As the leaders of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, we are honored to present you with the Ninth Annual National Leadership Circle Loyalty Book. We would like to thank you for your support of K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund.
You and the entire Wildcat community play a huge role in our success and the successes of our fellow student-athletes. The world-class student-athlete experience that we receive
This special Loyalty Book recognizes each and every NLC member for their outstanding generosity and support of K-State Athletics. The pages of this book will highlight the many accomplishments of our student-athletes and their unforgettable wins in the bright lights of competition. All of our successes stem from your contributions and commitment to the cause. Thank you for your unwavering support of K-State Athletics and for giving us an opportunity to earn an outstanding education from Kansas State University. You have made a tremendous impact on our lives and we truly appreciate you. Go ‘Cats!
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE TEAM PIERSON MCATEE
KAYLA GOTH
BROGAN HEINEN
MORGAN COFFMAN
MCKENZI WEBER
REID ISAAC
Men’s Basketball SAAC President
Women’s Track & Field SAAC Vice President
Women’s Basketball SAAC Communications
Volleyball SAAC Campus Liaison
KRISTA HADDOCK Soccer Big 12 Autonomy Rep
Baseball SAAC Big 12 Liaison
Women’s Golf SAAC Big 12 Liaison
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The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a leadership group that serves as a connection between teams, administration and the K-State community. The committee is comprised of student-athlete representatives from each sport, who serve to represent the interests, opinions and concerns of their teammates. SAAC provides opportunities to enhance the overall K-State student-athlete experience of our fellow 450 student-athletes in three key ways: encouraging camaraderie, coordinating service projects that allow our athletes to give back to the Manhattan community and serving as a liaison between each athletic team and the K-State athletic administration.
is a direct product of your annual giving as a member of the National Leadership Circle. Your contributions have not only allowed us to compete in the top facilities, they have provided us with academic resources, access to a nutritionist and a clinical psychologist, as well as opportunities for global experiences through the Cats Across Continents initiative. Ultimately, your support allows us to create memories on and off the playing field.
I would like to start by saying that Cathy and I are truly honored and blessed to be a part of the K-State family. The Wildcat Nation is one of the most dedicated and supportive fan bases in the country, and nowhere is that passion more evident than in our National Leadership Circle membership. By participating, you directly impact our programs by helping provide scholarships, sports medicine, academic support and other services that benefit Wildcat student-athletes while also funding for strategic enhancements such as facility improvements and coaches’ salaries. 2
Passion is a word commonly used to describe the K-State family, and I have already witnessed how much our fans care for and support Wildcat Athletics. We will never take your support for granted. The NLC has seen tremendous growth in the past few years, and I think that is direct reflection on our student-
athletes and coaches. You believe and trust in the direction of our teams and student-athletes, and your annual contributions allow our coaching staffs to recruit and mold these students into athletes and more importantly fine young men and women. I am excited for this upcoming year for our teams, both in the classroom and on the playing field, and I will do everything I can to support our studentathletes, coaches and staff. Providing our coaches and student-athletes with the necessary resources to compete and win will remain a top priority for us as a department, and we look forward to an exciting 2018-2019 season. I thank each and every one of you for your support and commitment to K-State Athletics and the National Leadership Circle. Go ‘Cats!
Gene Taylor Athletics Director
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
BY THE NUMBERS
476
NLC MEMBERS DONATED
NLC MEMBERS IN 21 STATES
$21.9M OF $30.8M IN TOTAL AHEARN FUND GIFTS IN 2018
NLC MEMBERS DONATED
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$11.1M OF $18.9M IN ANNUAL FUND DONATIONS IN 2018
NLC MEMBERS DONATED
$1.2M OF $1.9M IN AHEARN FUND EXCELLENCE GIVING IN 2018
NLC MEMBERS DONATED
$134M OF $230M IN CAPITAL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS SINCE 2010
2017-18 STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARDS WOMEN’S TRACK - BIG 12 CHAMPIONS NCAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Tejaswin Shankar
Outdoor High Jump
BIG 12 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Mitch Dixon Jeremy Gandon Janee’ Kassanavoid Ranae McKenzie Nina Schultz
Indoor Weight Throw Men’s Golf Outdoor Hammer Throw Outdoor 400m Hurdles Indoor High Jump
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ALL-AMERICANS
Aaron Booth Outdoor Decathlon Will Geary Football Helene Ingvaldsen Outdoor Hammer Throw Janee’ Kassanavoid Outdoor Hammer Throw Shadae Lawrence Outdoor Discus Ranae McKenzie Outdoor 400m Hurdles D.J. Reed Football Dalton Risner Football Nina Schultz Indoor Pentathlon, Outdoor Heptathlon Tejaswin Shankar Outdoor High Jump Terrell Smith Indoor 200m, Outdoor 200m Jess St. John Outdoor Shot Put
ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Adam Holtorf Shaelyn Martin
Football Women’s Basketball
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Shaelyn Martin
Big 12 Women’s Basketball Scholar Athlete of the Year
FOOTBALL Dalton Risner
Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year
TENNIS
Maria Linares Big 12 Freshman of the Year ITA Central Region Rookie of the Year Danielle Steinburg ITA Central Region Coach of the Year
TRACK & FIELD Brett Neelly Cliff Rovelto Nina Schultz
Big 12 Men’s Track & Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year Big 12 Women’s Coach of the Year Big 12 Women’s Track & Field Top Point Scorer USTFCCCA MW Region Women’s Field Athlete of the Year
ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 Baseball – 9 Men’s Basketball – 4 Women’s Basketball – 5 Men’s Cross Country – 9 Women’s Cross Country – 5 Football – 28 Men’s Golf – 6
Women’s Golf – 1 Rowing – 28 Soccer – 10 Tennis – 1 Men’s Track & Field – 15 Women’s Track & Field – 20 Volleyball – 9
RAND & PATTI BERNEY AUSTIN, TX
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Rand (’77) & Patti have long been K-State supporters, but their family’s passion for K-State athletics was cemented with the dramatic football victory over North Texas State in 1989 on the last play of the game. “We rushed the field along with our young children and have been hooked ever since. We are proud of all the progress that has been made in our athletic programs and facilities and we are glad to be a part of it.”
PAUL & SANDRA EDGERLEY BROOKLINE, MA
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FAIRLEIGH FEED YARD JOHN & JENNIFER FAIRLEIGH
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SCOTT CITY, KS
MIKE & BECKY GOSS WESTPORT, CT
Mike (’81) and Becky are the proud parents of two daughters, Emma and Lucy. Mike and Becky believe that there is no question the “K-State program, our university and our brand are on the rise.”
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CARL & MARY ICE WESTLAKE, TX
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Native Kansans who currently reside in Westlake, Texas, Carl is the President and CEO of BNSF Railway and a 1979 graduate of the College of Engineering. Mary is a 1980 graduate of the College of Human Ecology and earned a Masters from the College of Education. Their daughter, Karen, is an attorney residing in Manhattan and their son, Marshall (’03) and their daughter-in-law, Megan (’04) are also both K-State graduates. Carl and Mary don’t have a specific memory that stands above others but said, “We have been fortunate to be at many Kansas State games and athletics events. The accumulation of those fun and exciting times are very special to us. From winning championships, to happy times with our family and our K-State family, we have many great memories that we often share. Go ‘Cats!”
INTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WICHITA, KS
INTRUST Bank has a long history of supporting Kansas State University and K-State Athletics. As the largest independent bank headquartered in Kansas, the company realizes its success is only as great as the success of the communities it serves. With this in mind, the leadership team – and all the employees of the bank – take great pride in their role as a community partner, seeking out and recognizing other organizations that share the same positive character qualities.
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BILL & CINDY KELLER PRATT, KS
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Bill (’72) and Cindy Keller and their three children, Sarah Keller, John Keller and Mandy Funk, are longtime supporters of K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund. They also have six grandchildren, meaning that their family will carry their K-State tradition to four generations and beyond. The Kellers understand how important a successful athletic program is to the overall value and mission of K-State. Bill has attended K-State Athletic events since the 1950’s, and he is amazed to see how the athletic program has grown and prospered and how important it has been to the growth and success of the entire university. The Kellers are honored to be able to support K-State and all the great things that K-State does for its students, alumni and friends and the valuable contributions that K-State provides within our state, nationally and internationally.
DAVID & SHERRI MARMIE GREAT BEND, KS
K-State spirit runs deep for David and Sherri Marmie. Their two daughters, Jeree Marquess and Desa Marmie Behr are both K-State graduates. They are proud grandparents to three grandchildren – Kya Behr, Zac Marquess and Jordan Marquess. Traveling with the football and men’s basketball teams hold many fond memories for David and Sherri. “We feel to keep the #1 Fan Experience in the Big 12 and be a part of the K-State family it is important to give back to the Ahearn Fund. It takes vision, hard work and money for a strong program.”
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT MANHATTAN, KS
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As one of the premier land-grant universities in the country, Kansas State has been fortunate to have great leaders serve as its president. Retired U.S. Air Force General, Richard B. Myers was selected as president in November 2016 by the Kansas Board of Regents. In addition to President of the University, General Myers serves as a foundation professor of Military History and Leadership. President Myers earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University in 1965 and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. He is a retired Four-Star General in the U.S. Air Forces and served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2001-2005. President and Mrs. Mary Jo Myers, their children and grandchildren enjoy cheering for the Wildcats. Mary Jo graduated in 1964 with a degree in English.
ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS MED CENTER MANHATTAN, KS
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MIKE & LINDA RINGWALD FAMILIES GREAT BEND, KS
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Mike and Linda Ringwald have enjoyed sharing the K-State experience with their family. They have three sons, all who attended K-State. Two of them met their spouses at K-State. The next generation of K-Staters are growing fast and becoming entrenched in the K-State traditions at game days. Chad and Angie are the parents of Nathan, Evan and Lauren. Christopher and Cari are the parents of Cole, Grey and Eden. Justin and Janae were married in April 2017.
SHAMROCK TRADING CORPORATION OVERLAND PARK, KS
Bill & Dianne Ryan and Martin & Debra Ryan are loyal K-Staters and have instilled that same passion their children. Bill and Dianne (‘72) Ryan have four children: Elizabeth, Laura (’04), Patrick and Andy (’15). They also have five grandchildren: Nick, Evelyn, Julia, Georgia and William. Martin (’84) and Debra (’85) Ryan are the parents of two children: Kelsey (‘17) and Jack who is a current K-State student.
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STEEL & PIPE SUPPLY MANHATTAN, KS
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Steel & Pipe Supply Company Inc., a Midwest steel distribution and manufacturing company, has experienced tremendous growth staying focused on building lasting relationships with its customers by exceeding their expectation for service. The company has seen the same philosophy when it comes to its relationships with K-State Athletics. Having been founded in Manhattan more than 79 years ago, the company “Believes that our support of K-State Athletics is an effective way of supporting both Kansas State University and the city of Manhattan at the same time.�
ERIC STONESTREET TOLUCA LAKE, CA
Eric Stonestreet (‘95) is an actor and life-long Kansas State fan. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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STEVE & KAY THEEDE HOUSTON, TX
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Steve and Kay Theede are long-time supporters of Kansas State University. Steve is a 1974 graduate of the College of Engineering. They both have great respect and confidence in the university’s leadership and are so proud of the successful trajectory they see in all areas.
BOB & BETTY TOINTON GREELEY, CO
Bob (’55) and Betty (’55) are both graduates of Kansas State. The Tointons have two sons, Bill and Bryan, and two grandsons, Joe and Steven. Bob and Betty met at K-State and have spent decades serving their alma mater. Their greatest memory throughout the history of K-State Athletics took place on January 30, 2008 when they had their grandsons in attendance as K-State defeated KU. Bob and Betty explain that “Watching Joe and Steven’s excitement over the K-State victory made it a very special event.”
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JACK & DONNA VANIER
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BROOKVILLE, KS
AD ASTRA
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MAIZE, KS
RICHARD B. BAKER, MD & SHIRLEY O. BAKER MANHATTAN, KS
Considered the pioneer of K-State Athletics sports medicine, Dr. Richard Baker provided coverage for Wildcat student-athletes for four decades, from 1979-2002, as a team physician. He and his wife Shirley have been Ahearn Fund members for over 35 years. Covering all athletics teams himself from 1979-1982, Baker donated more than 20,000 hours to Wildcat student-athletes during his tenure.
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LEE BORCK & JACKIE HARTMAN-BORCK MANHATTAN, KS
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Lee (’70) and Jackie (’80, ’83) are long time K-State fans. Lee and Jackie remain involved with K-State as Lee is on the KSU Foundation Innovation & Inspiration Steering Committee, as well as the advisory council for the Center for Risk Management Education and Research. This past year Jackie retired as Chief of Staff to the President and Director of Community Relations. Lee and Jackie are Trustees of the KSU Foundation.
BROOKOVER LAND ENTERPRISES TY BROOKOVER GARDEN CITY, KS
Ty attended K-State from 1996-2000 and graduated with an Animal Science Degree. He received his MBA from NW Missouri State in 2002. Several members of his family have attended Kansas State including his grandfather, Earl Brookover, dad, E.C. Brookover, Jr., mother, Susan Brookover and sister, Amanda Brookover Lee. Amanda currently resides in Manhattan with her husband Andrew and daughter Lydia who is 2. She works for the University and is a partner in Brookover Land Enterprises. Ty and his family live in Southwest Kansas and he is a 3rd generation cattle feeder and 5th generation farmer. Ty and his wife, Lacey, have three sons. Max is 7, Miles is 4 and Forest is 2.
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MARK & DEANNE BURRIS MANHATTAN, KS
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Mark and Deanne believe in tradition. Their three children along with their spouses wear purple, cheer for the ‘Cats and look forward to sharing their love of K-State with their children. Mark and Deanne give to the K-State Athletics Department in hope of building a legacy and foundation their children will want to continue in years to come.
MR. ROBERT E. CAMPBELL WICHITA, KS
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ADAM CHASE
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MANHATTAN, KS
COLLEGE OF VET MED MANHATTAN, KS
The College of Veterinary Medicine is proud of the Ahearn Fund’s scholarship support for the higher education of our student-athletes. The improved facilities are fantastic and we see the high graduation rate of the student-athletes as a tremendous achievement. Go ‘Cats!
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SCOTT & DENISE CORSAIR FAMILIES BAZINE, KS
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Scott and Denise are the parents of three sons, Chris, Brett and Shane (’14). They are also the proud grandparents of six grandchildren, Henry, Gus, Morgan, Madelynne, Emmitt and Owen. The Corsair’s greatest memory of K-State Athletics was the 1998 K-State vs. Nebraska football game. “Our oldest son, Chris, was on the team and watching him and the mass of students on the field after K-State won, was a great memory for our family.”
GORDON & PATRICIA CROSBY MANHATTAN, KS
Gordon (’91) and Patricia are the proud parents of two sons, Sean-Michael Crosby, who graduated from K-State in 1994, and Marc A. Crosby. Petra, their daughter-in-law graduated from K-State, then from KU, with a degree in occupational therapy. They also have two wonderful grandchildren, Ayla and Kord.
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DAVE & KRISTEN DREILING MANHATTAN, KS
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Dave and Kristen Dreiling are both 1989 graduates of Kansas State University and have passed the tradition on to their two children; Tyler, a K-State graduate, and Morgan, a current senior.
JOHN & SARA EVANS AND FAMILY LEBO, KS
John & Sara Evans, Megan Evans, Kate Evans and Dylan & Chelsea Evans
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GICK FLEMING
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LEON, KS
TREVOR R. & SHELLY GASKILL MANHATTAN, KS
Trevor (‘01) and Shelly (‘02) are both graduates of Kansas State University where they met and married after college. Despite being removed from the region for 15 years during orthopedic residency, fellowship and active duty Naval service, their purple pride has never wavered. After recently returning to practice as an orthopedic surgeon at Manhattan’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, they have loved attending K-State athletic events throughout the year with family and becoming increasingly involved in the Manhattan community with their three children Anistyn, Garrett and Kinsley.
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JOANN GOLDSTEIN MANHATTAN, KS
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Joann is very proud to be a K-Stater. She has two children, one of whom attended Kansas State. She is also the proud grandparent of five grandchildren.
GRAIN CRAFT CHATTANOOGA, TN
Grain Craft is the largest independent flour milling company in the U.S. and has over a century of history in the industry, and for decades, Kansas State University has been a part of the Grain Craft story. We are proud supporters of K-State athletics. We have welcomed many students into our internship program and we have generations of K-State graduates on our team. Grain Craft will be K-State Proud for many generations to come.
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THOMAS M. HEMMER
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SALINA, KS
TERRY & GLYNIS HUFFMAN FAMILY PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Terry (’78), Glynis and their three children have always found Kansas State to be home.
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JONES FAMILIES MANHATTAN, KS
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Joe & Barbara Jones Gary & Jennifer Jones Steve & Claudia Jones
WILLIAM JONES & EARLENE GOULD JONES MANHATTAN, KS
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K-STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MANHATTAN, KS
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Established in 1874, the K-State Alumni Association is the “link for life” for K-State alumni and friends. Last year, more than 110,000 K-State alumni and friends participated in more than 1,000 Alumni Association events and activities. The Association is also provides more than $500,000 in scholarships to more than 500 students annually. Our long-standing partnership with K-State Athletics allows us to proudly co-sponsor the annual Catbacker Tour and provide memorable fan experiences through postseason travel. “Our staff and volunteers are proud to play a role in helping advance the mission of K-State Athletics,” said Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, President and CEO of the Alumni Association. “Athletics are an important window for the university, and we are pleased to help support those efforts and preserve cherished tradition for future generations of Wildcats.”
KANSAS STATE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MANHATTAN, KS
The College of Engineering at Kansas State University serves the citizens of Kansas, the nation and the world by providing the highest quality educational, research and service programs, which allow students and faculty to develop in their chosen disciplines and advance as successful leaders and professionals. The College of Engineering has more than 3,700 undergraduate and 450 graduate students enrolled in its eight academic departments. Working with partners both on and off campus, the administrative leadership, faculty and staff in the college are excited to educate and inspire tomorrow’s innovators in industry and public service.
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JIM & SALLY KERSCHEN DODGE CITY, KS
KEN & LINDA KERSCHEN CUNNINGHAM, KS
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DODGE CITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
KENNY & TAMARA KNIGHT LYONS, KS
Kenny and Tamara are the proud parents of seven children, three of whom are Kansas State graduates. They also have thirteen grandchildren with six of them being either K-State graduates or current students.
