2019 Annual Report
CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND THE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIRS
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Eugene Thurmes | Former Faculty Sylvester Ikebude | Automotive Technician Gemini | Industry Partner DCTC News Briefs
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Inver Hills News Briefs Mark Weigel | Former Faculty Elizabeth Brown | Engineering Student Travelers | Industry Partner
BOARDS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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DCTC Foundation Board of Directors DCTC Financial Information Inver Hills Foundation Board of Directors Inver Hills Financial Information Your Donation Counts DCTC Foundation Donors Inver Hills Foundation Donors Meet Our Staff
Dear Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) & Inver Hills Community College (IHCC) Community Members: In 2020 we celebrate our 50th anniversaries, an exciting opportunity to recall our proud histories and prepare for a
LOWELL MILLER STOLTE
MICHAEL BERNDT
DOUG LARSON
BOARD CHAIR
INTERIM PRESIDENT
BOARD CHAIR
DCTC FOUNDATION
DCTC AND INVER HILLS
INVER HILLS FOUNDATION
bold future together. We set our course ahead recognizing that we work in a constantly changing environment.
TheBestSchools.org, and three of our students placed
program, the first in Minnesota. Our students continued
We anticipate our permanent president being named
in the top three nationally in their respective Skills USA
their “Get out the Vote” campaign and moved up to a plat-
in March, and we saw a change in the leadership of our
competitions. Our students continued their “Get out the
inum seal for achieving an outstanding student-voting
Foundations. Kim Shaff has stepped into the position of
Vote” campaign and moved up to a gold seal for achieving
rate. Finally, we awarded scholarships to 174 students this
interim Executive Director for the Foundations, and we
an outstanding student-voting rate. Finally, we awarded
year, totaling $213,000.
hired Elsbeth Howe as Development Director at Inver
scholarships to 117 students this year, totaling $180,000.
Hills. Thanks to their leadership, we will continue to
Together, the colleges celebrated our 50th anniversa-
This year at Inver Hills, we continued our commitment
ries by giving back to our communities. On our Day of
to improving student success. For example, we initiated a
Service, 150 volunteers from both colleges launched 16
mandatory first-year experience course to teach students
projects, committing over 300 hours of service. We also
This year at DCTC we continued our commitment to work-
how to navigate college effectively. Results for the first
hosted a Community Forum on creating more inclusive
ing with area employers. In January, we hosted members
semester show improvements to student persistence,
organizations; many business and community members
of the Lakeville Chamber to learn about our programs
earlier registration, and an increase in registered credits.
participated and continue to participate in our equity
and ways we can support their workforce needs. We also
The Accelerate to Graduate Program was recognized with
trainings. We also received an Ascendium grant to sup-
partnered with Interstate Power Systems to host U.S.
a Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs Award
port our partnership with the Department of Corrections,
Senator Tina Smith and U.S. Representative Angie Craig
for Innovative Student Affairs Program. Inver Hills was
the University of Minnesota, and Augsburg College to ex-
as they toured the region sharing information about
also recognized by TheBestSchools.org for having one
pand programming opportunities for persons currently
the 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act, a bill they
of the best Project Management Certificate programs in
incarcerated. Our bold future moving forward means
were co-sponsoring to support employer-and-educator
the country. The 13-credit online certificate is ranked #5.
ensuring our learners and communities are at the center
collaborations. We continue to celebrate the quality of
We also completed a PhotoVoice project to learn how to
of our efforts.
our academic programs and support services. We were
better support our students, identifying several projects
ranked 4th in the nation by Military Times in our support
for the upcoming year. Inver Hills was ranked 5th in the
for veterans, our Medical Assisting program’s online
nation by Military Times in our support for veterans, and
certification program was ranked 11th in the nation by
the college became an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA
move forward in our missions to support student access and success.
Thank you to the generous individuals, foundations, corporations, and partners for supporting our students and assisting them in making their educational and personal goals come true!
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EUGENE THURMES FORMER FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
U.S. NAVY VETERAN LAUNCHES HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC PROGRAM IN 1974
More About Eugene... At the age of 18, Eugene joined the U.S. Navy. He served for four years, earning his GED during his time in the service. He graduated from Engineman School at Naval Station Eugene Thurmes, 87, came up with the idea to start DCTC’s
The median wage for heavy equipment mechanics in the Twin
Heavy Equipment program while serving as an instructor
Cities is more than $29 an hour, with many employers offering
in the college’s Truck Trailer Mechanic program—back then
DCTC grads hiring bonuses. The HCET program can’t gradu-
DCTC was called Dakota County Area Vocational Technical
ate enough students to fill all the job opportunities and there’s
Great Lakes in North Chicago, Illinois, and served aboard USS Wyandot (AKA-92), an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship, and USS Opportune (ARS-41), a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship.
Institute (DCAVTI). Launched in 1974, the new program
Joel Fogarty teaches in the program now and had Eugene as
always a waiting list. “Employers really like our graduates,”
In 1952, Eugene took part in a salvage operation conducted
was named was later renamed the Heavy Construction
an instructor. “Gene gave us a strong foundation as heavy
Joel said.
by the crew of USS Opportune in a harbor on the coast of
Equipment Technology (HCET) Program.
equipment mechanics,” Joel said. “I thought about Gene
“Starting the Heavy Equipment Mechanic program was a great deal of work,” Eugene said. “I wrote the curriculum
when I made my decision to join the faculty at DCTC. He made my college experience rewarding and fun.”
One of the hallmarks of the HCET program is how students start their internships in the field during their first semester in the program. “Employers like the internship model and
Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. USS Erie (PG-50), an Erie-class gunboat, had been torpedoed in 1943 by U-163, a German submarine. The wreck was a navigation hazard. Eugene helped divers partially raise Erie before towing the
and worked with Bob Jarvi, the institute’s transportation
so do our students,” Joel said. Employers know our students
coordinator, to get the program up and running. Dave
are green, but immersion on the job is the best way to learn.
Schroeder was the school’s director of postsecondary edu-
Our students go to school in the morning and head for their
Returning to civilian life, Eugene worked for two years as
cation. He was a great director.” Eugene went on to teach at
job sites in the afternoon. They learn quickly how to adapt
a mechanic at an Oldsmobile/International dealership in
the college for 20 years, retiring in 1994.
to a professional work environment.”
