The Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce its 2008-2009 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for execution of the general policies established by the Board of Directors of the Educational Foundation. These men work directly with the Executive Vice President, who is responsible for the day-to-day affairs of the Foundation.

The 2008-2009 Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Executive Committee are as follows:

Craig H. Haesemeyer (Beta Mu, Iowa)

Craig H. Haesemeyer (Beta Mu, Iowa) Craig Haesemeyer joined the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Board as a Director in 1997. He has served the Foundation as Secretary (2001-2003), President-Elect (2003-2005), President (2005-2007) and, currently, as Chairman (2007-2009). Craig earned his master’s degree in business from Harvard University and went on to pursue a career in investment banking in San Francisco. In 1991, Craig founded Transcontinental Capital Partners, a boutique investment banking firm in Palo Alto, California. He is also the principal owner and Chairman of Central State Bank in State Center, Iowa. Craig and his wife Wendy live in Menlo Park, California with their son, Christian.

William K. (Bill) Stoffer (Gamma Gamma, Albion)

William K. (Bill) Stoffer (Gamma Gamma, Albion) Bill Stoffer joined the Board of the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation in May 2002, and is currently serving as President. He is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Albion College, where he has served for 25 years. Bill has also received the President’s Award from the West Michigan chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives for his service to the people of West Michigan. Bill is President and CEO of Albion Machine and Tool, where he has worked since 1976. He has a master’s degree in Higher Educational Administration with an emphasis in Law from University of Northern Colorado. An active volunteer all of his adult life, Bill has served on the boards of numerous professional, community and city-wide organizations including a term as City Councilman and Mayor of Albion, the Albion Chamber of

Commerce, City Planning Commission, the Junior Achievement Board (President), Board of Directors of Chemical Bank and Starr Commonwealth Schools (immediate past Chairman and Trustee Emeritus), a multi-state program with campuses for troubled youth.

Robert A (Bob) Gingras (Epsilon Chi, Bowling Green)

Robert A (Bob) Gingras (Epsilon Chi, Bowling Green) Bob Gingras is President-Elect for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation; he has served on the Board since 2006. A Fraternity volunteer since 1982, Bob served as Division Commander for six years and on the High Council for four years prior to joining the Foundation Board. He is the owner of Gingras Management Services, a manufacturer’s representative for product lines in the safety industry. He’s active in his community with recent involvement as a Boy Scout Troop Committee Chairman for 5 years, on his homeowner’s association board for 6 years, 22 seasons as a youth soccer coach and the past 13 years in Indian Guides. Bob and his wife Terry have two sons, Trevor (19) and Hunter (12).

David C. Ruegg (Beta Psi, Berkeley)

David C. Ruegg (Beta Psi, Berkeley) David C. Ruegg is Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation. He has served on the Foundation Board since 2002. He previously served Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. as Division Commander (1984-1987), Vice Regent (1986 – 1988), Regent Elect (1990 – 1992) and Regent (1992 – 1994). In 2006, he was inducted into Sigma Nu's Hall of Honor for his service to the Fraternity. A Realtor since 1961, David is now a Real Estate Management Investment Consultant and licensed real estate broker. He is a partner of Berkeley, California-based Ruegg & Ellsworth, Vice President and Co-Founder of Karl Kover Kings, Inc. He is an active member of the Berkeley business community and has held board positions for several organizations including the Oakland and Berkeley Boards of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors and the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce where he

served as President from 1990-1992. He has also been involved in numerous community organizations including serving as a trustee for Alta Bates Memorial Hospital Foundation, Director of the YMCA, Director of the Berkeley Repertory Theater and member of the Board of Trustees for Head/Royce School. He and his wife Eugenia reside in the Berkeley area and together they have three grown children.

Carl G. Berry (Delta Omicron, Idaho)

Carl G. Berry (Delta Omicron, Idaho) Carl Berry is Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation. He has served Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. as a Division Commander for Northern California and Nevada and, during the 1960s, was on staff with the Fraternity. Carl has more than 30 years of experience in the development, marketing and sales of shared ownership projects, both timeshares and fractions. He is the CEO of Star Resort Group, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the founder of the Meritus College Fund, a nonprofit organization providing four-year college scholarships. He serves as a National Board Member of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and is the former President of the University of Idaho Foundation and Alumni Association. He has also been recognized as a member of the University of Idaho Hall of Fame.

Don K. Densborn (Beta Eta, Indiana)

Don K. Densborn (Beta Eta, Indiana) Don Densborn currently serves as an At-Large Member of the Board of Directors for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation after serving a biennium as Regent of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. (2004 – 2006). Prior to his regency, he served on the High Council for six years, as Grand Treasurer and Regent-Elect and as Trustee and Division Commander (Indiana/Illinois). Don resides in Indianapolis, Indiana where he is engaged in the private practice of law. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and in Chambers’ Leading Lawyers in America for Business. His wife, Kathryn (Gamma Phi Beta), is Executive Director of the Hoosier Lottery. He has two adult children, Peter (Phi Gamma Delta, Purdue) and Elissa (Kappa Delta, Indiana).

Al Wurster (Beta Zeta, Purdue)

Al Wurster (Beta Zeta, Purdue) Al Wurster was recently elected to serve as an At-Large Member of the Board of Directors for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation. Al is President of Wurster Construction Company based in Indianapolis, IN. At various times in his life, Al has served Beta Zeta as House Corporation President, Chapter Advisor and Alumni Chapter Worthy Commander. Al is currently serving as an Ambassador to our capital campaign. A long-time volunteer for The 500 Festival, a month-long state-wide celebration held each year prior to the Indianapolis 500, Al served 21 years on the Festival board, retiring recently from his position as Chairman. Al and his wife Sally have three children, who range in age from 10 to 17 years old.

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