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DUANE & KATHY KOSTER CHAD & NANCI KOSTER AND FAMILY GREG & LILI KOSTER AND FAMILY GARDEN CITY, KS
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K-State has truly been a family affair for Duane (’65) and Kathy (’64) Koster. Their two sons, Greg (’90) and Chad (’91) are both K-State graduates along with their wives Lili (’87, ’89) and Nanci (’90). Duane and Kathy have two grandsons currently attending K-State. Bradley is a senior and Jared is a freshman, both majoring in Business. “We are proud to be a part of all the facility improvements to K-State Athletics.”
KSU FOUNDATION MANHATTAN, KS
Your support of K-State Athletics also boldly advances K-State family via Innovation and Inspiration, the $1.4 billion campaign for Kansas State University students, faculty, facilities and programs. Innovation and Inspiration fuels our progress toward K-State 2025 goals while ensuring the K-State family’s success for generations to come. Visit inspire.k-state.edu to learn more. Inspire.k-state.edu #KStateInspires #KStateFamily
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THE LECHTENBERG FAMILY OAKLAND, NE
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Kelly, Marcie, Jana, Brooke & Paige
MICHAEL & ANGELA LEIKAM SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
Mike (‘87) and Angela Leikam are proud parents of Alexis (‘17) and Jacob, a junior at K-State studying Entrepreneurship and Finance. The Leikams are active in their support of K-State whether it’s through K-State Athletics, the KSU Foundation’s Family Scholarship program or Mike’s service on the College of Business Graduate Studies Advisory Council. “It’s the K-State way to pitch in and help. It’s our small way of paying it forward for the next generation of K-Stater’s.”
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JAMES & KIMBERLY MCATEE MANHATTAN, KS
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Jamie (’89) and Kim (’91) McAtee are Wildcats through and through. They have instilled their love of all things purple in their children, with whom they love to attend games throughout the year. Their giving to K-State Athletics stems from their recognition of the special place athletics plays in introducing the world to K-State. “K-State is important to our community and K-State Athletics is the gateway to the University,” they said. “When the Wildcats are successful, it helps the University’s exposure, which in turn benefits and gives exposure to the Manhattan community.”
DORIS & MONTE MILLER MANHATTAN, KS
Monte is a 1962 graduate of Kansas State University and together with Doris, they’ve passed the K-State passion on to their children and grandchildren. They have two kids that are both K-State graduates, Christopher (’86) and Quinn (’87). They also have three grandchildren which are all attending K-State, Cole, Alexandra and Emma. Doris and Monte said the rise of the K-State football program under the leadership of Bill Snyder is what they are most proud of.
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BILL & PATTIE NICHOLSON HOISINGTON, KS
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Bill (’61) and Pattie Nicholson are K-State through and through. Their son Michael graduated from K-State in 1992. They are also the proud grandparents of several grandchildren who are not currently attending K-State, but they will!
BRYCE, JENNIFER, KENDAL & RACHEL PALMGREN MANHATTAN, KS
Bryce (’96) and Jennifer (’97) Palmgren are raising their daughters, Kendal, age 14 and Rachel, age 12, to be true K-State fans. Bryce, an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and Jennifer are proud that K-State student-athletes are able to practice and play in top notch facilities. They have enjoyed meeting the student-athletes through Bryce’s work with the teams and getting to know them better through activities in the community.
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RON & JADE PETERS LENEXA, KS
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Ron (’84) and Jade (’88) believe that the projects and improvements made over the last few years are a testament to the loyalty and support of the K-State family.
PIONEER WAMEGO, KS
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LEE & BRENDA REEVE GARDEN CITY, KS
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Lee (’71) and Brenda Reeve along with their three children, Kelley and Justin, who are K-State graduates, and Darcy, who is currently attending K-State, are proud to be Wildcats. Lee and Brenda love all sports and love watching studentathletes work hard at each of their respective sports.
BRENT, LYNNE, SETH, ANNA, BRYCE & OLIVIA ROCKERS CLIVE, IA
Brent (‘82) and Lynne (‘81) are loyal Kansas State fans! Shown with their sons and daughters in law, Seth and Anna Rockers and Bryce and Olivia Rockers, the Rockers are proud of the K-State Athletic Family and wish continued success for all the teams.
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ROTTINGHAUS COMPANY, INC.
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ONALASKA, WI
HOWARD & PATRICIA SHERWOOD WICHITA, KS
Howard (’56) and his wife Patricia have a lifelong relationship with K-State. Howard was on the KSU Foundation Executive Committee for nine years and served eight years as the Chairman of the KSUGCMRF. He is also a member of the Colbert Hills Hall of Fame as well as an honorary member of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame. Currently he is Chairman Emeritus of Sherwood Construction Co., Inc., a company founded in 1934 by his father, F.M. Sherwood (’30). Howard has four daughters and his son David (’89), is currently the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the company.
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SODEXO
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MANHATTAN, KS
SOUTHARD CORP. JOE SOUTHARD & LEROY DONOVAN GREAT BEND, KS
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TROY & LORI SPORER OAKLEY, KS
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Troy (’86) and Lori (’85) are keeping K-State in the family. Their two children, Savannah Jayne Sporer (’09) and Abbey Laura Sporer (’12) are both graduates of Kansas State.
US STONE INDUSTRIES, LLC BRENT & AMY BAYER KENT & STEPHANIE BARNOW MANHATTAN, KS
For Brent (’83) and Amy (’84) Bayer and their two children Peggy and Hank, as well as Kent (’84) and Stephanie (’83) Barnow and their four children, Grant, Paige, Scott and Bret, the K-State spirit runs deep. Their company, US Stone Industries, LLC, has been a part of the university and Manhattan landscape for generations.
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JOHN K. & KIM VANIER, II SALINA, KS
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The love affair between K-State Athletics and John Vanier’s family is long and well-known. But for the 1981 graduate, who counts football weekends among his cherished memories as a student, his giving comes not from family obligation or tradition, but because of the way he feels about the people. The former Kite’s bartender says he gives because of “the respect I have for student-athletes, coaching staffs and people involved in K-State Athletics.”
MARTY VANIER & BOB KRAUSE MANHATTAN, KS
Marty is a two time graduate of Kansas State University in 1979 and 1981. Bob served more than 20 years as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement at K-State. Sadly, Bob passed away after a brief battle with cancer in December of 2015. Prior to his death, Bob continued to be deeply involved in K-State with efforts in leadership programs and athletics. Marty continues to be involved in efforts in agriculture, veterinary medicine and biosecurity. Their favorite K-State Athletics memories were attending Coach Snyder’s induction into the College Football Hall of Fame and going to the Copper Bowl in Tucson and soundly beating the Wyoming Cowboys....the bowl drought was over!
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DENNIS & SALLY VON WAADEN AUSTIN, TX
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Dennis (’62) and Sally von Waaden hold K-State very close to their heart. The Debra Denise von Waaden Athletic Scholarship was created in the memory of their daughter, Debra, and helped them realize the importance that athletics plays in their lives and the lives of others. Dennis and Sally have two sons, Mark and Matt, along with three grandchildren.
WILDCAT CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. WICHITA, KS
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CHASE & ELIZABETH WILSON LEAWOOD, KS
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K-State graduates Chase (‘80) & Elizabeth (‘79) Wilson have passed the K-State tradition on to their two daughters, Emily, a K-State graduate, and Kerri. The Wilson’s are 3rd generation K-Stater’s. Football and basketball have allowed Elizabeth, Chase, Emily and Kerri to re-connect with family and friends over the years for numerous games and tailgate events. We are proud of the success of K-State Athletics, but even more so with the integrity of which the Athletic Department is run!
KEN & DIANE WINTER WICHITA, KS
Ken (’73) and Diane (’83) have three children Luke, Adam and Ashton.
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BANK OF COMMERCE
LAIR FAMILY
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CHANUTE, KS
BANK OF THE FLINT HILLS
CHARLIE & JAN WHITE WAMEGO, KS
For the entire White family, Charlie and Jan White, Monte and Penni White, Lance and Kara White, Cherlyn and Erich Conklin, they take great pride in seeing others succeed and believe in the fundamentals of K-State shown by all of its students and graduates. The success of K-State Athletics is a vehicle to bring national attention to their alma mater as they continue to support the Wildcats. “My blood runs purple,” Charlie says, “I also enjoy winning and the high level of integrity used by our coaches, and I am proud of the education our student-athletes receive.”
BAYER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. MANHATTAN, KS
DAN & BETH
BIRD
MANHATTAN, KS
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Dan (’62) and Beth (’61) have two children, Lynette (FS) and Marshall (’89), and wife, Amber (‘91), and two grandchildren, Delany is a freshman at K-State and Alexa is a junior in high school and a future Wildcat. Dan and Beth’s greatest memory in K-State Athletics history is the 1957-58 Tex Winter basketball team and the turnaround era of K-State Football by Bill Snyder.