Farmington, Minnesota. He went on to work for 16 years at
gunboat out to sea to sink in deep water.
Fischer Construction Company before joining the faculty at DCAVTI.
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SYLVESTER IKEBUDE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
GM ASEP MAJOR SERVED 27 YEARS IN NIGERIAN NAVY
More About Sylvester... A 1987 graduate of Trinity Secondary School in Nigeria, Sylvester belongs to the Ibo Tribe (also spelled Igbo), one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. He speaks fluent Ibo Sylvester Ikebude, 50, is a sophomore in the General Motors
aboard several ships, visiting ports in countries around the
continuing his education at Metropolitan State University.
Automotive Service Education Program (GM ASEP) at
world, including Brazil and England. He spent two years in
His goal is to earn a bachelor’s degree in transportation man-
Dakota County Technical College. Originally from Ideato
Naumburg and Aachen, training with the Bundeswehr, the
agement and one day open his own automotive repair shop.
South, a Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State in
unified armed forces of Germany. His engineering skills
Nigeria, Sylvester served 27 years in the Nigerian Navy, re-
have helped him adapt to his new career path as an auto-
tiring in 2016 as a lieutenant commander. That same year,
motive technician. He understands how machines work.
he moved to Minnesota to be with his family; his commitment to the navy of his country separated him from his wife and son for 15 years. Engineering
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2020 with his Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Service. He belongs to Phi Theta Kappa and has
can also read, write and speak German. Sylvester’s wife, Felicia, is a nurse practitioner at Hennepin Health-care. Felicia and Sylvester have two children. Their son, Emmanuel, 17, is a PSEO student at the University of Minnesota with plans to become a neurosurgeon. Their daughter’s name is Zoegrace and she’s 20 months old.
While attending DCTC, Sylvester
received a number of scholarships, including a $750 Rhodes
works 10–20 hours a week at
Family Endowment Scholarship and $250 DCTC Automotive
In his free time, Sylvester enjoys jogging; his typical dis-
Rosedale Chevrolet in Roseville,
Endowment Scholarship, both for fall semester 2019. He
tance is 10 miles, and he used to run marathons. He enjoys
Minnesota. Working as an auto-
also received a Dakota Electric Association Scholarship.
playing Scrabble and chess. He also serves as a nanny to
motive tech while going to school was
Sylvester is on track to graduate from DCTC in May
and English—he grew up speaking English in school. He
Sylvester’s
is a requirement of the GM ASEP
specialty in the Nigerian Navy,
program. Sylvester has plans to
one of the largest navies on the
continue working at Rosedale Chevy
African continent. He served
after graduating from DCTC and
“Sylvester is consistently a top scholarship candidate not just among his fellow GM ASEP students, but in comparison to all our applicants,” said Amy Eppen, DCTC Foundation
his daughter, Zoegrace. Sylvester is looking forward to becoming a U.S. citizen in 2020. He and his family reside in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
development director.
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INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
GEMINI
TOP WHOLESALE GRAPHICS MANUFACTURER SUPPORTS GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
JESSE REVLAND | GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY A.A.S., 2016 LAYOUT ARTIST WITH GEMINI
“Technical colleges are a better choice when it comes to the financial side,” Jesse said. “You also get a lot more hands-on training. The class sizes are smaller so the teacher will actually know who you are and is willing to help you more.”
CAITLIN SCHNEIDER | GEMINI
Caitlin Schneider works as a trade show specialist at
give us a tour of the graphic design area, and it was fun to
DCTC in spring semester 2003. She teaches courses in Web
Gemini, a global leader in the wholesale manufacturing
see where this donation money could possibly go.”
Design and Graphic Design.
Caitlin says that Gemini relies on talented graphic design-
“Our Graphic Design Technology program has been very
ers for many aspects of the business. “Gemini has been
fortunate to have Gemini as a partner in education,” DeAnn
very fortunate to have multiple graduates from the DCTC
said. “The company supports our program as an employ-
In fall 2019, Caitlin and Jerry Kimmes, layout/sales manager
program be a part of the layout department,” she said. “The
er of our graduates, through service on our Visual Arts
at Gemini, visited the campus of Dakota County Technical
layout department is an important part of the customer ex-
Advisory Board and most recently as a financial donor.
College and surprised DeAnn Engvall, graphic design technol-
perience process at Gemini. The layout artists will assist the
Caitlin Schneider and Jerry Kimmes came with a generous
ogy faculty at the college, with a $5,000 check from Gemini.
customer’s when it comes to their artwork on the signage
check in hand on a recent visit to our campus, and we are
they are ordering with Gemini.”
quite excited to use the donation to add more hands-on ex-
of dimensional letters, logos and plaques. A family-owned company founded in 1963, Gemini is headquartered in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
“Jerry and I met with DeAnn,” Caitlin said. “She was won-
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DEANN ENGVALL | DCTC
derful to work with—and I could feel her passion for the
DeAnn Engvall heads the Visual Arts & Communication
Graphic Design Technology program. She took the time to
department at DCTC. DeAnn began teaching full-time at
perience for our students. Thanks, Gemini, for being there for DCTC.”
JESS BOHMBACH | MULTIMEDIA & WEB PAGE DESIGN A.A.S., 2016 LAYOUT ARTIST WITH GEMINI
“DCTC offered the program I was looking for,” Jess said. “The cost was affordable and everyone I spoke to on the campus was very welcoming and helpful. I was raising a son and I needed to get on a career path. Web design goes hand in hand with writing. I could learn how to build websites and I had the skills to provide written content.”
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INVER HILLS RANKED #5 IN NATION: BEST FOR VETS
Military Times has ranked DCTC #4 in the nation and #1 in Minnesota
Military Times has ranked Inver Hills #5 in the nation and #1 in
on Best for Vets: Colleges 2020: Career and Technical Colleges. DCTC
Minnesota on Best for Vets: Colleges 2020: 2-Year Schools. Inver
has been ranked nationally by Best for Vets four years in a row: #4 in
Hills has been consistently ranked nationally by Best for Vets: #5 in
2020, #6 in 2019, #7 in 2018 and #12 in 2017.
