Staff

AMY CRABBS

Vice President of Finance (515) 294-5085 acrabbs@iastate.edu '04 Finance Spouse: Amy (’12 liberal studies)

Amy joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in July 2022 as vice president for finance. In this role, her primary responsibility is to oversee financial duties for the organization. This includes coordination of the annual independent audit, preparation and oversight of the annual budget, and finance liaison for the association to the ISU Foundation. Prior to joining the Alumni Association staff, she spent ten years in governmental accounting and finance.

HEIDI LONG

Executive Assistant (515) 294-4762 heidil@iastate.edu '92 Physical Education 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.

ISUAA STAFF

EMILY BECK

Director of Member Services (515) 294-5092 ekieffer@iastate.edu '16 Event Management 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

OLLI & Retirees Assistant (515) 294-5790 hbristow@iastate.edu 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.

ISUAA STAFF CONTINUED

DEBRA CARROLL

Accounting Assistant (515) 294-2833 dcarroll@iastate.edu Annual Member

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, and 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 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 '16 Event Management 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, 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 Receptionis (515) 294-6525 alumni@iastate.edu 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.

KYLE JOHNSON

Business Partnership and Membership Manager (515) 294-8488 kjohn1@iastate.edu '09 History 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 '05 Health and Human Performance 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.

LAUREN LANDIS

Alumni Center Events Coordinator (515)-294-6525 landisl@iastate.edu '21 Event Management Annual Member

Lauren recently graduation 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, a Lora and Russ Talbot Intern, and more recently student manager for events. Now Lauren is a full-time event coordinator working with all the events that take place in the building.

KATIE LICKTEIG

Assistant Vice President of Constituent Engagement (515) 294-1955 kbruxvoo@iastate.edu '05 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.

ISUAA STAFF CONTINUED

JERILYN LOGUE

Director of OLLI & ISU Retirees (515) 294-3192 jlogue@iastate.edu '81 Elementary Education Life Member

Jerilyn joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in January 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 that is open to the community.

MELEA REICKS LICHT

Senior Director of Communications (515) 294-9603 mreicks@iastate.edu ’00 Public Service and Administration in Agriculture; MS ’05 Agricultural and Life Sciences Education Life Member

Melea serves as the editor of Iowa Stater, the flagship magazine of Iowa State. 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.

BETH LOTT

Constituent Engagement Staff Assistant (515) 294-4557 blott@iastate.edu 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.

KALEY SEVERN

Manager of Student Programs (515) 294-2632 ksevern@iastate.edu '21 Event Management 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 '97 Exercise & Sport Science; M.Ed. '05 Life Member

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.

BRYNN SWEERE

Manager of Special Events and Programs (515) 294-9515 besweere@iastate.edu '22 MS Event Management Life Member

Brynn joined the ISU Alumni Association staff in February 2022. In her current role, she is responsible for coordinating engagement initiatives, reunions, virtual and in-person recognitions and events. She also assists with the Cardinal and Gold Gala program and constituent engagement efforts.

ANNA TEMPESTINI

Director of Alumni Center Events (515) 294-4625 annatemp@iastate.edu '21 Event Management

Anna graduated from Iowa State University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in event management, and joined the Alumni Association in February 2022. Before joining the Alumni Center team, Anna worked as the assistant event operations manager for the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. In her current role, Anna works as an event coordinator, as well as overseeing all events for the Alumni Center, such as weddings, conferences, banquets, and Cyclone Central Tailgates.

KATE TINDALL

Director of Marketing & Communications (515) 294-2797 ktindall@iastate.edu '15 Journalism and Mass Communication; '15 Political Science 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.

ISUAA STAFF CONTINUED

CHELSEA TROWBRIDGE

Director of Special Events & Merchandise (515)-294-2584 ctrow@iastate.edu '09 Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production 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.

JENNY WITTE

Graphic Designer (515) 294-0068 jwitte@iastate.edu '02 Management Life Member

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 Iowa Stater 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.

MATT VAN WINKLE

Visual Content Specialist (515)-294-4909 mgvw@iastate.edu '13 Journalism Life Member

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