VCSU Foundation Board

The purpose of the VCSU Foundation is to support Valley City State University. The Foundation exists to raise and manage private resources of time, talent, and financial contributions to support the mission and priorities of Valley City State University, and provide opportunities for both the students and the University that are not funded through state funds.

  • The mission of the VCSU Foundation is to support VCSU by involving alumni & friends of the University in activities and private giving that meet the University's needs and advance its welfare.
  • The Foundation supports and coordinates the efforts of the Alumni Association, V-500, Booster Board and major giving activities.

Board of Directors 2024-25

  • President

    Jeff Nathan

  • Vice President

    Matt Pedersen

  • Secretary

    Dave Bass

  • Treasurer

    Liz Ryerson

  • Ken Astrup
  • Kirsten Baesler
  • Bob Bergan
  • DuWayne Bott
  • Mark Finstad
  • George Gaukler
  • Gigi Goven
  • Dee Jensen
  • Josh Kasowski
  • Matt Klabo
  • Ryan Leroux
  • Karsten Melgaard
  • Mark Richman
  • Paul Sandness

Ex Officio - Non-Voting Members

  • VCSU President

    Dr. Alan LaFave

  • Others

    Cory Anderson - Executive Director for University Advancement
    Erica Buchholz - Vice President for Business Affairs

2024-25 Meeting Schedule

Date Meeting Venue Time
September 12, 2024 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
October 7, 2024 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 3:00 p.m.
October 17, 2024 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
October 24, 2024 Foundation Board Special Meeting VCSU Alumni Room 4:00 p.m.
November 21, 2024 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
December 9, 2024 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 2:00 p.m.
February 27, 2025 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
March 10, 2025 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 2:00 p.m.
May 29, 2025 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
June 16, 2025 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 1:00 p.m.