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Academic Affairs
Smith, Paula V(1987)Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, 2008–B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., M.F.A, Ph.D., Cornell University
Baechtel, Mark(2006)Director of Forensics, 2006–B.A., American University; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
Bright, Richard E(1989)Director of Off-Campus Study, 1992–B.A., University of Lancaster (England); B.A., M.B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.
Gregg-Jolly, Leslie(1993)Associate Dean of the College, 2008–B.A., Vasser College; M.S., M.Ph., Ph.D., Yale University.
Nandyal, Neela(2007)Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study, 2007–B.A., M.S., University of Wisconsin.
Prusha, Tammy(2006)Assistant to the Dean of the College, 2008–B.S. Iowa State University.
Skerrett, Kathleen(1997)Associate Dean of the College, 2007–B.A., Mount Allison University; LL.B., Dalhousie University (Canada); M.T.S., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Sortor, Marci(1989)Associate Dean of the College, 2002–B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California-San Diego.
Story, Angie(1982)Assistant to the Associate Dean and Coordinator of Academic and Technical Support Assistants, 1999–B.A., William Penn University.
Admission
Allen, Christopher S(2007)Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, 2007–B.A., M.S., Johns Hopkins University.
Amador-Lacson, Patricia(2008)Assistant Dean of Admission, 2008–B.A., University of California-San Diego; J.D., University of California-Los Angeles
Clay, Quinton(2007)Assistant Dean of Admission, 2008–B.A., Wartburg College.
Edwards, Jonathan(2007)Associate Dean of Admission/Coordinator of International Admission, 2007–B.A., Luther College; M.A., University of Illinois-Chicago.
Fitzgibbon, Maureen(2007)Assistant Dean of Admission, 2007–B.A., M.A., University of Iowa.
Jacks, Marlene Spraggins(1999)Associate Dean of Admission, 1999–B.A., Augustana College; M.S.Ed., Western Illinois University.
Newport, Constance J(1990)Administrative Assistant, 1992–B.A., University of Northern Iowa.
Phipps, Mary(1987)Operations Manager, 2007–A.A.S., Tacoma Community College.
Sumner, James M(2000)Senior Counselor, 2007–A.B., Pacific University; Ed.M., Springfield College.
White, Sarah(1999)Associate Dean of Admission, 2007–B.A., University of Iowa.
Bookstore
Wherry, Cassandra J(1988)Manager, Bookstore, 1999–B.S., Iowa State University.
McIlrath, J. Harley(2000)Assistant Manager, Bookstore, 2000–B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa.
College and Alumni Relations
Munley, Michael J(1993)Vice-President for College and Alumni Relations, 2005–B.A., Grinnell College; M.B.A., University of Iowa.
Bailey, Jayn L(2005)Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, 2007–B.A., Grinnell College.
Bair, Margaret E. Jones(1994)Director of Donor Relations, 2006–B.S., Centre College; M.S., Florida State University.
Beukema, Jillian(2008)Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund, 2008–B.A., University of Northern Iowa.
Bly, Rachel R(1998)Director of Conference Operations, 2005–B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., Drake University.
Boulton, Buddy(2006)Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund, 2007–B.A. Simpson College; M.A., Drake University.
Deppe, Cindy(2007)Director of Media Relations, 2007–B.A., Drake University.
Dralus, Donna(2006)Assistant Online Media and Web Coordinator, 2006–B.A., Grinnell College.
Durbala, Sandy(1995)Associate Director of Development, 2009–
Goltz, Neill E(2000)Associate Director of Development, 2009–B.A., Brown University.
Gregor, Christine M(1976)Director of Alumni and Donor Services, 2004–
Hall, Effie(2001)Associate Director of Development, 2009–B.A., University of the Philippines (Philippines); M.S., Syracuse University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Hess, James(2007)Director of Alumni Relations, 2007–B.A., The George Washington University.
Ivanov, Leonid(2001)Online Media and Web Coordinator, 2001–B.A., M.A., Moscow State University (Russia).
McCue, Daniel(2006)Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, 2006–B.A., Hope College; M.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Muckler, Janet(1995)Administrative Assistant for College and Alumni Relations, 1996–
Powell, Charles E(2007)Director of Development, 2007–B.A., Washington and Jefferson College.
