Contact Information
Kimberly Shaff
Executive Director
KShaff@inverhills.edu
651-450-3512
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Elsbeth Howe
Development Director
EHowe@inverhills.edu
651-450-3407
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Chris Hinrichs
Foundation Business & Accounting Coordinator
CHinrichs@inverhills.edu
651-450-3643
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Alumni Connection
Inver Hills Community College Alumni Association
The Alumni Association builds, collaborates and fosters relations with alumni, students and the community for the purpose of supporting and promoting the mission of Inver Hills Community College. Membership is free, and open to all people who have attended Inver Hills. The Alumni Association is led by a Board of Directors who guide the work of the Alumni Association. If you are interested in getting involved please complete our 'Stay in Touch' Form and indicate on the form that you would like more information about serving on the Board.
Stay in touch
If you attended Inver Hills, we want to hear from you. Staying in touch means learning about special events and following college news. The campus community is always interested in hearing about the career and life successes of our alumni. You are the driving purpose of Inver Hills.
Alumni appeal
Dedicated to the power and promise of education, Inver Hills inspires students, builds careers and strengthens communities, but the college needs your help. We are proud to report that alumni giving grew the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund to more than $140,000 in the last ten years. The fund is now regularly awarding scholarships each fall and spring semesters. We encourage you to consider giving a tax deductible donation to support this important scholarship fund and help more students each term.
Outstanding Alumni Award
Inver Hills Community College seeks nominations from alumni, faculty, staff, Foundation Board members to recognize an individual with the annual Outstanding Alumni Award. The Alumni Association Board selects the awardee each spring. Nominations are welcome throughout the year.
An alumna or alumnus is selected based on professional achievement or distinguished community service. Eligible nominees have completed at least 30 semester credits or a certificate program at Inver Hills.
Alumni Coordinator
Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
Dave Rustad
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2021
Class of 1988
Doug Hanneman
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2020
Class of 1977
Patsy Keech
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2019
Class of 1984
Tom "Bo" Johnson
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2018
Class of 1975
Yussuf Shafie
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2017
Class of 2009
Patricia Buss
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2016
Class of 1973
Beth Asmussen
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2015
Class of 1986
Jim Collins
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2015
Class of 1993
Autumn Lehrke
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2014
Class of 2003
Thomas E. Smith
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2013
Class of 1989
Bruce Nelson
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2013
Class of 1991
Dean Swenson
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2012
Class of 1991
Michael D. Scott
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2012
Class of 1985
William Blair Anderson
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2012
Class of 1996
Chief Scott Johnson
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2011
Class of 1975
Reyne Branchaud-Linsk
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2011
Class of 1975
Dr. Judy Pechacek
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2011
Class of 1982
Dane Smith
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2010
Class of 1975
Gail McMiller
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2010
Class of 2003
Dr. Laurie Rudman
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2009
Class of 1989
Dr. Mary Maher
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2009
Class of 1972
David Bellows
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2008
Class of 1975
Susan Fortney Renstrom
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2008
Class of 1977
Nancy Schouweiler
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2007
Class of 1985
Betty McCollum
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2007
Class of 1980
Joe Atkins
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2006
Attended 1983
Dr. Wayne Truscinski
Inver Hills Outstanding Alumni Award 2005
Class of 1972
