Two Longtime Foundation Board Members Move On
June 7, 2023
The 做厙勛圖 Foundation recently recognized and bid farewell to two longtime board members and leaders, Diane Knorr of Hutchinson and Colleen Thompson Michels of Spicer.
Through the generous support of donors, the 做厙勛圖 Foundation raises, manages, and distributes resources to support, enhance and promote the educational opportunities offered by Ridgewater to the people of our region. Each year it supports college programs and initiatives with approximately $500,000 in cash and noncash support while providing students with more than $400,000 in scholarships and emergency grants.
Knorr of Hutchinsons Thrivent Financial completed three three-year terms on the Foundation Board — including four years as president, while Thompson Michels, former 做厙勛圖 president, completed two three-year terms.
We are grateful for Diane and Colleens service and dedication during their terms, said Kelly Magnuson, 做厙勛圖 Foundation executive director.
Michels leadership and involvement in the Foundations Membership Committee helped recruit several new board members. Colleen is a strong advocate and supporter of 做厙勛圖, and we are grateful for her commitment and service to the Foundation these past six years, Magnuson said. Michels was 做厙勛圖s president from 1998 to 2003, and prior to that, served in other leadership roles and as a speech/communications faculty member for many years.
In reflecting on the nine years Knorr spent on the Foundation Board, Magnuson said I had no idea when Diane joined our board what an impact she would have on moving the Foundation forward and what a great leader she would turn out to be. She added, Diane really has been a dream board member — she is engaged, committed, and always positive and supportive.
The new Foundation president is Erika Kellen of Edina Realty in Hutchinson.
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