College teachers named ‘outstanding’

Jodi Landgaard of Minnesota West Community and Technical College was recognized for outstanding work at the 2019 CFO Annual Conference held at the Minnesota State system office in St. Paul.

 Landgaard was presented with the Outstanding Service Award. Also getting the award was Deb Kerkaert of SMSU in Marshall. THE OUTSTANDING SERVICES AWARD This award recognizes individuals and/or teams that provide outstanding campus service.

Bill Maki, interim vice chancellor for finance and facilities of Minnesota State, said, “These honorees are shining examples of individuals that not only lead the financial operations of their institutions.”

He added, “But it also provides guidance to their colleagues in what is in the best of interests of student success and in the financial sustainability of their college or university.” Individuals who were recognized include:

•Jean Hollaar, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Deb Kerkaert, Southwest Minnesota State University

•Michael Kroening, Minnesota State College Southeast

•Jodi Landgaard, Minnesota West Community and Technical College

•Karen Lester, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota West Community & Technical College President Dr. Terry Gaalswyk commented, “Over the past two years, Jodi has shepherded strategic conversations through a deliberate, transparent collegial process across our students, campuses and our communities.”