Board of Directors
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation Board of Directors is made up of people who
give back to the University of North Dakota.
The UNDAAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Board of Directors provides
strategic direction and governance. Task forces within the board, based on professional
expertise, provide ongoing advisement. They are elected every three years and serve
three-year terms.
The UND alumni family, as well as our administration, faculty and students, appreciates
their dedication.
Chair
Consultant
Grand Forks, ND
Vice Chair
President & CEO, International Dairy Queen Corp.
Board Members
Founder & CEO, Abernathey Holdings
Fargo, ND
Retired Director of Engineering, Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Technology
Glendale, AZ
President & CEO, Butler Machinery Company
Fargo, ND
Former CEO, Shipt
Minneapolis, MN
Pilot, PSA Airlines
Arlington, VA
Professor, University of Maryland
McLean, VA
CEO, Fenworks
Grand Forks, ND
Retired Managing Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP
Washington, D.C.
Chief Human Resources Officer, CH Robinson Worldwide
Eden Prairie, MN
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
Marshfield, WI
Retired President/CEO, Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp
West Fargo, ND
President, Sanford Health
Bismarck, ND
Co-founder, iSight Drone Services
Santa Clarita, CA
President/CEO, Otter Tail Corporation
Fergus Falls, MN
Chairman, Cornerstone Bank
Bismarck, ND
Retired VP of Public & Government Affairs, Canadian National Railway Company
Alexandria, VA
Teacher, Devils Lake Public Schools
Coordinator, Devils Lake Public Schools Development Fund
Devils Lake, ND
Retired Divisional Director of the Greater West Division JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA
McKinney, TX
Founding Partner, Onward Investors
Scottsdale, Ariz.
President/CEO, Minnesota Twins
Chanhassen, MN
Professor, University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
President & CEO, Investcore, Inc.
Bismarck, ND
Founder, Walker Youngbird Foundation
Washington, DC
Ex-Officio Members
President
University of North Dakota
Vice President for Finance & Operations/COO
University of North Dakota
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of North Dakota
Dean & Vice President for Health Affairs
University of North Dakota
Chief Executive Officer
UND Alumni Association & Foundation
Vice President of Finance & Operations
UND Alumni Association & Foundation
Meeting Notices & Agendas
All times are in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST).
2025
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October(Open this section)
Audit Committee
3 p.m. Tuesday, October 21
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, October 22
November(Open this section)
Full Board Virtual Vote
4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4
Alumni Relations & Development Committee
4 p.m. Monday, November 17
Investment Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, November 19
Recruitment & Governance Committee
10 a.m. Thursday, November 20
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Friday, November 28
December(Open this section)
Finance Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, December 10
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, December 17
2026
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January(Open this section)
Audit Committee
3 p.m. Thursday, January 8
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, January 14
Full Board & Campaign Retreat
January 22-23, Scottsdale, Arizona
February(Open this section)
Recruitment & Governance Committee
10 a.m. Tuesday, February 17
Alumni Relations & Development Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, February 18
Investment Committee
4 p.m. Thursday, February 19
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, February 25
March(Open this section)
Recruitment & Governance Committee
10 a.m. Thursday, March 19
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25
Audit Committee
3 p.m. Thursday, March 25
April(Open this section)
Alumni Relations & Development Committee
4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14
Investment Committee
4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21
Recruitment & Governance Committee
10 a.m. Thursday, April 23
Finance Committee
4 p.m. Tuesday, April 28
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, April 29
May(Open this section)
Full Board - Spring Meeting
May 7-8, Gorecki Alumni Center
Combined Finance & Investment Committees
4 p.m. Monday, May 18
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27
June(Open this section)
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Monday, June 15
Message from the Chair
Dear alumni & friends of UND,
It’s an incredible honor to serve as the new President of the UND Alumni Association
& Foundation (UNDAAF) Board of Directors. As someone who deeply believes in the power
of community and connection, I’m thrilled to help lead this passionate group of alumni
and friends who are committed to shaping the future of our beloved University.
It’s an exciting time to take over as president. In May 2025, we announced that the
Forever UND campaign reached its $500 million goal 20 months early. Rather than rest on our laurels, the
board asked the foundation to raise the goal to $625 million within the original deadline
of December 31, 2026.
This bold campaign is an investment in the future of every student who dreams of earning
a UND degree. It’s about ensuring that UND continues to be a place where dreams are
launched, leaders are shaped, and lifelong connections are made.
I’m energized by the momentum we’re building and the incredible work being done by
DeAnna Carlson Zink and her outstanding team at the UNDAAF. Together, we’re creating
opportunities that will have a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the entire
UND community. That is important to me as not only a UND graduate myself but also
a lifelong resident of Grand Forks.
There are so many ways to get involved — whether it’s mentoring a student, attending
an alumni event, or giving through the Foundation. Every action, big or small, helps
strengthen UND’s foundation and fuels the future.
I look forward to working with all of you as we continue to build something truly
special. Let’s make this a year to remember!
Together, we are Forever UND.
Darla Adams
Committee Chairs
Alumni Relations & Development: Kelly Caruso
Audit: Scott Fredericksen
Finance: Chad Wachter
Recruitment & Governance: Karen (Borlaug) Phillips
Investment: Randy Gershman
