Our advancement and alumni engagement team is here to answer all your giving questions and help you match your passions with the areas where you want to make an impact. Get started today by choosing a team member from the list, or contact us by phone, email or social media below.
We strive to create exceptional gift and engagement experiences for our alumni and donors, be your trusted partner in philanthropy and ensure our team members have a pinnacle career experience. Please take a moment to learn more about our mission, vision and values.
Phone/Email/Social
Fax: 435-797-1364
Email: advancement@usu.edu
Social: usu.edu/alumni/social
Central Administration
Matthew White
Vice President, Advancement
President, USU Foundation
435-797-3495
matthew.white@usu.edu
Valerie Donohoe
Assistant to the VP
435-797-8657
valerie.donohoe@usu.edu
LJ Bolton
Financial Officer
435-797-9607
lj.bolton@usu.edu
Julie Worthen
Business Assistant
435-797-3696
Julie.worthen@usu.edu
Scott Olson
Chief of Staff
435-797-0931
scott.olson@usu.edu
Alumni Engagement
Kimberly A. Larson
Associate Vice President, Alumni Engagement
435-797-0373
kimberly.larson@usu.edu
Sian Smith
Director, Alumni Development
435-797-1326
sian.smith@usu.edu
Sheldon Browning
Alumni Operations
435-797-7399
sheldon.browning@usu.edu
Taylor Ashcraft
Alumni Officer
435-797-0309
taylor.ashcraft@usu.edu
Advancement Services
Colleen Hobson
Associate Vice President, Advancement Services
435-797-1285
colleen.hobson@usu.edu
Gift Administration
Wendy Oliverson
Assistant Director, Gift Management
435-797-1327
wendy.oliverson@usu.edu
Aubrey Jensen
Gift Processor
435-797-7069
aubrey.jensen@usu.edu
Kirsten Barton
Gift Processor
435-797-1323
kirsten.barton@usu.edu
Bio and Prospect Research
Rachel Richards
Director of Prospect Research, Data Analytics, and Biographical Data
435-797-1331
rachel.richards@usu.edu
Nicky Smith
Development Officer Analyst
435-797-1271
nicky.smith@usu.edu
Kelsey Anderson
Biographical Analyst
435-797-7069
kelsey.anderson@usu.edu
Clarissa Swain
Development Officer Analyst
clarissa.swain@usu.edu
Emily Wells
Development Officer Analyst
435-797-1203
emily.wells@usu.edu
Kade Jensen
Development Officer Analyst
435-797-0541
kade.jensen@usu.edu
Data Team
Jake Kartchner
Data Manager
435-797-7135
jake.kartchner@usu.edu
Ricky Linton
Programmer
435-797-3782
ricky.linton@usu.edu
Teagan Jackson
Report Writer
435-797-1220
teagan.jackson@usu.edu
Central Development
John Cockett
Associate Vice President, Central Development
435-797-5726
john.cockett@usu.edu
Planned Giving
Steve Chambers
Director, Gift Planning
steve.chambers@usu.edu
Statewide
Bayley Hedglin
Development Officer, Blanding
435-797-7191
bayley.hedglin@usu.edu
University Wide
Ryan McLane
Senior Director of Development, University Wide
ryan.mclane@usu.edu
Loren Medina
Development Officer, University Wide
loren.medina@usu.edu
Whitney Boudrero
Development Officer, University Wide
435-760-5669
whitney.boudrero@usu.edu
Jonathan Young
Director, Annual Giving
435-797-0449
jonathan.young@usu.edu
Sophia Mann
Annual Giving Coordinator (A.C.E)
435-797-0486
sophia.mann@usu.edu
Corporate and Foundation Development
Jon Paulding
Associate Vice President, Corporate Relations and Foundations
801-541-2630
jon.paulding@usu.edu
Karah Altman
Senior Development Director, Corporate Relations and Foundations
214-683-3632
Karah.altman@usu.edu
College Development
Michael Bowen
Associate Vice President, College Development
435-797-5719
michael.bowen@usu.edu
Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Brandon Monson
Senior Development Director, Agriculture
435-797-2208
brandon.monson@usu.edu
Michelle Merrill
Development Director, Extension & Botanical
435-797-8556
michelle.merrill@usu.edu
Jenny Schulze
Associate Development Director, Agriculture
435-797-1778
jenny.schulze@usu.edu
Arts
Dane Graham
Senior Development Director, Arts
435-797-0447
dane.graham@usu.edu
Business
Zach Nyborg
Development Director, Business
435-797-9258
zach.nyborg@usu.edu
Education and Human Services
Lance Beckert
Senior Development Director, Education
435-797-1611
lance.beckert@usu.edu
Gina Stonehouse
Associate Development Director, Education
435-797-1992
gina.stonehouse@usu.edu
Nate Lundberg
Associate Development Director, Education
nate.lundberg@usu.edu
Engineering
David Kunz
Senior Development Director, Engineering
435-797-8012
david.kunz@usu.edu
Tony Ahlstrom
Development Officer, Engineering
435-797-0769
tony.ahlstrom@usu.edu
Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS)
Justin Barton
Senior Development Director,
CHaSS
435-797-4473
justin.barton@usu.edu
Cassidy Nemelka
Development Officer,
CHaSS
435-797-0267
cassidy.nemelka@usu.edu
Natural Resources
Karah Altman
Senior Development Director, Natural Resources
214-683-3632
Karah.altman@usu.edu
Science
Kade Burnham
Development Director, Science
435-797-1413
kade.burnham@usu.edu
Brandon Suisse
Development Officer,
Science
435-797-1325
brandon.suisse@usu.edu
Veterinary Medicine
Athletics Development
Jerry Bovee
Associate Vice President & Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs
435-797-1880
jerry.bovee@usu.edu
Sarah Landes
Associate Director
435-797-0143
sarah.landes@usu.edu
Stewardship & Donor Engagement
Adrienne Larson
Associate Vice President, Stewardship
435-797-8924
adrienne.larson@usu.edu
Joey McKnight
Director of Events
435-797-8275
joseph.mcknight@usu.edu
Aneka Christensen
Stewardship Coordinator
435-797-3326
aneka.christensen@usu.edu
Emily Nelson
Stewardship Coordinator
435-797-0843
emily.nelson@usu.edu
Strategic Communications
Janette Robbins
Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications
561-445-8977
janette.robbins@usu.edu
Dave Schow
Senior Graphic Designer
435-232-2055
dave.schow@usu.edu
Maren Aller
Senior Advancement Writer
435-797-1355
maren.aller@usu.edu
Chloe Merrill
Marketing and Communications Manager
435-797-1438
chloe.merrill@usu.edu
Alex Vuksta
Social Media Manager
230-283-1393
alexander.vuksta@usu.edu