Alumni & Friends Magazine Fall 2016

ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE • FALL 2016

ENTREPRENEURS INNOVATORS | RISK-TAKERS | VISIONARIES | CREATORS | LEADERS

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ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE • FALL 2016

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Letter from the President The Dunwoody Entrepreneur 4

Washburn Computer Group: Allen Wentland

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Allan Mechanical: Elmer Wedel

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Ideal Printers, Inc.: Howard Siewert

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J. Becher & Associates: Jerry Becher

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Student Entrepreneur: Aaron Rasmussen

14 Campus News 15 The Class of 2016 17 Alumni & Friends News 21 Alumni & Friends Q&A 22 Anthony L. Ferrara Career Services Center 24 Alumni Board of Managers 25 Calendar of Events

Send Us Your Suggestions!

Seeking 40 Under 40 For Alumni & Friends Magazine Feature In a 2017 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 a 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

Every year Dunwoody College of Technology graduates students who are ready to go to work on the job – Day 1. Our graduates have the skills needed to become the top technicians in their field, drive American innovation, and spur business growth.

Among each group of graduates you will find future innovators, entrepreneurs and business owners.

These are the risk-takers, the creators, and the selfstarters. These are the thousands of Dunwoody alumni who make a difference in our communities by the businesses they build and the jobs they create.

STAN WALDHAUSER

We are taking a closer look at what makes Dunwoody successful at producing entrepreneurs and using that information to better prepare the next generation of business owners and founders. In this edition of the magazine you can read about some of the Dunwoody alumni who have gone on to own or found their own businesses.

This is just one of the exciting initiatives we are embarking on as we move into our next century of education.

This fall, Dunwoody joined a handful of other colleges and universities in Minnesota that offer bachelor degree programs in engineering. Dunwoody has received approval to offer both a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree and a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (SENG). Our first group of BSME students started this fall and SENG will be launched next fall. In addition, we will continue to explore other core engineering majors.

Dunwoody’s new School of Engineering will address a community and industry need and produce engineers who are collaborators, creative problem-solvers and innovators. Engineering graduates like the graduates of our traditional programs, with real-work experience.

Minnesota students have limited options to pursue engineering degrees and Dunwoody’s School of Engineering will serve our community by providing more access to engineering education, while meeting industry’s need for more engineers. The BSME is the seventh bachelor degree program offered at Dunwoody.

The other strategic initiatives continue to thrive. The Youth Career Awareness Program and Women In Technical Careers initiatives are full, our outstate recruiter is drawing new students from outside the metro area,

and we have established a partnership with the North Side Funders Group to participate in the North@Work initiative to improve employment opportunities in North Minneapolis by providing training in construction, automotive, and manufacturing.

The legacy of Dunwoody College is built on a history of excellence and a proud tradition of successful alumni.

The legacy of Dunwoody can be seen in the businesses and companies that our alumni have founded, built and helped prosper. These businesses not only provide the high-paying jobs our economy needs, but they are also the makers, the designers, the builders, and the fixers that keep our community strong and vibrant.

I am proud to be a part of that legacy! Stay committed.

Be proud. We are Dunwoody!

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

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Did You Know?

Businesses owned or founded by Dunwoody alumni employ more than 11,184 employees in Minnesota and more than 12,041 employees worldwide. The impact on our state and worldwide revenue is nearly $1.9 billion.

An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.

Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn

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Companies Owned or Founded by Dunwoody Alumni (As reported in the recent owner/founder survey)

The Dunwoody Entrepreneur INNOVATORS | RISK-TAKERS | VISIONARIES | CREATORS | LEADERS

They are the risk-takers, the innovators and the visionaries that have played an important role in carrying on the legacy of Dunwoody College of Technology. For more than 102 years, many Dunwoody graduates have gone on to start businesses and lead companies as successful owners, founders and entrepreneurs.

Their role in shaping the business and economic landscape of the Twin Cities metro area extends into almost every facet of our daily lives.

From the roads we drive on, to the manufactured parts we rely on – Dunwoody alumni have left an indelible mark on our community.

Alumni-owned businesses range from large construction companies to mid-sized manufactures, down to small family-run service shops.

The complete number of alumni-owned businesses and companies far exceeds the more than 574 we currently have on record. But those businesses alone employ more than 11,180 employees in Minnesota and more than 12,000 employees worldwide. The impact on our state and worldwide revenue is nearly $1.9 billion.

"Dunwoody gave me the confidence and the skills I needed to succeed in business."

—Lee Jessen Founder, Jessen Press

Dunwoody recently completed a survey of alumni to not only grasp the magnitude of our alumni’s impact on the state and global economy, but to also gain some insights into why Dunwoody seems to produce so many of these entrepreneurs.

The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foundation. If you are a Dunwoody graduate who has founded or owned a business, you can complete the survey electronically by logging on to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ownerfoundersurvey.

Alumni who answered the survey often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody.

Those traits are mirrored in the alumni owners and founders we profiled in this edition of the magazine. The entrepreneurs selected represent just a small number of our amazing success stories. If you have a great story, let us know. Contact alumni@dunwoody.edu or call 612-381-8191.

