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

Darla Adams

Darla (Kleven) Adams, ’84, ’95, ’07

Consultant

Grand Forks, ND

Vice Chair

Troy Bader

Troy Bader, ’85

President & CEO, International Dairy Queen Corp.

Board Members

Andrew Abernathey

Founder & CEO, Abernathey Holdings

Scottsdale, AZ

Lisa Barnes

Lisa (Schmitz) Barnes, ’88

Former Director of Engineering, Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Technology

Glendale, AZ

Twylah Blotsky

Twylah (Butler) Blotsky, ’93

President & CEO, Butler Machinery Company

Fargo, ND

Kelly Caruso

Kelly (Keeler) Caruso, ’91

Former CEO, Shipt

Minneapolis, MN

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper, ’05, ’08

Pilot, United Airlines

Arlington, VA

Lucy Dalglish

Lucy Dalglish,’80

Professor, University of Maryland

McLean, VA

Kaleb Dschaak

Kaleb Dschaak, ’20

CEO, Fenworks

Grand Forks, ND

Scott Fredrickson

Scott Fredericksen, ’74

Former Managing Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP

Washington, D.C.

Angie Freeman

Angie (Hovland) Freeman,’91

Chief Human Resources Officer, CH Robinson

Eden Prairie, MN

Randy Gershman

Randy Gershman, ’84

Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments

Marshfield, WI

Mike Hamerlik

Mike Hamerlik, ’84, ’88

Former President/CEO, Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp

West Fargo, ND

Dr. Michael Labeau

Dr. Mike LeBeau, ’02

President, Sanford Health

Bismarck, ND

Nathaniel Leben

Nathaniel Leben, ’05

Co-founder, iSight Drone Services

Santa Clarita, CA

Chuck McFarlane

Chuck MacFarlane, ’87

President/CEO, Otter Tail Corporation

Fergus Falls, MN

Gary Petersen

Gary Petersen, ’87, '93

Chairman, Cornerstone Bank

Bismarck, ND

Karen Phillips

Karen (Borlaug) Phillips, ’77

Former VP of Public & Government Affairs, Canadian National Railway Company

Alexandria, VA

Lara Prozinski

Lara (Olsen) Prozinski, ’90

Former Teacher, Devils Lake Public Schools

Coordinator, Devils Lake Public Schools Development Fund

Devils Lake, ND

Jodi Rolland

Jodi Thompson Rolland, ’92

President, Affluent Wealth Management & CEO, USBI/USBA

McKinney, TX

John Solberg

John Solberg, ’76

Founding Partner, Onward Investors

Scottsdale, Ariz.

David St. Peter

Dave St. Peter, ’89

Former President/CEO, Minnesota Twins

Chanhassen, MN

Kathryn Uhrich

Kathryn Uhrich, ’86

Professor, University of California, Riverside

Riverside, CA

Chad Watcher

Chad Wachter

President & CEO, Investcore, Inc.

Bismarck, ND

Reid Walker

Founder, Walker Youngbird Foundation

Washington, DC

Ex-Officio Members

Andrew Armacost

President

University of North Dakota

Karla Mongeon-Stewart

Vice President for Finance & Operations/COO

University of North Dakota

Eric Link

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

University of North Dakota

Dr. Marjorie Jenkins

Dean & Vice President for Health Affairs

University of North Dakota

DeAnna Carlson Zink, ’86

Chief Executive Officer

UND Alumni Association & Foundation

Nancy Pederson

Nancy Pederson, ’90

Vice President of Finance & Operations

UND Alumni Association & Foundation

Meeting Notices & Agendas

All times are in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST).

2026

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Executive Committee

4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27

Meeting Notice

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation Combined Finance & Investment Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 27 2026, will begin at 4 p.m. CT. This meeting will originate from the Gorecki Alumni Center, 3501 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202, with some or all members participating by Zoom. Contact Kelsey Regan, Board & Campaign Professional, 701.777.6070, kelseyr@undfoundation.org.

Agenda

Welcome & Call to Order
Approve Minutes of the April 29, 2026 Meeting
Approval of Nomination and Selection Process for Board & Committee Leadership
UND Report
Committee Reports
1. Alumni Relations & Development
2. Audit
3. Finance
4. Recruitment & Governance
5. Investment
6. Compensation
  1. Approve CEO Incentive Compensation Document
CEO Update
Other Business
Adjourn

Executive Committee

4 p.m. Monday, June 15

Board login

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
President, UNDAAF Board of Directors

Committee Chairs

Alumni Relations & Development: Kelly Caruso

Audit: Scott Fredericksen

Finance: Chad Wachter

Recruitment & Governance: Karen (Borlaug) Phillips

Investment: Randy Gershman

Board & Campaign Professional

Kelsey Regan
3501 University Ave. Stop 8157
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.6070
kelseyr@UNDfoundation.org

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