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VCSU Foundation Recognizes Donors

Jun 17, 2025

Representatives from FEI, Inc., and First Community Credit Union are pictured with VCSU photos they were given as a gift.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Foundation recognized donors who hit new levels of giving this year during a Donor Recognition Luncheon, held June 16 on campus.

Donors who reached new levels of lifetime giving at $25,000 or above were recognized during the ceremony.

“VCSU has so many great supporters, whether it is local businesses, alumni or community members,” said Kim Hesch, Assistant Director for Advancement and Alumni Relations. “It’s always a pleasure when we can recognize our donors in person and thank them for their support of VCSU and our students.”

VCSU Foundation donors who reached new levels of giving this year are listed below.

Clock Tower II Level ($2,000,000 – $2,999,999)

  • Richard and Karen Monson
  • Gary and Connie Tharaldson

Platinum Level ($250,000 – $499,999)

  • FEI, Inc.
  • First Community Credit Union

Diamond Level ($100,000 – $249,999)

  • Ellen Kienitz
  • Tisa and Bill Mason

Gold Level ($50,000 – $99,999)

  • BIFROST CJMJJ Charitable Trust
  • Steven and Mary Fike
  • Kim and Wade Hesch
  • J.T. and Maryellen Homan
  • Leevers Foods
  • Missouri River Energy Services
  • Puklich Chevrolet GMC
  • Mark and Carole Richman
  • Gerald and Judy Ringdahl
  • Harvey and Diane Schilling
  • Gerald and Cindy Urlaub

Regents Level ($25,000 – $49,999)

  • Cory and Kristine Anderson
  • Handy Hardware
  • Dan and Patty Klein
  • Myron Loberg
  • Patricia Moug
  • Valley City Kiwanis Club

Representatives from FEI, Inc., and First Community Credit Union are pictured with VCSU photos they were given as a gift.

Platinum Level Donors in Attendance June 16

From left: Jeff Nathan, Foundation Board Chair; Matt Klabo and Nikka Swenson representing FEI, Inc.; Trish Lueck and Amanda Rowh representing First Community Credit Union; President Alan LaFave

Donors at the Gold Level are pictured with VCSU representatives after the donor luncheon.

Gold Level Donors in Attendance June 16

Seated, from left: Brian Ringdahl, Kathy Marquette and Steve Ringdahl representing Gerald and Judy Ringdahl. Standing, from left: Jeff Nathan, Foundation Board Chair; Tony Lam and Lisa Rush representing Leevers Foods; Wade and Kim Hesch; President Alan LaFave; Carole and Mark Richman

Regent level donors are pictured at the Donor Luncheon

Regents Level Donors in Attendance June 16

Seated, from left: Patty Klein, Megan Zarbano representing Handy Hardware; Kristine Anderson. Standing, from left: Jeff Nathan, Foundation Board Chair; Dan Klein representing Valley City Kiwanis Club; Cory Anderson; President Alan LaFave

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