Affordable Solutions, Inc. A.G. Cullen Construction, Inc. Agrimson Tool Company AIM Electronics, Inc. Aitkin Auto Body Allan Mechanical, Inc. American Overby American Peat Technology Anderka Construction Co. Anderson Welding Andrew Tool & Machining Apple Jack Orchards Applied Technologies, Inc. Apollo Marketing, LLC Armetex, Inc. Aurora Builder’s, Inc. Auto Electric Service Co. Automated Extrusion Asproth Refrigeration Inc. Backlund Realty, LLC Bellevue Auto Service & Electric, Inc. Bell House Catering Benchmark Woodworks, Inc. Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc. Benson & Sons Welding Berghorst Plumbing & Heating Company Bitzer Electric, LLC Black Diamond Electric, Inc. BNBuilders Braunberger Construction, Inc. Brumm Enterprises Corporation B&T Quality Electric, LLC Business Telephone Products, Inc. Buttercream CARspec C.B. Distribution, LLC Century Construction Co., Inc. Chermak Refrigeration, Inc. Chester Contracting, Inc. Click-n-Carry, Inc. Clipperton Auto Repair, Inc. Common Ground Electric, LLC Com-Tal, Inc. Concrete Arts Conrad Sheet Metal Co. Continental Electric, Inc. Countryside Refrigeration & Heating, Inc. Crown Mechanical, LLC Crow Custom Cast Welding Custom Fab Solutions, LLC Custom Mold & Design DAD’s Auto Repair Inc. Dave Fredrickson Outfitting, LLC Denio Design David Horsey Builder Dave Steffens Automotive Inc. Deluxe Tool & Engineering, Inc. Diversified Graphics, Inc. Doc’s Electric, Inc. Dodge of Burnsville Dodge Dealer Advertising Donatelle, Inc. Double A. Automotive DRB Fabrication, Inc. DR Investments Drotning’s Norwood Home Bakery Dynamic Engineering Ed’s Heating & Air, Inc. Entenmann’s Bakery Engineering Design Initiative, Inc. Executive Oak Furniture Fat Daddy's Auto Parts Fredrickson Farms FSI International, Inc. Fun-Nominal Training & Consultants Golden Brown Bakery Golden Oven Gopher Disposal Great West Mechanical, Inc. Greatwrench Auto Repair G.R.Electric, Inc. Grendahl Mechanical, Inc. Grider Properties GR Promotions, Inc. Hansen’s Harbor Head Light, Inc. Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Highway Construction Inspection Hillcrest Electric Co. H&M Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Home to Home Senior Care Hudson Bakery Hutchingson Machine & Tool, Inc. Hunt Electric Corporation Ideal Printers, Inc. I.D.I.C. Enterprises, Ltd. Industrial Engine Rebuilders Industrial Steel Fabricators Interior Contract Representatives James & Siebenaler, LLC Jasa Enterprises, Inc. J. Becher & Associates, Inc. Jessen Press, Inc. Joel Friday Homes, LLC Joe R. Nosie & Associates Joe’s Hardware & Sports Store, Inc. Joslyn Sween Interiors J.R. McLean Technical Services J. Shore and Company, LLC JSC Services, Inc. Jungmann Build

Just Two Bikes, LLC Keith’s Home Improvements Kesser Construction, Inc. Klucas Construction Konrad Corporation Konrad Marine, Inc. Le Pas Design Lichliter Bros. Plumbing Livgard Surveying Loberg Electric, Inc. Las Vegas Commercial & Business Sales, Inc. Lumber Team Madeline Island Construction Malmborg Sod Farms M.A. Mortenson Company Mayer Electric Corporation McGuire & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. McCormick Construction Company McGreudt Lumber Medicon Inc. Metal Craft Midtown Manufacturing Minnesota School of Electricity, Inc. Modern Court Properties Modern Systems, Inc. Morrie’s Automotive Group Murphy & Company Design MyVeryOwn Nevjar, Drake & Sessing Nevada Business Brokers Associates North Country Sheet Metal Northshore Steel, Inc. Oak Ridge Properties Olsen Tool and Plastics, Inc. Omega Wealth Management Group Onamia Service Center, LLC Onamia Tire Company Open Construction Concepts, Inc. Paul’s Garage Passe Electric, Inc. Pneumatic Motor, Inc. Polta Electric, Inc. Practical Robotics Prairie Creek Architects Prairie Electric Electrical Contractors Company, Inc. Primary Electric, Incorporate Prime General Contractors, LLC Prism Commercial & Industrial Painting, Inc. Rpc/Rabrenco Scientific Rack It Truck Racks, Inc. R & C Drafting & Estimating Reprocessing Products Corporation Roark Kramer Kosuwski Design Rochester Tool & Die, Inc. Robert Dahl Construction Robert D, Wermager Law Office Rogers Control, Inc. Ronning Electric Company Rosewood Court Company Saint Thomas Steel, Inc. Schahn Construction Services, LLC Schulz Machine Company, Inc. Screen-Tec., Inc. Select Mechanical Services, Inc. Simons Tool Company, Inc. Skartvedt’s Absolute Automotive Inc. S&M Properties Smart Carte Inc. Springhill Auto Sessing Architects, Inc. Stinson Electric, Inc. Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Stellar Autoworks, Inc. Stoneridge Electric Company, Inc. Symmetry Solutions, Inc. System-Aire, Inc. Taffee Electric Talmadge Auto & Light Truck Repair T.D. Design and Balance, Inc. The Bearded Mechanic The Design Partnership, Ltd. The Lift Garage The ReCyclery Free Bike Program The Tortilla Villa Inc. Thermex Corporation ThoughtWare Solutions, Inc. Thomas Precision Machining Tiffiny’s Tipton Bakery Timber Knot, Inc. TMC Tool, Inc. Tom Mertz Electric Total Mechanical Services, Inc. Tree Top Baking Twin Ports Surveying, Inc. Undercar Specialists, Inc. VAA, LLC Valley Builders Hardware, Inc. Vanman Architects and Builders, Inc. Vermillion Minerals Veteran Adjusting School Washburn Computer Group, Inc. Wayne S. Olsen Consulting LLC Weinberg’s Bakery Weis Builders Wermager Law Office Westgate Investments Westland Group, Inc. Worm Lumber & Ready Mix, Inc. Zeman Construction Company ZTech Precision

