Staff

TOM ELSTON

Director of Office Operations (515) 294-6515 telston@iastate.edu Marketing, B.S. 2009 Spouse: Amy (’12 liberal studies) Annual Members

Tom joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in April 2018. In his role as director of office operations, his primary responsibility is to oversee office management functions for the organization. He previously spent several years as a health care administrator and is the owner of Thrive at Home, LLC.

HEIDI LONG

Executive Assistant (515) 294-4762 heidil@iastate.edu Physical Education, B.S. 1992 Life Member

Heidi joined the ISUAA staff in July 2013. As executive assistant, Heidi provides administrative support to the Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed ISUAA President and CEO. She also coordinates the work of the ISUAA Board of Directors, key board committees, The Circle, The Leadership Guild, Stanton Memorial Carillon Foundation, and does special internal projects.

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EMILY BECK

Director of Member Services (515) 294-5092 ekieffer@iastate.edu Event Management, B.S. 2016 Spouse: Trey Life Member

Emily joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in January 2018 from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, where she worked as marketing and promotions coordinator. In her current role, she coordinates the ISU LegaCy Club, ISU Alumni Association member discounts, and works with special membership outreach and recruitment efforts aimed at young alumni and at ISU faculty and staff, as well as all membership outreach through the Iowa State Alumni App.

HEATHER BRISTOW

Program Assistant for OLLI and ISU Retirees (515) 294-5790 hbristow@iastate.edu Spouse: Luke Annual Member

Heather joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in July 2021. She has previously held positions in general office staff and accounting capacities. In her current position, she will assist the director of OLLI to process membership and registration materials, compiling information for various communication efforts, and administering learning opportunities for persons ages 50 and older.

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DEBRA CARROLL

Accounting Assistant (515) 294-2833 dcarroll@iastate.edu Spouse: Mike Annual Members

Debra joined the ISU Alumni Association in March 2015. She was previously employed as an accounts payable clerk for Pritchard Bros. in Boone, Iowa. She has an AAS accounting degree from Des Moines Area Community College. In her current role, Debra completes daily and online deposits, provides administrative payments for all vouchers submitted by staff, assists in preparing financial reports, and maintains financial systems and updates. She is secretary for the Board of Directors' Finance Committee.

KRYSTAL COUTURE

Member Services Staff Assistant (515) 294-2648 krystalc@iastate.edu Spouse: Marc Life Member

Krystal joined the Alumni Association staff in October 2017. She assists with the membership, merchandise, and benefit management functions of the Alumni Association. Her responsibilities include membership billing, membership inquiries, and record keeping.

LAINEY CRAWFORD

Manager of Travel & Young Alumni (515) 294-5775 laineyc@iastate.edu Event Management, B.S. 2016 Life Member

Lainey joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in August 2016 following extensive undergraduate experience as an event coordinator on campus. In her current position, she coordinates the annual Traveling Cyclones travel preview event, oversees InCYde Influencers, administers the Wall of Alumni and Friends, and works with travel to help support the promotion and management of Traveling Cyclones' tours.

KAREN FORSYTHE

Alumni Association Receptionist (515) 294-6525 alumrec@iastate.edu Spouse: Clifford Life Member

Karen joined the ISU Alumni Association in July 2021. Before joining the team, she worked in various roles within the Ankeny community School District. In addition to that she has many years of customer service experience in retail. Karen holds the role of the receptionist of the Alumni Center and has an Associate Degree in Applied Science and is currently taking classes at Iowa State to complete a Bachelors in Event Management.

KYLE JOHNSON

Business Partnership and Membership Manager (515) 294-8488 kjohn1@iastate.edu History, B.S. 2005 Spouse: Kristi Life Member

Kyle joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in January 2022 and is currently responsible for the recruitment and retention of business members. Additionally, Kyle oversees business advertising and sponsorship opportunities. He previously spent fifteen years in a variety of client facing positions including the last six years at Wells Fargo.

MIKE KEPLER

Manager of Alumni Center Operations (515) 294-9229 mrkepler@iastate.edu Health and Human Performance, B.S. 2005 Spouse: Viki Life Member

Mike joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in August 2016 after spending two years as director of facility operations for the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Va. and nearly nine years as operations supervisor for the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. In his current role, he oversees all functions of the facility, including building and grounds maintenance, security, and construction.

MEGHAN LAMB

Marketing and Communications Specialist (515)-294-9506 milamb@iastate.edu Life Member

Meghan joined the Alumni Association staff in July 2019 after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in interactive digital studies. In her current role, she works as the Association webmaster, keeping the Association website up-to-date and implementing broadcast email initiatives for student and community outreach. She maintains the online alumni directory, creates and maintains online forms and event registrations, designs and updates webpages, provides customer service to isualum.org website users, and is responsible for online alumni records management, data management, and website and digital marketing analytics.

LAUREN LANDIS

Alumni Center Events Coordinator (515)-294-6525 landisl@iastate.edu

Event Management, B.S. 2021 Annual Member

Lauren recently graduated from Iowa State University with a major in Event Management. Before joining the ISUAA Staff full-time she worked at the Alumni Center for 2.5 years taking on many different roles. She was on the Event Staff, our Lora and Russ Talbot Intern, and more recently as our Student Manager for Events. Now Lauren is a full-time Event Coordinator working with all the events that take place in the building.

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KATIE LICKTEIG

Assistant Vice President of Constituent Engagement (515) 294-1955 kbruxvoo@iastate.edu Marketing, B.S. 2005 Spouse: Dan (’05 mgmt & marketing) Life Member

Katie joined the Alumni Association staff in 2008. In her current role, she manages the ISUAA's awards programs oversees the constituent engagement area, including alumni events, clubs, student programming, and constituent outreach. She is also the coordinator of the university's Alumni Relations Council.

