Development Foundation
The MSU Development Foundation was incorporated in 1978 exclusively for the benefit of Minot State University. Its purpose is to establish, promote and stimulate voluntary financial support for the benefit of Minot State University, especially in the building of endowment and in addressing the long-term priorities of the university.
Board Members![]() Kathy Aas '11 |
![]() Jon Backes '84 |
![]() Leslie Coughlin '01 |
![]() David Gowan '79 |
![]() Kent Kirkhammer '06 |
![]() Karen Krebsbach '62 |
![]() Dan Langemo |
![]() Jarid Lundeen '97 |
![]() Tom Probst '67 |
![]() Bob Sando |
![]() Myron Thompson '67 |
![]() Rick Hedberg '89, Ex-Officio |
![]() Sabrina Herrmann ‘93/’04, Ex-Officio |
![]() Tom Rafferty ’00, Ex-Officio |
![]() Steven Shirley, Ex-Officio |
![]() Brent Winiger, Ex-Officio |
Foundation Executive Committee | |
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Jon Backes | President |
Dan Langemo | Vice President |
Brent Winiger | Treasurer |
Rick Hedberg | Executive Director |
Dr. Steven Shirley | University President |
Dan Langemo | Investment Advisory Committee |
Karen Krebsbach | Development Strategies Committee |
Bob Sando | Special Gifts Committee |
Kathy Aas | Nominating Committee |

Foundation Office Staff | |
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Rick Hedberg | VP for Advancement/Executive Director MSU Development Foundation |
Jeremy Feller | Development Officer |
Steve Lipp | Development Officer |
Kate Marshall | Donor Relations Coordinator |
Janna McKechnie | Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving |
Abbie Naze | Development Officer/Data Analyst |
Renae Yale | Database Manager |
Bonnie Trueblood | Administrative Assistant |