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Staff
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Becky Koch, Director
(701) 231-7875 becky.koch@ndsu.edu
Coordinates Ag Communication's planning
and efforts. Advises administrators and
others on communications and technology
issues based on Ag Comm staff input. Carries
out some guideline development, training,
facilitation and programming. For Extension
staff development responsibilities, advises
conference committees, leads new-staff orientation
and works with competency training. Also,
represents North Dakota on the Extension
Disaster Education Network (EDEN) and leads
disaster education efforts.
Becky Koch joined Ag Communication in
1991. She is a native of rural Richmond,
Kan. Becky received a bachelor of science
in agricultural journalism and a master
of science in agricultural education from
Kansas State University.
Prior to joining NDSU, she was director
of the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture
in the Classroom and communications director
at the Kansas Wheat Commission.
Becky is a member of North Dakota Professional
Communicators and Association for Communication
Excellence.
Becky and husband Kim are parents of a
son, Kenyon. She says, "Spare time? What's
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Linda McCaw, Administrative Assistant / Conference Coordinator and Ag Consortium Videoconference Scheduler
(701) 231-7881 linda.mccaw@ndsu.edu
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Joan Opp, Account Technician
(701) 231-9652 joan.opp@ndsu.edu
Handles accounts payable/accounts receivable,
general accounting, budget monitoring.
Joan Opp joined Ag Communication 1995.
She is a native of East Grand Forks, Minn.
Joan attended the University of North Dakota,
Grand Forks, and received a bachelor of
science in accounting from NDSU. |
Computer Support
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Jon Fry, Information Systems Professional
(701) 231-7934 jon.fry@ndsu.edu
Provides computer support throughout Agriculture,
including file and print server support.
Jon Fry joined Ag Communication in 1996
and comes from the Heimdal area of North
Dakota. |
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Blair Johnson, Microcomputer Hardware
Technician
(701) 231-7896 blair.johnson@ndsu.edu
Assists users with computer problems.
Blair Johnson joined Ag Communication
in 1999. |
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Gerald Ranum, Microcomputer Hardware
Technician
(701) 231-6395 gerald.ranum@ndsu.edu
Provides desktop/server support and technical
training to the NDSU College of Agriculture,
Natural Resources, and Food Safety; the
NDSU Extension Service; and the North Dakota
Agricultural Experiment Station.
Gerald Ranum joined Ag Communication in
1997. |
Distribution
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Sharon Lane, Distribution Center Manager
(701) 231-7883 sharon.lane@ndsu.edu
Provides
overall management of educational materials,
distribution and mailing operations of the
NDSU Distribution Center.
Sharon Lane joined Ag Communication in
1986. She is a native of rural Hawley, Minn.
Sharon attended business courses at Minnesota
State University Moorhead and Napa Community
College, Napa, Calif.
Prior to joining NDSU, Sharon worked for
Northwestern Bell and in property management
in Colorado and California.
Her hobbies include sharing stories of
Blake, spending time with family and friends,
watching TV and reading. |
Editorial
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Ellen Crawford, Information Specialist
(701) 231-5391 ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu
Writes
and edits news and feature stories for release
to the news media, edits educational materials,
and helps market programs and publications
developed under the Vice President for Agriculture
and University Extension.
Ellen Crawford joined Ag Communication
in 2004. She is a native of Minot, N.D.,
and received her bachelor of arts in English
from Minot State University and a bachelor
of science in mass communication from Minnesota
State University Moorhead.
Ellen was employed by The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
as a reporter for 25 years and copy editor/page
designer for 1.5 years.
Her hobbies include collecting antiques,
refinishing furniture, reading and gardening. |
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Rich Mattern, Information Specialist
(701) 231-6136 richard.mattern@ndsu.edu
Writes
news releases and edits publications for
the NDSU Extension Service and North Dakota
Agricultural Experiment Station. Also, does
public relations and marketing work for
the two units.
Rich Mattern joined Ag Communication in
2000. He grew up on a farm near Strasburg,
N.D. Rich received a bachelor of science
in journalism from the University of Dakota,
Grand Forks, and a master of science in
communication from NDSU.
He previously was employed by North Dakota
Public Radio.
Rich's hobby is sailing. |
Graphics
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John Grindahl, Visual Communication
Specialist, Presentations
(701) 231-7898 john.grindahl@ndsu.edu
Designs
and creates posters, banners, tabletop displays;
does laminating; takes orders and gives
price quotes for such work. Also designs
and creates PowerPoint presentation templates.
John Grindahl joined Ag Communication
in 1990. He is a native of Fargo and received
a commercial art degree from Minnesota State
and Community Technical College - Moorhead. |
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David Haasser, Graphic Designer
(701) 231-8620 david.haasser@ndsu.edu
Designs
and develops educational materials for the
Web and other printed materials.
David Haasser joined Ag Communication
1997. He is a native of the small north-woods
tourist town of Winchester, Wisconsin. Dave
received a bachelor of fine arts in graphic
design from the University of Minnesota,
Duluth.