BETH LOTT

Constituent Engagement Staff Assistant (515) 294-4557 blott@iastate.edu Spouse: Jeff (’86 ag business) Life Members

Beth joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in 1995. She is responsible for assisting with the Cardinal & Gold Gala, alumni reunions, awards, Des Moines outreach, clubs, and other Alumni Association-sponsored events.

JERILYN LOGUE

Director of OLLI & ISU Retirees (515) 294-3192 jlogue@iastate.edu Elementary Education, B.S. 1981 Spouse: Tom (’81 ind admin) Life Member

Jerilyn joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in 2009 and oversees two programs: the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University (OLLI at ISU) and the ISU Retirees Association (ISURA). For the OLLI at ISU program, she oversees and coordinates the work of volunteer committees to provide learning opportunities for all persons ages 50 and older. She works directly with volunteers to design, promote, and administer a variety of classes – as well as the registration and membership processes. For the ISU Retirees Association, she works with committees comprised of retired faculty and staff to provide learning and social opportunities for all ISU retirees and their spouses/partners, along with an annual "Rock On" in Retirement Symposium.

MELEA REICKS LICHT

Senior Director of Communications (515) 294-9603 mreicks@iastate.edu Public Service and Admin in Ag, B.S. 2000; Ag and Life Sciences Ed, M.S. 2005 Spouse: Mark (’00 ag extension ed; ’00 agronomy; MS ’03 soil sci; PhD ’15 crop production & physiology) Life Members

Melea serves as the editor of VISIONS, the Alumni Association's magazine. She coordinates the production of the ISU Wall Calendar and oversees all other print publications, Alumni Center displays, and other special projects. Melea has worked at Iowa State for 21 years, most recently as director of alumni relations, interim director of communications, and editor of STORIES magazine in ISU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

KALEY SEVERN

Manager of Student Programs (515) 294-2632 ksevern@iastate.edu Event Management, B.S. 2021 Annual Member

Kaley Severn recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in event management. Before joining the team at the ISUAA, they worked for the John Deere Classic and Birdies for Charity. During their time at Iowa State, they was involved in the sorority and fraternity community and had the opportunity to lead students in fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

JAMIE STOWE

Director of Development (515) 294-7441 jstowe@foundation.iastate.edu Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. 1997, M.Ed. 2005 Spouse: Katie Life Members

Jamie joined the ISU Alumni Association team in June 2018 as part of the ISU Foundation, with which he has been employed since 2013. He leads the fundraising and major gift strategies for the Alumni Association by engaging with alumni, donors, and friends of Iowa State, matching their philanthropic passions with the needs of the university and the ISUAA. Jamie is a native of Rockford, Iowa, and previously worked in real estate in North Carolina. He also spent 16 years coaching basketball at the high school and collegiate levels.

KATE TINDALL

Director of Marketing & Communications (515) 294-2797 ktindall@iastate.edu Journalism and Mass Communication, B.S 2015, Political Science, B.S 2015 Life Member

Kate Tindall joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in January 2020, having previously worked with ISU’s College of Engineering. As director of marketing and communications, she works with brand implementation and messaging for ISU Alumni Association membership, events, and programs. She oversees online marketing and communications, content, and strategy -- including the www.isualum.org website, social media channels, and broadcast emails. She is the coordinator of the Alumni Relations Council - Marketing and Communications Subcommittee.

CHELSEA TROWBRIDGE

Director of Special Events & Merchandise (515)-294-2584 ctrow@iastate.edu Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Production, B.S. 2009 Spouse: Aaron Life Member

Chelsea joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in November 2015 after previously working as an assistant buyer in Los Angeles, California. In her current position, she is responsible for planning a number of Association events, including the Cardinal & Gold Gala program and alumni reunions. In partnership with the ISU Book Store, she manages the merchandise program. She also works as the primary ISUAA staff liaison to the Alumni Band, Greek Alumni Alliance, and Black College Network.

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MATT VAN WINKLE

Visual Content Specialist (515)-294-4909 mgvw@iastate.edu Journalism, B.S. 2013 Spouse: Mallorie Life Member

Matt joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in 2019 when he moved back to Ames from Duluth, where he most recently worked as a video production specialist for Essentia Health. He is an award-winning television journalist who has worked for Fox 21 News in Duluth and WHO-HD Channel 13 News in Des Moines. In his current position, Matt provides videography and photography for VISIONS magazine, the ISUAA annual calendar and oversees all visual content on the association's social media channels, helping reinforce the Cyclones Everywhere brand with high-quality visuals and compelling video.

BRY WISECUP

Alumni Center Events Coordinator

(515) 294-1710 bwisecup@iastate.edu Event Management and Marketing, B.S. 2017, MBA 2020

Life Member

Bry started on the student event staff for the Alumni Center in 2016, where she moved up to the intern position and – with a little good timing – was able to apply for and be hired into a full-time position after graduation. She has experience in coordinating weddings, concerts, and designing floral arrangements and other décor. In her current role, she coordinates Cyclone Central Tailgates, weddings, and various public, university and student organization events.

JENNY WITTE

Graphic Designer (515) 294-0068 jwitte@iastate.edu Management, B.S. 2002 Spouse: Ryan (’01 art & design) Life Members

Jenny joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in 2017. She is a 2010 graduate of the Art Institute Online and owner of Jennifer Witte Designs in Boone, Iowa. In her current position, she is responsible for print design for many of the programs of the ISU Alumni Association, including VISIONS magazine, the ISUAA annual calendar, student programs, OLLI at ISU, events promotion, awards programs, and the ISUAA Board of Directors. She also assists with web design and video production and helps maintain the Cyclones Everywhere brand.