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A passion for solving problems

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When Allen Wentland, ’86 Computer & Digital Systems Technician, was hired as the first employee of the newly formed Washburn Computer Group he never imagined that the title behind his name would one day be “owner.” More than 25 years later Wentland may now be the boss, but his biggest joy still comes from doing what he was first hired to do – solving problems for customers. Now he just accomplishes that goal on a much larger scale.

Allen Wentland, '86 Computer & Digital Systems Technician, has built a business by finding solutions Wentland’s path to business ownership is anything but traditional. Growing up in a small Minnesota farming community, Wentland began working maintenance at a foundry after high school. And while the job wasn’t what he wanted to do for the rest of his life, he did discover a talent and passion for fixing electronics.

So at the age of 31, Wentland took it to heart when his uncle Leo Wentland, ‘49 Electrical Construction & Maintenance, said to him, “Allen, go to Dunwoody.”

Two years later, Wentland got his degree and his first job in the industry. He was hired by Dataserv to work in their new Point of Sale (POS) division, repairing the POS computers and equipment that make sales in the service industry possible. The POS industry includes everything from the cash registers to the software systems.

The company went out of business, but Wentland’s experience in the POS industry got him a job as a technician for a brand new company – Washburn Computer Group. In the beginning, the company was simply buying and selling POS equipment.

“During my first week I remember thinking that this was going to be one of the easiest jobs I ever had,” Wentland laughingly recalls.

It wasn’t long before Wentland’s knack for solving problems kicked in. “In the beginning, we were just buying and selling, no maintenance,” Wentland said.

“So I started putzing with some of the broken equipment to see if I could repair and resell it.”

The idea was a good one and today the repair side now accounts for about 80 percent of Washburn’s business.

When you tour the company you get a feel for the scope of services Washburn provides. Instead of just throwing out equipment that doesn’t work, companies send the broken equipment to Washburn. Once it arrives everything is cataloged, stripped apart and then cleaned. Parts are even painted to look brand new. Technicians go to work diagnosing and then repairing the problem before everything is reassembled and shipped back to the customer. As for the parts that cannot be repaired – those are destroyed and then recycled.

As the business grew, so did Wentland’s responsibilities. The job titles changed as well, from Technician to Head Technician to Vice President. And then one day, the past owner approached Wentland with the news that he was ready to sell the company.

Wentland wasn’t ready for the role of owner, but he also wasn’t ready to let go of a company he had helped build from the ground up. So on December 28, 2005, Wentland added the title of Owner to his name.

At the time, Washburn had between 20 and 30 employees and was handling the repair of about 2,000 pieces of equipment a month.

Today, the business has nearly tripled and now employs close to 80 employees and repairs and ships about 6,000 pieces of equipment a month out of its two locations – the main facility in Monticello, Minnesota, and a second shipping center in Las Vegas.

The path to success was not an easy one. Wentland knew the technical side of the company, but he had to learn the business side. He surrounded himself with good people and learned from several mentors. To this day, Wentland is still grateful for the help and plans to pay it forward when he retires by mentoring other small business owners.

The success of Washburn can also be seen in its growing list of customers. “We don’t lose customers,” Wentland said. Today the company serves a wide range of well-known companies in the service industry – from casinos to home improvement stores.

Wentland is still amazed by the two-person business he helped grow into the thriving company it is today.

His advice to young entrepreneurs? “Don’t give up.

Surround yourself with problem-solvers who take pride in serving your customers.”

When he is not at work, Wentland can be found up north tackling his next challenge – the renovation and rebuilding of an old cabin. A getaway he shares with his wife Janice and their extended family, including 19 grandchildren.

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Like Father, Like Son "I have always loved being in the construction industry and I love sitting down with clients, either owner or general contractor, and taking something from an initial concept to final completion of a job well done."

—Jeremy R. Wedel, '11 Heating & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Vice President/Project Manager Allan Mechanical Inc.

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A Reputation for Customization For Elmer Wedel, ’74 Air Conditioning, every new project is a unique problem to solve and a puzzle to fit together. There is no such thing as “typical” in the custom world of commercial HVAC construction. At least not at Allan Mechanical.

For more than 40 years, Allan Mechanical has been one of the leading HVAC design/build subcontractors in the area – tackling some of the largest and most well-known projects in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.

That reputation for excellence and innovation is something that Wedel, the company’s Owner and President, and his team have built project-by-project over the years.

Wedel grew up on a farm in Northeast Montana. He met his wife while attending college in Omaha and the couple moved to Minnesota to be near her family after they married. Still unsure of what he wanted to do for a living, Wedel was referred to Dunwoody by a friend and alum.

It turned out the College was a good fit and Wedel enrolled in the Air Conditioning program. “I liked the hands-on, practical approach,” Wedel said.

Graduating at the top of his class, he started working for Allan Mechanical as a draftsman right out of college. At the time, the company was just six years old.

Owning the business was never part of Wedel’s life goals. “It was definitely a 'God' thing,” Wedel said, adding that the transition to owner was more of a slow progression.