In his spare time, he enjoys drawing,
biking and spending time with his family. |
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Deb Tanner, Publication Coordinator/Designer
(701) 231-7891 deb.tanner@ndsu.edu
Designs
and lays out publications, newsletters,
brochures, posters and other materials once
they've gone through the editing process;
designs logos; scans photos and slides to
digital images; provides training on design
topics: provides consulting on scanning
and PDF questions; prepares charts, graphs
and diagrams for journal articles.
Deb Tanner joined Ag Communication 1978.
She is a native of West Fargo and received
an associate degree in commercial art from
Minnesota State and Community Technical
College - Moorhead.
In her spare time, Deb enjoys reading,
quilting, knitting, being co-leader of a
Girl Scout troop, camping, and spending
time with friends and family. |
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Agnes Vernon, Visual Communication Specialist,
Publications
(701) 231-7044 agnes.vernon@ndsu.edu
Does
design and layout for Ag and the university,
including stationery, cards, brochures,
forms, publications, questionnaires and
many other printed materials. Also serves
as telephone administrator for the department.
Agnes Vernon joined Ag Communication in
1988. She grew up on a farm near Carson,
N.D., and is a graduate of graphic arts
technology at North Dakota State College
of Science, Wahpeton.
Prior to joining NDSU, Agnes spent five
years doing layout for weekly newspapers/shoppers
and the adjoining print shops.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading,
crossword puzzles, bicycling and other sports,
sightseeing and music/movies/television. |
Printshop
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Chris Anderson, Press
Operator
(701) 231-7893 c.anderson@ndsu.edu
Prints
various documents, such as forms, business
cards, stationery, newsletters and whatever
else is deemed necessary for the university
and out-state Extension offices.
Chris Anderson joined Ag Communication
in 2006. A native of Moorhead, Minn., he
received a bachelor of science in industrial
illustration from Minnesota State University
Moorhead.
Prior to joining NDSU, he worked in sales,
service and tech support for supplies and
equipment for the printing industry since
college.
Chris spends most of his spare time in
his shop tinkering with old tractors, cars
and trucks, along with some woodworking
and welding projects. And sometimes he even
finds time to fish. |
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David Dynes, Press Operator
(701) 231-7893 david.dynes@ndsu.edu
Operates
ABDick 9870 and 9840 presses, Itek DPM2000
digital camera and Itek 617 camera. Prints
one- or two-color fliers, booklets, stationery.
David Dynes joined Ag Communication in
1992. He is a native of Dickinson, N.D.,
and a graduate of North Dakota State College
of Science, Wahpeton, in graphic arts technology.
David previously worked for Group Four
Graphics in Minneapolis and Diericks Printing
Co., Moorhead.
In his spare time, David enjoys spending
time with his kids and their activities,
playing basketball during the winter, and
riding bike and playing golf in the summer.
He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, Keaton
and Dawson. |
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Monte Kelly, Printing Center Manager
(701) 231-7410 monte.kelly@ndsu.edu
Monte
Kelly joined Ag Communication in 1972. |
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Terri Nelson, Bindery Specialist
(701) 231-7893 teresa.nelson@ndsu.edu
Collates
all publications and newsletters that come
into the Print Shop. Cuts business cards
and enclosures and does all of the folding
jobs. Makes sure all invoices are entered
into the database and keeps a copy of who
signs for a job once it is delivered.
Terri Nelson joined Ag Communication in
1992 and is a native of Fargo.
Prior to joining NDSU, she worked at convenience
and grocery stores, and did janitorial work
while living in South Carolina.
In Terri's spare time, she's been a volunteer
for Girl Scouts for 16 years. Her most enjoyable
time is spent with her three grandchildren.
Terri adds, "I enjoy being a part of Ag
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Software Development
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Roger Egeberg, Computer Programmer
(701) 231-7382 roger.egeberg@ndsu.edu
Administers Internet servers and develops
software applications for agriculture at
NDSU.
Roger Egeberg joined Ag Communication
in 1983. A native of Argusville, N.D., Roger
received a bachelor of science in mathematics
education from NDSU. He served on active
duty with the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1982
at Fort Riley, Kan. |
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Dallas Morlock, Computer Programmer
(701) 231-6571 dallas.morlock@ndsu.edu
Dallas Morlock joined Ag Communication
in 2000. |
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Video
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Bruce Sundeen, Video Production
Specialist
(701) 231-7953 bruce.sundeen@ndsu.edu
Coordinates
the planning, development and production
of information distribution video for programs
of the NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota
Agricultural Experiment Station or other
NDSU-based clients.
Bruce Sundeen joined Ag Communication
in 1997. He is a native of Grand Forks,
N.D., and received a bachelor of arts in
speech communication from the University
of North Dakota.
Bruce previously was employed at KVLY
Television for 10 years and WDAZ Television
for three years.
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