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.
Board Members
Lisa (Schmitz) Barnes, ’88
Retired Director of Engineering, Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Technology
Glendale, AZ
Mike Hamerlik, ’84, ’88
Retired President/CEO, Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp
West Fargo, ND
Karen (Borlaug) Phillips, ’77
Retired VP of Public & Government Affairs, Canadian National Railway Company
Alexandria, VA
Lara (Olsen) Prozinski, ’90
Teacher, Devils Lake Public Schools
Coordinator, Devils Lake Public Schools Development Fund
Devils Lake, ND
Jodi Thompson Rolland, ’92
Retired Divisional Director of the Greater West Division JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA
McKinney, TX
Ex-Officio Members
Meeting Notices & Agendas
All times are in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST).
2026
Alumni Relations & Development Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, February 18
Meeting Notice
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation Board of Directors Alumni Relations & Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. This meeting will originate from the Gorecki Alumni Center, 3501 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202, with some members participating by Zoom. Contact, Kelsey Regan, Board & Campaign Professional, 701.777.6070, kelseyr@UNDfoundation.org.
Agenda
- Welcome & Call to Order – Kelly Caruso
- Review & Approve Minutes of the November 17, 2025 Committee Meeting –Kelly Caruso
- ARDC Goals Discussion - Kelly Caruso
- Review Risk Report & Provide Updates – Kelly Caruso
- Events / Engagement Update – Sarah Prout
- Development Update – Mike Mannausau
- CEO Update – DeAnna Carlson Zink
- Other Business – Kelly Caruso
- Adjourn - Kelly Caruso
Investment Committee
4 p.m. Thursday, February 19
Meeting Notice
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation Board of Directors Investment Committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, will begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. This meeting will originate from the Gorecki Alumni Center, 3501 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202, with some members participating by Zoom. Contact, Kelsey Regan, Board & Campaign Professional, 701.777.6070, kelseyr@UNDfoundation.org.
Agenda
- Welcome & Call to Order – Randy Gershman
- Review & Approve Minutes of the November 19, 2025 Committee Meeting – Randy Gershman
- Quarterly Endowment Portfolio Update - SEI
- Review Risk Report & Provide Updates – Randy Gershman
- CEO Update – DeAnna Carlson Zink
- Other Business – Randy Gershman
- Adjourn – Randy Gershman
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Wednesday, February 25
Meeting Notice
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation Board of Directors Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, will begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. This meeting will originate from the Gorecki Alumni Center, 3501 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202, with some members participating by Zoom. Contact Kelsey Regan, Board & Campaign Professional, 701.777.6070, kelseyr@UNDfoundation.org.
Agenda
- Welcome & Call to Order – Darla Adams
- Review & Approve Minutes of the January 14, 2026 Committee Meeting – Darla Adams
- UND Report – President Andrew Armacost
- Winter Board Meeting 2026 Survey Results – Darla Adams
- Winter Board Meeting 2027 Update – CEO DeAnna Carlson Zink
- Review Committee Level Risk Reporting & Timing of Reports – Nancy Pederson
- Committee Reports
- Alumni Relations & Development – Kelly Caruso
- Audit – Scott Fredericksen
- Finance – Chad Wachter
- Recruitment & Governance – Karen Phillips
- Investment – Randy Gershman
- Compensation – Darla Adams
- Executive – Darla Adams
- CEO Update – DeAnna Carlson Zink
- Other Business – Darla Adams
- Adjourn – Darla Adams
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
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
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
Executive Committee
4 p.m. Monday, June 15