Powers, James A(1987)Associate Director of Communication and Events, 2001–B.F.A., University of Iowa.
Roberts, Severin(2005)Director of the Pioneer Fund, 2005–B.A.,University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A., University of Kansas
Root, Sara(2007)Assistant Director of Development Research, 2008–B.S., Southern Illinois University.
Schultz, Rod(2008)Associate Director of Development, 2009–B.A., University of Iowa.
Stolze, Jacqueline Hartling(1997)Editorial Director; Editor, The Grinnell Magazine, 2002–B.A., M.A.W., University of Iowa.
Worster, Catherine B(2006)Director of Communication, 2006–B.A., Grinnell College.
College Services
Kalkbrenner, John W(1999)Vice-President for College Services, 2002–B.A., Vassar College; M.S., Pace University; M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Hegg, Kim(2000)Manager of Campus Mail Services, 2005–
Wade, Vicki J(1997)Services Coordinator, 2007–A.A., Des Moines Area Community College; B.A., Drake University.
Community Enhancement
Chavez-Silva, Monica(2000)Director of Community Enhancement, 2000–B.A., Harvard University.
Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
Wiese, Karen(1995)Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations, 1995–B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Iowa State University.
Cleaver, Richard(2000)Grant Writer, 2000–B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., University of Sheffield (England).
Dining Services
Williams, Richard D(1999)Director of Dining Services, 1999–B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney.
Kirk, Mary(1998)Assistant Director of Dining Services, 2004–B.S., Northeast Missouri State University.
Moser, Jeanette A(1995)Associate Director of Dining Services, 1998–B.S., North Dakota State University.
Turley, Scott D(1999)Managing Chef, 1999–A.A., The University of Akron.
Waltersford, Terry(2004)Assistant Director of Dining Services, 2004–
Executive Administration
Osgood, Russell K(1998)President of the College, 1998–B.A., J.D., Yale University.
Allen, Christopher S(2007)Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, 2007–B.A., M.S., Johns Hopkins University.
Bernal, Elena M(2007)Vice-President for Diversity and Achievement, 2009–B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Chavez-Silva, Monica(2000)Director of Community Enhancement, 2000–B.A., Harvard University.
Clay, David S(1986)Treasurer of the College, 1994–B.B.A., University of Iowa; C.P.A., State of Iowa.
Dougharty, W. Houston(2008)Vice-President for Student Affairs, 2008–B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.Ed., Western Washington University; M.A., University of California-Santa Barbara.
Kalkbrenner, John W(1999)Vice-President for College Services, 2002–B.A., Vassar College; M.S., Pace University; M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Munley, Michael J(1993)Vice-President for College and Alumni Relations, 2005–B.A., Grinnell College; M.B.A., University of Iowa.
Smith, Paula V(1987)Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, 2008–B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., M.F.A, Ph.D., Cornell University.
Sortor, Marci(1989)Vice-President for Institutional Planning, 2005–B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California-San Diego.
Sumner, James M(2000)Senior Counselor, 2007–A.B., Pacific University; Ed.M., Springfield College.
Wright, Lesley(1999)Director of the Faulconer Gallery, 1999–; Lecturer in Art, 2004–B.A., Swarthmore College; A.M., Ph.D., Stanford University.
Facilities Management
Godar, Mark E(1995)Director of Facilities Management, 1995–A.A., Kirkwood Community College; B.S., .B.A., Iowa State University.
Bair, Chris(2006)Environmental and Safety Coordinator, 2006–B.A., Grinnell College.
Bartachek, Bonita(1984)Custodial Supervisor, 2002–
Burt, Michael G(1989)Associate Director of Facilities Management—Grounds, Landscape, and Hauling, 1991–B.S., M.S., Iowa State University.
Hansen, Dixie(2000)Office Manager, 2001–
Ollinger, Leslie A(1985)Associate Director of Facilities Management— Procurement, Operations, and Custodial Services, 1999–
Saunders, Kenneth(1997)Maintenance Manager, 2000–
Whitney, Richard S(1995)Associate Director of Facilities Management—Construction and Maintenance, 1995–B.S., Iowa State University.