2020, #20 in 2019, #21 in 2018, #6 in 2017, #3 in 2016, #6 in 2015, #3 in
INVER HILLS NEWS BRIEFS
DCTC NEWS BRIEFS
DCTC RANKED #4 IN NATION: BEST FOR VETS
DCTC STUDENTS MEDAL AT SKILLSUSA NATIONALS
INVER HILLS CERTIFIED AS BEE CAMPUS USA
Three DCTC students placed in the top three nationally in SkillsUSA
Randi Goettl, director of accessibility resources, started The Bee’s Knees
competitions at the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills
Committee in September 2019 to raise awareness about how important
Conference (NLSC) in June 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky, taking
pollinators are in food production along with developing sustainable
home two silver medals and one bronze.
best practices that create healthy habitats for bees and other pollina-
NEWS.INVERHILLS.EDU
DCTC.EDU/NEWS
2014 and #3 in 2013.
tors. Inver Hills has since earned certification as a Bee Campus USA.
ANNE JOHNSON HONORED WITH MINNESOTA STATE ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
INVER HILLS RECEIVES INNOVATIVE STUDENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM AWARD
In September 2019, Anne Johnson, MBA, associate vice president of
The Accelerate to Graduate Program at Inver Hills was recognized with
student affairs, was recognized with the 2018–2019 Minnesota State
the 2018–2019 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Academic
Colleges and Universities Academic and Student Affairs Award for
and Student Affairs Award for Innovative Student Affairs Program.
Outstanding Academic and Student Affairs Administrator.
Wendy Robinson and Kari Rusch-Curl represented the college at the awards dinner during the Minnesota State Fall Academic and Student Affairs Leadership Conference at Breezy Point Resort in October 2019.
BLUE KNIGHTS SOFTBALL WELCOMES NEW DUGOUTS
ALUMNUS SPOTLIGHT: KELTON GLEWWE
In May 2019, Ryan O’Gara, government affairs liaison for SKB
Kelton Glewwe, 52, graduated from Inver Hills Community College
Environmental and a member of the DCTC Foundation Board of
in 1988 with an Associate of Arts (A.A.). Kelton went on to earn a
Directors, was an honored guest at an event at the UMore Softball
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Advertising and Marketing from the
Fields in Rosemount, Minnesota. Ryan threw a ceremonial pitch to
University of St. Thomas. Today, Kelton is co-owner of Roadware
celebrate the completion of new dugouts for the DCTC Blue Knights
Incorporated, a company in South St. Paul that manufactures and
fastpitch softball team. SKB Environmental contributed $5,000
markets high-performance concrete repair materials.
toward the dugout project as a way to support DCTC softball.
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VET TECH FACULTY HONORED BY MAVT
TANYA SMUTKA: LEADMN INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
Nicole Nieman, director of the Veterinary Technician program at
Tanya Smutka, biology faculty at Inver Hills Community College, was
Dakota County Technical College, was elected Minnesota Association
chosen as the 2019 LeadMN Instructor of the Year. Tanya accepted
of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) president-elect. Nicole will serve
the award at the LeadMN Spring General Assembly April 12–14, 2019,
a two-year term in this position, followed by two years as MAVT
at Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point, Minnesota. “For a teacher to
president. Meri DuRand, an instructor in the Veterinary Technician
be recognized by students is honestly the most special of any award
program, was named 2018 MAVT Veterinary Technician of the Year.
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MARK WEIGEL FORMER FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
COUNSELOR WAS FIRST HIRE AT INVER HILLS
Mark Weigel, 85, a former counselor at Inver Hills
campus. The Science and Activities buildings opened a few
research. One of Mark’s favorite memories of his time at the
Community College, started working at the college in 1970.
months later.”
college is acting in a dozen Inver Hills Theatre productions,
Mark was the first faculty member hired at Inver Hills, and he was instrumental in getting the college (then called Southeast Metropolitan State Junior College) up and running. He served as part of a core group of four people that included Art Gessner, first president of Inver Hills, Jerry Isaacs, dean of instruction, and Willis Johnson, dean of students.
“Mark Weigel was one of my go-to actors!” said George
well as developing a unique college governance structure
Roesler, theatre faculty and Mark’s director in the plays. “If
that included voting membership of administrators, faculty
I needed a father figure, a powerful judge or a brash, intelli-
and students. During his six sabbaticals
gent writer, Mark was the person I wanted to cast. He has a
as an Inver Hills counselor, he conducted
wonderful baritone/bass speaking voice as well as a beautiful
research on community college best prac-
singing voice that would resonate in the Fine Arts Theatre.”
tices in a variety of key areas. He felt driv-
ready for operation when I started fifty
en to improve life on campus for students
years ago,” recalled Mark, who retired
and his peers by viewing issues from a
in 2002 after 32 years at Inver Hills.
comprehensive, college-wide perspective.
Elementary School to develop the curriculum, interview and hire the first seventeen faculty members, and talk with prospective students. We started the fall quarter with 300 students. In September of that year, the new Library building opened on
taking on parts written for vibrant, older characters.
was exceptionally engaged with faculty development as
“None of the buildings were built and
“We leased space from nearby Hilltop
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Although counselor was his official role at Inver Hills, Mark
Mark was married to his wife, Judith, an Inver Hills Paralegal alumna, for 44 years. Judith passed away 15 years ago. She was a published poet and career paralegal. She also worked as an editor creating Little Golden Books for
Mark followed through on an eclectic
Penguin Random House in Racine, Wisconsin. He’s married
range of duties during his Inver Hills ca-
to his partner Jon who works as a computer professional in
reer, serving year-long appointments as
Villanova, Pennsylvania.
dean of students and registrar. When the college was new, he worked as financial aid director. He also worked with international students and carried out institutional
“Mark is a dear friend and a treasured colleague. He’s the epitome of a lifelong learner and I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him before his retirement from Inver Hills. His student advocacy, leadership on campus, sense of humor, and commitment to our institution have always inspired me to be the best counselor I can be and to continue his good work.” — LEANNE SCHMIDT, MS, NCC COUNSELOR | INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mark belongs to the Inver Hills Legacy Society and contributes to the Mark & Judith Weigel Staff/Admin Stipend Fund. Mark resides near the Inver Hills campus in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
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ELIZABETH BROWN, ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN SHOWCASES ENGINEERING PROJECT JOAN CARTER | ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
“Elizabeth’s project for Exploring Engineering was to build a Neopixel LED lamp controlled by an Arduino UNO. There were many obstacles in getting her project to work,” Joan commented, “With each obstacle, she found a way to overcome, fix, or change the project as needed. In the end her lamp worked. It was quite impressive.”
