If there is one thing in life that is constant, it’s
change, a condition to which your USU Alumni Association is not immune.
Over the last few months, we’ve had some significant
changes in our leadership and staff. Nothing life changing… but close. As an
alum and/or supporter of Utah State, here is what you need to know about each
of our new staff members.
DAVID CLARK
Associate VP, Alumni and Corporate Relations
Dave Clark is the new Associate
VP, Alumni and Corporate Relations at Utah State
University. He comes to the alumni staff from the university’s Commercial
Enterprise department where he was both a Director of Business Development and
the Executive Director of the USTAR Applied Nutrition Research team at USU. Prior
to that, he served as the Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Programs in the
Huntsman School of Business.
In his pre-USU days, Dave
had experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prolexys
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical firm in Salt Lake
City, Utah. Prior to Prolexys he was Vice President, Corporate Affairs at NPS
Pharmaceuticals (Salt Lake City) from 1996 till 2005 and was involved in
business development, funding transactions, investor relations and corporate
communications. Earlier career experiences included senior management positions
at AgriDyne Technologies, Clark Financial Corporation and UI Group.
Dave holds a B.S. degree
in botany from Brigham Young University (1976), an M.S. degree in agronomy from
the University of Illinois (1978), and an M.B.A. degree from the University of
Utah (1980). He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Christine,
their six children and 13 grandchildren.
SHELDON BROWNING
Director of Student Alumni
Engagement
Sheldon Browning recently became our new Director of
Student Alumni Engagement after working as the Community Service Coordinator in
the Val R. Christensen Service Center at USU.
Sheldon has multiple years of experience managing student
organizations and coordinating student-run projects and events. With the
Service Center, he oversaw the processes and infrastructure for volunteer
engagement and service-based learning at Utah State.
Prior to his work with USU, he served as an Independent
Living Program Manager at San Joaquin Delta College and an Education Outreach
Coordinator at University of the Pacific, both in Stockton, California.
Sheldon earned a B.A. degree in international studies
from Utah State University (2005) and a Master’s Degree in Education
Administration from University of the Pacific (2009). He enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and being an Aggie.
KAREN ROUNDY
Alumni House Manager
Karen Roundy is the new cheerful face you’ll see when you
visit the David B. Haight Alumni Center. She is the Alumni House Manager, and
came to us from her role as a Gift Processor in the USU Advancement Services
office.
Prior to working for Utah State University, Karen worked at
Canyon Elementary School teaching early reading skills and techniques to
children. Now she manages all of the events (i.e. receptions, weddings,
banquets, parties and more) that happen year round at the Alumni Center. Karen
also works with the Emeriti Executive Council and enjoys the interaction she
gets to have with our loyal alumni. She is a fantastic contribution to our team
and can always brighten a customer’s day with her smile.
On the rare occasion that she has free time, Karen loves
to read, ride horses and go boating with her husband, Mike, and their two kids.
Now that you know a little more about our Alumni
Relations staff, feel free to stop by and visit next time you make a trip to
campus. We’re in the David B. Haight Alumni Center; the historical house just
two buildings north of Old Main, at the top of the hill.
Our doors are open and we’re ready and willing to help
make your Aggie experience the best it can be.
You can also reach us toll free at 1-800-291-2586,
locally at (435) 797-2055 or alumni@usu.edu.
Stand Up. Get Involved. You’re an Aggie.
