Enhancing and strengthening regional relationships
The Campus Advisory and Advancement Board (CAAB) was created to enhance and strengthen the relationship between the University of Minnesota Crookston and the region.
The counsel of CAAB members provides insight to help direct decision-making, develop opportunities for collaboration, and build relationships leading to greater understanding.
Working together in an active partnership, CAAB addresses both current and future needs in education as well as the enhancement of scholarship.
2024-2025 CAAB Board Members
Meetings: Fall and Spring
| Photo | Board Member Information |
|---|---|
| Mary Holz-Clause U of M Crookston Chancellor Chancellor's Office |
| Brandy Chaffee Director of University and Alumni Relations University and Alumni Relations |
| Tom Anderson Owner of Anderson Funeral Home (Alexandria, MN) Years on CAAB: Since 2024 Term Ends 2027 |
| Jason Carlson CEO of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Years on CAAB: Since 2024 Term Ends 2027 |
| Tim Dufault Farmer Years on CAAB: Since 2025 Term Ends 2028 |
| Theresa Gillie Farmer / Entrepreneur / Kittson County Commissioner Years on CAAB: Since 2024 Term Ends 2027 |
| Roland Hill Public Relations / Entrepreneur Years on CAAB: Since 2022 Term Ends 2025 |
| Paul Imle President of Pine Lake Wildrice Farm, Inc. Years on CAAB: Since 2019 Term Ends 2024 |
| Lori Marco Partner in the law firm, Deer Hill Legal and Mediation Years on CAAB: Since 2025 Term Ends 2028 |
| Carrie Michalski President & CEO of RiverView Health Years on CAAB: Since 2024 Term Ends 2027 |
| Judy Neppel Retired Minnesota Rural Health Association Executive Director Years on CAAB: Since 2015 Term Ends 2026 |
| Collin Peterson Retired U.S. Representative/Consultant Years on CAAB: Since 2021 Term Ends 2025 |
| Sarah Reese Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services Admin Years on CAAB: Since 2017 Term Ends 2026 |
| Doug Sandstrom Program Instructor for Safari Club International Years on CAAB: Since 2007 Term Ends 2026 |
| Judy Streifel-Reller Retired/Consultant Years on CAAB: Since 2017 Term Ends 2026 |
| Dan Svedarsky Retired Faculty/Consultant/Volunteer Years on CAAB: Since 2021 Term ends 2025 |
| Dr. Kari Torkelson Optometrist Years on CAAB: Since 2006 Term Ends 2024 |
| Pete Wasberg CAAB Board Chair; Otter Tail Power Company, Director of Human Resources Years on CAAB: Since 2002 Term Ends 2026 |
| Carl Wittenburg Owner and Operator of Protein Alliance Years on CAAB: Since 2018 Term Ends 2026 |
| Gail Yutrzenka Loan Assistant at United Valley Bank (Argyle, MN) Years on CAAB: Since 2024 Term Ends 2027 |
Responsibilities of Members
- Develop an understanding of UMC’s unique mission and vision.
- Provide insight and counsel on specific campus matters through their unique external perspectives.
- Advance and connect this mission and vision to others by serving as ambassadors, advocates and supporters.
- Support UMC by virtue of personal expertise, time, influence, and philanthropy, and identify and encourage others to become supporters.
- Provide linkages to other organizations in order to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Identify and help engage potential donors and supporters of UMC in collaboration with the campus.
- As opportunities arise, engage with students to better understand their UMC experience and their aspirations for the future (e.g. attending meetings and events, mentoring, providing internships, etc.)
- Respond to Chancellor inquiries and requests for assistance and commit to attending biannual meetings, typically on campus, at their own expense.
Criteria
- Familiarity with the campus (e.g. alumni, donor, employer, policy maker, community and/or regional supporter).
- Nomination of members solicited from current and former members, campus faculty and staff, alumni associations and Teambackers members, and supporters. Chancellor makes appointment and serves as Chair.
- Members commit to a term of one to four years. If invited, members can elect to serve additional terms.
CAAB By-Laws
Campus Advisory and Advancement Board (CAAB) Proposed By-Laws
Updated May 14, 2018