About the Foundation

At the Hennepin Tech Foundation, our mission is to support students, strengthen industries, and inspire communities by making higher education accessible and impactful. Through scholarships, workforce development programs, and collaborative initiatives, we help students achieve their goals while driving economic growth and innovation.

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide resources that support career and technical education for employment and advancement in an ever-changing global environment. The Foundation’s vision is to ensure Hennepin Tech has the resources needed to help every student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

Our Values

Inclusion: We value an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and acceptance.

Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency and trustworthiness.

Stewardship: We manage resources with transparency and accountability.

Our Impact

Students Empowered

1700+

Scholarships awarded to deserving students.

Community Strengthened

100's

Partnerships with local businesses and industries to advance workforce development.

Programs Funded

40+

Support for technical education prorams that prepare students for in-demand careers.

The Foundation is dedicated to empowering students through scholarships and resources, making higher education accessible and impactful.

Hear From Our Students

"When I applied for the scholarship and received the award letter I was over excited. It lessened my burden a lot and enabled me to focus on my study." Davidetta Dennis, Practical Nursing
"It's impacted my educational journey by taking away the stress of money. It's definitely impacted my long-term goals by not having any debt and putting me in a ood place when I finish college." Cecelia LaBelle, Landscape & Horticulture
"Thank you for everything you guys do." Jacob Miller, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
"I feel grateful. It gives us motivation and lets us know that a lot of people care about us. I feel amazing. This year I can be free to do what I want in Cybersecurity. Thank you so much for supporting us." Neelie Mostrom, Cyber Defense

Meet Our Team

The dedicated leadership and staff behind the Hennepin Tech Foundation work tirelessly to connect students with opportunities and create lasting community impact.

Board of Directors

Leaders in education, business, and community development.

Chair: Myron Moser
Retired
Vice Chair: Patricia Andersen
Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services
Delkor Systems Inc.
Treasurer: Larry Hruby
Community Representative

Annette Lund: Retired
Judy Fesenmaier: Retired
Tim Farley: Senior Vice President | Financial Advisor
The Westside Group
Satasha Green-Stephen, J.D., Ph.D.: Sr. Vice Chancellor for ASA
Minnesota State
Bailey Ruona: Quality Specialist
3M
Ernie Parker: Retired
Amanda Gregory: Director of Marketing
Design Ready Controls
Mike DeCamp: Owner/Operations Director
Jester Concepts
Kate Trafton: Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Stifel

Emeritus: Richard Bahr
Board President
Emeritus: John Turrittin
Board Member
Board Honor Roll: Don Craighead (1934–2020)
Advisor to the Board: Mitchell DeJong, Ph.D.
Retired CTO
Design Ready Controls
Advisor to the Board: Ron Moore
Retired

Foundation Staff

Experts in fundraising, partnership building, and student support.

College President

Joy Bodin, Ph.D.

Email: Joy.Bodin@HennepinTech.edu

Vice President of Advancement

Alison Leintz

Phone: 763-488-2446
Email: Alison.Leintz@HennepinTech.edu

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Joe Wightkin

Phone: 763-488-2408
Email: Joe.Wightkin@HennepinTech.edu

Brad Thorpe

Automation Robotics Engineering Technology Faculty

Phone: 952-995-1564
Email: Brad.Thorpe@HennepinTech.edu

Operations Coordinator for the Foundation

Jennifer Root

Phone: 763-488-2811
Email: Jennifer.Root@HennepinTech.edu

Annual Reports & Transparency

We are committed to transparency and accountability. Explore our annual reports to see how your contriutions make a difference.

Previous Reports

Join Our Mission

From donatin and volunteering to partnering with us, there are many ways to make an impact. Together, we can create opportunities that transform lives and build a brighter future.

Contact Information

Phone: 763-488-2811
Email: Foundation@HennepinTech.edu