Elizabeth Brown, 19, is originally from Eagan. Elizabeth
Elizabeth participated in Inver’s Explore Engineering show-
through an Arduino, an open-source electronics and soft-
graduated from Eastview High School, Class of 2018. She
case. The eventstudents the experience of talking about
ware platform.
is currently studying Engineering Fundamentals at Inver
their work in a low-stakes environment. Current and pro-
Hills Community College. She wants to work in mechanical
spective students, faculty, staff and community members
engineering with sustainability or medical devices.
are invited to attend the showcase to examine the projects
Elizabeth attributes her love of engineering to her high
and talk with engineering students.
school teachers. “Good STEM and math teachers in high
For her Exploring Engineering project, Elizabeth demon-
school got me into STEM,” she said.
strated a Neopixel LED lamp controlled by an Arduino
In addition to taking classes, she is involved in extracurricular activities at Inver Hills Community College. Elizabeth is the outreach officer for Engineering Club. She also works two jobs while going to school. Elizabeth tutors writing,
UNO. Elizabeth’s project displayed the LED lamp cycling through various colors and patterns programmed to react to music through a sound sensor. The LED lights were powered with a 12-volt car battery charger and controlled
Elizabeth chose Inver Hills to save money by taking Engineering Fundamentals courses and then transfer. Elizabeth plans to transfer to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, in fall 2020 to pursue mechanical engineering, mathematics, and technical writing. “I like the nature of engineering jobs and classes because I get to collaborate with like-minded individuals,” Elizabeth said. “Going into such a male-dominated field makes me feel empowered. Plus, an engineering position will help me meet my long-term goal of improving our society and environment.”
math, and science in the Inver Hills Learning Center. On the weekends she works as a manager at a thrift store in Edina.
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TRAVELERS INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Established in 2007, Travelers EDGE (Empowering Dreams for Graduation and Employment) provides a unique, holistic approach to education for underrepresented students. Through partnerships with colleges, universities and community-based organizations, Travelers EDGE increases
PROGRAM GOALS:
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: PEDRO DELGADO HERNÁNDEZ
• Increase the number of underrepresented students
Business major Pedro Delgado Hernández, 20, is origi-
attending college;
nally from a town of about 400 people in the province of Mayabeque
• Help underrepresented students graduate from college
in
western
Cuba. Pedro moved with
access to higher education and provides students with op-
through scholarship support and academic advising;
portunities to excel. The program helps students progress
• Build awareness of careers in insurance and financial
the U.S. when he was 13
from middle to high school curriculum in preparation for
services by providing a combination of professional de-
years old, staying for a time in Miami, Florida, and Tulsa,
post-secondary education, building a strong pipeline of
velopment, internship and mentorship opportunities.
Oklahoma, before settling in Minnesota.
future leaders to college and beyond. Once enrolled in college, Travelers EDGE students benefit
TRAVELERS EDGE FRAMEWORK
from a broad range of support services, including financial
The Travelers EDGE Framework sets up specific student-ori-
support, career and business advice from our employees,
ented goals for each stage of the pipeline, from pre-college
internships and job shadowing, and professional develop-
to college and career, as well as desired outcomes for the
ment workshops.
broader community and company.
his family from Cuba to
“I only knew three phrases in English,” Pedro recalled with a smile, “‘Excuse me,’ ‘thank you,’ and ‘where is the bathroom?’”
“I only knew three phrases in English,” Pedro recalled with a smile, “‘Excuse me,’ ‘thank you,’ and ‘where is the bathroom?’” Pedro recently received a Travelers EDGE Scholarship. The scholarship provides roughly $3,000 a semester while he’s attending Inver Hills and roughly $12,000 a year when he enrolls at a four-year college or university. A 2017 graduate of Henry Sibley High School, Pedro is following the Business Transfer Pathway at Inver Hills Community College. He is on track to earn his Associate of Science (A.S.) degree and transfer to Augsburg University or Metropolitan State University after graduating from Inver Hills in spring 2020. “My plan is to earn a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on marketing, finance or economics,” said Pedro, who is looking forward to an internship opportunity through Inver Hills in spring 2020 and also completing an internship with Travelers during summer 2020. “I hope to already have a job in my field before I earn my bachelor’s degree.”
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DCTC 2018–2019 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Foundation Financials
Joel Trinkle Senior Air Quality Consultant Vice President Barr Engineering Company
Scott Kadrlik CPA/Managing Partner Meuwissen, Flygare, Kadrlik & Associates
Ann Byre Vice President of Pharmacy Services Allina Health
Jim Bjorklund Branch Operations Manager Ziegler CAT
Amy Diede, M.D. Family Medicine Apple Valley Medical Center
Stephen Engel RD&E Director Ecolab
Emily Fox-Williams Attorney Dakota Law, P.L.L.C.
Bernard Kolnberger Utility Services Manager Dakota Electric
Angela Liedke Community Relations Manager DARTS
Scott Manwarren Supply/Marketing Manager CHS Inc.
Ryan O’Gara Government Affairs Liaison SKB Environmental
Dan Sjolseth President Superior Service Center
DCTC FOUNDATION
Lowell Miller Stolte Environmental Director Flint Hills Resources
REVENUE
Grants, Business and Individual Giving $315,171
Fundraising Gala $41,763
Michael Berndt Interim President DCTC
Susan Garcia Student DCTC
EX-OFFICIO
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Kathy Paukert Medical Assistant Instructor DCTC
EXPENSES College Programs & Equipment (includes In-Kind) $309,200
Net Investment Income $303,772
In-Kind Donations from Donors $233,296
In-Kind Donations from College $211,721
Total Revenue $1,105,722
College Financials
Scholarships $180,129 Emergency Grants $20,344
Operating and Fundraising (includes in-kind salaries paid by the college) $256,206
Total Expenses $765,879
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Tuition & Fees $12,753,138
State Appropriation $12,184,122
Academic Support $3,107,907
Auxiliary Enterprises $3,690,895
Institution Support $5,579,528
Federal Grants $1,862,801
Student Services $4,752,347
Physical Plant Operation $4,589,622
State Grant $276,453
Instruction $13,380,921
Auxiliary Enterprise $1,506,255 Scholarships/Financial Aid $116,352
2017 Revenue $30,739,473
Personnel $21,868,464
2018 Revenue $34,282,559
Non-Personnel $11,164,468
Total Revenue $30,767,409
Total Expenses $33,032,932
FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE
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INVER HILLS FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVER HILLS 2018–2019 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Foundation Financials
Doug Larson Vice President of Regulatory Services Dakota Electric Association
Jake Sedlacek Community Relations and Economic Development Manager Xcel Energy
Jim Collins Managing Director CompuCom
Angela Amann Attorney LeVander, Gillen and Miller, PA.
