Meet Our Staff
Alumni Relations and Development are divisions of the Columbia College Office of Advancement. Click on an employee's name for contact information.
Suzanne Rothwell
Executive Director of Advancement
Alumni Relations
The Alumni Relations office engages alumni and friends through programs and services that bolster pride and build lifelong relationships with Columbia College. Visit our team in the Garden Level of St. Clair Hall, Room 11.
Ann Merrifield
Senior Director of Alumni Relations
Carolyn Preul
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Stasia Sherman
Assistant Director, Events & Special Projects
Keiyana Austin
Administrative Assistant for Alumni and Public Relations
Development
Your gift is especially important to supporting hard-working students and innovative programs that make life better for all who attend Columbia College. We are located in St. Clair Hall, Room 107.
Melissa Montgomery '06
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Keith McIver
Director of Development
Elizabeth McWilliams
Director, Columbia College Fund & Special Projects
Kenzie Bennett
Assistant Director, Donor Relations & Special Projects
Matt Bear
Development Officer, Prospect Research
Mitch Gosney '13
Development Officer
Starla Landers
Administrative Assistant for Advancement
Advancement Services
Advancement Services oversees the alumni and donor database, working to research and process gifts to the college. Our office is located in St. Clair Hall, Room 16.
Jason Black
Director of Advancement Services, Development
Kimberly Ater
Advancement Services Coordinator