Major Gifts and Gift Planning
Dale Kero
Director of Development
Specialties
- Oversee University fundraising activity
- Development liaison for College of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering
Eric Halonen
Director of Major Gifts and Gift Planning
Specialties
- Oversee Development Officers team and Office of Gift Planning
- Development liaison for Graduate School, Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics
Karla Aho
Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech's mission and programs through financial support and other activities
- Development liaison for Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, School of Technology, MultiCultural Affairs, and Institutional Diversity
Randy Heinonen
Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech’s mission and programs through financial support and other activities
- Development liaison for Athletics
Christopher Hohnholt
Director of Development and Outreach—School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Specialties
- Engage forestry, applied ecology and environmental sciences, wildlife ecology and management, molecular genetics, and biotechnology alumni and friends
John Holmen
Senior Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech’s mission and programs through financial support and other activities
Priscilla Khoury
Director of Foundation Relations and Development Officer
Specialties
- Foundations
Lorraine Konosky
Manager of Gift Planning Administration
Specialties
- Process stock gifts
- Prepare planned gift illustrations
- Maintain gift planning administrative records
Linda Korpela
Communications Coordinator for Major Gifts and Gift Planning
Specialties
- Coordinate marketing, communications, and stewardship initiatives for Gift Planning program
- Draft and edit individual proposals
Ben Larson
Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech’s mission and programs through financial support and other activities
- Development liaison for College of Science and Arts, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Exercise Science and Health and PE, Humanities, ROTC, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts
Steve Nordstrom
Development Officer—Athletics
Specialties
- Plan and manage annual fundraising activity for the Athletic Department
Nathan Ruonavaara
Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech’s mission and programs through financial support and other activities
- Development liaison for Engineering Fundamentals, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, and Seaman Mineral Museum
Connie Scott
Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech’s mission and programs through financial support and other activities
- Development liaison for Cognitive and Learning Science, Physics, Rozsa Center, and Van Pelt Library
Sarah Vertin
Office Assistant for Major Gifts and Gift Planning
Rex Wilson
Development Officer
Specialties
- Engage alumni and friends in furthering Michigan Tech’s mission and programs through financial support and other activities
- Development liaison for Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and School of Business and Economics