As the company grew, so did Wedel’s responsibilities and in 1982, when one of the two original owners decided to leave, Wedel became a co-owner. By 2005 the remaining company founder and owner decided to retire, and Wedel, along with his partner and Vice President Paul Worwa, took over running the company. Wedel’s son Jeremy, ‘11 Heating & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, also joined the company as a Project Manager and partner.

Jeremy had been working as a Construction Project Manager for Ryan Companies when he decided to

go to work with his father. Before starting at Allan Mechanical, Jeremy went to Dunwoody for a degree in the HVAC field.

“Dunwoody was a second degree for me after my father requested that I come to work for Allan Mechanical,” Jeremy said. “I needed to get a well-rounded, solid, mechanical degree that would allow me to perform well at my job as a Project Manager and be a productive partner for Allan Mechanical.”

Despite the volume and complexity of work the company completes on an annual basis, it still operates as a small, family-run business. Wedel points out that there is no “middle management.” In fact, while his title may be President, Wedel spends much of his time as one of the company’s four project managers.

The company employs between 30 and 50 people and has been a pioneer in the field of design-build.

Allan Mechanical doesn’t just design and engineer the systems from their Eden Prairie location – they custom build each part.

The 25,000 square foot facility houses a state-of-theart HVAC fabrication shop, where design concepts become reality. That ability to custom design and build each system allows the company to meet the unique needs of every customer in cost-effective, and energy-saving ways.

From clean rooms and medical spaces to manufacturing and retail, Wedel enjoys the challenge of figuring out the most effective design for each location.

As an owner and entrepreneur, Wedel’s main advice to others is to “stay out of debt.”

Before retiring, Wedel’s wife Elaine worked as a media specialist in the Eden Prairie school district. Their other son Jason is also in the construction industry – but as a civil engineer; and they have four grandchildren.

Wedel said he likes to travel, but his real passion is still doing the day-to-day design work he started with more than 40 years ago.

“I still like designing the systems,” Wedel said. “It’s about trying to figure out a better way to do it.”

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Starting small; Growing Strong

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Sixty years after graduation, Howard Siewert, ’56 Printing, still loves the press room. You can tell it by the way he knows every detail about the different printing presses, and by the way he greets and talks with the operators who keep them all humming at the familyowned printing company in St. Paul.

Siewert is the founder and chairman of Ideal Printers, Inc., a full-service printing company that the Dunwoody alum built from the ground up.

Growing up in Lake City, Minnesota, Siewert started working part-time at the local newspaper while he was still in high school. He didn’t really have a plan for his future, but he liked what he was doing and a friend in the business went to Dunwoody and suggested the College.

Coming from outside the Twin Cities, Siewert needed a place to live while he attended classes. So he and several other students from Dunwoody found a rooming house nearby – the rent was $5 a week!

While at Dunwoody, Siewert learned all the then current printing technologies, including how to operate the Linotype machine. “I loved the hands-on aspect,” Siewert said.

The technology soon became obsolete, but other aspects of his Dunwoody education have lasted a lifetime. Siewert learned the planning, estimating and production side of the business – skills that would serve him well after graduation.

Jobs with the large Twin Cities printers were hard to find in 1956 so Siewert took a job operating a Linotype at a small town newspaper. For the next several years, Siewert moved around, working at several different print shops. One of the owners offered him a job in the planning and estimating side of the business. Howard then returned to Dunwoody evenings; enrolling in a printing estimating course.

“Dunwoody had opened the door to my first job and was again instrumental in my landing a position as an estimator with a major Twin Cities printer, McGill," Siewert said.

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"We just did what seemed like the right thing to do, always with the intention of growing.”

Howard Siewert, '56 Printing A little more than a year later, the partner left, and Siewert and his wife, Rhoda, ran the company together.

Rhoda’s accounting background and exceptional “people skills” made this a great partnership.

Siewert soon discovered he got just as much pleasure satisfying the printing needs of their neighbors up and down West Broadway, as he had previously enjoyed working with national catalog and publishing companies.

Each year the business grew, and each year Siewert would expand the business and its operations. That yearly sustained growth and re-investment transformed Ideal from a small, store-front shop to the large printing house it is today.

“It just evolved,” Siewert said about the company’s growth. “We never had a plan in writing. We just did what seemed like the right thing to do, always with the intention of growing.”

Siewert also remembers some advice he got when he first started his own business; “Don’t increase your overhead, just put on another hat.” Many years and many hats later, Siewert has passed the hats – and the advice – on to his daughters.

Siewert is now mostly retired, but his two daughters and their husbands continue to operate the family-run company. Lana Siewert-Olson serves as President, Andy Olson is the Chief Operating Officer, Joan SiewertCardona is the Chief Financial Officer and Francisco Cardona, as IT VP, heads the Management Information System. Each of them worked at different companies and printers before coming to work at the family business.

Siewert excelled in his new role and soon moved on to various managerial positions. He also became involved in executive sales. After several years he found himself thinking about striking out on his own.

Today, Ideal Printers employs about 85 people and runs eight presses, 18 hours a day. Their business is varied, printing everything, including self-published books, large-circulation magazine components, newspaper inserts and direct mail marketing projects. Several years ago they acquired a mailing company so much of what they produce is now addressed and mailed in-house.

So in 1979 at the age of 42, Siewert found a store-front printing business for sale in Minneapolis. He purchased the business and renamed it Ideal Printers. A friend and partner worked the production side while Siewert managed the office and generated the sales.

