Alumni Board
The Alumni Board of Alma College exists to provide expertise, advice and support to the Advancement Office regarding its vision, goals and plans for the future. The Alumni Board provides additional intellectual and human resources to the President and the college as needed to meet the demands of education in a rapidly changing and highly competitive market. Members serve as exemplars for alumni engagement, service, and giving and use their intellect, experience, and perspective as alumni leaders to assist Alma College in adapting its plans and programs to meet the demands of the future.
Alumni interested in serving as a member of the board are encouraged to complete an Alumni Board Application.
2024 Alumni Board
Executive Board
Executive Board
Executive Board
Executive Board
President |
Mark Kraft-Strong ’08 | Alma, MI |
Vice President |
Amy Pratt ’04 | Troy, MI |
Secretary |
Kristin Swihart ’96 | North Ridgeville, OH |
Membership Chair |
Blake Padget ’15 | Kalamazoo, MI |
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio Members
Director of Alumni and Family Engagement |
TBD |
Assistant Director of Engagement |
Alexa Wright ’12 |
Student Alumni Association President |
Marissa Luzac ’24 |
Alumni Board
Alumni Board
Alumni Board
Alumni Board Members
Name |
Class Year |
Location |
Term Expires |
Term |
| Robyn (Paige) Carr | ’04 | Charleston, IL | 2026 | 2 |
| Samantha (Perrin) Jackson | ’13 | Greenville, MI | 2025 | 2 |
| Mark Kraft-Strong | ’08 | Alma, MI | 2024 | 2 |
| Mary Kushion | ’85 | Alma, MI | 2025 | 2 |
| Shelia (Arrington) Minetola | ’82 | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | 2026 | 2 |
| Blake Padget | ’15 | Kalamazoo, MI | 2026 | 3 |
| Amy Pratt | ’04 | Troy, MI | 2024 | 2 |
| Mary (Skinner) Sexton | ’68 | Midland, MI | 2024 | 2 |
| Kristin Swihart | ’96 | North Ridgeville, OH | 2025 | 2 |
| Susan Latham Timoner | ’85 | Fairfax, VA | 2025 | 2 |
| Samantha Garvie | ’15 | Saginaw, MI | 2025 | 2 |
| Brian Churchill | ’80 | Brighton, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Mechelle (Kotulionus) Wittbrodt | ’94 | Essexville, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Kymberli Wregglesworth | ’97 | Onaway, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Matthew Boucher | ’12 | Ferndale, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Stephen Schlaack | ’12 | Owosso, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Samantha Bohy | ’13 | Sanford, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Jaycee Riewe | ’13 | Goshen, IN | 2026 | 1 |
| Crystal Snow | ’16 | Kalamazoo, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Jared Jacob | ’17 | Chicago, IL | 2026 | 1 |
| Kimber Buzzard | ’20 | Lansing, MI | 2026 | 1 |
| Dale Swihart | ’70 | Spring Lake, MI | 2027 | 1 |
| Kendall Jackson | ’12 | Grand Rapids, MI | 2027 | 1 |
| TJ Miller | ’17 | Hazel Park, MI | 2027 | 1 |
| Megan Lamrock | ’14 | Kentwood, MI | 2027 | 1 |
| Emily Havelka | ’12 | Owosso, MI | 2027 | 1 |
| Cheryl (Novitsky) Flammer | ’74 | Commerce Township, MI | 2027 | 1 |
| Debby (Altomare) DeLaby | ’73 | Novi, MI | 2027 | 1 |