About the Friends of Saint Paul College

Foundation Mission Statement

The purpose of the Friends of Saint Paul College (Foundation) is to support and uphold the mission of Saint Paul College (College) and to secure charitable gifts and grants in support of Saint Paul College in accordance with funding priorities established by the College.

Foundation Vision Statement

Our vision is to build resourceful relationships that help Saint Paul College become a leader in providing comprehensive life-long learning by:

  • Creating strong partnerships
  • Defining ambitious fundraising goals
  • Selecting an engaged, productive board
  • Improving visibility and awareness of Saint Paul College
  • Broadcasting ongoing college success stories
  • Modeling and recognizing community and student philanthropic involvement

Foundation Values Statement

We support Saint Paul College’s values of excellence, integrity and respect. As an institutionally affiliated foundation, our board of directors is committed to:

  • Integrity
  • Transparency
  • Dedication
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Generosity
  • Empowerment
  • Excellence
  • Success

2011 Board Members

Paul DeGeest
Foundation Chair

John Bennett
Western Bank
Foundation Treasurer

Tom Getzke
Builders Exchange
Foundation Secretary

Melvin W. Carter III
Saint Paul City Councilmember
Foundation Board Member

Rassoul Dastmozd, Ph.D.
President, Saint Paul College

Gregory Dodd
Foundation Board Member

Harry Melander
Saint Paul Building & Construction Trades Council
Foundation Board Member

Richard McCarthy
Community Volunteer
Foundation Board Member

Mary Shearen
Best and Flanagan
Foundation Board Member

Lorraine Stevenson
3M

Ruth Young
Student Representative

Rosanne Zaidenweber
Zaidenweber Law Office
Foundation Board Member

Staff Members

Laura Savin
Executive Director
Foundation & Alumni Development

 

Wan Tansatit
Administrative Assistant