Photo gallery: 2012-13 Alumni Association Awards
The Alumni Association Awards honor four extraordinary individuals whose career and life accomplishments reflect positively on our campus community.
Class notes
Photo gallery: Alumni Events & Happenings – Summer 2013
See what alumni are up to during this spring’s alumni events and happenings. Join the fun at future alumni events and check out the calendar at www.stcloudstate.edu/alumni.
Transitions: 2000-2010s
’00 Gary Fasching, St. Joseph, is head football coach for St. John’s University. He had been an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at SJU for 17 seasons. Shila Walek-Hooper, Blaine, is the chief deputy attorney for Isanti County. ’01 ’09 Marisa (Adler) Adler Vette, Forest Lake, was honored with a “35 Under 35” award from
Transitions: 1990s
’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
Transitions: 1980s
’80 Donald DeMorett, Maple Grove, joined Mocon international manufacturing company as chief operating officer. He previously served on Mocon’s board of directors. Susie (Newman) Ulrich-Loewel, Naples, Fla., earned top sales honors for November 2012 at Lely Resort, Fla. ’81 Jay Millerhagen, Lino Lakes, joined Respicardia as vice president of clinical affairs and market development. ’81
Transitions: 1970s
’72 ’84 Leigh Lenzmeier, St. Cloud, was appointed to the Minnesota Real Estate Foundation Board of Directors. ’77 Gary Kelsey, Woodbury, is an ArtReach St. Croix board member. Kelsey is a professor and program director of the M.A. in Philanthropy and Development Program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He is also a faculty member
Births and adoptions
’93 Jerome Stefanich and Sheena (Nelson) Stefanich, Mountain Iron, son, Bryn, 10/8/2012. ’94 Timothy Krenik and Barbara Kinney, Albuquerque, N.M., son, Kyan, 8/29/2012. ’94 Holly (Leffel) Murphy and James Murphy, St. Cloud, son, Connor, 4/9/2012. ’96 Kerry (Mitchell) Stacherski and ’97 Raymond Stacherski, Albertville, son, Steven, 9/4/2007. ’98 Bradley Klitzke and ’99 Nicole (Dodge) Klitzke,
Marriages and commitments
’01 Jennifer (Sicard) Bauer and ’05 ’12 Adam Bauer, Norfolk, Va., 12/8/2012. ’04 Amanda (Nickel) Genosky and Jim Genosky, New Brighton, 6/2/2012. ’04 Emily (Titera) Woodson and Thomas Woodson, Aspen, Colo., 7/14/2012. ’06 Jennifer (Pollard) Koenig and ’06 Noah Koenig, Franklin, Wis., 7/26/2012. ’07 Martin Mjelleli and Shannon (Langer) Mjelleli, Faribault, 7/7/2012. ’11 Nyre (Russell)
Five Star Wealth Managers
by RBC Wealth Management ’71 ’73 Wesley Moreland, St. Cloud. ’79 Jan (Erickson) Bensen, St. Cloud. ’88 Bradley Wheelock, St. Cloud, also was recognized as one of the top 25 investment banking advisors in the United States in the November 2012 issue of REP Magazine. Wheelock was the only advisor outside of a major market
Four accountants promoted
By Schlenner Wenner & Co. ’05 Samantha (Soper) Kohout, St. Cloud, was promoted to manager. She has been with the St.Cloud office for seven years. ’07 Ryan Finberg, St. Cloud, was promoted to senior accountant. Finberg has worked at the St. Cloud office for four years. ’07 Aaron Smith, St. Cloud, was promoted to senior
