Ms. Goos was a pioneer in her field. Thanks to her gift, future students receiving her scholarship will have the support and education to become pioneers in their own right.

To call you a pioneer does not even begin to adequately capture the risks you took as a woman at a time when women did not take such risks.

For four years, Steve and Kristin Tripp watched their daughter, Kayla (Tripp) Baran ’13, flourish and industry insight without having to stress as a student at Carthage. From their home in about making rent. Minnesota, they watched her grow as a leader and After graduating with a chemistry major, Mr. captain of the women’s soccer team, deepen her Baran’s first job was in regulatory affairs at SC understanding and love of science, and develop Johnson — a career path he never knew existed new social connections — one with Thomas until late in the initial job search. Likewise, Mrs. Baran ’12, who later became her husband. Baran wanted a medical career but needed time As parents, they appreciated the relationships to explore the duties and types of care before Kayla and Tom had with their faculty mentors. choosing her best fit as a physician assistant. “One thing that I feel was really valuable for our “We hope this internship support and The kids was their connection to faculty at Carthage,” Aspire Center will expose students to a greater said Mr. Tripp. “They had very good relationships variety of careers earlier in their education,” she with members of the Chemistry and Biology explained. departments, and those connections were both on a Having worked together with their parents to personal level as well as an academic level.” encouraged by the aspire program™, The couple value the comprehensive four-year career the liberal arts approach development initiative that carthage at Carthage, which Mr. Tripp calls “an launched this fall, the couple started important broad-based the kayla and thomas baran scholarship tool that can be applied to support students in unpaid or Thomas ’12 and Kayla ’13 to many careers.” After discussions with their low-paid internships. (Tripp) Baran children, they ultimately decided the gift should enhance the connection to career opportunities. establish the endowment and its direction, Mr. and That cause resonates with Mr. Baran. Mrs. Baran are now making their own financial “I went home over the summers to work contributions to the fund. Mr. Baran, whose a job that paid well — appliance installation — scholarships allowed him to attend Carthage, feels but it didn’t provide me with the professional grateful to be able to make an impact in this way. experience and connections that would be useful “It’s always been a dream of mine to one in my job search,” he said. day give back and support students in the same manner that others supported me,” he said. Encouraged by The Aspire Program, the comprehensive four-year career development initiative that Carthage launched this fall, the couple started the Kayla and Thomas Baran If you are a parent and have questions about your Scholarship to support students in unpaid or giving, contact Sarah Harris, Senior major Gift low-paid internships. The family hopes this will allow students to gain professional experience officer and parent of a 2019 Carthage graduate, at sharris@carthage.edu.

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Enduring Gift Society Members of the Enduring Gift Society have cumulative lifetime giving totaling $100,000 or more (exclusive of estate commitments, but including estate realizations)

New Members:

The Estate of Robert Morin

Karen Van Lone ’74 and Richard Britton

The Estate of George H. Musch

Loren Semler ’65 and the late Vickie ’67 (Myers) Semler

Patrick ’85 and Kimberly Anderson

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Estate of Lorraine Sinkler

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold

National Science Foundation

Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation

The Estate of Dorothy Goos ’56

The late William ’41 and Doris Niemann

Cary Bjork ’68

The Estate of George ’24 and Hazel Osborn

Bronze Level — $100,000 to $499,999

Hoyt H. Harper II ’77 and Beth Eggenberger

The Estate of Elsie Queckenstedt

1335 Foundation

Rita Petretti

Susan (Young) Ruud Stover ’69

Nadine and the late George Acker ’34

Hugh ’66 and Elizabeth ’65 Foster

Alan Ruud

Altria Group, Inc.