JAROLD & BARBARA
JERRY & DEB
MANHATTAN, KS
MANHATTAN, KS
Jarold (’63) and Barbara (’62) are the parents to four children, three of which are graduates of K-State, Christopher, Melinda (’93), Andrew (’94) and Miranda (’98). They are also the proud grandparents of ten grandchildren, one of which is a K-State student...so far! Jarold and Barbara explain that their greatest memory was “Lining up at Ahearn Fieldhouse, as a student, for men’s basketball games, the November 1998 Nebraska football game in the snow where Willie stood on top of the West Stadium and lastly the November 2011 four overtime win over Texas A&M.”
Jerry (’73) and Deb Braden have been supporting K-State and Wildcat Athletics since the early 1970’s. Jerry works as a Certified Public Accountant in Public Accounting and Deb is retired from Inland Container Corporation. They enjoy attending Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball games and Volleyball and Soccer matches. They appreciate all the effort that has been put into the new buildings and additions to buildings on Campus and at the Athletic Complex.
SILVER | 76
BOETTCHER
BRADEN
BURKE FAMILY
BERNIE & SHERRY
KANSAS CITY, MO
MANHATTAN, KS
ZANE, TRACIE & DATHA
BUTLER
SILVER | 77
Bernie and Sherry are former K-State students and longtime supporters of the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics. They have two children Brenda and Mark, who is a graduate of Kansas State University, and four grandchildren ages five to sixteen. Go ‘Cats!
CENTRAL MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
SILVER | 78
MANHATTAN, KS
BRAD & BRIAN CLITES C-TECH INDUSTRIAL GROUP, INC. EL DORADO, KS
CROSS BELL
TOM & MYRA
DEERFIELD, KS
WICHITA, KS
FARMS
DEVLIN
SILVER | 79
My initial interest in K-State was piqued by one of my best friends, Max Moss, who played basketball there. It was his dedication to the school that drew me in. My financial involvement started when Coach Snyder walked into my office many years ago trying to convince me to purchase a box at the stadium. I asked why would I want to donate to a program that at the time didn’t have a good football team. He assured me that they would and he hasn’t let us down yet. Both of our sons attended college and graduated from K-State. We, as a family, have a loge box at the stadium and enjoy attending games regularly. We have 4 grandchildren that have already shown interest in being future Wildcats.
TIM & PAT
DEWEY
SILVER | 80
CIMARRON, KS
Tim and Pat are very proud of K-State and truly enjoy being a part of the K-State Family.
DIAMOND ROOFING KEVIN & JORDAN GWALTNEY DODGE CITY, KS
Kevin (‘01) and Jordan Gwaltney are the proud parents of three daughters, Madison, Alyssa and Raegan.
THE ETZEL FAMILY
TOPEKA, KS
FIRST CENTRALIA BANCSHARES, INC.
THE FAMILIES OF BRUCE & MATT BACHMAN CENTRALIA, KS
SILVER | 81
Bruce (’74) and Matt (’80) are both proud K-State graduates who’ve each had children graduate with K-State degrees as well. Bruce’s kids, Tyler (BS ‘05/MBA ’06) and Whitney (BS ‘11/MBA ’13) are Wildcats along with Matt’s children, Margaret Ann (BS ’09) and Stratton (BS ’11).
FLINT HILLS BEVERAGE CASEY & CHERYL MUSSATTO AND TERRY & NINA DOW
SILVER | 82
OSAGE CITY, KS
FOOTE
CATTLE CO. BUCYRUS, KS
CODY & JENNIFER
JOHN & LULU
TOPEKA, KS
MILTONVALE, KS
FOSTER
FOSTER
SILVER | 83
John and Lulu have three children, one of which is a K-State graduate. They have seven grandchildren; three of their grandchildren have graduated from K-State. Their favorite moment was when K-State won three Big 12 Championships in Football, Men’s Basketball and Baseball.
MIKE & JACKIE
FOSTER
SILVER | 84
MILTONVALE, KS
JOHN & PENNY
GISSELBECK MILTONVALE, KS
John and Penny (’74) have four children Joshua, Tiffany, who is a K-State graduate, Brett and Cole. They are also the proud grandparents to nine grandchildren, Devin Phelps, Brecken, Leighton, Zoe and Sophie Wertenberger, Reese, Berklee and Kane Gisselbeck and Drew Gisselbeck.
KENNETH
DEBRA
GOFF & FOLKERTS MANHATTAN, KS
JOHN & MARY LEE
GRAHAM FAMILY MANHATTAN, KS
SILVER | 85
John (’67) and Mary Lee (’68) and their two children Jeff (’94) and Nick (’98) are all graduates of K-State. Sadly they lost John in December of 2013. Their two grandchildren Myles, age 13, and Libby, age 12, are future Wildcats. They believe that, “All of these improvements increase the purple pride and set the stage for both improved opportunities for student-athletes and the best fan experience in the Big 12.”
H3
MAX ALAN & KATHY
MANHATTAN, KS
SALINA, KS
SILVER | 86
ENTERPRISES
AHEARN FUND MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY
HALE
HANNEBAUM GRAIN CO., INC.
LEE & BARBARA
SALINA, KS
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS
LEON K. & JUDY
HARRIS
SILVER | 87
Leon and Judy have four children, all of whom are K-State graduates. They are the proud grandparents of ten grandchildren who can do no wrong. Leon serves as CEO/Chairman of Hannebaum Grain Co., Inc., a company he founded 40 years ago. He is also involved in cattle ranching/farming, two trucking companies and other business interests. They really enjoy game days and use them as a gathering place for the family.
Lee (’75) and Barb Harris (f/s) grew up in Manhattan, were high school sweethearts, and were married in college. While neither are teachers, they have a passion for supporting teachers through the Tomorrow’s Teacher Scholarship program. Started in 1999, 71 Tomorrow’s Teacher scholars have graduated from K-State and 16 are currently in the program.
VERN & JOAN
HERBEL
SILVER | 88
MCKINNEY, TX
Vern (‘79) and Joan (‘78) were both raised on farms in Kansas and currently live outside Dallas, Texas. Their children are Sara, Eric and daughter-in-law, Blaise. The values and work ethic they learned growing up in Kansas are evident today in Kansas State athletics. This has led to championships and more importantly to outstanding men and women studentathletes who have proudly represented Kansas State University. Joan and Vern believe it is a privilege to be able to give back to the alma mater which gave them such fond memories and was so instrumental in their success today.
HI-TECH
INTERIORS, INC. MANHATTAN, KS
DAMON & CARRIE
DOUG & MAUREEN
BRENTWOOD, TN
MANHATTAN, KS
HININGER
HINKIN
SILVER | 89
DON & GRETTA
LES & CAROL
HAYS, KS
GREAT BEND, KS
Don (’74) and Gretta (’74) believe that the recent addition to the football field and plans for Bramlage Coliseum are great additions. “With more significant changes upcoming it’s like a volcano, what’s next!” They see it as a new, inspired way to improve K-State, not just limited to athletics. Don and Gretta have three children, Lindsay (’04), Lee (’03), both of which are K-State graduates and Scott (’10-UNLV). They are also the proud grandparents to four grandchildren, Jace Hoffman, Aiden, Morgan and Alex Hachenberg. Go ‘Cats!
Les and Carol Hopkins have proudly supported K-State Athletics for over two decades. The Hopkins have had many attendees of the university pass through their family home. Children Todd, Darin and Kristin, daughter-in-laws Julie and Gloria, are all graduates of K-State. Currently, granddaughter Cara is in her second year at K-State. Over the years their passion for K-State has grown out of love for Manhattan, the university and the people they have met along the way.
SILVER | 90
HOFFMAN
HOPKINS
HRC APARTMENTS/ TOWNHOMES MIKE & ANNE HILL BRANDON & MICHELE HOFFMAN
HUTTON
CONSTRUCTION CORP. WICHITA, KS
MANHATTAN, KS
SILVER | 91
For Mike and Anne Hill, lifelong friends and many treasured memories were made during their college years. Today, as members of the Manhattan community and passionate alums, they watch the rich tradition of K-State, both in academics and athletics, continue to develop. For their family, it is exciting to be part of the tradition - past, present and future.
J.R.
JEFFREY & KAREN
SABETHA, KS
KANSAS CITY, MO
SILVER | 92
ISCH
JAAX
MAX JANTZ
CHUCK & JANE
MONTEZUMA, KS
BUCYRUS, KS
EXCAVATING, LLC
JEFFRIES
SILVER | 93
Max Jantz became a loyal K-State fan many years ago, and over time, he has created a family of K-Staters who share in his passion for the Wildcats. His daughter, Heather (’97) and son-in-law, Aaron (‘04), son, Aaron (‘03) and daughter-in-law Liz (’06) are all K-State graduates. Max is also the proud grandfather of four future Wildcats – Gwyn, Sloane, Miller and Hudson. For all of them, it is the memories of great victories that keep their support for the Wildcats going strong, and also their passion and dedication to see K-State Athletics continue to build strong programs, play for championships and always beat the Jayhawks!
JIM & LAURA
JOHNSON
SILVER | 94
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Jim (’84) and Laura really enjoy the “game-day” experience the most, from entering the stadium/arena to post-game. The quality of competition and quality of experience is wonderful. Go ‘Cats!
PAT & RITA
KEATING
MANHATTAN, KS
STAN & DONNA
RICH & HANNAH
SABETHA, KS
WICHITA, KS
KEIM FAMILY
KERSCHEN
SILVER | 95
Rich and Hannah Kerschen have been a part of the effort to build a strong athletics program at K-State for over forty years. To them it is a family affair. Their three children and spouses are all K-State graduates and when you add the eight grandchildren, you have three generations who love and support all of the Wildcat programs and all the efforts of the student-athletes.
