I am pleased to announce the creation of the Presidential Inauguration Committee. This committee will assist Inauguration Committee Co-Chairs, Vice President Audrey Kintzi and General Counsel/Executive Vice President Ann Merchlewitz, with the planning and execution of my inauguration on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. I am grateful they have accepted these responsibilities and look forward to working with the committee as we bring to life the inauguration theme, Saint Mary’s: A Sign of Faith, Hope, & Knowledge. The committee includes the following individuals:
- Mark Barber, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean (College)
- Jim Bedtke, Vice President of Facilities
- Moni Berg-Binder, Associate Professor of Biology
- Gena Bilden, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Services (SGPP)
- Ben Buerkle, SGPP student
- Kelly Boice, Business Office Controller
- Sarah Ferguson, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean (SGPP)
- Tim Gossen, Vice President of Mission and Student Life
- Aldontae Guess, College student
- Tianna Johnson, Director of IT and User Services
- Scott Kneeskern, Director of Brand and Creative Services
- Michael Ostman, Director of Student Activities
- Laura Sonday, College student
- Deb Nahrgang, Director of Strategic Communications
- Megan Sadowski, Director of Donor Relations
- Nick Winecke, Interim Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach
You can find more information about the inauguration at smumn.edu/inauguration.