Faulconer Gallery
Wright, Lesley(1999)Director of the Faulconer Gallery, 1999–; Lecturer in Art, 2004–B.A., Swarthmore College; A.M., Ph.D., Stanford University.
Jenkins, Kay E. Wilson(1983)Curator of the Collection, 1986–B.A., Rockford College.
Severe, Milton(1989)Director of Exhibition Design, 1998–B.A., Grinnell College.
Strong, Daniel(1999)Associate Director and Curator of Exhibitions, 1999–B.S., Nazareth College of Rochester; M.A., Williams College; M.A., Princeton University.
Woodward, Tilly(2007)Curator of Academic and Public Outreach, 2007–B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute; M.F.A., University of Kansas.
Financial Aid
Woods, Arnold A. Jr(1993)Director of Student Financial Aid, 1993–B.S., Southern Illinois University.
Sittig, Pam(1996)Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid, 2003–B.S., Truman State University; M.B.A., William Woods University.
Zimmermann, Gretchen M(1986)Associate Director of Student Financial Aid, 1994–B.B.A., University of Iowa.
Bosse, Carolyn J(1990)Biology Department Technician, 1990–B.A., Augustana College.
Brown, Barbara M(1990)Psychology Department Technical Assistant, 1990–B.A., Grinnell College.
Dudak, Edward D(1978)Physics Department Technical Assistant, 1989–B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Groenendyk, Robert L(1990)Biology Department Greenhouse/Field Technician, 1990–B.A., Central College.
Hueftle, Karen A(1986)Art Department Slide Curator, 1989–B.A., Kearney State College.
Kolbe, Susan E(1992)Biology Laboratory Assistant, 1992–B.S., Iowa State University; M.T.-A.S.C.P., Schoitz Medical Center.
Mottl, Erik(2007)Biology Technical Assistant, 2007–B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., Iowa State University.
Mottl, Larissa(2000)Manager of Conard Environmental Research Area, 2000–B.A., University of Minnesota-Morris; M.S., Iowa State University.
Nelson, Paul E(1990)Music Department Technical Assistant, 1990–B.A., Winona State University.
Princer, J. Michael(1977)Chemistry Department Technical Assistant, 1989–B.S., Ferris State College.
Sanning, Erik G(1991)Technical Director, 1998–B.A., Grinnell College.
Veerhusen-Langerud, Karen(1997)Director/Lead Teacher of the Preschool Laboratory, 1997–B.S., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Northern Iowa.
Health Services
Cochran, Karen(1988)Director of Health Services, 2000–R.N., St. Lukes School of Nursing.
Sundsmo, Alecia(2008)Poweshiek County Mental Health Center Grinnell College LiaisonB.A., University of the South-Tennessee; Psy.D., Pacific University
Human Resources
Lovig, Kristin K(2000)Director, 2000–B.B.A., Iowa State University.
Johnson, Jana(2000)Generalist, 2000–B.A., University of Northern Iowa.
Koehler, Stacy(2000)Generalist, 2000–B.A., University of Northern Iowa.
Information Technology Services
Francis, William D(1987)Director of Information Technology Services, 2000–B.A., State University of New York; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; M.B.A., University of Iowa.
Albers, Andrew J(1990)Database Administrator, 1995–B.B.A., B.S., Iowa State University.
Balm, Jon(2008)Applications Programmer Analyst, 2007–B.S., University of Northern Iowa; M.M.I.S., University of Iowa.
Bartachek, Phil(1999)Programmer Analyst, 2000–A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College; B.A., Coe College.
Dale, David P(1985)Project Manager for Physical Infrastructure, 2000–B.A., Grinnell College.
Ellis, David W(1987)Network Services Manager, 2000–B.A., Northwestern College.
Geisinger, Chad(2005)Applications Project Coordinator/Business Process Analyst, 2007–B.S., Iowa State University.
Grubb, Derrick(2007)Applications Programmer Analyst, 2007–B.S., Iowa State University.
Helt, Ralph F(2005)Audio-Visual Services Coordinator, 2005–B.A., Simpson College.
Jaeger, Brent T(1994)Assistant Director of Information Technology Services, 2006–B.A., Wartburg College.
