Alumni Board Members 2023-24
Alumni Board 2023
Back (L-R): Joan Schreck '71, James Lawrence '11, Christopher Nelson '19, Margaret Hammell '87, Pat Stellflue '71, Amanda Christianson '05, Kathy Duerwachter ‘10 Front (L-R): Leah Misch '08, Sandra Hoeser '69, Maribel Wehrenberg '08, and Caitlin Caliri '20

 

The Alumni Association is directed by a board and receives support for its activities from an Emeritus Board of former members. The director of alumni relations coordinates these programs, which are designed to further the purpose of the association. Contact alumni@viterbo.edu if you would like to be involved or to volunteer at Viterbo or fill out the nomination form if you or someone you know would like to serve on the alumni board.

Executive Committee Members

  • Christopher Nelson ’19, ’20 President
  • Jessica Himmer '06, Past President
  • Marjorie Stieve ’18, Secretary
  • Doug Beinborn ’87 At Large Member
Alumni Association Board Members
  • Jed Barton '17, '20
  • Doug Beinborn '87
  • Caitlin Caliri '20
  • David Caliri '23
  • Amanda Christianson '05
  • Amanda Clark '00
  • Avery Gerstenberger '21
  • Sr Mary Ann Gschwind '65
  • Jacqueline Guilbeault '18
  • Jill Haram '17
  • Judy Harpenau '83
  • Jacob Hart '16,'18
  • Naomi Hemesath-Harm '99
  • Connie Hilliker '99
  • Jessica Himmer '06
  • Kyle Jennings '11
  • Andrew Kaiser '01
  • Mary Kay Krupa '10, '11
  • James Lawrence '11
  • Brett May '05
  • Christopher Nelson '19
  • Christina Repa '21
  • Ryan Rieber '01, '06
  • Joan Schreck '71
  • Pat Stellflue '71
  • Majorie Stieve '18
  • Abby Toufar '10, '21
  • Maribel Wehrenberg '08
3 Per Row

Ex-Officio Members

  • Rick Trietley, Viterbo University President
  • Bob Van Wicklin, Vice President, Advancement
  • Kathy Duerwachter '10, Director, Alumni Engagement
  • Emily Dykman ‘98, Office of Mission & Faculty Representative
  • Marlene Hendrickson ’68 St. Francis School of Nursing Alumnae Chapter Board President
  • Michael Quam ’12, ’19 MBA/MASL Alumni Chapter Board President
  • Amy Accola ’21 MBA/MASL Alumni Chapter Board Vice President

Board Member Profiles and Stories

Marketing Student Sees Big Future

Early on, Avery Gerstenberger landed a paid internship with a national nonprofit headquartered in La Crosse.The internship has helped him hone his marketing skills in the field, and gave him the opportunity to take business trips to Denver and Washington, D.C.
Jed Barton

2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Jed Barton ’17, ’20

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biopsychology, Jed Barton devoted a year to volunteer service. Meanwhile, Barton, who has completed work on his master’s degree in servant leadership, also volunteered his time with an affordable housing organization and an LGBTQ+ youth program.
Ryan Rieber

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Ryan Rieber

It’s hard to think of a more challenging time to take over the leadership of a school system than a pandemic, but Ryan Rieber ’01, ’06 approached his new role as superintendent of the West Salem School District with determination and positivity.