When asked why he’s been successful as an entrepreneur and business-owner, Siewert doesn’t hesitate with the answer. “It’s the people," Siewert said. "We’ve hired great people, four of whom happen to be members of our immediate family.”

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I was never the home run guy. I was always the guy that never quit and never stopped. I never thought that failure was an option.

Jerry Becher, '87 Electrical Construction Maintenance, Owner, J. Becher & Associates

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Putting people first When it came to starting his own business, Jerry Becher, ’87 Electrical Construction Maintenance, probably had a bit of a head start over most.

Becher grew up in the restaurant business. His parents owned Mama G’s Sports Bar and Restaurant in Maple Grove. After high school, Becher enrolled at North Hennepin Junior College and then went on to the University of Minnesota to complete his business degree.

But when his father got sick, finishing his degree took a backseat to stepping in and helping run the family business. The business was successful – but it wasn’t what Becher wanted to do for the rest of his life.

“I knew that an entire life in the bar business was not for me,” Becher said.

He had gained an interest in electrical construction from an electrician who helped fix and install equipment at the restaurant. So at the age of 33, Becher enrolled at Dunwoody.

Quite a bit older than most of the other students in his program, Becher formed a friendship with instructor Ron Freeman. The two had discussed the possibility of starting their own company and when Becher graduated in 1987, Freeman left Dunwoody and the pair went into business together.

The partnership was a good match. Becher knew the business side of running a company and Freeman knew the electrical side. They started small, just two guys, a garage and a truck.

Focusing on electrical wiring in the residential field, they started getting work with a number of housing contractors Becher knew from his time in the restaurant business. As they started gaining more and more work, they also started expanding the business.

Freeman retired in 2000 and in 2004, Becher added a new partner. By this time, the J. Becher & Associates company had expanded into the multi-family and commercial areas.

Becher said one of the most time-consuming aspects of his job is keeping up with all of the changing and increased regulations that go hand-in-hand with the electrical construction business.

From electrical wiring to state-of-the-art technology installation, J. Becher & Associates is a full-service electrical contractor. “We’re a one-stop shop,” Becher said.

Today, Becher employs about 100 people, including 80 field technicians and 20 office personnel. “I just love the employees,” Becher said, adding that his goal is always to get out into the field more.

Some of those employees are also family members.

Becher’s son and son-in-law are both electricians with the company, and his partner’s son works there as well. “This really is a family business,” Becher said.

Looking back at the company’s growth and success over the years, Becher said it was important to always look one step ahead and know what it is they should be doing.

“I was never the home run guy,” Becher said. “I was always the guy that never quit and never stopped. I never thought that failure was an option. None of this is a ‘get rich quick’ scheme.”

Today, Becher still has no plans to quit or stop. When he’s not at work he enjoys taking his Harley out for a ride and spending time with his wife Lois and their seven grandchildren.

“I’m still enjoying what I’m doing,” Becher said.

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A growing enterprise Engineering Drafting & Design student Aaron Rasmussen is finding success in business and at Dunwoody Finding success in 3-D Printing

Not many 19-year-olds can say they own a business.

Even fewer can say they started that business when they were 12. But Dunwoody Engineering Drafting & Design student Aaron Rasmussen can.

Rasmussen is the sole owner of Rasmussen and Associates, a lawn care, cleaning and moving service in Winsted, Minnesota. Despite being just out of high school, Rasmussen has upwards of 30 seasonal employees as well as some major customers. And the client list keeps growing.

Recently Rasmussen & Associates was hired on by several local banks to help clean out and spruce up foreclosed properties all over the state, including towns like Bemidji and Detroit Lakes.

As if balancing high school, his lawn care business, and his part-time job wasn’t enough, Rasmussen also had a second part-time job working at Lester Building Systems, a leading pole barn manufacturer.

Here Rasmussen managed the company’s 3-D printing activity, specifically designing products to improve the day-to-day activities of residential construction workers.

Open to change

What started out as a friendly favor quickly evolved into a large, successful business; and likely no one is more surprised by that than Rasmussen himself.

Starting Rasmussen & Associates Rasmussen has always had an interest in managing.

From high school clubs to part-time jobs, Rasmussen has consistently found himself in leadership positions.

But when it came to starting his own lawn care business? Well, according to Rasmussen, that venture began almost unintentionally.

It all started when Rasmussen’s neighbor asked him to cut her grass. He agreed, not anticipating how much his neighbor would like the end result. Word traveled quickly, and soon Rasmussen was working all over the neighborhood.

Several of Rasmussen’s ideas have been adopted and mass-produced by the organization. In fact, next summer Rasmussen will visit Lester’s corporate headquarters in South Carolina to see a machine he designed become a reality.

Rasmussen said it was during his time at Lester Building Systems that he realized his love for designing and 3-D printing. And despite owning a successful business, Rasmussen knew he was ready for something more. So, when he saw that Dunwoody had a degree in Engineering Drafting & Design — and access to some of the most advanced 3-D printers in the world — Rasmussen was sold.

Despite only being a few weeks in, Rasmussen has already founded a Combat Robots club and was elected Treasurer of Student Government.

Moving toward the dream job After college, Rasmussen wants to continue with product development, specifically in 3-D printing for the construction industry. A Dunwoody degree will help with that, he said. And one day owning his own 3-D printing company? Well, that would be the dream job.

It didn’t take long before Rasmussen had more requests than he could handle. He needed help. So, he asked a few of his friends to join him, splitting the payment.

