Foundation

To obtain and distribute the resources necessary to support the students, faculty, programs and vision of Anoka Technical College.

Board President
Jason Alders, Plant Manager
Caterpillar Global

Board Vice President
Karen Skepper, Director Community & Government Relations
Anoka County

Board Treasurer
Michael Scholl, Vice President
Northeast Bank

Jessica Andrist, Advocacy & Marketing Director
Mary T. Inc

Eric Bass, Manufacturing Cell Manager
Graco Inc

Dennis Carter, Regional HR Director
Benedictine Health System

Elizabeth Christensen, HR Director
Vista Outdoor

Julie Hogie, Director of Auxiliary & Volunteer Services
Mercy / Allina

Steve Horstmann, Vice President of Operations
North Memorial Hospital

Bill Kingston
Kingston Technology Consultants

Brian Kovar, President
AID Electric

Amanda Othoudt, Economic Development Director
City of Elk River

Brian Peek, Senior Operations Manager
nVent

Bruce Sayler, Director of Community Relations
Connexus Energy

Clint Schneider, CEO
Lisi Medical - Remmele

Steve Swain, President
CNH Machine

Tara Thurs, Senior Human Resources Manager
Pentair Equipment Protection

Duane Vandenberghe, Vice President of Administration
Mate Precision Tooling

Joan Wood, VP Business Banking Liaison
21st Century Bank

Lee Zachman, President
RMS, A Cretex Company 

Ex-Officio Board Members

Kent Hanson, President
Anoka Technical College/Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Elaina Bleifield, Vice President of Student & Academic Affairs
Anoka Technical College

Jamie Barthel, Executive Director
Professional & Workforce Training and Foundations
Anoka Technical College/Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Pamela Russell, Development Director
Anoka Technical College Foundation

Lisa Sisson, Foundations Database Manager 
Anoka-Ramsey Community College/Anoka Technical College

Andrea Hevern, Foundations Administrative Specialist 
Anoka-Ramsey Community College/Anoka Technical College

The Anoka Technical College Foundation, the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Foundation – Coon Rapids, and Anoka-Ramsey Community College Foundation – Cambridge takes pride in the accuracy and integrity of the fiscal management and financial reporting within all three foundations.  Staff and leadership within the three foundations are assisted in its day-to-day financial work through a contractual relationship with a reputable, national CPA firm, CliftonLarsonAllen.  This firm has significant expertise working with non-profits, foundations, and higher-education.  It is a well-respected firm that employs more than 4,500 professionals, including more than 1,800 CPAs, and serves approximately 150,000 clients across the country. 

Every three years, CPA firms are required to obtain an independent peer review of their system of quality control for their accounting and auditing practice. The most recent peer review report received by CliftonLarsonAllen expressed a rating of “pass,” which is the most positive report that can be received.

In addition, the three foundations undergo an independent financial statement audit once every three years. During the off years, each foundation undergoes an independent financial statement review by a well-established and reputable CPA firm, BerganKDV.  BerganKDV has more than 60 years of experience working with the nonprofit community. In the most recent independent financial statement audits for Anoka Technical College Foundation and Anoka-Ramsey Community College – Cambridge Foundation, the auditors have expressed an “unmodified” opinion.  Simply, an “unmodified” opinion is a clean opinion stating the financial statements are presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. The independent financial statement audit for Coon Rapids is scheduled for this year.  We expect an “unmodified” opinion at the end of this audit as well. 

To complete an application, visit Anoka Technical College Online Scholarship Application.

Use your Student ID and password  for eservices to log in, then save your application immediately to auto populate your student information from Anoka Technical College. 

Applying online:

• saves time
• ensures accuracy
• ensures confidentiality

For detailed application instructions, review the Scholarship Application Guide.

More about Anoka Technical College Scholarships

Annually, the Anoka Technical College Foundation awards more than $100,000 in scholarships through its two funding cycles: January for spring semester and June for fall semester.

Scholarship criteria includes scholastic achievement, financial need and special circumstances, educational and career goals and instructor recommendations. 

*Students who require assistance may go to the Foundation Office (Rm 190B) in the Student Success Center.

For more information, contact Scholarship Coordinator Lisa Sisson at 763-433-1294, or contact the Foundation at 763-433-1130 or Foundation@anokaramsey.edu.

The Anoka Technical College crisis grant program was developed to support students in a financial crisis by providing short-term assistance with essential needs.  This is a discretionary fund is made possible by donations from private donors, college faculty and staff, community partners, and students. 
 
More information and contact information about the Anoka Technical College foundation crisis grant can be found here.