Ludwig, Linda(1995)Software Applications Specialist, 2007–B.A., M.A., Truman State University.
McRitchie, Karen J(1998)Green Team Leader, Information Technology Support Specialist, 2000–.
Miller, Mark E(1989)Deputy Director of Information Technology Planning and Business Operations, 2002–B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Otto, Evan(2007)Applications Programmer Analyst, 2007–B.S., William Penn University.
Pifer, Mike(1997)Network Specialist, 2000–B.A., Grand View College.
Twitchell, Wayne(1998)Applications Integrator/Developer, 2001–B.S., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Watts, Mark D(1998)Blue Team Leader, Information Technology Support Specialist, 2000–B.A., University of Northern Iowa.
Wilkins, Mike(1997)Network Specialist, 2000–A.A.S., Marshalltown Community College; B.A., Coe College.
Institutional Planning
Sortor, Marci(1989)Vice-President for Institutional Planning, 2005–B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California-San Diego.
Institutional Research
Baumler, Scott J(1998)Director of Institutional Research, 2003–B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Pennsylvania State University.
VanWilligen, Carlie(1996)Assistant Director of Institutional Research, 2007–B.A., Simpson College; M.A., St. Ambrose University.
Library
Fyffe, Richard(2006)Librarian of the College, 2006–B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Bauder, Julia M(2008)Data Services Librarian, 2008–B.A., Simon’s Rock College, M.L.I.S., Wayne State University.
Bonath, Gail J(1977)Associate Librarian of the College, 1994–B.S., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Clayton, Sharon G(1983)Administrative Assistant to the Librarian of the College, 1991–A.A., Marshalltown Community College.
Engel, Kevin R(1986)Science Librarian, 1987–B.S., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Jones, Phillip W(2004)Reader Services Librarian, 2004–B.A., Purdue University; B.A., Adams State College; M.L.S., University of Arizona; M.A., University of Kentucky.
Knight, R. Cecilia(1993)Catalog Librarian, 1993–B.A., Blackburn College; M.L.S., Rosary College.
Rod, Catherine M(1987)Associate Librarian of the College, 1994–B.A., Augustana College; M.A., University of Iowa; M.A., Iowa State University.
Rodrigues, Elizabeth(2008)Reference and Instruction Librarian, 2008–B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., University of South Florida.
Stuhr, Rebecca A(1988)Collection Development and Preservation Librarian, 1988–B.A., St. Olaf College; M.L.I.S., University of California-Berkeley.
Conner, Mike(2004)Curricular Technology Specialist, 2004–B.A., M.A., Iowa State University.
Kerkman, Joseph(2008)Curricular Technology Specialist, 2008–B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., University of Wisconsin.
Office of Diversity
Bernal, Elena M(2007)Vice-President for Diversity and Achievement, 2009–B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Krohn, Jennifer R(1989)Senior Research Associate, 2008–B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Lewis and Clark College; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Skerrett, Kathleen(1997)Associate Dean of the College, 2007–B.A., Mount Allison University; LL.B., Dalhousie University (Canada); M.T.S., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Office of the President
Osgood, Russell K(1998)President of the College, 1998–B.A., J.D., Yale University.
Bernal, Elena M(2007)Vice-President for Diversity and Achievement, 2009–B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Schoen, Susan M(1982)Secretary of the College; Assistant to the President, 2001–B.A., Concordia College.
Sortor, Marci(1989)Vice-President for Institutional Planning, 2005–B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California-San Diego.
Physical Education
Wallace, Gregory A(1988)Director of Athletics and Recreation, 2007–; Associate Professor of Physical Education, 2004–B.S., Missouri Valley College; M.S., Central Missouri State University.
Baumgartner, Nancy(1997)Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics, 2005–
Benning, Heather(1998)Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Assistant Women’s Track Coach, 1998–B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., University of Iowa.
Blair, Kariann(2008)Assistant Athletic Trainer, 2008–B.A., Buena Vista University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University.
Cooprider, Ben(2008)Assistant Football and Assistant Basketball Coach, 2009–B.A., Carleton College; M.A., Concordia University.