The Estate of Earl Fenn

Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Foundation

American Chemical Society

Steven and Meg Hopp

Edward ’57 and Alice ’57 (Lawler) Smeds

The Estate of Clarence Anderson

Robert and Lois Dittus

Frederick ’83 and Joan Krull

Snap-on Incorporated

The Estate of Mary Frost Ashley

The Estate of Ronald and Wilma Dopp

Sharon (Gollish) Koelsch ’69

The Honorable David A. Straz Jr. and Catherine Straz

Jody Zuraitis and the late Mark Barmak

The Estate of Stephen B Dozier ’30

The Estate of Ella Sue Beck ’29

The Estate of Frank W. and Susan Drew

Platinum Level — $5,000,000 and above

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and predecessor organizations

Mary Bishop

The Estate of Adele Eisenhower ’41

Albert Van Maren ’65 and the late Marianne Kidd Van Maren

Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation

Donald ’65 and Virginia Eken

Brady Corporation

Mary (Palmer) Enroth and the late Leonard Enroth

The late Mary ’39 (Kimbrough) and Albert Webb

The late Patricia ’66 (Thompson) and Harold Brainard

The late Dorothy ’27 (Mueller) and George ’28 Eykamp

Todd Wehr Foundation

David and Lyn Brunn

Galleher Corporation

Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc.

Ann (Wagner) Bundgaard and the late Axel Bundgaard

The Estate of Earl Garard ’22

Barbara ’12 and F. Gregory ’12 Campbell

Gateway Mortgage Corporation

The Estate of Wilbur and Martha Capps

The Estate of Betty Gies ’49

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and predecessor bodies The N. E. Tarble Family Donald ’50 and Marilyn Hedberg and the Hedberg Family Foundation Siebert Lutheran Foundation, Inc.

Silver Level — $500,000 to $999,999 Gold Level — $1,000,000 to $4,999,999

Abbott Laboratories Fund

The late Howard ’38 and E. Ruth Carlson

The Estate of Pearl Goeller ’20

Joel Bleeke ’75 Charitable Foundation

The Estate of Werner and Hazel Bothe

John Gorton ’66

The Estate of Irene E. (Schuknecht) Borsh ’70

Elizabeth Kassel Brown and the late Howard Brown

Steven and Cindy Chapman and the Chapman Charitable Foundation

Helen Clausen and the late A. W. (Tom) Clausen ’44 and the late Peggy Clausen

The Estate of Alice ’35 (Moody) and Robert Chapin

The Estate of Charles ’39 and Vivian Chevillon

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

The late Lila Collins

The Estate of Marie E. Children

Charles and Laura Gage

The Estate of Joycelynn Clausen

The late Owen Fess ’40

Richard and Patricia Christman

The late Hoover Grimsby and Shirley Grimsby

Judith ’61 (Ewig) and John Fritsch

H. Jeffrey ’80 and Susan Hamar

Chrysler Foundation

Edna Gross ’38 and the late Kenneth Gross

The Estate of Wesley and Mildred Gallup

The Estate of Harlan J. Ingwalson

Consolidated Papers Foundation, Inc.

Jack ’49 and Mae ’52 (Voth) Harris

The Estate of Emmert ’27 and Leola ’27 Gassman

The late C. Charles Jackson ’43

Virginia ’74 (Altera) and Robert Cornog

Sarah ’87 (Hunt) and William Harris

The late Paul ’38 and Inez Goerner

Thomas Kieso ’73

Miriam (Spielman) ’41 and the late Robert Cotanch ’42

The late Ortha ’48 (Berger) and Kenneth Harstad

Jockey International, Inc. and the Steigerwaldt and Waller Families

The Estate of Ruth A. Maxwell ’74

The Estate of Robert P. Cowden

Peggy Hedberg ’81

The late Samuel and Imogene Johnson, and SC Johnson

The late Janet May

The Estate of Valborg Crossland

Helwig Foundation

Gloria and the late Charles Mullen

The late David ’43 and Estelle Dale

The Estate of Richard Immenhausen ’55

The late Mary Palmer

W. Craig ’72 and Janice ’74 (Ryden) Deaton

The Estate of Edna Johnson

Racine Community Foundation Inc.

