Helping to foster the relationship between the university and its alumni and friends.
The Alumni Board’s mission is to promote the welfare of Graceland University and foster a close, mutually beneficial relationship between the University and its alumni and friends. The board supports the president, trustees, faculty and staff in the advancement of Graceland.
The Alumni Board meets three times a year. October (Homecoming) and March meetings are held on the Lamoni campus, while the summer meeting is conducted virtually.
Through a choice of various working committees, each board member is required to choose at least one to serve on. Each committee coordinates their own additional meetings throughout the year. Board member terms are four years, beginning in January.
Constitution And Bylaws
Brooke Beytin, MA ’15
Atlanta, GA
brookebeytin@gmail.com
Michele Black, MBA ’81
Lee’s Summit, MO
blackme@comcast.net
Caleb Brian, PhD ’08
North St. Paul, MN
calebbrian@gmail.com
Joy Brunner-Cannavino, MA ’85
Atascadero, CA
jbrunner@pasoschools.org
Kevin Brunner, PhD ’86 – Faculty Representative
Lamoni, IA
brunner@graceland.edu
Holly Phillips Caskey ’81– President
St. Paul, MN
hscaskey@comcast.net
Lynley Closson, MSW ’15 – Vice President
Los Angeles, CA
lynleyclosson@gmail.com
Ric Hettrick ’74
Lee’s Summit, MO
richettrick@gmail.com
Beth Higdon, MA ’73
Lamoni, IA
bookfolk@grm.net
Cathy Lysinger ’88 – Secretary
Blue Springs, MO
c.lysinger@yahoo.com
Christy Martin ’11
Independence, MO
christy.marto@gmail.com
Jeff Martin ’85
Blue Springs, MO
jmartin@controlgroup.biz
Nichelle Oxley, JD ’10
Independence, MO
nichelleley@gmail.com
Chelsea Pearce ’10
Independence, MO
chelsmcclain@gmail.com
Doug Roberts ’01
Lee’s Summit, MO
douglasproberts@yahoo.com
Jonathan Schrale ’11
Calgary, AB, Canada
jschrale@me.com
Natalie Sherer ’16
Portland, OR
natalie.sherer@live.com
Blake Smith ’16
Nashville, TN
bfranklynsmith@gmail.com
Lisa Sheehy Stobbe, MEd ’80
Eagleville, MO
stobbes@grm.net
Holly Weaver ’12
Kansas City, KS
hollyigleheart@gmail.com
Cal Closson ’82 – Alumni Board of Directors Emeritus
Independence, MO
cclosson@graceland.edu
Do you desire an opportunity to get back on “the Hill” and reconnect with your alma mater? Do you enjoy the excitement of being part of Graceland again? Consider joining the Graceland University Alumni Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving, complete the Candidate Profile Form linked below. You can also contact Rick Isham in Alumni Programs via email or by phone at 816.423.4702.
