- Please list your education beyond your St. Olaf
degree?
M.A. in Philanthropy and Development, Saint Mary’s
University of Minnesota 1999
- What is your current occupation?
Development Officer at Carleton College
- What was your
major and how has that played out into your life today?
Political
Science/Religion…taught me to think beyond
myself and to be intellectually curious.
- Tell us your
favorite Ole memory.
April 26, 1994 when I had my first “date” at
a recital in Urness with my now wife, Anna Lisa (Hembre)
Rustad ’96.
- What is your favorite alumni event?
Any time that I am lucky enough to be with my best Ole friends,
that is my favorite alumni event. Official event: Christmas
Festival.
- What do you consider your greatest achievement
that St. Olaf has played a part in?
St. Olaf taught me to love the liberal arts and my career
involves advancing the liberal arts.
- Why do you support
St. Olaf College?
Because it made me “me” and
because others supported me when I attended.
- What do you
hope to accomplish on the Alumni Board?
Helping St. Olaf achieve success in Partners in Annual Giving.
- Any
advice you have for current students?
Sit in front and ask a lot of questions.
- Is there any personal information you would like
to add?
I live in Northfield with my wife Anna Lisa ’96,
son Haakon (5) and daughter Ingrid (2). Enjoy music, travel,
and spending time with my family.
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