Alumni Blog

Year: 2015

  • Chris Okey ’01

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Chris Okey ’01 became a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Preferred Realty, Burnsville, MN

  • Emily Green Schumacher ’12

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Emily Green ’12 married Mark Schumacher on October 10th, 2015.

  • Elizabeth Braun Harstad ’08

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    Robyn Rost

    Elizabeth (Braun) Harstad ’08 was recently named Greater Mankato Growth’s Young Professional of the Year. The award recognizes an individual between the ages of 21-39 who has made outstanding contributions to the community through their demonstrated leadership and service. After graduating from Gustavus as a history major, Elizabeth earned her master’s in social work and…

  • Chris Ryan ’01

    Chris Ryan ’01

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Chris Ryan ’01 writes, “A lot has happened in the past 15 years since graduating from GAC and my positive Gustavus experience has contributed significantly to everything. 2010 Co-founder & CEO of Shamrock Surgical, a cardiac surgical distribution business on the west coast supporting Medtronic and other technologies. (shamrocksurgical.com). 2011 Co-founder & CEO of Insight…

  • Michael Lund ’84

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Michael Lund ’84 shares, “Very exciting to have two daughters at Gustavus at the same time: Anna ’17 and Rachel ’19. Enjoy telling them stories from Robert Appelquist class of 1927, Susan Appelquist Jorgesen ’59 and many others. Buildings change, names change, community continues.”

  • Michael Zenk ’96

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Michael Zenk ’96 Moved from Scott AFB (IL) to the 183rd Fighter Wing in Springfield, IL (Illinois Air National Guard). He is working as lead planner for all Aeromedical Evacuation missions out of United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM).

  • Stephanie Paro ’09

    Stephanie Paro ’09

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Peter Ford ’84, Rio Olympic Security Coordinator for the U.S. Department of State, and Stephanie Paro ’09, USSOUTHCOM Lead, contract support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, met working in Rio de Janerio and Brasilia coordinating training for the Brazilians in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

  • Sara Hauck Lester ’92

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Sara Hauck Lester ’92 is currently working as a Nurse Educator in Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI.

  • Sarah Holm Pospisil ’03

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Sarah Holm Pospisil ’03 is currently teaching 4th grade in La Porte City, IA. She also took on a new role as 4th and 5th grade instructional coach at the school, which she says “has been a great addition to my regular classroom responsibilities!”

  • Kristine Haataja ’73

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Kristine Haataja ’73 has been appointed to the Napa County Mental Health Board. The Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the mental health needs of the community, auditing services and facilities that receive county funding, and advising the county Mental Health Director and Board of Supervisors regarding any aspect of County Mental health programs.