Sean Burress '94, Minneapolis, MN
 
  1. Please list your education beyond your St. Olaf degree?
    MBA in Marketing from St. Thomas
  2. What is your current occupation?
    Associate Marketing Manager - at General Mills for Betty Crocker
  3. What was your major and how has that played out into your life today?
    Math - Computer Science & American Racial & Multicultural Studies
    Initial job at General Mills in IT and various leadership roles helping people acclimate to the culture of General Mills & the Twin cities
  4. Tell us your favorite Ole memory.
    Spending a few days with Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter.
  5. What is your favorite alumni event?
    Multicultural Banquet
  6. What do you consider your greatest achievement that St. Olaf has played a part in?
    Opening my mind to a variety of cultures & beliefs both domestically & internationally.  Also, six weeks of travel throughout Europe.
  7. Why do you support St. Olaf College?
    I believe each of us owe others the ability to learn from our past by staying involved and making things better for those who will walk in a similar path as we did.
  8. What do you hope to accomplish on the Alumni Board?
    I hope to be a voice for many students/Alumni who may otherwise go unheard or have no representation.
  9. Any advice you have for current students?
    Take advantage of each opportunity put in front of you & think long term.