Posts Tagged ‘2010s Grads’

The Frandsen Bank & Trust’s Virginia team recently welcomed Hunter Casper as the new vice president, business, and agriculture banker.

David was ordained as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America in December 2022 and was called to serve in the Southwest Minnesota Synod. He is currently on his first call at United Bethlehem Parish of Atwater and Lake Lillian.

Lisa Kittleson who has worked at Polaris Inc. since 2022, was recently promoted from Consumer Insights Manager to Senior Manager of Consumer Insights. She has been an active and engaged Bemidji State University alumna, frequently returning to campus to speak to business classes, participated in the Alumni in Action panel during Homecoming, and addressed graduating seniors last spring. Lisa also serves on our Board of Directors.

Chad Bullock, a Bemidji State University graduate, is now the CEO and general manager of Paul Bunyan Communications. After a year of mentorship under outgoing leader Gary Johnson, Bullock officially takes on the leadership role, bringing decades of experience in telecommunications.

Originally from the Remer, Minn., area, Bullock studied technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Wadena and later earned a management degree from BSU while working for Blackduck Telephone Company. He has held leadership roles at Emily Cooperative Telephone and West Central Telephone in Sebeka.

Bullock is committed to continuing Paul Bunyan Communications’ mission to serve cooperative members and expand broadband to underserved areas while maintaining strong community ties.

Lundquist, who officially begins her duties Monday, Jan. 22, will lead College Hockey Inc.’s efforts to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women’s college hockey.

Ben Miller recently secured a position with United States Geological Services in Flagstaff, Ariz., as an ecologist/biologist.