’90
Monica (Wallgren) Lee, Hampshire, Ill., published her first book, “The Percussionist’s Wife: A Memoir of Sex, Crime & Betrayal,” about the 2001 case involving a high school music instructor and a student.
’91
Michelle (Jester) Zakrajshek, Anoka, is a 2012 Top Women in Finance “Circle of Excellence” recipient by Finance & Commerce. Jester is chairwoman of Messerli & Kramer P.A. law group. Only women who have received a Top Women in Finance award in multiple years are eligible for Circle of Excellence status. Jester first received the award in 2006.
’94
Sandy (Fischer) Hansen, Richmond, owner of AgVenture Feed & Seed will be featured with her company in two editions of Upsize Magazine as a 2012 Growth Challenge business.
’96
Michael Braaten, Denver, Colo., is deputy city manager in Littleton. Braaten had been the government affairs and energy coordinator in the city of Rifle, Colo., since 2007.
’96
Michael Dunfee, Washington, D.C., is the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center.
’97
James Russell, Brainerd, head coach of the Central Lakes College men’s basketball team, celebrated his 300th career win on Dec. 15, 2012 when the Raiders beat Fergus Falls 79-75.
Mark Parrish, Plymouth, former SCSU and NHL forward, retired from professional hockey. Parrish is a color commentator for St. Cloud State men’s hockey games for the 2012-13 season. He played for the Huskies from 1995-97. In 749 NHL games, he had 221 goals and 175 assists.
’98
Jeffrey Howe, St. Cloud, is a state representive for Minnesota House District 13A. Howe has a background in local public safety service in addition to his military career, having served as St. Cloud fire marshal.
Melissa (Evans) Monson, Forest Lake, is assistant principal at Eisenhower Elementary School, Coon Rapids.
’98 ’07
Monte Fronk, Isle, is the tribal emergency manager at the Mille Lac’s Reservation Department of Public Safety. Fronk’s emergency management video “Strength and Resiliency, Tribal Emergency Preparedness for Tribal Leaders and Program Directors” will be used nationally by all 565 federally recognized Tribal governments.