Cathy DeSutter Community Volunteer
Steve Doody Financial Advisor Edward Jones
Thad Hellman Senior Director WSB & Associates, Inc.
Aaron Lundquist Audit Senior Deloitte
Betsy McAfee Retired State of Minnesota
Kian Sabeti-Carretta Transportation Program Manager WSB & Associates, Inc.
Farid Saed Lab Planning Consultant
Mark Skarohlid General Manager UTC Aerospace Systems
Scott Swenson Home Federal Market President Eagan office
REVENUE Grants, Business and Individual Giving $138,673
College Programs & Equipment (includes In-Kind) $150,600
Fundraising Gala $37,855
Net Investment Income $123,123
In-Kind Donations from Donors $15,282
In-Kind Donations from College $203,617
Dave Bellows Retired, Sheriff Dakota County Sheriff Department EX-OFFICIO
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EXPENSES
Total Revenue $518,550
College Financials
Scholarships $128,243 Emergency Grants $37,545
Return of TuitionMatchMN Funds -$98,387
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Tuition & Fees $16,022,510
Instruction $15,416,755
State Appropriation $15,717,402
Academic Support $4,270,795
Auxiliary Enterprises $2,545,280
Institution Support $4,391,496
Federal Grants $998,899 State Grant $29,975
Student Services $4,736,931
Physical Plant Operation $3,681,702
Auxiliary Enterprise $2,248,945 Scholarships/Financial Aid $327,546
Operating and Fundraising (includes in-kind salaries paid by the college) $287,419
2018 Revenue $38,774,899
Non-Personnel $8,953,535
Total Expenses $505,420
2017 Revenue $36,752,671
Total Revenue $35,314,065
Personnel $26,120,633
Total Expenses $35,074,169
Michael Berndt Interim President DCTC EX-OFFICIO
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you are transforming lives by making college accessible
generously included gifts to the DCTC or IHCC Foundation
for all students. Your donations support students through
in their estate plans. Joining is as easy as designating the
scholarships, emergency grants and program support.
Foundation as a beneficiary of your will, trust, life insurance, real estate or other assets.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE Cash Donations We are grateful for your cash donations and any matching gifts offered by your company. • Create a named scholarship in honor of a loved one or a mentor • Create a permanent endowment providing student scholarships indefinitely • Donate to an existing scholarship or emergency grants • Donate to support a program that has touched your life
Make a Tax Free Gift from your IRA If you’re 70½ or older, you can use your IRA charitable rollover to make a tax-free gift to the College. This law allows you to transfer any amount up to $100,000 directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution. If you are not 70 ½ yet, you can still support our mission by naming the DCTC or IHCC Foundation as a beneficiary of your account, benefiting students after your lifetime. Contact us to learn more!
Equipment Donations Double your donation! Donations of equipment or funds to
DCTC IHCC
purchase equipment may be eligible for a 1:1 match from
DCTC.EDU/foundation INVERHILLS.EDU/foundation
the State of Minnesota’s Leveraged Equipment Program.
Amy Eppen
Elsbeth Howe
This program provides matching dollars to help acquire
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
state-of-the-art equipment to train students in areas with
Amy.Eppen@dctc.edu
Ehowe@inverhills.edu
high employer need.
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$5,000–$9,999 Otto Grosse Lincoln Electric Co. MRL Company Pioneer Tank Lines River States Truck and Trailer SKB Environmental SkillsUSA Minnesota Thomson Reuters Constance Wallace Walser Foundation $1,000–$4,999 Barr Engineering Co. Jill Briggs BTD Manufacturing Joshua Clemens Collins Aerospace Connexus Energy Crow Wing Power Deere & Company Eagan Rotary East Central Energy Feldmann Imports Friends of Veterans Garden Club of Ramsey County Gustave A. Larson Co. HOM Furniture, Inc. Home Federal Savings Bank IBEW Local Union #110 Indeed Brewing Company Interstate Power Systems, Inc Anne Johnson Lake Country Power Electric Trust Liquid 12 Festivals Marco Matco Tools Microtel Inn & Suites Minneapolis Foundation Minnesota Trucking Association Minnesota Valley Electric Trust
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation Park Dental Foundation J. Allan Peterson Platinum Bank Republic Services Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South St. Paul Steel Supply Co. Southern Cruzers Superior Service Center Jodie Swearingen The George H. Boomer, Sr. Fund The Luther Holding Co. TKDA United Parcel Service W.D. Larson Companies Werner Family Foundation WSB & Associates, Inc.
