Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2025

5 THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2025 EDITION ACE The Lindenwood is published by the Advancement and Community Engagement Division, with support from the campus community, for friends, employees, and alumni of Lindenwood University. Need to update your mailing address or contact information? Email advancement@lindenwood.edu. Orrie Covert | Vice President, Advancement and Community Engagement Abe Cross | Associate Vice President, Advancement Dr. Jen Edler ’99, ’17, ‘20 | Director, Alumni Relations Julee Mitsler | Assistant Vice President, Communications and University Spokesperson Don Rothermich ’04, ’06 | Director, Destination Lindenwood Josh Bell | Director, Advancement Lilliann Cheek ’24 | Coordinator, Special Events Jason Hood ’09, ’11 | Production Assistant Brittany Howard | Director, Leadership Annual Giving Dan Lauer | Chief Entrepreneur Officer Tess Lovig | Director, Athletics Advancement Ken Meyer | Director, Advancement Le-Ana O’Connor | Coordinator, Campus Box Office and Patron Services Anna Oliver | Manager, Database and Stewardship Dylan Pert-Smith | Manager, Communications Zack Stahr | Manager, Campus Box Office Caroline Vogl ’24 | Coordinator, Advancement Budget and Research Magazine Design | Jon Noel Photography Contributors | Lyle Schmitz, Don Adams, Jr., Leah Almstedt, Keith Hardge, City of Saint Charles ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WE As team members, we foster a community founded on collaboration, authenticity, support, and understanding. TOGETHER Division Thrive