DON & BETH
KESINGER
SILVER | 96
MANHATTAN, KS
For Beth Kesinger, her passion for K-State began when she married her late husband, Don (’60). When they moved to Manhattan in 2002 from Texas, they truly became fans of all things K-State. Now retired, Beth has four children, including her daughter, Julie, who graduated from K-State in 1990. Beth has seven grandchildren and enjoys sharing her passion for the Wildcats with her entire family while supporting the coaches and student-athletes on and off the playing field.
KS STATEBANK MANHATTAN, KS
JERRY & LINDA
STEVE & CATHY
MANHATTAN, KS
DES MOINES, IA
Jerry and Linda are very proud of their three daughters who have all graduated from K-State. The Kuckelmans have spent many wonderful years attending K-State Athletic and other special events hosted by Kansas State with their family and friends. It makes them excited to see all the many changes throughout the years and the continuing success of this amazing school. Go ‘Cats!
Cathy (‘79) & Steve (‘76,‘77) feel that watching the execution of the Athletic Department’s Master Plan has been particularly rewarding. “We are excited to continue supporting K-State Athletics in the years ahead.” Steve and Cathy have two children, Paul & Mary.
KUCKELMAN
LACY
SILVER | 97
ROD & CHARLENE
LAKE
SILVER | 98
DALLAS, TX
Rod and Charlene (’83) are proud supporters of the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics. They have two children, Jordan and Hannah. Rod and Charlene are “Proud of the entire K-State Administration for putting the focus on students.”
JERRY & LINDA
MARMIE
GREAT BEND, KS
Jerry (’71) and Linda (’71) have a family full of K-State graduates. Their two daughters Tatum Dunekack, DDS and Tara Dominquez, DPT are both graduates of Kansas State. Jerry and Linda are also the proud grandparents of four grandchildren, Camryn Dunekack, Cal Dunekack, Cruz Dominquez and Nash Dominguez, all future Wildcats!
MCGINN
MICHAEL & SUE
SEDGWICK, KS
WAMEGO, KS
FARMS
MCKEE
SILVER | 99
MCSHARES INC.
EARL & MOLLY
SALINA, KS
HUTCHINSON, KS
SILVER | 100
MONTE & PENNI WHITE
MCVICKER
Earl and Molly both graduated from Kansas State University in 1971 and have three children, Scott, Kelly and Brett. Scott is a two-time graduate of K-State with degrees in 1998 and 1999. They also have one grandchild, Ellyn. Earl and Molly have two memories that stand out the most: the 35-7 win over OU in Arrowhead Stadium for the Big 12 Championship as well as the opening of the West Stadium Center in 2013.
MIDWEST
CONCRETE MATERIALS WAMEGO, KS
JOHN & LINDA
MORGAN LAKEWAY, TX
SILVER | 101
John (’74,‘76) and Linda (’75) are continuous supporters of the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics. They have two children William and Amelia (’12).
WARD & BRENDA
CHARLIE & DEBBIE
MANHATTAN, KS
KELLER, TX
SILVER | 102
MORGAN
Ward and Brenda are the proud parents of Brittany (Morgan) Lockwood, a 2016 K-State graduate in Animal Science, and Matthew Morgan, a recent graduate of Manhattan High. Brenda is a Manhattan native, they started dating in 1989 after meeting at Brothers Tavern in Aggieville which Ward owned at the time. They are the owners of CivicPlus, Tallgrass Taphouse, 324 Speakeasy and other local businesses. They enjoy attending both home and away K-State sporting events where they can see new and old friends. Go ‘Cats!
MORRISON
Charlie and Debbie Morrison currently reside in Southlake, TX. They attended Kansas State from 1986 to 1990. They have four children, all of which have a degree from or are currently attending Kansas State. Kelsey has a Masters in Food Science, Tyler a BS in Finance, Kimberly a BS in Family Studies and is completing her masters degree and Charlie is a junior in Hospitality Management. The Morrisons are actively involved at K-State and sit on the Parent and Family Association Advisory Board. Debbie is also on the advisory board of the newly formed Cat’s Cupboard, which provides access to food and other staples for students in need.
SUSAN & MICHAEL
MULL FAMILY
WICHITA, KS
SALINA, KS
MUELLER, MD
FARMS
SILVER | 103
KEITH & DEA
OLSON
SILVER | 104
TOPEKA, KS
Keith (’65) and Dea, a former K-State student, are keeping K-State in the family. Their daughter, Cami (‘89) and son, Tyler (‘96) and daughter-in-law, Tammy, are all graduates of Kansas State. Someday they hope their four grandchildren will attend K-State and enjoy all of the improvements being made to the numerous athletic facilities. Keith and Dea love K-State athletics and the great lifetime friendships it has provided over the years.
PEOPLES
BANK & TRUST MCPHERSON, KS
Dennis Houghton (’72) and Tom Pruitt (’79) are proud to support the Wildcats. Dennis’ son James Houghton is a current senior at K-State majoring in biochemistry and pre-med. Started in 1898, Peoples Bank & Trust has become one of the strongest banks in Kansas. They take pride in the university as a whole and an appreciation that starts with President Myers, flows through Athletic Director Gene Taylor and is related to our studentathletes by the fantastic coaching staff.
MICHAEL & KAREN
RON & JADE
BELOIT, KS
LENEXA, KS
PESTINGER
PETERS
SILVER | 105
Mike and Karen with sons, Blake and Matt, as well as daughter-in-law, Kylie, enjoy spending time in Manhattan passionately supporting K-State Athletics and the university. It is a pleasure watching the student-athletes grow and develop into young adults with strong values through the leadership that is provided at Kansas State University.
BRAD & SHERI
JIM & SANDY
WICHITA, KS
WICHITA, KS
SILVER | 106
RAZOOK
REILLY
Jim and Sandy (’64) have kept K-State in the family. Their sons Patrick (’96) and Mike (’98) both graduated from Kansas State. The Reilly’s like to see studentathletes have the best possible facilities, so they have a chance to perform well and to graduate in a field where they can succeed.
KEITH & KAREN
ROBERTS
ROBERTS AUTO GROUP LEAWOOD, KS
BARRY & MARCIA
ROBINSON
MANHATTAN, KS
SILVER | 107
Keith (‘67) and Karen have 2 married daughters, Kim LeValley (Keith) and Lauren Copher (Clay) and 6 grandchildren (Chandler, Drew, Regan, Macey, Charley and Cayson). They all love attending K-State athletics and often make it a family affair. Being part of the K-State family is an honor for all of us. We take pride in the outstanding student athletes who represent K-State both on and off the field.
For Barry (’80, ’81) and Marcia (’81), the passion for K-State purple runs deep in the family! Both daughters beginning with the oldest, Amanda Umbehr (’08), along with son-in-law, Kirk (’11), and younger daughter, Casandra Peters (’11), are all graduates of Kansas State University. Even more impressive is the fact that Casandra’s husband, Josh (Iowa State University ’13), cheers for the Cats too! It is terrific to witness the balanced emphasis on athletics, academics and personal development by all of our K-State Coaches in preparing our student-athletes to be successful in life after NCAA competition comes to an end. We are proud to join many others in the K-State family in supporting the Ahearn Fund and applaud the outstanding efforts of each student-athlete, coach and all of our Athletic Department personnel. Go Cats!
MIKE & GINA ROBINSON
AMRO & DARLA
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS
GARDEN CITY, KS
SILVER | 108
ROBERTS AUTO GROUP
SAMY
KURT & MELISSA
EDWARD & KAREN
SABETHA, KS
MANHATTAN, KS
SAYLOR
SEATON
SILVER | 109
Kurt (’74) and Melissa (’75) are keeping it in the family. Their three children Matt Saylor, Lindsay Osterhaus and Mallory Laur are all K-State graduates. They have two grandchildren, Lilly Osterhaus and William Osterhaus. Kurt and Melissa are “Proud as Kansas State Alumni for how progressive the K-State Athletic Department has become, by leading and not following the rest of the Big 12 members in the various facility improvements and improving the fan experience!”
FAMILIES OF BILL & JIM
DENNIS K. & RUTHIE
BERN, KS
ARKANSAS CITY, KS
SILVER | 110
SHEIK
SHURTZ
Dennis (’70) and Ruthie Shurtz have been supporting K-State and Wildcat Athletics since the mid-1980’s. Dennis works as a commodity trader/broker within his own business, Shurtz Commodity Trading, Inc. As an alumnus of K-State, Dennis has many great memories and friends from his time in Manhattan and today, his family, which includes son, Brook, knows that the success of K-State Athletics sets a strong foundation for the future of Kansas State.
DRS. ROBERT & LAURA
MICHAEL & MARY
TOPEKA, KS
HESSTON, KS
Robert graduated from Kansas State in 1971. He went on to attend Medical School at the University of Kansas, but he has always bled purple. Laura Sidlinger completed one graduate class at Kansas State so she can officially call herself an alumna. Robert has worked as a Neonatologist for Stormont Vail Health Care in Topeka for over 30 years. Laura is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and serves as the Director of Medical Services for Valeo Behavioral Health Care in Topeka. Together they have five children, two of whom are proud K-State graduates, and one grandson. The Sidlingers enjoy attending many K-State sporting events.