$100–$999 4Kids Fundraising AAA Auto Parts Angela Amann American Welding Society Doug Anderson Apple Auto Group Arch Angel Construction LLC Aspen Equipment At Your Site Equipment Services, LLC Jessica Ayub BAE Systems Kevin Bakken Bame Foundation Valerie Beighley Mary Belanger David Bellows Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Sharon Bergen Michael Berndt BlackStack Brewing Nathan Blommel Michelle & Kelly Boe Kristi Bowman Carol Broback Cheryl Brogger Suzie Brusoe Mike Buck Angela Burns Finney Burnsville Toyota Ann Byre Susan Byrne Carousel Motor Group Jean Chrysler CHS Billie Copley Leo Cotton Michael Crider Crown Lift Trucks
Crystal Lake Automotive Dakota Law Ayuba Dansoho Phillip Davis Cathy & Dave DeSutter Scott Determan Donald Deutsch DG Marketing LLC Dixon Challenge Judy Dickerson Amy Diede Bill Droste Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club Nathan Easler Dawn Easley Ecolab Joe Eells Stephen Engel DeAnn Engvall Amy Eppen Bob Erickson Darryl Erickson Ron Erickson Amy Evanson Fireside Bar & Restaurant Chris Fischbeck Joel Fogarty Steve Fowler Fox Family Foundation Emily Fox Williams Diane Frandrup Neal Gambaiani Genuine Parts Company—NAPA Julia Glenn Scott Glime Ron Gruenes Scott Gunderson Christina Haan David Hastings Hastings Automotive, Inc. Gary Hebert Steve Helmueller Mark Hickman Chris Hinrichs Insight Brewing Patrick Jacobson-Schulte Todd Jagerson Torry Jeranek Susan Johanson Scott Kadrlik Ken Klassen Michelle Kleeberger Bernie Kohnberger Brett Kolles James Kosmo Betty Krueger Krustyz LLC Patrick Lair
Lancer Catering Janet Lasso Lejeune Steel Company Levander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. Janet Lorenzen Lupient Automotive Group Jay Lusso Luther Automotive Group Terese Lynch Scott Manwarren Dean Markuson Rachel Marzahn Betsy McAfee Patrick McAleer Tim McCluskey Nicole Meulemans Milk & Honey Ciders Greg Miller Lynda Milne Minnesota Coaches, Inc. Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association MNCARS Stacia Monck Motorwerks BMW Eric Mulvihill Patrice Nadeau Mike Negley Larry Nelson Margaret Noirjean Northfield Hospital & Clinics Alba Nowlin Number 12 Cider House Mark Obarski David Olsen Dale Olson Mike & Susan Opp Kathleen Paukert Paul Eggen Judy Peine Kendrah Pearson Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Edward Plaster Pro Tech Automotive Zachary Pudil Sherry Rawlins Darrell Retka Cori Robinson Scott Roelke Rosemount Rotary Club Farid Saed Marie Saunders Megan Schmidt Schmitty & Sons School Buses, Inc. Bill Schultz Chad Sheets Natalie Shrestha
DCTC FOUNDATION
$50,000–$99,999 Dakota Electric Association
CONTRIBUTORS
2018 - 2019 ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
FOUNDATIONS
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
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Sociable Social Werks Spiral Brewery, LLC State Farm Companies Foundation State of Minnesota Stearns Electric Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Margaret Steeves M Lyle Stelter Lowell Stolte David Stricker Stephen Strom Diana Sullivan Scott Swenson T & K Restaurant Franchise Group, Inc. Branko Tambah Tambah & Sons Construction & Services LLC Darrell Tangen Marlo Teal The Minnesota Chapter AMA Ron Thomas Tin Whiskers Brewing Company Harold Torrence TRIA Joel & Elizabeth Trinkle Trinkle Family Giving Fund Twin Cities Automotive Lodge 737 Jim Unger Valley Sales of Hastings, Inc. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Dana Wagner Walser Automotive Group Leslie Watkins Michael Williams Melissa Wind Wings Financial Credit Union Witch Hunt Gregory Wong Steven & Kathy Woodley Sara Woodward Robert Zahradka Emily Zimmer Zumbrota Drivetrain
UP TO $100 AASP-MN Winter Adams Steven Addy Meriem Aman Chad Anderson Apple Valley Car Clinic Associated Integrated Supply Chain Sol Paul Barral Heath Baumgard Patrick Bauschelt Norman Bendel Nicole Bietz Laurie Bigaouette Michael Birchard Jim Bjorklund Laurel Boerger Jesse Boots Matthew Boudinot Joseph Campbell Laina Carlson Robert Carpentier Joan Carter Alex Cervantes Allison Chuick Jim Collins Jeff Copeland Ken Corbett Mark Courtney Sally Dahlquist Tammy Davis Julie Deane Doug Differt Kristin Digiulio Stephen Doody Angela Douglas Meri DuRand Leslie Epstein Libby Fahrenkamp Maureen Failor Susan Farmer Patty Farris David Faust
Barb Gettel Nicholas Gorell M. L. Haedrich Molly Hamel Natalie Hammer Alan Hancock Chris & Lisa Handley Rosemary Harnly Shelly Higgins Michelle Hoagland Thomas Hoffman Debra Holtkamp Christy Hutchins International Assoc of Machinists Michelle Jacobs Jon Jacobson Megan Jax Kelly Jesh Lauren Johnson Nicholas Johnson Weston Jorde Erik Jothen Kate Kane Jana Kashmark Alyson Kelly Thomas Kennedy Olivia Keske Michael Kirby Tom Klas Camille Kolles Jonna Kosalko Katie Koscielak Matthew Kruger Linda Larson Miao Li Amy Lofquist Kerry Lurken Brenda Lyseng MacQueen Equipment Becky Mairura Bradley Manley Erin Manthey Bill Manwarren Jacob Marthaler
Timothy McCluskey ME6 Family Limited Partnership Kirsten Means Kelsey Mehl Bill Millard Margaret Milne Gail Morrison Danni Munro Dan Nelson Nicole Nieman Chekwa Nwosu Donald Parker Robert Parker Patrick Patterson Cindy Pivec Laura Quezada Gerald Rainford Christine Reinhold Mike Rief Wendy Robinson Scott Sandok Lisa Scheller LeAnne Schmidt Margaret Schreiner Dora Schumacher Mary Schwietz Dimick Jake Sedlacek Kim Shaff Dan & Cindy Sjolseth Snap-on Tools DJ Sosa Rob Sowinski Judy Suddendorf Gerald Swarsensky Gary Thompson Heidi Thury Costa Vida Anna Voight Michele Wallerstein Lynne Weierke Sarah Whiteley Kelly Wilhoit Jill Wohlman Jenni Yamada
OVER $100,000 CHS Inc.
