…Don Chase, who has worked with Mary since the start, agrees. “When she joined the board of trustees in 1984, she changed the culture,” said Chase, who was vice president of advancement at the time. She turned a working board into a giving board by challenging others to match her…
…in 2005. He continued to work for five years past this for major gifts. Under his leadership, his staff increased alumni participation and giving. Don developed substantial relationships with students, families, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, church, and the entire Northland community. He supported the shift to focus on environmental studies,…
…the Habitat for Humanity, Chamber of Commerce, Ashland Historical Society, Chequamegon Bay Arts Council, Ashland Rotary Club, the Big Top Chautauqua Board, Wisconsin Public Radio, and the City of Ashland. Don retired from Northland in 2005, however, retirement didn’t slow him down. He continued to work with major gifts for…
