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Russell H. Viehmann, Vice President for Development and Alumni Programs, oversees all activities of the Alumni Programs, Annual/Major/Planned Gifts, Corporate/Foundation/Government Relations, and the Advancement Services teams within his division. Russ is married to a 1970 Webster alumna, Virginia Harrigan Viehmann. His daughter, Ann, is a 1998 alumna of the University while daughter Kim is pursuing graduate studies at Webster. |
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ALUMNI PROGRAMS TEAM
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Jennifer Jezek-Taussig MA, CFRE, Director of Alumni Programs, manages the staff and activities of the Alumni Programs team; serves as an ex-officio member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and its committees; and organizes international alumni/development activities. Jennifer graduated from Webster in 1996 with a master's degree in international relations. Her husband, Fred Taussig, is also an alum.
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George Billings, Regional Alumni/Development Officer, organizes alumni/development activities in 12 U.S. cities, including the Alumni Interest Group/Alumni Chapter/Gold Chapter programs; is the staff liaison to the Alumni Association Board of Directors Regional Committee; and serves as a contact for Webster's regional campuses and staff. George is also an adjunct faculty member in the Religious Studies Department.
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Mary Krchma, Alumni Programs Officer, serves as the staff liaison to a number of important Alumni Association Board of Directors committees, including Liaison, Homecoming/Reunion, Careers, Community Service, and two Awards Committees. In addition, Mary plans alumni activities for three of the Schools/Colleges in St. Louis and for two U.S. cities. She also manages the Alumni Benefits program and committee. Her husband, Steve Krchma, is an adjunct faculty member of the School of Business & Technology.
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Necole Powell, Alumni Programs Officer, serves as the staff liaison for the Activities Committee of the Alumni Board, including "Food for Thought," Young Alumni, and "Alumni Coming Together" (ACT), and for the African-American Alumni Chapter (AAAC). In addition, Necole works with volunteers to organize alumni activities in San Antonio and Las Vegas. She also plans alumni activities in St. Louis for the School of Communications and School of Education. |
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Gayle Faucett, Alumni Secretary, responds to a variety of alumni inquiries on a daily basis and provides terrific support for mailings, events, and Alumni Board business. She also oversees the Love Foundation Alumni House.
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ANNUAL FUND, MAJOR, AND PLANNED GIFTS TEAM |
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Victoria Frank, Director of Development, manages the activities of the Annual Fund, Major, and Planned Gifts Team, and works on special University fundraising projects, including targeted endowed, annual, and capital campaigns. Daughters Katie, Stephanie, and Rebecca are all Webster alumnae.
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Marilyn Holmes, Development Officer, is responsible for the development of the University's major gifts program including endowed scholarships. She is also the staff liaison to the University's highest giving club, the "Daniel Webster Society," for the recognition of donors of $1250 or more. Son Doug is a 1996 graduate of Webster.
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Ken Nickless, CFRE, Development Officer - Gift Planning, assists those wishing to include Webster in their long range plans. Whether considering a bequest, a gift that provides the giver with a lifetime income, or vehicles for providing assets to loved ones, Ken can help determine the plans that best fit one's long range goals.
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Beth White, Development Officer - Annual Fund, manages the phonathon and direct mail programs, which encourage alumni to designate an annual gift to the School/College, campus, or program of their choice. She also serves as staff liaison to the Alumni Board's Development Committee, which plans an annual series of activities for donors of $100 or more to the University.
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