WSB & Associates, Inc. Xcel Energy
$25,000–$49,999 Dakota Electric Association
ENDOWMENTS
Carl Eastvold Endowment David Lindberg Memorial Endowment DCTC General Endowment John Popowski Endowment Karen Ames Memorial Endowment
Landscape/Horticulture Endowment Met Con Endowment Nathan Blomquist Legacy Endowment Oberto Family Endowment Peggy Rasmussen King Memorial Endowment
Rhodes Family Endowment Sheryl Buss Endowment The Carl Eastvold Fund of DCTC ThomasCarr Endowment Ziegler/CAT Endowment
$100–$999 Angela Amann American Legion Post 98 Doug Anderson Bame Foundation Steve Baugh David Bellows Michael Berndt Nicole Bietz Laurie Bigaouette Laurel Boerger Heather Brient-Johnson BTD Manufacturing Angela Burns Finney Dave Butina Ann Byre Jean Chrysler CHS Jim Collins Joan Costello Hilary Dahlman Sally Dahlquist Dakota Law Phillip Davis Ann Deiman-Thornton Amy Diede Kristin Digiulio Bill Droste Lisa DuRose Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club Louise Elliott Maureen Ervin Libby Fahrenkamp Michael Ferber Carrie Flesch Laura Funke Angela Gallant Mary Jo Gardner Jerry Grant Deanna Green Cheryl Halden Barbara Hansmeier Rob Harris Steve Hartlaub Thad Hellman Margaret Horsch Inver Hills Art Department Todd Jagerson Richard Jewell Lauren Johnson Thomas Johnson Scott Johnson Grace Jones Scott Kadrlik Angela Kain Scott Klaehn Vicky Knickerbocker
Achievement Fund Allied Health Endowment Automotive Endowment Bara Arens Endowment
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Foundation staff make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the donor listing and apologizes for any error or omission. Please contact amy.eppen@dctc.edu or 651-423-8265 with any questions or concerns.
$10,000–$24,999 Flint Hills Resources Hazel Dicken The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Xcel Energy Foundation $5,000–$9,999 Minnesota Historical Society Ruth & George Doffing Foundation SKB Environmental $1,000–$4,999 Joan Carter Collins Aerospace Barbara Curchack Janine Dahl Rose Davis Cathy DeSutter Eagan Rotary Foundation Pam Fergus Friends of Veterans Dick Graham Home Federal Home Federal Savings Bank Patrick Jacobson-Schulte David Karpinski Tom Klas Doug Larson James Leslie IBEW Local Union #110 Lube Tech Constance Manos-Andrea Marco, Inc Cindy Marschel Gayle Ober OMG Midwest, Inc. Judy Pechacek Platinum Bank Cheryl Redinger Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc., Cathy & Dave DeSutter Sambatek Inc Kenneth Schulte SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Stantec Stephen Strom Ben and Mary Stephens Beth Sullivan Superior Service Center Scott Swenson TKDA United Parcel Service Valley Paving Inc. VFW Post 4452
Bernie Kohnberger Brett Kolles Rob Kolomyski Deanna Kramer Richard Krueger Matthew Kruger Lancer Catering Brenda Landes Patria Lawton Levander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. Terese Lynch Shoua Madland Bradley Manley Larry Margolis Wendy Marson Andrew Martin Shannon Marting Mike Marzinske Betsy McAfee Patrick McAleer Greg Miller Lynda Milne MN BEST, Inc. Jeff Morgan Gail Morrison Terry Nelson Benjamin Nguyen Alba Nowlin Chris Olsen Wendy Olson Ilhan Omar Paul Eggen Insurance Kendrah Pearson Personal Wealth Partners, LLC (PWP) Pro Tech Automotive Keith Richter Rihm Family Companies River Heights Arts Alliance River Heights Chamber of Commerce Foundation Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Robins Kaplan LLP Wendy Robinson Rosemount Rotary Club Farid Saed Karen Schmidberger LeAnne Schmidt Bill Schultz Kim Shaff Travis Shannon Lana Siewert-Olson Charles Siggerud Tanya Smutka John Soderberg South St. Paul/Inver Grove Heights Rotary Club Lowell Stolte Shane Stroup Zack Sullivan
John Sullivan Gerald Swarsensky Branko Tambah Tambah & Sons Construction & Services LLC Milissa Troen Brenda Van Vossen Ralph VanKeulen Dana Wagner Walser Foundation Leslie Watkins Laurel Watt Paul Wegner Barbara Westrum Maureen Wilke Melissa Wind Erica Wood Steven Woodley Steven & Kathy Woodley WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
UP TO $100 Beth Akason AmazonSmile Foundation Ameriprise Financial Chad Anderson Jessica Ayub Amanda Barklind Jacqueline Baronian Paul Barral Heath Baumgard Valerie Beighley Peter Beurskens Michael Birchard Nicki Bottko Matthew Boudinot Anne Breimhurst Cheryl Brogger Kimberly Capocasa Janelle Carlson Casey Carmody Donald Cassidy Allison Chuick Anthony Collins Jeff Copeland Ken Corbett Greg Dahlstrom Lance Davis Carol Day Julie Deane Catherine Dehdashti Doug Differt Anthony Dohrer Milca Dominguez de Corral Stephen Doody Angela Douglas Emily Dowdle Meri DuRand Dean Eddy Stephen Engel
CONTRIBUTORS
2018 - 2019 ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
INVER HILLS FOUNDATION
CONTRIBUTORS DCTC FOUNDATION
2018 - 2019 ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (CONTINUED)
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INVER HILLS FOUNDATION
CONTRIBUTORS
2018 - 2019 ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (CONTINUED)
Amy Eppen Leslie Epstein Ron Erickson Kathleen Estrem Maureen Failor Patty Farris David Faust Andrea Fernandez Sue Flannigan Joel Fogarty Nicholas Gorell Nick Gorell Molly Hamel Chris Handley Robert Harris Nat Hemstad Kathe Hetterick Shelly Higgins Chris Hinrichs Jeremy Hjelm Michelle Hoagland Christy Hutchins Signe Ilstrup Andrea Imsdahl Asian Invasion Michelle Jacobs Megan Jax Kelly Jesh
Anne Johnson Weston Jorde Kate Kane Jana Kashmark Keith Kelley Alyson Kelly Kristi Kelly Olivia Keske Michelle Kleeberger Camille Kolles Sarah Kopp Katie Koscielak sally kuehn Ellen Lansky Ruth Larson Sara Lenertz Amy Lofquist Alisha Lynch Bill Manwarren Joan Marchio Rachel Matthes Ann McCaughan Kirsten Means Kelsey Mehl Nicole Meulemans Jeanne Michels Bill Millard Margaret Milne
Sara Mountain Danni Munro Dan Nelson Annie Nguyen Quynh Nguyen Nicole Nieman Melinda Olstad Mike & Susan Opp Sanalkumar Parameswaran Donald Parker Kathleen Paukert Bernadette Pawlenty Mary Petrie Cindy Pivec Ronettte Plagge Andrew Powell Laura Quezada Thomas Reis Mike Rief Ruth Rosseau Janet Rush Scott Sandok Melody Sanford Lisa Scheller James Schneider Anita Schneider Margaret Schreiner Ann Schroder
