Young Alumni Steering Committee
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is composed of representatives who are Gustavus Adolphus Graduates from the last ten graduating classes. Each class is represented by one to three members. Each member can serve multiple one year terms, through their tenth year as an alumni. The committee seeks a diverse mix of young alumni represented in class year, major, vocation, experience, gender, culture, and background.
Committee Member openings are posted on the GYA webpage, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIN. If you are interested in serving on the Steering Committee please contact us.
Committee Expectations
- A strong commitment to the College, GYA and its mission;
- A wilingness and ability to contribute to GYA's work by attending meetings, participating in committee projects, and attending GYA events; and
- An aspiration to support the College financially at a level that is generous and appropriate in light of the Committee Member's means
GYA - Twin Cities Committee
Class Year | Name | City | Employer |
2005 | JR Friesen | Maple Grove | Clergy Financial Resources |
2006 | Heidi Gruenhagen | Woodbury | Children's Hospital & Clinics |
2006 | Tara (LaCoe) Larson | Bloomington | Olympus Surgical Technology |
2007 | Mike Cicchese - Secretary | Oakdale | Allina Health |
2008 | Chris Nippoldt | St. Paul | Pine County Attorney's Office |
2008 | Patrick Riordan | Lakeville | MOM Brands |
2009 | Conor Bennett - Chair | Shakopee | US Bank |
2010 | Amber Hanson | St. Paul | Minnesota Farm Bureau |
2010 | Matt Nelson | Bloomington | Great American Opportunities |
2011 | Megan Myhre | Minneapolis | Dale Carnegie Training |
2011 | Katie Myers | Lakeville | Mary Kay |
2012 | Mary Dierkes | Eagan | Washburn High School |
2012 | Ross Giel | Minneapolis | Epicor Software |
2013 | Lydia Benge Briggs - Vice Chair | Minneapolis | Boom Lab |
2013 | Wes Baish | Minneapolis | Experis Manpower Group |
2014 | Ben Reynolds | Minneapolis | Thrivent Financial |
Emeritus Members: Mike Marcotte '08 & Dan Myers '04
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GYA - Rochester Committee
Class Year | Name | City | Employer |
2011 | Cydni Smith Co-Chair | Rochester | University of Michigan Medical School |
2011 | Dan Mellema Co-Chair | Rochester | Mayo Medical School |
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