The Estate of Wayne and Ruth Diehl

The Johnson’s Wax Fund, Inc.

The Estate of Alice ’39 (Mack) and Neill Rowe

The late William ’48 and June ’41 (Thomsen) Diehl

The Estate of George L. Karstetter ’38

The Kresge Foundation The late Joseph Madrigrano Sr. and the late Shirley Madrigrano

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Greater Kenosha Area Foundation

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Bronze Level — $100,000 to $499,999 continued

The Estate of Carl O. Nelson

The late Pearl Kesselring

The Estate of Ernest and Edna Newhouse

The John J. and Ruth F. Kloss Charitable Trust

The Estate of Eric Olson

The Estate of Inez G. Koch

Andrew and Jane Palmen

Joyce (Helwig) Koenitzer ’51 and the late John Koenitzer

Palmen Auto Stores

Thomas ’63 and Martha Lentz

John Pender

Thomas J. Lentz

Clifton and Gladys Peterson

The late Odelle ’54 (Monte) and Ralph Leonard ’51

Kurt Piepenburg ’77 and Kate Jerome

The Estate of Henry A. and Mary L. Link

Terry ’70 and Evelyn Pillinger

The late Norman and Grace Lutz

Nicholas and Lee Pinchuk

The Estate of Gladys Lynch

The late Eugene Potente Jr. and the late Joan Potente

Katherine Madrigrano Comi ’81 and Luigi Comi

Dolores (Ronk) Prellberg ’50

Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 and William Friebus

The Estate of Susan C. Rahm ’69

Glenn Madrigrano Sr. and Barbara Madrigrano

The Estate of Evelyn A. Rogers

Thomas Madrigrano

The late Robert ’35 and Rebecca Romeis

Richard Marconi ’56

W. David and Gael Romoser

Frederick ’48 and Jewel ’46 (Beres) Marks

Ruud Lighting, Inc.

Dean ’84 and Donna Matthews

Glenn and Eleanor Sather

The late James McNamara ’62 and Oralee McNamara

The Estate of Ruth Schaefer 1907

The Estate of Mark Meyer ’73

Wilma Schneider ’51

The Jack Miller Center

John Seal ’72

Dennis Monroe ’74

John Sladek Jr. ’65 and Celia Sladek

Diane Muri

The Estate of Jeanette Smith

National Space Grant Foundation

The Estate of Donald Sondrol ’57

The Estate of Marianne ’61 (Reed) and James Parker

The Estate of Wilfred Sonntag ’26 Margaret O. Spangler and the late John Spangler ’43 Linda Staubitz and the late Arthur Staubitz The late Ethel (Williams) Steffey ’27 William Stewart ’64 and the late Barbara (Susina) Stewart ’64 John Stewig The Estate of Helen F. Stolldorf ’26 The Estate of Marion Strom Dennis and Natalie Troha The late Ross ’43 and Margaret ’42 (Doering) Trower James ’63 and LaRue ’64 (Rhine) Unglaube June ’63 (Boatman) and Ashton Waller The late Delferd Walser ’25 Lawrence Weiss ’70 David ’98 and Heather Wiers Gary and Lucinda Wilson Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Inc. The late Raymond Worley and the late Joan Worley

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Patrick N. Anderson ’85

Alan Mills ’79

Mary Bishop

Jeff Neubauer

first vice chair Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76

Lucy Brown

Andrew S. Palmen

Richard M. Christman

Nicholas T. Pinchuk

second vice chair Hoyt H. Harper II ’77

The Rev. Paul D. Erickson

Charles C. Sutton

Christine A. Hobbs ’71

David C. Wiers ’98

secretary Dennis L. Monroe ’74

Steven J. Hopp

Gary D. Wilson

ex officio John R. Swallow President and CEO

Thomas E. Kieso ’73

Dale McClain Treasurer

The Rev. Wayne N. Miller

Thomas J. Kelley III ’99 Robert Lee Jr. Thomas A. Martinez

2019

Aligning Mission with Philanthropy

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