meet the advisory board
chair: steve uban
As a proud 9th grade parent I believe that one of the best things we can do for our kids is to provide them with a great learning environment. This takes more than just a building and teachers but an atmosphere of excellence and caring. Pillager school has that environment and I want to do all that I can to build a sustainable financial platform to help this great school.
My wife, son and I moved to this area 3 years ago and moved to the Pillager area because of the outstanding school. I work as a new product development professional, helping companies develop and market new products. I also serve on the board of the Product Development and Management Research Foundation as well as the Continuing Education advisory board of University of Minnesota.
My wife, son and I moved to this area 3 years ago and moved to the Pillager area because of the outstanding school. I work as a new product development professional, helping companies develop and market new products. I also serve on the board of the Product Development and Management Research Foundation as well as the Continuing Education advisory board of University of Minnesota.
treasurer: Betty doss
Parent of 2 alumni and 1 current student, Former Treasurer of Dollars for Scholars and Current Director of the Pillager Family Council
secretary: sue van hal
Parent of 2 alumni, Former Board Member for Dollars for Scholars, Board Member for Pillager Family Council, Community Connection and Communication
board elect: ann hutchison
Has been teaching at Pillager school for 27 years and is a parent of 2 alumni.
board: jody giza
Parent of two young students and is a Physician Assistant at Lakewood Health Systems. I am excited to have the opportunity to be involved and support the Pillager Education Foundation’s goals to encourage all students to value outstanding achievement and provide avenues for success for students.
Through the early childhood programs at Pillager we have been involved in the school and community and have valued these early experiences for our sons. We support and recognize the commitment of teachers, staff, and parents to personal development through Husky PRIDE.
Through the early childhood programs at Pillager we have been involved in the school and community and have valued these early experiences for our sons. We support and recognize the commitment of teachers, staff, and parents to personal development through Husky PRIDE.
board: melissa koel
Second Grade Teacher and Parent of 3 current students. I am very invested in the school and the community and would like to see both grow. As a teacher working in the school I see the need to enhance our student's learning process. I have seen the Pillager Education Foundation help with that process through scholarships and community events.
board: scott doss
Parent of 2 alumni and 1 Freshman and Principal of the Pillager High School.
board: Shawn Hunstad
He has two sons who have graduated from Pillager and a third son who is a Sophomore. He is a member of the school board and CEO of Stern Companies in Brainerd.
I am very interested in developing educational opportunities for my kids and as a business owner, I am very interested in supporting these same opportunities for all learners as they may be some of my future employees or colleagues in business.
I am very interested in developing educational opportunities for my kids and as a business owner, I am very interested in supporting these same opportunities for all learners as they may be some of my future employees or colleagues in business.
board: NEAL GAALSWYK
Alumni