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Director's Office

Becky Koch, Director
(701) 231-7875  becky.koch@ndsu.edu

Becky Koch 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 that?"

 



Linda McCaw, Administrative Assistant / Conference Coordinator and Ag Consortium Videoconference Scheduler

(701) 231-7881  linda.mccaw@ndsu.edu

 

 



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

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.

 



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

 

 



Sharon Lane
, Distribution Center Manager
(701) 231-7883  sharon.lane@ndsu.edu

Sharon LaneProvides 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

Ellen Crawford, Information Specialist
(701) 231-5391  ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

Ellen CrawfordWrites 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.

 



Rich Mattern
, Information Specialist
(701) 231-6136  richard.mattern@ndsu.edu

Rich MatternWrites 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

John Grindahl, Visual Communication Specialist, Presentations
(701) 231-7898  john.grindahl@ndsu.edu

John GrindahlDesigns 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.

 



David Haasser
, Graphic Designer
(701) 231-8620  david.haasser@ndsu.edu

David HaasserDesigns 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.

 



Deb Tanner
, Publication Coordinator/Designer
(701) 231-7891  deb.tanner@ndsu.edu

Deb TannerDesigns 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.

 



Agnes Vernon
, Visual Communication Specialist, Publications
(701) 231-7044  agnes.vernon@ndsu.edu

Agnes VernonDoes 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

Chris Anderson, Press Operator
(701) 231-7893 c.anderson@ndsu.edu

Chris AndersonPrints 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.

 



David Dynes,
Press Operator
(701) 231-7893  david.dynes@ndsu.edu

David DynesOperates 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.

 



Monte Kelly,
Printing Center Manager
(701) 231-7410  monte.kelly@ndsu.edu

Monte KellyMonte Kelly joined Ag Communication in 1972.

 



Terri Nelson,
Bindery Specialist
(701) 231-7893  teresa.nelson@ndsu.edu

Terri NelsonCollates 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 Communication."



Software Development

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.

 



Dallas Morlock,
Computer Programmer
(701) 231-6571  dallas.morlock@ndsu.edu

Dallas Morlock joined Ag Communication in 2000.

 

 



Video

Bruce Sundeen, Video Production Specialist
(701) 231-7953  bruce.sundeen@ndsu.edu

Bruce SundeenCoordinates 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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