Dennis R. Cooley
Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement
Executive Director of the UW-Platteville Foundation
1524 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1309
e-mail: cooleyde@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Communications, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Experience: Dennis is a 1988 UW-La Crosse graduate and has been at UW-Platteville since November 1998. He oversees the Division of University Advancement, which includes the UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Services, publications, public relations, licensing, mail services, duplicating services and photography.
Background: He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and are very involved in school, church and community activities. Dennis currently coaches youth basketball, football, soccer and baseball.
Holly (Kaiser) Clendenen
Director of University Advancement
1521 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1879
e-mail: clendenenh@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Biology, University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
M.A. Organizational Management, Ashford University
Experience: Holly has been employed with the UW-Platteville Foundation since July 2006. She is the Director of University Advancement. Holly connects alumni, supporters, and friends to the University and raises funds to support the University priorities. In addition, she manages the development staff and fundraising efforts.
Background: Holly is 2002 graduate of Southwestern High School, Hazel Green, Wisconsin and continued her education at UW-Platteville that fall. She was a member of the women's basketball team. She is married to Matt Clendenen and has one son, Carter. She is the oldest of five siblings. She enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, reading, and camping.
Stacia Nemitz
Development Officer, UW-Platteville Foundation
1518 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.6122
e-mail: nemitzs@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Health Promotion, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Experience: Stacia has been employed by UW-Platteville Foundation since June 2010. Currently she is working with Athletics and Recreation. She works to reconnect alumni, friends and family of the University and raise funds to support the University through scholarship programs.
Background: Stacia is a 2005 graduate of River Ridge High School in Bloomington, Wisconsin. She started her education that fall at UW-Platteville. Stacia played 3 years of basketball while attending UW-Platteville. She now resides in Platteville with her 7 year old daughter, Madison and her boyfriend Tim, also a 2009 college grad of UW-Platteville and played football for 4 years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching college and professional sports. Continuing to play sports and participating in marathons are her personal hobbies. Stacia is extremely excited to be part of Foundation!
Natalie Adams
Development Officer, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.732.4063
e-mail: adamsnat@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing
Experience: Natalie has been working for the Foundation since December 2011. She works as a Development Officer and works closely with the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. This position allows Natalie to reconnect alumni, friends and supporters to UW-Platteville and raise funds to support the mission of the University through scholarships. Prior to her full-time position, Natalie was a student Pioneer Development Officer and a Phonathon Caller for the Foundation.
Background: Natalie graduated from Galena High School in 2006 and Kirkwood Community College in 2008. She transferred to UW-Platteville in 2009 and fell in love with the people, the campus and the atmosphere. In her free time Natalie enjoys relaxing on the lake or river in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, reading, shopping and spending time with family.
Patrick Harker
Development Officer, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.778.5352
e-mail: harkerp@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Agricultural Education with a Public Relations Minor, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Experience: Patrick was just hired on with the Foundation in March of 2013. He will be working with Alumni in the Chicago area and is excited to promote the university that has given him so much.
Background: Patrick J. Harker is a 2006 graduate of Shullsburg High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He was very involved on campus with numerous clubs and organizations. He is the youngest of four siblings and is excited to be an uncle for the first time. He enjoys traveling, running, watching movies, going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family.
Daniel Libby
Campaign Coordinator, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.7156
e-mail: libbyd@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: English and Art History; University of Minnesota –Twin Cities Campus
Experience: Daniel has been employed by the UW-Platteville Foundation since March of 2013 as their Campaign Coordinator. Prior working for the UW-Platteville Foundation, Daniel was employed by the University of Minnesota Medical Foundation and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
Background: Daniel and Meghan have one son Graham and reside in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Daniel and Meghan enjoy traveling, the outdoors, playing music together, and exploring Southwest Wisconsin!
Gina Udelhofen
Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations, UW-Platteville Foundation
1520 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1968
e-mail: udelhofg@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Communication Technologies with an Imaging Media Emphasis, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Experience: Gina has been employed by UW-Platteville Foundation since September 2003. As Annual Giving Coordinator, Gina is responsible for creating, implementing, directing, and managing the program for current support from alumni, parents, friends, and businesses by supervising the university’s annual phonathon and direct mail solicitations.
Background: Gina resides in rural Platteville/Potosi area. Gina has 4 children: Markus, who is attending UW-Platteville at the present, Mitchell, Nicholas, and Rachel. She spends her spare time going to the movies, baseball and softball games and working around her 3rd generation family farm with her parents, her two brothers and their families.
Erin Steffen
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, UW-Platteville Foundation
1513 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.6147
e-mail: steffene@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S in Communications Technology, Emphasis in Public Relations. Minor in Business
Experience: Erin has been employed with the UW-Platteville Foundation since November 2011. After graduating in December 2012 she came on full time as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving. Erin works with current students at the Foundation Call Center and oversees the supervisors and callers. Her previous work experience with RuffaloCODY in Cedar Rapids as a New hire trainer has helped implement new ideas and strategies to the Foundation.
Background: Erin graduated from Cuba City High School in 2004 and attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA. After working full time she decided finish to go back to school for her Bachelors. She graduated from UW-Platteville in 2012. In her free time she enjoys watching football (college and professional) and catching up with friends. She is excited to be part of the Foundation team and eager to help any way she can!