Hammond, Timothy(2007)Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach/Director of Intramurals and Club Sports, 2007–B.A., Luther College.
Hawsey, Max(2008)Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Head Football Coach, 2008–B.A., M.A., Austin College.
Jacobsen, Jen(2008)Wellness Coordinator, 2008–B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., University of Iowa.
Pedersen, Jeff(2008)Assistant Football Coach and Fitness Center Director, 2008–B.A., Grinnell College.
Schultz, Ted(2007)Sports Information Director, 2007–B.A., Northwestern College.
Zeiss, David(1987)Director of Recreational Services, 1989–B.A., Lawrence University.
Registrar
Chase, Cheryl(2007)Registrar of the College, 2008–B.S.B.A., University of North Dakota.
Elling, Karla Mae(2008)Assistant Registrar, 2008–A.A., Iowa Central Community College; B.S., M.A., Iowa State University.
Security
Briscoe, Stephen A(1998)Director of Security, 1998–B.A., Columbia College; M.S., Central Missouri State University.
Motta, Russell(1994)Assistant Director of Security, 1999–B.S., University of Colorado-Boulder.
Student Affairs
Dougharty, W. Houston(2008)Vice-President for Student Affairs, 2008–B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.Ed., Western Washington University; M.A., University of California-Santa Barbara.
Bryant, Linda(2001)College Organist, 2001–B.M., Drake University; M.L.S., Valparaiso University; B.A., Fairmont State College.
Caldwell, Mike(2008)Assistant Director of Internship and Employment Counseling, 2008–A.A., Central Baptist College; B.S., M.A., University of Central Arkansas.
Cutchins, Doug(1999)Associate Director of Post-Graduate Service and Scholarships, 2007–B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., University of Connecticut.
Dernbach, Trenton C(2008)Career Counselor, 2008–B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; M.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Edwards, Karen(2008)Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services, 2008–B.A., Luther College; M.A., University of Iowa.
Greene, Travis(2008)Dean of Students, 2008–B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Ed., Iowa State University.
Guenther, Emily(2008)Prison Program Coordinator, 2008–B.A., Grinnell College.
Hinds-Brush, Kimberly M(2005)Associate Director of Residence Life and Orientation, 2009–B.A., M.Ed., University of Nevada.
Lau, Katie(2008)Residence Life Coordinator, 2008–B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; M.S., Winona State University.
Lukowicz-Armstrong, Hanna(2000)Academic and International Advisor, 2008–B.A., University Gdansk, Poland; M.A., Ohio State University.
Powell, Kathleen(2007)Associate Dean and Director of Career Development and Graduate Service, 2007–B.A., University of Akron; M.S., Miami University.
Shorb, Deanna(1996)Dean of Religious Life, 2007–B.A., West Chester University; M.Div., Yale Divinity School.
Sims, Michael D(1997)Director of Student Activities and Facilities, 2008–B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Slick, Daria(2006)Director of Intercultural Affairs, 2008–B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa.
Stern, Joyce M(1999)Dean for Student Academic Support and Advising, 2006–B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., Stanford University.
Treasurer
Clay, David S(1986)Treasurer of the College, 1994–B.B.A., University of Iowa; C.P.A., State of Iowa.
Anderson, Amy(2000)Associate Controller, 2004–B.A., Wartburg College.
Carlson, Paige(2005)Investment Analyst, 2005–B.A., Grinnell College.
Carstensen, Ruth A(1984)Collections Manager, 1997–.
Clement, Angela(2007)Investment Officer—Legal and Compliance, 2007–B.A., Central College; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law.
Combs, Nancy(2002)Controller, 2004–B.B.A., University of Iowa.
Leshen, Sherry(2007)Benefits Specialist, 2007–B.A., Iowa State University.
Maschmann, Marsha A(1988)Senior Staff Accountant, 2008–
Moes, DeNeil K(1992)Treasury Operations Assistant, 2004–
Mulholland, James R. Jr.(1988)Assistant Treasurer, 2004–B.S., Bemidji State University; C.P.A., State of Iowa.
Voss, Karen L(1990)Vice-President for Finance and Associate Treasurer, 2009–B.B.A., University of Iowa.


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