Alumni and Donors

Supporting Education, Changing Lives

At Hawkeye Community College, we believe every student can succeed, and the Hawkeye Foundation is here to help make that possible. Whether it’s a bus pass to get to class, a textbook when money is tight, or a scholarship to ease financial stress, the Foundation provides support so students can focus on their education. Thanks to generous donors, we also fund hands-on learning experiences, help teachers and staff grow, and provide important campus resources.

Every day, we receive thank-you letters from students sharing stories of hope, hard work, and gratitude. Their success is proof that education changes lives—and that every student truly matters.

Foundation Board of Directors

Leadership

• President: Dr. Beau Beecher, Kimball and Beecher Family Dentistry
• Financial Secretary: Steve Duggan, Hogan Hansen

Board Members

• Barb Anderson, The VGM Group
• Blake Colwell, Bill Colwell Ford
• Teresa Culpepper, Hawkeye Community College and MercyOne
• Tony Howard, Dale Howard Auto Center
• Kelly Richards, MercyOne
• Ryan Risetter, Farmers State Bank
• Jeff Schumacher, Schumacher Elevator
• Tony Thompson, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office
• Bridgett Wood, City of Waterloo
• Rick Wulfekuhle, Buchanan County Emergency Management

Board of Trustees Representatives

• Bridge Saffold, Clinical Coordinator
• Dave Westley, Retired

Ex-Officio: Hawkeye Community College

• Dr. Todd Holcomb, College President
• Daniel Gillen, Vice President of Administration and Finance
• Nina Grant, Vice President of Student Affairs
• Lynn LaGrone, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
• Aaron Sauerbrei, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Education

Emeritus

• Laurie Allbaugh, Retired
• Mark Collett, Retired