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2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Aaron Rasch
Aaron Rasch has a history of community service and has long been a strong and tireless advocate for people living with mental illness, people struggling with addiction, and people who are homeless. In 2018, though, he took a great stride on the Franciscan path when he came to Place of Grace.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Avery Boettcher
Rising Professional, Conservatory for the Performing Arts In choosing to pursue a career as an opera singer, soprano Avery Boettcher ’15 chose an extraordinarily challenging and emotionally taxing profession.Sukkot: Creating Shelter
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2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Arbender Robinson
Veteran Broadway performer Arbender Robinson ’98 came to Viterbo because of an unlucky accident (an injury) that in the end turned out to be lucky.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Josh Clark
Since earning his BBA degree in marketing, Josh Clark '08 has distinguished himself as a national sales manager of a large manufacturing company. He and his wife, Jennifer, also have ownership stakes in 12 Culver’s restaurants in four states, soon to be 15.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Lindsey Giese
An arts administration and music theatre double major, Giese toured the world for five years as a cruise ship singer and regularly performs in the “Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks” touring revue. Since 2013, she also has served as executive director of River Arts Inc. in Prairie du Sac.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Joel Theisen
The founder and CEO of Lifesprk, Joel Theisen has been driven to improve care experiences for seniors and their families by providing holistic, person-centered services through coordinated efforts from all care partners.
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.