Michael is a K-State alum, BS degree in Agriculture – ’81 while Mary is a Wichita State University graduate. Both of our daughters, Lauren and Kristin, as well as our son-in-laws, Jamie and Austin are K-State graduates.
SIDLINGER
SMITH
SILVER | 111
SOUTHARD CORP. JOE SOUTHARD & LEROY DONOVAN
SILVER | 112
GREAT BEND, KS
CHRIS & JULIE
SPRAY
GREAT BEND, KS
Chris (‘93) and Julie, along with their three children Stefan, Maddox and Sadie reside in Great Bend. Some of their best memories have been while attending K-State football games. All three kids love K-State and are excited to become future K-Staters!
KIP & KELLY
WARREN & MARY LYNN
GREAT BEND, KS
AVON, CO
SPRAY
STALEY
SILVER | 113
Kip and Kelly Spray have been life-long K-State fans. Kameron, our oldest son, graduated with a degree in business management. Kaitlee, our first daughter, started at K-State to achieve her nursing degree. Kylee, our youngest, is currently a senior, following her dreams by getting a degree in Elementary Education.
JAY & EMIE
STEHLEY
SILVER | 114
WICHITA, KS
Jay and Emie are lifelong K-Staters. Jay’s father played and coached football at K-State and he grew up in Manhattan. Jay and Emie have three children, Henry, Jacob and Nathan, and mentioned that the family atmosphere at K-State is truly special and unique. Jay says that “Watching the student-athletes succeed on and off the field gives me a great sense of pride. I have a great deal of respect for the coaches, players and people involved with K-State and feel it is a tremendous honor to be able to support the Ahearn Fund. The West Stadium Center has been an amazing addition to Bill Snyder Family Stadium and will serve the fans and student-athletes for years to come.”
STOLZER FAMILY FOUNDATION
MANHATTAN, KS
Bill (’57) and Eleanor (’56) have two children, Ellen Stolzer Bolen (Dan) and Mary Kevin Stolzer Giller (Tom ’84), and proud grandparents to five grandsons, Patrick and William Bolen and Matt (’12), Kurt and TJ Giller. The Stolzer Family Foundation includes four generations of K-Staters, and we are looking for the fifth and sixth generations to wear purple with pride as well. Being part of the K-State Family is an honor for the Stolzer Family Foundation. We are equally as proud of the academic and athletic accomplishments of its student-athletes.
RON & KAROLYN K.
TADTMAN
MANHATTAN, KS
WICHITA, KS
TACHA
FAMILY
SILVER | 115
James L. Tadtman (’67) originally hails from Brisbane, Australia, but today he bleeds purple. His fondest memories from being in Manhattan surround the feeling of being a part of a large family – made from friendships he developed and continues to cherish today. James and Marty have four children, Greg Tadtman (’94), Sara Crouch (’00), Justin Tadtman (’05) and Lauren Krause, and five grandchildren Colten, Aubrey and Claire Tadtman and Addison and Carter Crouch. K-State is truly a family affair for the Tadtmans. James, and the rest of this family are committed to K-State in all of its athletic and academic pursuits.
TIMOTHY & SHARON
TAYLOR
SILVER | 116
THE WOODLANDS, TX
PAUL & JODI
TWOMBLY HIAWATHA, KS
BRANDON & TRACY
KEVIN & KAREN
MARYSVILLE, KS
MANHATTAN, KS
Brandon (’99) and Tracy and their four children, Shaylee, Aubree, Hayden and Carson are proud K-State fans. They enjoy attending football, basketball and baseball games and having the opportunity to be part of a worldclass athletics program. Their fondest memories each year include the time they get to spend with their family and friends they have made through K-State.
Kevin graduated from K-State in 1975. He has served as a team physician for K-State Football and Men’s Basketball since 1986. Kevin and Karen’s children, Kristen, Aaron, and Kyle attended K-State. Their son, Kurtis, attended the University of Arkansas, but still bleeds purple. Kevin and Karen have lived in Manhattan since 1982.
VERING
WALL
SILVER | 117
GARREN & HEIDI
WALROD
WASSENBERG
Garren & Heidi are both graduates in the College of Agriculture, Class of 1994. Garren is a livestock auctioneer and the owner of GW Cattle Company, while Heidi is the owner and president of Pink Cow Marketing, LLC - an executive coaching and marketing strategies firm. Garren & Heidi believe that “Kansas State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund helps to enrich the lives of current student-athletes, elevate the alumni experience and enhance our community of Manhattan and surrounding area, overall. We are so excited to support a program with such a longstanding tradition and an extremely bright future!”
Dan and Ronda are “Pleased to have been a part of Kansas State University and the Athletic Department for three generations. To witness all of the positive energy and physical improvements throughout the years has been a journey to remember.” Dan and Ronda have two children, Jake Wassenberg and Emily Smith, and are the proud grandparents to six grandchildren, Greyson, Lydia and Elliott Wassenberg and Carson, Lauren and Cora Smith.
RANDOLPH, KS
SILVER | 118
DAN & RONDA MARYSVILLE, KS
BRUCE & MEGAN
WEBER
MANHATTAN, KS
WILDCAT FEEDS, LLC
JOE ISCH FAMILY JASON SHAMBURG FAMILY TOPEKA, KS
SILVER | 119
DR. KEITH & SUE ANN
DR. MARK & KIMBERLY
MANHATTAN, KS
AGENCY, MO
Keith (BA‘76) is a 2nd generation Wildcat and has been taking care of Wildcat athletes since returning to Manhattan in 1991, serving as a team physician for K-State football and as Medical Director of Sports Medicine. Keith and Sue Ann (MU) are proud parents of Elizabeth (MU) (Christopher Howard, BS‘03), Amy (MS-IAPD‘09) and K.C. (BS’11) (Maddy, MU). Granddaughters Hensley, Tegan and Makenna Howard are adorable wearing purple and cheering, “GO STATE!”
Being natives of Manhattan, Mark (BS ’93, MS ’95, and Ph. D ’98) and his wife, Kim, have been proud supporters of Kansas State athletics and academics. They have one daughter, Delaney, who will be starting her junior year in high school this fall. “We truly enjoy the opportunity to watch our hometown university achieve and thrive on the field, in the classroom and produce high quality people for an ever changing world.“ Mark said. Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!
SILVER | 120
WRIGHT
YOUNG
BLAIR & JEAN ADAM Overland Park, KS
REY & MELISSA ARMENDARIZ Scott City, KS
DR. JOHN & SHERI ADAMS Manhattan, KS
ASH GROVE CEMENT Overland Park, KS
VERNON & PAT ADAMS Beloit, KS
CAROL AUGUSTINE & DAVID SIMMONS Salina, KS
AG PRESS Manhattan, KS
BRONZE | 122
CHRIS & TERRI ALBERS Oakley, KS TIM ALLEN Manhattan, KS JERRY & KATHY ARENSDORF Colby, KS
MARK & BECKY AUGUSTINE Salina, KS DR. DOUGLAS & JANE AYRE Pawnee Rock, KS STEVE & PATRICIA BACCUS Minneapolis, KS GREG & KAREN BACHMAN Emporia, KS ELAINE BACON Salina, KS RICK BADEN Pittsburgh, KS PAUL LEE BALLINGER & NANCY KAY RUFFCORN Council Bluffs, IA BASF – RICHARD VRBAS Ottawa, KS BRUCE & FAUN BAUER Clay Center, KS
BBN ARCHITECTS, INC. Manhattan, KS
STEVE & JULIE BLACKWELL Salina, KS
