Foundation Leadership
Community Leaders Supporting Student Success
The Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc., is led by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of respected business and community leaders. These volunteers believe in the power of education and actively support Mid-State’s mission and goals.
Help make a difference for Mid-State students by supporting the Foundation today.
Foundation Mission, Vision, and Goals
The Foundation Board works closely with College leadership to strengthen student support, grow resources, and expand opportunities across the Mid-State district. Their leadership helps ensure students have access to scholarships, programs, and tools that support success in and beyond the classroom.
Our Mission
Through the generosity of donors, the Mid-State Technical College Foundation invests in student success and supports the College’s strategic priorities.
Our Vision
The Foundation supports every Mid-State student’s education by providing financial assistance and strengthening the College as a leading educational provider in our communities.
Strategic Goals
The Foundation works to:
- Grow the Foundation’s endowment and increase student support
- Widely communicate the value and impact of the Foundation to the College, students, employers, and donors
- Build and sustain future Foundation Board leadership
- Define and develop a Mid-State Alumni Association
- Review and improve fundraising strategies
Foundation Board Officers
The Foundation officers provide leadership and guidance for the Board’s work and priorities.
Mary Jo Green, President
Heather Huebner, Vice President
Brian DeWitt, Treasurer
Dr. Lisa Rowe-Peplinski, Immediate Past President
Foundation Board Directors
Foundation directors bring a wide range of professional experience and community insight to support the Foundation’s mission.
Joe Jirschele
Charissa Lager
Sue Miller
April Niemi
Jen Oswald
Dr. Deb Stencil
Larry Turba
Samantha Wondrash
Ex-Officio Board Members
Ex-Officio members serve in advisory roles and help connect the Foundation with College leadership and governance.
Betty Bruski Mallek
Mid-State District Board of Directors Liaison
Junction City
Dr. Shelly Mondeik
President, Mid-State Technical College
Chrystal Heinrich
Financial Aid Director, Mid-State Technical College
Foundation & Alumni Staff
Mid-State’s Foundation & Alumni staff supports daily operations, donor engagement, and alumni relations.
Nikki Dhein
Director, Foundation & Alumni
715-422-5322
Tara Manzke
Coordinator, Foundation & Alumni
715-422-5598
Contact Us
Foundation & Alumni Office
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Email | 715-422-5322