His advice for young entrepreneurs out there is to just do it. But make sure you’re a personable boss and you’re okay with putting in long days.

“I realized I could make money doing that,” he said.

And just like that Rasmussen and Associates was born.

“I don’t sleep much,” he laughed. “But, other than that, it’s pretty good.”

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8 DAYS; 1,971 MILES In a national race that requires the ingenuity, knowledge and commitment to power a solar car for nearly 2,000 miles, the Dunwoody/Buhler Apprenticeship students were among the best and brightest.

Students in the Dunwoody/Buhler Apprenticeship program spent two weeks traveling the country with a solar-powered car they helped to build. The students competed in the 2016 American Solar Challenge (ASC) July 22 – Aug. 6, earning Second Place.

The Challenge — which began in 1990 — consists of a three-day track race and an eight-day, 1,975 mile road race through seven states.

A solar race to Second Place

The 2016 Dunwoody/Buhler team consisted of Electrical Construction & Maintenance Principal Instructor and Dunwoody team coordinator Steven Lee; Buhler Apprenticeship Training Coordinator Daniel Roth; Adjunct Instructor Gary Reiman; and 13 members of Dunwoody and Buhler’s American Apprenticeship program.

team traveled a total of 1,971.5 miles in 59 hours, 30 minutes, and 22 seconds.

“Buhler has been involved in other solar races around the world and the solar car that we used was actually originally built by them for one of those races,” Lee explained.

“The apprentice students made modifications to the car so it met requirements for the 2016 American Solar Challenge.”

The program allows students to attend Dunwoody classes, while also working at Buhler’s Plymouth, Minnesota, location.

Together, the Dunwoody/Buhler

Dunwoody and Buhler’s American Apprenticeship program helps supply well-trained grads to Buhler, a global market leader in mechanical and thermal process engineering technologies.

The Dunwoody/Buhler team beat out teams from the University of Toronto, Missouri S&T, Appalachian State, Iowa State, Berkeley, the University of Minnesota and Illinois State.

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Did you know? 85 percent of the students who walked across the stage at commencement had already accepted job offers.

More than 360 students became Dunwoody alumni last May. Alumni from the Class of 1966 were also honored that day, and the following 50-year graduates participated in the event: Pete Berg, ’66 Welding; Raymond Berg, ’66 Architectural Drafting & Design; Ronald Daluge, ’66 Welding; Dennis Johnson, ’66 Machine Tool Technology; Lawrence Praml, ’66 Electronic Systems Technology; Frank Simon, ’66 Electrical Construction & Maintenance; and Mike Wood, ’69 Electrical Construction & Maintenance.

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CAMPUS news Unique learning opportunities keep campus busy during summer months Need for women in trade careers inspires Rosie’s Girls Summer Camp Rosie’s Girls — a summer day-camp inspired by a program started by Vermont Works for Women and Girl Scout camp programming — launched its first-ever Minnesota camp at Dunwoody College this summer. The camp was held in partnership with Girl Scouts River Valleys.

More than 40 middle-school girls attended, building their awareness of — and their experience with — STEM-related higher education programs and careers. The camp comes at a time when skilled trade jobs, especially those within the

students at the College’s first-ever Interior Design Summer Camp this summer.

Nada Sarraf-Knowles, Interior Design Principal Instructor and Camp Coordinator, said the camp was created to help challenge students’ assumptions of what an Interior Designer actually does. construction industry, are in need of more women workers.

Interior Design Camp challenges perceptions of profession Dunwoody Interior Design opened its classrooms to 11 high school

Dunwoody STEM camp opens doors to science-related careers Filling the need for more science camps in Minnesota, high school juniors and seniors were able to explore STEM-related career opportunities during a unique summer camp experience at Dunwoody.

Fall 2016 Update: Surpassing Expectations 2016 Student Enrollment l 543 New Students l 703 Returning Students l 18 Other

17%

Enrollment Increase Over Last Year

ENROLLMENT: AN UPWARD TREND

Dunwoody College of Technology had a great start to the new school year. Overall enrollment is up 17 percent over last year, continuing a threeyear trend of enrollment growth. The Construction and Manufacturing programs led the increase, adding 156 new students between the two areas.

A LOOK AT THE NEW STUDENTS

This is a breakdown of the 543 new students enrolled at Dunwoody this Fall.

24% Students of Color

19% Women

10% Veterans

31%

Are between the ages of 17-19

74%

Receive Financial Aid

53%

Have Previous College Experience

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ALUMNI & FRIENDS news

Welcome to the Club

Dunwoody College of Technology honored the Class of 1966 at this year's 50 Year Club Luncheon on April 28.

All alumni who have passed their 50-year reunion mark are invited to attend this annual luncheon and program. Next year, Dunwoody will honor the Class of 1967 on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

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A hole-in-one for scholarships

Nearly 140 alumni and friends turned out for a great day of golf on Aug. 8 for the 13th Annual Dunwoody Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament at Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park.

The event raised more than $20,000 for student scholarships and was sponsored by 20 companies including: Tournament Sponsor M.A. Mortenson Company and Eagle Sponsors LeJeune Steel Company and Wells Concrete.

The 14th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament will be held at Edinburgh Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

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Click. Give. Share.

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Dunwoody Give Day Sponsor:

alumni.dunwoody.edu/donate-now Contribute to a better future for our students!

Dunwoody online giving day set for November 15 Dunwoody is launching our first Dunwoody Give Day on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

What is a Give Day? Alumni and friends of Dunwoody are encouraged to make a gift on a designated “Give Day.” Focusing the activity on one day builds momentum and enthusiasm. The best way to give is on our new online giving site: alumni.dunwoody.edu/donate-now.

