Dragon Community of Employees

MSUM’s new student success specialists provide support and programming to enhance student retention and success. 

Kellam Barta is MSUM’s newest area director for residence life in Grantham, Nelson, and Holmquist Halls. 

Brent Thompson is Minnesota State Moorhead's new executive director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

Stephanie Rispa is MSUM's newest Office and Administrative Specialist Intermediate, in the Center for Global Engagement. 

Brian Johnson is Minnesota State's newest Office and Administrative Specialist Intermediate, in Graduate & Extended Learning. 

Jason Kemp is Minnesota State Moorhead's new head men's basketball coach.

Sandie East is MSUM’s new Campus Information Officer, in Information technology, where she will be in charge of managing all IT-related aspects of the university. 

Kira Haler Knutson is joining the Dragon Community as Minnesota State Moorhead's newest grant manager.

Kerri Spiering is Moorhead's new assistant director of graduate recruitment.

Aaron Krenz is MSU Moorhead's new yellow ribbon advance director.

Nicole Larry is MSUM's new youth outreach coordinator, providing a great on-campus experience for K-12 students.

Michelle Pearson is MSUM's newest Title III director. She moves forward the goals of the Title III grant, increasing student retention, and helps students make connections to their future careers.