Coon Rapids Foundation

Board of Directors Coon Rapids Campus Foundation

The ARCC Foundation promotes an awareness and understanding of the College and its educational, cultural and developmental value to the surrounding communities. Foundation volunteers accept donations for scholarships and other enrichment projects not provided through regular college funding.

Since its inception in 1987, the Foundation has raised over $3,088,158 in financial support. This support has provided over 1,958 scholarships ($1,240,000) to area residents. The Foundation has purchased over $516,000 in equipment, and $115,500 has been awarded to faculty members for projects designed to enhance the classroom experience for the student.

Board Members 2011-2012

• PRESIDENT: Verne McPherson
• VICE PRESIDENT: Tony Palumbo
• TREASURER: Tom Lehn
• SECRETARY: Marge Christensen
• DIRECTORS: Raquel Berg, Ryan Brandt, Mark Ethen, Jim Gromberg, Julie Gotham, Jerry Koch, Mindy Kveton, Patrick McVary, Tom O'Connor, Steve Rice, Kristi Riley, Scott Schulte, Andy Schweizer, Natalie Steffen, David Walch, Pam Westlund

ARCC Ex Officio

• Jessica Stumpf, Interim ARCC President
• Marc Johnson, Foundations Executive Director