Making a gift online only takes a few minutes, but will have a significant, lasting impact on our students.

The online giving site is open 24/7 and gifts are welcome any time, but the focus of Give Day activities and communications will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 15.

Why November 15?

November traditionally begins a season of giving as we enter into the yearend holidays. Nov. 15 falls in the week

before Thanksgiving, a time when many people reflect on what they most appreciate and choose to give back to institutions that have made a difference in their lives.

Is Dunwoody still participating in Give to the Max Day? Yes. GiveMN has been a great partner and we will continue to be listed on the GiveMn.org site for now. By using our own site (alumni.dunwoody.edu/ donate-now) Dunwoody can provide a more cost-effective giving site with only standard credit card transaction fees and no additional charges.

How will the money be used?

• Student scholarships & financial support • Faculty support & professional development • Classrooms and labs: curriculum, materials, equipment, tools and technology • Student academic support, co-curricular activities, industry competitions and conferences

What is the goal?

Participation and engagement! A gift of any amount counts. Show your loyalty by joining in.

How can I help?

Click. Give. Share. Alumni and friends can spread the word by making a gift and then sharing their commitment with their networks through online communications and social media.

Please mark your calendar and join us in making a difference for our students with your gift on Nov. 15!

If you have additional questions, would like to get involved or are interested in offering a challenge or sponsorship for the day, contact Gay Gonnerman at 612-381-3069 or ggonnerman@dunwoody.edu.

#DUNWOODYGIVEDAY2016

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On Thursday, June 9, students in the Architecture department at Dunwoody College of Technology held a fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local, international, and future architects. Held at IFP Minnesota, the event raised nearly $20,000.

Leadership Lecture Series featured top executives during summer months Three top-level executives spoke on a range of leadership topics this summer at the First Thursday C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series.

Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Executive Services for

Xcel Energy, Judy Poferl (below left, with Mark Falconer, '68 Welding) spoke on campus in June.

Delkor Systems President Dale Andersen (below middle, with Dunwoody President Rich Wagner)

was the featured speaker in July.

In August, Sherman Associates President George Sherman (below right, with Dunwoody Provost Jeff Ylinen, '79 Air Conditioning) was the leadership speaker.

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Designer, Alexander Design Group

'08 Interior Design

Kristy Raasch

Chief HR Officer, Garda Capital Partners

Andhi Michaux

'03 Computer Networking Technology

ALUMNI & FRIENDS Q&A

Q. Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum?

Q. Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum?

A. Atlanta. I have three siblings who live there and while visiting I struck up a conversation with someone who was a Dunwoody alum and living in Dunwoody, which is a suburb of Atlanta. You just can’t make that stuff up.

A. Probably just day to day in my career working with different contractors. There are a lot of us out there!

Q. Has there been a moment in your career when you thought “My job is awesome!” and what was that moment?

A. I think the first time I felt that way was on my first business trip to London. I had never been to the UK before and it was an absolutely wonderful experience and the fact that I was there on business made it even more exciting. I was still quite young in my career at the time, but it was a pretty cool experience to be on a business trip in a different country while only being a few years out of school.

Q. What would your former classmates be surprised to know about you now?

A. They would probably be surprised that while I did work in my field of study (IT) after graduation, I was actually able to parlay those skills into a completely different field (Human Resources) and now I am a department head for a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. Definitely not how I saw things going, but I couldn’t be happier with my career.

Q. What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody?

A. My favorite memories of Dunwoody will always be the people and the connections made during my time there.

My classmates, teachers, student workers, colleagues and fellow Alumni Board of Managers members…these are the people that I truly hold in high regard and will always be the frame through which I happily look back on my Dunwoody experience.

Q. Has there been a moment in your career when you thought “My job is awesome!” and what was that moment?

A. When we cruise Lake Minnetonka during the summer looking at houses that we've done. We call it "research."

Q. What would your former classmates be surprised to know about you now?

A. That I work in residential design. In school I was always drawn to the commercial side of design and construction and thought that was what I would get into after graduating.

Q. What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody?

A. My classmates of course! Also watching ELF during our breaks.

TAX-WISE GIVING STRATEGIES SMART IDEAS FOR YEAR-END BENEFITS n Make a gift of appreciated assets n Fund a charitable gift annuity n Make a gift of life insurance n Create a charitable life estate

Learn more To learn more about how you can benefit from these gifts, please contact us.

Jennifer Kahlow, Director of Gift Planning phone: 612-381-3061 e-mail: jkahlow@dunwoody.edu web: dunwoodygiving.org

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Anthony L. Ferrara Career Services Center Helping students, alumni achieve career success Job Placement 100%

99%

Summer 2015

Fall 2015

MyCareer 745

Average Monthly Users

3,270

Jobs Posted Annually

Career Center Services Available to all students and alumni

• Find part-time and full-time internships and job openings • Develop résumé and cover letter • Create a professional LinkedIn profile • Practice for job interviews • Prepare for semi-annual career fairs and networking events The Ferrara family has continued to be strong supporters of Dunwoody College. From left: Todd Ferrara, '80 Sheet Metal; Ted Ferrara, '77 Refrigeration; Claire Ferrara, '11 Heating and Air Conditioning System Design.

A resource available to all Dunwoody students and alumni, the Anthony L. Ferrara Career Services Center provides lifelong employment assistance for those looking to get their first job or their next promotion.