BBRP LAND CO. Manhattan, KS
BOB BERGKAMP CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. Wichita, KS
CINDY BECK Manhattan, KS WILLIAM M. BEEZLEY FAMILY Arma, KS RUTH BEISEL Saint George, KS
BERGER COMPANY – RICK BERGER Atchison, KS STEPHEN & DELORIS BERLAND Manhattan, KS BILL BERGNER Pratt, KS BOB BEYMER Lakin, KS JIM & MARY LOU BIRKBECK Holton, KS JOHN & NANCY BLACKWELL Larned, KS
JUSTIN, GAVIN & BLAKELY BOLT Manhattan, KS GARY & MARY BOOMER Kansas City, MO ROBERT & DIANE BOYD Hill City, KS BRACK & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, P.A. – LES BRACK, DAVE KRUG, JEFF DIKEMAN Topeka, KS BRADY & BRADY FARMS Albert, KS ROBERT BRAMLAGE Junction City, KS BRIGGS AUTO GROUP – RUSS & ILENE BRIGGS Manhattan, KS BROOKOVER CATTLE COMPANY Scott City, KS
BRONZE | 123
HAL & HOLLY BENTLEY Kansas City, MO
JERRY & JULIE BOHN Pratt, KS
RON, GERMAINE, EMILIA, OLIVIA & JELISA BUCK Fairway, KS MELANIE, BEAU, WESLEY, & BROOKE BURRIS Olathe, KS JOHN AND ANN BUSER Dallas, TX
BRONZE | 124
BRADLEY & LORI (BAUER) BUTTERFIELD Centennial, CO DENNIS A. & DIANNE M. CALL Great Bend, KS TONY J. CARBAJO Lenexa, KS BILL & NORMA CARSON Manhattan, KS TIM & CINDY CHADWICK Olathe, KS CHARLSON & WILSON INSURANCE AGENCY Manhattan, KS PATRICK & ANN CHILEN Kansas City, KS CHARLES JR. & REBECCA CLAAR Manhattan, KS
JAMES & ANN COEN Wichita, KS JIM & MARCIA COLBERT Manhattan, KS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Manhattan, KS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Manhattan, KS COMMERCE BANK, MANHATTAN Manhattan, KS COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK Manhattan, KS GIB & BRENDA COMPTON Park City, KS CONCORDIA TRACTOR, INC. HARLEY & DARLA ADAMS Concordia, KS RANDY & KAREN COOK Overland Park, KS RANDY & JACQUIE COONROD Wichita, KS SCOTT & TERRI COOPER – PATRIOTS BANK Garnett, KS
MIKE & DR. NIKKI CURRIE Gypsum, KS
COSGROVE FARM COMPANY Council Grove, KS
CHRIS & NANCY CURTIN Leawood, KS
CROWN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC – MARK J. RITTER – OWNER KARRIE SULLIVAN – OWNER KELLY & GAIL FRAKES – OWNERS Salina, KS
JAYSON & LIBBY CYR Manhattan, KS
CROWN H CATTLE COMPANY Scott City, KS TERRY & TARA CUPPS Manhattan, KS
CYTEK MEDIA SYSTEMS Topeka, KS DIRK, SHERRI, TYLER & AMBER DAVELINE Manhattan, KS MATTHEW & KAREN DAVIS Overland Park, KS
BRONZE | 125
BOB & BETH COPHER Andover, KS
RICHARD E. DAY Berkeley Springs, WV
JEREMIE & KAY ESTES Pratt, KS
ROBERT & TRACEY DEBRUYN Manhattan, KS
MEGAN & KATE EVANS Lebo, KS
DAVE DESALVO Denver, CO
EXLINE, INC. – ROB & KELLI EXLINE Salina, KS
JOSEPH P. DESCH II D.V.M. Topeka, KS
BRONZE | 126
DK SPECIALTIES – DUANE DAUTEL Lenexa, KS
GREG & FRANCIE FAGAN Topeka, KS BRUCE & ANNETTE FAHSHOLTZ Wichita, KS
DON & LINDA DOLL Garden City, KS
FAIRVIEW MILLS LLC. Seneca, KS
SHERRY & THE LATE JOE DOWNEY Manhattan, KS
JOE & NANCY FARRAR Manhattan, KS
CHRIS DUGAN Leonardville, KS
DOUGLAS & CARYN FIREBAUGH Overland Park, KS
RODNEY & VICKY DUGAN Manhattan, KS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON Hutchinson, KS
STEVE DUNNING Hutchinson, KS
MARK & SHERRIE FISCHER Dodge City, KS
MARGIE EKLUND Topeka, KS
FORTRESS, INC Manhattan, KS
HOWARD & ANN ERICKSON Manhattan, KS
EARL & JUDY FOX Great Bend, KS
G & J FRAKES – PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE Manhattan, KS RON FRANK Salina, KS JD & LINDA FRIESS Neodesha, KS KYRLE & KAREN FROETSCHNER Larned, KS JOHN & MONNETTE GAGNON Andover, KS
W. CHARLES & BRENDA GAGNON Manhattan, KS NELSON & MARILYN GALLE Manhattan, KS KENNETH C. GATES & KEVIN C. GATES Pratt, KS JEFF GATES & MIKE MORAN New York, NY BRUCE & ANN GATTERMAN Larned, KS KENT GLASSCOCK Manhattan, KS
GARY GRABER Hutchinson, KS CHUCK & SUSIE GRIER Wichita, KS GARY & VICKY GRIMES Topeka, KS JASON & MELISSA HARDESTY Shawnee Mission, KS LAVONNE & ZACHARY HARRIS Valley Center, KS RONALD & LORRAINE HARRIS Beloit, KS
BRONZE | 127
TONY GAGNON Lenexa, KS
JIM & DEBRA GORDON Westmoreland, KS
BRONZE | 128
JOHN & COLLEEN HARRISON Richboro, PA
KELLY & RONNETTA HENRICHS Dodge City, KS
GARY & MELANIE HARSHBERGER Minneola, KS
STEVEN & LESLIE HESS Evergreen, CO
NICK HARTLINE Evergreen, CO
DANNY & STACEE HIGGINS FAMILY Lenexa, KS
LYNDA & RANDY HASSLER Salina, KS
HILLS PET NUTRITION, INC Topeka, KS
CHRIS & TRACEY HAVERKAMP Silver Lake, KS
EILEEN HINKIN Manhattan, KS
KYLE & JENNY HEINEKEN Beloit, KS
DR. STEVEN & COLLEEN HODES Andover, KS
JOE & PAM HODGES Salina, KS
PHIL & CHERI IRWIN Olathe, KS
MARK & ARLENE HOLDERNESS Montezuma, KS
J-SIX FARMS Seneca, KS
JASON & LETITIA HOOVER McPherson, KS
ELDEN & MARJORY JAMES FAMILY Dighton, KS
JOHN & BECKY HOWARD Hiawatha, KS EVAN HOWE Prairie Village, KS
THE KIM HULLMAN FAMILY Saint John, KS DENNIS, JILL, KYLE & WILL HULSING Prairie Village, KS JOHN & AMY HUMMER Las Cruces, NM RITA & LAMAR HUNT, JR. Leawood, KS TRAHY & BETH HURST Junction City, KS DON & GERALDINE INCE Manhattan, KS ROBERT & ELLEN IRSIK Ingalls, KS
BARB & BOB JEWELL Olathe, KS SCOTT, JULIE, ADAM, JOSH, CASEY JIMISON Haslet, TX LYNN R. JOHNSON Kansas City, MO STEVE & ANN JOHNSON Lawrence, KS ROBERT & ANNE JONES LARRY & BECKY JONES Holcomb, KS JUNCTION CITY FAMILY DENTISTRY Manhattan, KS KANSAS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CENTER Manhattan, KS
BRONZE | 129
KENNETH HUGGINS, DVM Olathe, KS
CHUCK & JANE JEFFRIES Bucyrus, KS
THE KEENER FAMILY – BRIAN, LYNNE, HAYLEY, BRENT, MATTHEW & SAMUEL Ellsworth, KS PATRICK & SUSAN KELLERMAN Wichita, KS TERRY & VALORY KERSHNER Manhattan, KS
BRONZE | 130
BEN & SUE KITCHENS Junction City, KS THE KLEIN FAMILY – GENE, MARGARET, AMY & EMILY Overland Park, KS JOAN R. KNOLL Topeka, KS KNOWLES FAMILY – TERRY, MARCIA, LAURA & JULIE Topeka, KS KURT & JILL KOLBECK Wichita, KS MEL & BONNIE KOPF Topeka, KS DAMON & KAREN KREHBIEL Spring, TX JENNIFER & CURTIS KRIZEK Mission Hills, KS
KUEKER FAMILY – RICHARD & SUSAN KUEKER RYAN & JESSICA KUEKER RICHARD & RACHEL KUEKER MATT & PAGE KUEKER Concordia, KS CASEY & JULIE LAIR Neodesha, KS LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK Manhattan, KS ROGER D. & KATHLEEN LANKSBURY Manhattan, KS THAYNE & JEANNE LARSON Belleville, KS LARSON CONSTRUCTION INC. – NYLE & NORMA LARSON BOB & TAMMI ROGERS Manhattan, KS DAVID & BLYTHE LAUNDER Prairie Village, KS LAZY J-4 CATTLE CO. Dighton, KS THE CAROL LEISZLER FAMILY Manhattan, KS CAREY & BARBARA LEONARD Viola, KS
DAN & JUDY LYKINS Topeka, KS MANHATTAN CATBACKERS Manhattan, KS TERRY & CATHY MATLACK Shawnee, KS CRAIG & SUE MCCLURE Shawnee, KS KENT & KATHI MCCOSH AND FAMILY Lenexa, KS
CHRISTY LINDERS Manhattan, KS RONALD & CONNIE LINDHOLM Salina, KS STEVE & KAREN LOCKE Junction City, KS
DR. NATHAN MCDONALD Ness City, KS MCPHERSON BUILD Topeka, KS GERALD & BARBARA MEIER Beloit, KS
JAMES LONG Andover, KS
CHERYL MELLENTHIN & THE LATE MARK CHAPMAN Cat Spring, TX
BERYL LOWERY-BORN Topeka, KS
FRED & CANDY MERRILL Overland Park, KS
BILL & SUSAN LOWMAN FAMILY Manhattan, KS