William (Bill) Kloster
Director of UW-Platteville Real Estate Foundation
1521 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1231
e-mail: klosterw@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA
MS Management, Florida Institute of Technology
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Experience: Upon graduation from college, Bill served as a Regular Army Officer ending his career as a Lieutenant Colonel. As an Army Aviator he served in many leadership and staff positions during his 20 years of service. He served in many line combat units as well as a member of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command where he coordinated testing of helicopter weapons systems. In 1999 Bill began 12 years of service with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and served in many leadership positions to include the agency Deputy Secretary where he oversaw several construction and renovation projects. In December of 2010 he accepted the position as Director of the newly established UW-Platteville Real Estate Foundation.
Background: Bill is a native of California and met his wife, Platteville native, Deborah Rice while serving in the military in Germany. They have a daughter Gretchen who is attending Minnesota State, Mankato and is a member of the MSU Dance Team. Bill and Deborah reside in Platteville and enjoy travel, attending sporting events and life in South West WI. Bill is a model builder and enjoys military history.
Kim Govier
Division Coordinator, University Advancement
1523 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1243
e-mail: carlk@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: Office Assistant, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Experience: Kim has been employed by UW-Platteville Foundation since January 2001 as Accounts Receivable and Scholarship Coordinator. In 2010 Kim took on a new role as University Advancement, Division Coordinator. Kim coordinates the workflow within the Advancement division, organizing efforts following division strategic planning, and collaborates with Advancement leaders, as well as constituents outside our division. She also maintains the scholarships within the Foundation to make sure all available scholarships are being awarded and takes care of the Foundation Board by arranging the meetings, packets, etc.
Background: Kim was raised on a dairy farm located outside of Stitzer, Wisconsin. She is a 1992 graduate of Fennimore High School and currently resides in Fennimore. She has a husband, Rick and two children, Courtney and Dakota. She enjoys volleyball, basketball, softball, and NASCAR races.
Caiti Droessler
Accounts Receivable Manager, UW-Platteville Foundation
Scholarships and Donor Stewardship Administrator, UW-Platteville Foundation
1522 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1969
e-mail: droesslerca@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.S. Business Administration with a double emphasis in Management and Human Resource Management, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Experience: Caiti began working at the UW-Platteville Foundation as a student associate in May of 2007. After graduating in December of 2011, she became a full-time employee of the Foundation Office as the Accounts Receivable Manager and Scholarship and Donor Stewardship Administrator. In her role as the Account Receivable Manager, she is responsible for receiving, recording and legally receipting charitable contribution to the UW-Platteville Foundation. In her role as scholarship and donor stewardship administrator she is responsible for all stewardship activities involving endowed chairs, professorships, fellowships and scholarship.
Background: Caiti graduated from Platteville High School in 2006 and began attending UW-Platteville that fall. She is engaged to be married in June of 2012. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running and spending time outdoors.
Kelly Sullivan-Soley
Director of Development Research, UW-Platteville Foundation
1517 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1972
e-mail: soleyk@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: B.A. Communication Arts, Saint Louis University; M.A. Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Experience: Kelly joined UW-Platteville in 1998 as Director of Development Research, coordinates the identification, cultivation and stewardship of alumni and friends in support of university priorities and programs. She is a member of the Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement (APRA) and the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Jay McDermott
Accounting, UW-Platteville Foundation
1516 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1242
e-mail: mcdermottja@uwplatt.edu
Susan Stenner
Accounting Assistant, UW-Platteville Foundation
1516 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.6110
e-mail: stenners@uwplatt.edu
Biography
Education: Bachelor's in Accounting UW Phoenix- Phoenix, Arizona
Experience: Susan comes to the Foundation with many years of Accounting experience from Agriculture to Construction. Susan has been employed by UW-Platteville Foundation since September 2012 as an Accounting Assistant for the Foundation's Accounting Department.
Background: Susan grew up on a Registered Polled Herford farm, just outside of Fennimore, WI. She graduated from Fennimore High School and went on to the Southwest Vocational Technical College and obtained a minor in Accounting. In 1989 she moved to Arizona and for the past 20+ years worked, obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and started raising a family. In the summer of 2011 when her oldest daughter Nikki graduated High School, her and her husband Robert and two daughters Nikki and Amberlee decided to relocate back to Fennimore to be closer to family. She, Robert and Amber currently resides in Fennimore. She is very excited to be a part of the Foundation.
Student Workers
Ryan Thill
Pioneer Development Officer, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1031
e-mail: thillr@uwplatt.edu
Emily Schlein
Pioneer Development Officer, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.7246
e-mail: schleine@uwplatt.edu
Karla Francis
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1027
e-mail: franciska@uwplatt.edu
Scott Sibik
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
Phone: 608.342.1027 | Fax: 608.342.1196
E-mail: sibiks@uwplatt.edu
Jessica Jentz
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1182
e-mail: sibiks@uwplatt.edu
Hannah Shuler
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1182
e-mail: shulerh@uwplatt.edu
Shelby Redington
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1182
e-mail: redingtons@uwplatt.edu
Krystal Francis
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1182
e-mail: franciskr@uwplatt.edu
Erin Malone
Student Associate, UW-Platteville Foundation
1500 Ullsvik Hall
tel: 608.342.1027
e-mail: malonee@uwplatt.edu