Named for Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Founder Anthony L. Ferrara, a longtime Dunwoody supporter, the Career Services Center strives to help program graduates “build the foundation for a rewarding and lifelong career.”

Contact Info:

Hours:

Rob Borchardt, Associate Director of Career Services Tel: 612-381-8227 Fax: 612-234-4346 careerservices@dunwoody.edu

Mon/Tues: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Wed: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thurs/Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

MyCareer Online System MyCareer is a free online career management system available to students, alumni and employers. https://dunwoody-csm.symplicity.com Students and Alumni can: • Search and apply for jobs 24/7 • Learn more about employers • Upload résumés, cover letters & unofficial transcripts • Review upcoming career fairs, info sessions (employer visits), and events Employers can: • Manage job postings and internships • Look through résumés • Learn about upcoming events including career fairs and campus workshops • Communicate directly with the Associate Director of Career Services

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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.

More than 360 women and men unlocked new opportunities for the future when they received their Dunwoody diplomas and certificates in 2016.

On behalf of our recent graduates, our continuing students and our incoming class, thank you to all the alumni and friends of Dunwoody who contributed to their success by making a financial contribution in 2015-16!

FOR MAKING THE FUTURE BRIGHTER THAN EVER

Your generosity ensured student success by providing financial, academic, co-curricular and career support; enriched our faculty with opportunities for professional growth; furnished classrooms and labs with materials, equipment, and technology; and made the future better than ever for our graduates.

Dunwoody proudly celebrates the achievements of our students and the donors who helped make their success possible!

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ALUMNI BOARD

of Managers Colin Ripley was presented with the Alumni Association's 2016 Student Leadership Award. Pictured: (from left) Mark Falconer, '68 Welding, Past President of the Alumni Board of Manager; Andhi Michaux, '03 Computer Networking Technology, Alumni Board of Managers; and Colin Ripley, '16 Electrical Construction & Maintenance.

Board of Managers Presents Electrical Construction Graduate with the 2016 Student Leadership Award Described as “a leader in the classroom,” who is wellliked and respected by classmates and faculty alike, Collin Ripley, ’16 Electrical Construction & Maintenance, was honored as this year’s 2016 Student Leadership Award recipient.

The Dunwoody College of Technology Alumni Association presented the award to Ripley at the 2016 Awards Dinner, held this past April.

Since 2004, the Alumni Association has presented this award annually to a student who exemplifies leadership, scholastic excellence, community service and school spirit. The students nominated for this award are amongst the highest quality and most impressive students of the graduating class.

Graduating Magna Cum Laude, Ripley stood out not only for his high academic standards and 100 percent attendance record, but for his demonstrated leadership in and out of the classroom.

Ripley served as the Vice President of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Student Chapter and represented the Chapter at the national convention. He competed in the Skills USA competition and worked as an estimator for an electrical contractor while attending Dunwoody.

“He never hesitates to assist his peers, always has time to explain concepts or labs, share lecture notes, or even just give a word of encouragement,” according to his faculty nomination form.

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

ALUMNI

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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2016/2017

Calendar of Events

2016 Legacy Association Seminar "Your Legacy and The IRA Rollover Trap: Hidden Pitfalls and What You Need to Know" Thursday, October 27, 10-11:30 a.m.

Speakers: Raymond J. Berg, President & Founder of OMEGA Wealth Management Group John Waldron, Esq., Attorney Holden Center, Dunwoody College C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, November 3, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: Gregg Stedronsky Vice President of Engineering Global Safety and Environment General Mills McNamara Center, Dunwoody College Dunwoody Giving Day Thursday, November 15 alumni.dunwoody.edu/donate-now #DUNWOODYGIVEDAY2016

C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, December 1, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: Bruce Taher President & CEO, Taher, Inc. McNamara Center, Dunwoody College

2017 C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, January 5, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: TBA McNamara Center, Dunwoody College Florida Regional Alumni Gathering January 25-28 C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, February 2, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: TBA McNamara Center, Dunwoody College

Arizona Regional Alumni Gathering February 7-10 C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, March 2, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: TBA McNamara Center, Dunwoody College C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, April 6, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: TBA McNamara Center, Dunwoody College 50 Year Reunion (Class of 1967) & Legacy Luncheon Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m.

Education Session, 10 a.m.

Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Optional Tours, 1 p.m.

Dunwoody College

C. Charles Jackson

lead leadership lecture series First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics.

It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni, friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology.

Visit dunwoody.edu/alumni for details.

Thursday, Nov. 3 n 7:30 a.m.

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.

Gregg Stedronsky

Vice President of Engineering, Global Safety & Environment and Manufacturing Excellence General Mills As Vice President of Engineering, Global Safety & Environment and Manufacturing Excellence for General Mills, Gregg Stedronsky is accountable for capital program execution, technology commercialization, global safety and environmental leadership, and continuous improvement.

Since joining General Mills in 1991, he has held a variety of positions in manufacturing and engineering.

In 2001, Stedronsky became the director of control and information

systems. He was named director of packaging engineering in 2004 and took over engineering in 2006. In 2010, he assumed the responsibility for global safety and environment and, in 2014, the added responsibility for global manufacturing excellence.

Stedronsky received his MBA in operations management from the University of Minnesota and his mechanical engineering degree from South Dakota State University.

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Stuart Lang Edith Bolin EDITOR & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER : Jennifer McNeil CONTRIBUTOR: Allie Swatek EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Amanda Fons DIRECTOR, ALUMNI RELATIONS :