TIM MEYER Sylvan Grove, KS
BRONZE | 131
DR. NELS & KAREN LINDBERG Great Bend, KS
MCCOWNGORDON CONSTRUCTION Kansas City, MO
BRONZE | 132
ED & COLLEEN MIKESELL FAMILY Goddard, KS KEVIN & ASHLEY MILLER Valley Center, KS MARSHALL & SHARON MILLER Emporia, KS MOORE FARMS – BOB, JANIS, KENT & SUZANNE Iuka, KS JO ELLEN MORGAN Lenexa, KS KEN & MARLA MORSE Topeka, KS
MOSBARGER FAMILY FARMS Goodland, KS AUDREY MROSS Dallas, TX LEE & CARA MUELLER FAMILY Hiawatha, KS DENNIS & RHONDA MULLIN Manhattan, KS CHARLES & DEANNA MUNSON Junction City, KS JIM MUSIL & DON MUSIL Blue Rapids, KS RICHARD & MARY JO MYERS Manhattan, KS
KEVIN & BETH NEITZEL Manhattan, KS
JUDE & TRACY OXLER Wichita, KS
DOUGLAS L. & DANA HALE NELSON Shawnee Mission, KS
GARY & SUE PADGETT Greenleaf, KS
KEVIN NELSON FAMILY Emporia, KS COLIN NOBLE & BRIDGET MCCOMBE Manhattan, KS
KURT & THERESA NUSS Leawood, KS MIKE & JUDY O’BRATE Ingalls, KS STEVE O’BRATE Garden City, KS DR. STAN O’NEIL Salina, KS LARRY & MARTY OLTJEN Robinson, KS ROCK & STEPHANIE ORMISTON Kismet, KS LEON & LISA OSBOURN Junction City, KS
BRIAN PAULSON Sherman, TX DAVID & ANN PAYNE Salina, KS RYAN & SARAH PAYNE Salina, KS PEOPLES STATE BANK Manhattan, KS DON & POLLY PETERS Towanda, KS RANDY & CHRISTINE PETERSON Topeka, KS MIKE & CATHY PETRIE Shawnee, KS POKY FEEDERS INC. Scott City, KS PONY EXPRESS CATBACKERS – MARYSVILLE Marysville, KS
BRONZE | 133
NORTHWEST KANSAS CATBACKERS Colby, KS
PALMER, LEATHERMAN, WHITE, GIRARD & VAN DYK Topeka, KS
JACK & NANCY PORTER Mount Hope, KS ROBERT L. POTTROFF Manhattan, KS PURPLE POWER CATBACKERS Ellsworth, KS CHUCK PYLE & MARGI YOAKUM PYLE Shawnee, KS
BRONZE | 134
ED & ANNE RANZ Chanute, KS THE REESE FAMILY – SANDY, JW, ALEX & NICHOLAS White Cloud, KS MARTY & AMY REICHENBERGER Independence, KS ROBERT & BECCA REICHENBERGER Denver, CO RANDY & CHERYL REINHARDT – ZEPHYR PRODUCTS Leavenworth, KS SID & SUSY REITZ Salina, KS GWYN & GINA RIFFEL Manhattan, KS
KEN & CHERYL RILEY Hiawatha, KS ERNIE & DAWN ROGERS Glenview, IL VICTOR AND TERRY ROSETTA Springfield, MO JEFF & LAURA RUEDIGER McKinney, TX THE RUEGER FAMILY Lenexa, KS RULAND/KLEMA FAMILY Shawnee Mission, KS JON & LISA RUSSELL FAMILY Courtland, KS
DAN & MARSHA RYSER Boerne, TX DUANE & BONNIE SAUNDERS Eden Prairie, MN DAVID & NOLA SCHETTLER Omaha, NE LARRY & DONNA SCHLAPPI Manhattan, KS ROB & DENISE SCHNEIDER Hinsdale, IL
TIM & ANGIE SCHULTZ Manhattan, KS A.J. & SUNNY SCRIBANTE Castle Rock, CO BILL & JAN SHAW Ashland, KS SHILLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. & SHILLING ASPHALT, INC. – MICHAEL SHILLING FAMILY & DOUGLAS SHILLING FAMILY Manhattan, KS KURT & KITZA SIEMERS AND FAMILY Salina, KS
BRONSON & AMY SMITH FAMILY Great Bend, KS D.L. SMITH AND FAMILY Topeka, KS MONTY & LOIS SMITH Manhattan, KS CHRIS & LEANNA SOEHNER Colby, KS DALE & JUDYANNE SOMERS Topeka, KS MARK & MARITA SOUCIE Wichita, KS BOB & RHONDA SPENCER Leavenworth, KS RICHARD & ROBIN SPENCER Manhattan, KS DORIS SPRAY Great Bend, KS BRUCE & BETH STALLSWORTH Greenwood Village, CO PAUL & PEGI STEPHENSON Wichita, KS
BRONZE | 135
THE SCHROEDER FAMILY Overland Park, KS
ROGER & CONNIE SINK AND FAMILY Manhattan, KS
JERRY & JOYCE STOWELL Frankfort, KS
TJ & LORI VILKANSKAS Manhattan, KS
RUSSELL STRATE Kinsley, KS
TOP NOTCH PERSONNEL, INC. – MARK & JODI ESFELD Wichita, KS
CHUCK STRATMAN Topeka, KS KAREN & TRAVIS STRYKER Topeka, KS
BRONZE | 136
DAN & JENNIFER STUTTERHEIM Salina, KS JASON & ANN SULLIVAN Elkhorn, NE WALT & KAREN SUTTER Junction City, KS JAMES SWINT & ANGIE SWINT Scottsdale, AZ SYMES FAMILY — SID & PAM, OLATHE RYAN & ROBIN, OVERLAND PARK Olathe, KS JOHN & MARILYN THIES Topeka, KS ED & ANGIE THOMAS Andover, KS MARK & JENNIFER TINDALL Manhattan, KS
TOPEKA AREA CATBACKERS Topeka, KS PAUL & JODI TWOMBLY Hiawatha, KS CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM TYLER Winfield, KS LINDA TYLER & JASON HARMAN Wichita, KS MIKE UPCHURCH Leawood, KS BRAD & THERESA URBAN Wichita, KS GARY & RITA URBANEK Ellsworth, KS MICHAEL & CAYLEE VALENTINE Lake Winnebago, MO KIPP, TRACY, KOLBY & WESTON VAN CAMP / GLEN, PAM, BRETT & JENSEN FAIR Topeka, KS
MARY VANIER Manhattan, KS RANDY VAUTRAVERS FAMILY Wichita, KS JAY & JANET R. VAVRICEK Grand Island, NE GREG VERMILLION Overland Park, KS VORTEX CORP. Salina, KS
ED & EUNICE WAMBSGANSS Fountain Hills, AZ THE ALLEN WEBBER FAMILY Mill Valley, CA DR. & MRS. JON WEFALD Manhattan, KS WARREN & CAROL WEIBERT Manhattan, KS GREGORY & LYNN WELLE Manhattan, KS
BRONZE | 137
BRIAN & ANNE WALKER Gardner, KS
WALTERS-MORGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Manhattan, KS
KEITH & SHERI WESTERVELT Manhattan, KS THE WHITE FAMILY Louisburg, KS JOHN & MARTY WHITE Council Grove, KS BRENT & SHERRIE WIEDEMAN Colby, KS
BRONZE | 138
PHYLLIS D. WILBUR Salina, KS DR. GARY & SUSAN WILLIAMS Salina, KS LARRY K. & CAROLYN A. WILLIAMS Halstead, KS KIRK & CONNIE WYCKOFF Parsons, KS KRIS & MEG YAEGE Manhattan, KS MIKE & JILL YEAGER Larned, KS JOHN YOUNG AND FAMILY Overland Park, KS
YOUNGER FAMILY – GARY, SHARON, LONDON, GALINA & VICTORIA Wichita, KS THE ZENDER FAMILY Prairie Village, KS BRIAN & SILVIA ZERR New York, NY
IN MEMORIAM Over the past year, Kansas State lost several members of our extended Wildcat Family. These individuals were valued members of the National Leadership Circle of the Ahearn Fund. Their contributions, along with their unconditional passion for K-State Athletics, will not be forgotten.
In their memory, we dedicate the 2018 National Leadership Circle Loyalty Book to each of them and their families and friends whom mourn their loss.
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BERNIE BUTLER NORMA CARSON JOHN FOSTER JUDY STEHLEY
JOSH MCCOWAN Senior Associate AD for Development 785.532.7881 jmccowan@kstatesports.com
ROB HEIL Assistant AD for Development 785.532.6901 rheil@kstatesports.com
MIKE CLARK Senior Director of Development 785.532.7716 mclark@kstatesports.com
AUSTIN SCHILLING SUSAN SHIPMAN Senior Director Senior Director of Stewardship, of Development Hospitality and Events 785.532.7677 785.532.7763 aschilling@kstatesports.com sshipman@kstatesports.com
140 MATT GILLER Director of Development 785.532.7984 mgiller@kstatesports.com
LEON JACKSON III ERICA SCHILLING ALLY CONNOLLY KATIE LARSON Donor Relations and Gift Director of Associate Director Assistant Director Annual Giving of Development of Hospitality & Special Events Processing Coordinator 785.532.7933 785.370.9467 785.532.7952 785.532.7882 ljackson@kstatesports.com eschilling@kstatesports.com aconnolly@kstatesports.com klarson@kstatesports.com
1800 College Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 Toll Free Phone: 888.232.9074 Fax: 785.532.2340 Email: ahearnfund@kstatesports.com JAKE ANDERSON BRANDON BALLARD JARED WILLIS Development Assistant Development Assistant Development Assistant 785.532.7932 785.532.7813 785.532.7715 janderson@kstatesports.com bballard@kstatesports.com jwillis@kstatesports.com