Our Foundation Team |
CVTC Foundation, Inc., exists to enhance the vision and mission of Chippewa Valley Technical College. This task is accomplished by securing resources that will provide student scholarships, support staff initiatives, invest in technology, and provide for ongoing facility development. CVTC Foundation, Inc., engages volunteers and staff in building a philanthropic culture through cultivating friends and alumni, raising funds, providing student scholarships, and managing resources invested by the Foundation for CVTC.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
715-833-6277 | kkohler@cvtc.edu
Karen has worked at CVTC for over 30 years. She brings her commitment to the College and its mission to her position as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of CVTC Foundation, Inc. While Karen’s background is teaching English, she knows that creating opportunities for students and forming relationships with businesses and our communities is the best work she can do for CVTC. Karen has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from UW-Eau Claire and is currently pursuing her EdD in Career and Technical Education at UW-Stout. She lives in Eau Claire with her husband, Paul.
Major Gifts Officer
715-831-7299 | hbembenek@cvtc.edu
As the major gifts officer for Chippewa Valley Technical College, Holly is a high-energy public relations and fundraising professional who is not afraid to get the job done. Holly has a passion for college and community engagement, as well as workforce development. Prior to becoming the major gifts officer, Holly worked as the alumni relations and annual gifts officer for CVTC Foundation. Holly holds a bachelor of science degree in business from UW-Stout. She currently resides in Menomonie with her husband and two daughters.
Administrative Assistant | CVTC Foundation & Alumni Association
715-833-6479 | akroll6@cvtc.edu
Amanda is a highly experienced customer service professional with more than five years of experience delighting customers. New to her role as Administrative Assistant for the CVTC Foundation & Alumni Association, she brings an energetic and motivated attitude to the office. Amanda is also a two-time Alum of CVTC, receiving her Technical Diploma in Barber-Cosmetology and her Associates of Applied Science Degree from the Business Management program. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and children at their home in Thorp.
Annual Gifts & Alumni Relations Officer
715-852-1361 | kkiley3@cvtc.edu
Katy Kiley has been at CVTC for over a decade and is passionate about our students and their CVTC journey. Katy started out as a marketing copywriter and quickly moved into a college specialist role where she helped prospective high school and adult students find their program at CVTC. While she is new to her role as the Annual Gifts and Alumni Relations Officer, she has vast experience making connections in the community. Before coming to CVTC, she worked at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, connecting with businesses and helping start the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley group! When she’s not at CVTC, she enjoys traveling, boating, musical theatre, and spending time with family and friends.
The CVTC Foundation is fortunate to have a talented and dedicated board of directors. These individuals, volunteering their time and expertise, have enabled the Foundation to grow financially and programmatically over the past year. Our board members serve on a number of standing committees, as dedicated volunteers. The following committees provide advice, oversight, and time to fulfill the mission of the CVTC Foundation: Annual Gifts, Nominations, Investment/Finance, Major Gifts, and Executive.
Altoona Police Department, Altoona
Learn more about Kelly.
Oral Surgery Associates, Altoona
Learn more about Megan.
EO Johnson, Eau Claire
Learn more about Chris.
J.F. Ahern Co., Menomonie
Learn more about David.
Market & Johnson, Eau Claire
Learn more about Kevin.
Farrell Equipment & Supply, Eau Claire
Learn more about Sheri.
CCF Bank, Eau Claire
Learn more about Tyler.
Northwestern Bank, Altoona
Learn more about Tracey.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls
Learn more about John.