Kathy Schur Mary Schwietz Dimick Jake Sedlacek Cindy Sjolseth DJ Sosa Rob Sowinski Stages Theatre Company Charles Stieg Jodie Swearingen Kristin Thoennes Gary Thompson Mary Thompson Heidi Thury Andy Tix Jamie Tomlin Snap-on Tools Elizabeth Trinkle Joel Trinkle John Wagner Michele Wallerstein Tammy Warner Richard Westgard Kathryn Westman Sarah Whiteley Jill Wohlman Jenni Yamada Richard Zellmer Emily Zimmer
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
Pam Fergus Cheryl Frank Meg Forney & Jon Fagerson Lee Ann Joy Gersmeyer Brent Glass Dick Graham & Pat Powers Nathan Hanson John & Madeline Jensvold Richard Jewell Tom J. Klas Don & Sylvia Langworthy Jon H. Larson Jim Leslie
Thay Lo William J. Lucking Larry & Karin Margolis Steve & Jean McGroarty Alan & Sharon Miller Connie Manos-Andrea Julia McGregor Mark V. Mohr Gail Morrison Janice R. O’Keefe Dave P. Page Christopher A. Plount Tia & Mike Radant
Susan Rasmussen Bill & Barbara Read Thomas A. Reis Mary Rogers Matthew W. Simoneau Dane Smith Sharon L. Speich Gerald Swarsensky Dean & Tami Swenson Wayne & Kelly Truscinski Mark Weigel Gloria & Bill Welp Tim & Rebecca Wynes
Phil & Pat Anderson Rose Ann Anderson Josephine Books LaDonna Boyd Reyne & Deke Branchaud-Linsk Marilyn R. Buckingham Ann B. Carlon Rose & Gary Davis Mary S. Dimick
ENDOWMENTS Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Anytime Fitness Endowed Scholarship Barbara J. Miller Memorial Endowed Scholarship Building Brighter Futures Endowment Carl Richards/Tom “Bo” Johnson Endowed Scholarship Catherine & David DeSutter Opportunity Endowed Scholarship Cheryl Frank Emerging Leader Endowed Scholarship CHS Stewardship Endowed Scholarship
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Debi Malicki Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dennis Anderson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Doug Differt STEM Endowed Scholarship Doug Knapp Endowed Scholarship Ellen McGee Endowed Scholarship Employee Scholarship Plus Endowed Scholarship Eva Morgan Endowed Scholarship Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1 Endowed Scholarship Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Nursing Endowed Scholarship George Slipka Accounting Endowed Scholarship
Gordon Shumaker Endowed Scholarship John H. Thill Endowed Scholarship Laurence J. Margolis Endowed Scholarship Linda Lee Harder Endowed Scholarship Mark A. McAfee Endowed Scholarship Marti Breiter Lilja Endowed Scholarship Mecca and Dave Page Endowed Scholarship Phuong B. Nguyen Memorial Endowed Scholarship Robert and Alexandra Klas Endowed Scholarship Ruth and Art Gessner Memorial Endowed Scholarship Walter & Ester Pechacek Endowed Scholarship
Foundation staff make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the donor listing and apologizes for any error or omission. Please contact foundation@inverhills.edu or 651-450-3400 with any questions or concerns.
MEET OUR STAFF
KIM SHAFF
ELSBETH HOWE
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR INVER HILLS FOUNDATION
Elsbeth
As the Interim Executive Director of
planning, the alumni association and
partners to support students and the
scholarship administration at Inver
colleges. To help ensure student suc-
and academic programs. Kim earned a Master’s degree from the University of Utah and also holds Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies. Before joining the colleges in 2014, Kim worked at several non-profits assisting and advocating for individuals, which included raising funds to support programs that helped individuals work their way out of poverty. Kim enjoys spending time with her daughters and friends, using
Development
for grant-writing, fundraising, event-
ing efforts and engages community
of students every year through scholarships, emergency grants
as
Director in 2020. She is responsible
the foundations, Kim leads fundrais-
cess, the foundations assist hundreds
began
Hills Community College. Prior to this, Elsbeth served as Executive Director at Students United, an advocacy and scholarship nonprofit organization. The majority of her career has been in higher education, and her roles have included lobbyist, instructor and student senate advisor. She graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in History in 1990 and earned her J.D. degree in 1994 from the University of Iowa. Elsbeth and her husband have a daughter who is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota and two sons in high school. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.
her creativity on various DIY projects, and exploring all the beauty that Minnesota has to offer.
CHRIS HINRICHS
AMY EPPEN
BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DCTC AND INVER HILLS
DCTC FOUNDATION
As the Business and Accounting
As Development Director, Amy builds
Coordinator, Chris is responsible for
relationships with local organizations
all things financial such as donations,
and business partners while sharing
financial reporting, general ledger,
the great work at DCTC. She is respon-
endowments, audits, accounts receiv-
sible for fund-raising, grant-writing,
able/payable, and bank reconciliations.
event-planning, and administering
Chris started at Inver Hills in 1990 working in Records &
scholarships. As the Alumni Association manager, she engages
Registration, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs. She completed her BS Degree in Accounting in 2001 and began doing accounting
with DCTC students as they approach graduation and oversees the Alumni Advisory Board, coordinates events, and leads the
and grant management for the Customized Training team. She
annual fund drive.
has been working for the Foundation since 2017.
Amy joined DCTC in August of 2009 as an Enrollment Advisor
In her free time, Chris enjoys camping and spending time with
and Financial Aid Specialist, following her role as a One Stop
her husband and two sons. One of her sons is attending DCTC, pursuing a diploma in the Electrical Lineworker program.
Services Counselor at the University of Minnesota. While there, she completed her Master’s degree. Amy is married to Matt, a high school teacher and basketball coach, and they have two daughters. The Eppens enjoy spending time at the beach each summer.
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DCTC and Inver Hills are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers and educators. This information is available in an alternate format by calling 651-450-3884 or TTY/Minnesota Relay at 1-800-627-3529.