Board of Directors

Current Board Members

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President

Doug Fredrickson '10

St. Cloud, MN

Scott Kurtzweg
Treasurer

Scott Kurtzweg

Bemidji, MN

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Secretary

Lisa Kittleson '16

St. Michael, MN

Jane Berman 2025

Jane Berman '85

Boston, MA

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Xihao Hu '97

Moorestown, NJ

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Ron Leisey '78

Glendale, AZ

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Kay Mack '86

Bemidji, MN

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Abby Meyer '01

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Jake Richmann '04

Anoka, MN

Roger Reierson

Roger Reierson '74

Fargo, ND

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Dave Sorensen '72

Lino Lakes, MN

Mark Shanfeld

Mark Shanfeld

Bemidji, MN

Walrath

Jim Walrath '71

Chippewa Falls, WI

Ex-officio Members

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John L. Hoffman

Bemidji, MN
President of BSU and NTC

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Allyssa Joseph

Bemidji, MN
BSUAF executive director

Board Emeriti

Cynthia Cashman '85
Joe Grabowski '80
Elwood Largis '65

Join the Board

You can apply to join the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation's Board of Directors, or nominate another qualified candidate for consideration. Board members can serve one or two three-year terms and make a difference in a variety of ways and areas of expertise.

Lisa Kittleson, a 2016 Bemidji State graduate and a current member of the Alumni & Foundation board of directors, addresses soon-to-be graduates during the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)