Advancement Staff

• 

  Martin Smith

  Vice President for Advancement

  Marty oversees the advancement effort of the University, including the work of both the Alumni and Advancement Offices. He also works with alumni, friends and trustees in Indiana, Kansas and South Florida.

  Contact: (309) 556-3248 — mwsmith@iwu.edu

• 

  Steve Seibring '81

  Associate Vice President for Advancement

  Steve, a 1981 graduate, has decades worth of experience working in University Advancement. Steve is responsible for gift planning, including estates, trusts, and annuities. He also works with alumni and friends in Chicago, McLean County, Florida and the Carolinas.

  Contact: (309) 556-3135 — sseibrin@iwu.edu

• 

  Jack Baker '98

  Prospect Research Coordinator

   Jack's primary responsibilities include input and maintenance of the Prospect Management System.

  Contact: (309) 556-3648 — jbaker@iwu.edu

• 

  Michele Brady

  Associate Director of Development

  Michele is an Advancement Officer who works with alumni and friends in Bloomington, Chicago, and Springfield as well as Colorado, Ohio, New England, New York and Washington, D.C.

  Contact: (309) 556-3861 — mbrady@iwu.edu

• 

  April Bridges '90

  Associate Director of Development

  April is an Advancement Officer who works with alumni and friends in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford as well Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin and the San Francisco area.

  Contact: (309) 556-3636 — abridges@iwu.edu

• 

  Karen Campbell

  Associate Director of Development

  Karen is an Advancement Officer who works with alumni and friends in Champaign, Chicago, and Decatur, as well as Atlanta, St. Louis and Texas.

  Contact: (309) 556-3142 — kcampbe1@iwu.edu

• 

  Mary Leach

  Information Specialist

  Mary is responsible for maintaining and disseminating organized and effective collections of information that span the Advancement Office. 

  Contact: (309) 556- 3236 —  mleach@iwu.edu

• 

  Jean Lieder 

  Senior Office Coordinator for Major Gifts

  Jean supports the Associate Vice President and the Associate Directors of Development in the daily operations of the major gift staff.

  Contact: (309) 556- 3222 —  jlieder@iwu.edu

• 

  Sherry McClarty

  Assistant Director of Stewardship

  Sherry oversees the Advancement Office's stewardship efforts, including gift acknowledgements, donor recognition events and other communications about the impact of financial support.

  Contact: (309) 556-3153 — smcclart@iwu.edu

• 

  Tim Mckeown

  Director of Data Management and Analysis

  Tim oversees the data management and analysis area of the Advancement Office. Tim and his staff work closely with the Advancement Office to maximize data processes.

  Contact: (309) 556-3846 — tmckeown@iwu.edu

• 

  Kara Mehrkens

  Information Specialist

  Kara is responsible for maintaining and disseminating organized and effective collections of information that span the Advancement Office.

  Contact: (309) 556-3199 — kmehrken@iwu.edu

• 

  Van Miller '04

  Director of Annual Giving

  Van works to implement the goals of the Wesleyan Fund Strategic Plan, specifically those that strive to increase awareness among alumni and students about the importance of consistent annual giving.

  Contact: (309) 556-3127 — vmiller@iwu.edu

• 

  Chris Murray '91

  Associate Director of Development

  Chris, a 1991 graduate, works with alumni and friends in Chicago, McLean County and the Quad Cities, as well as Arizona, California, Michigan and Ohio. 

  Contact: (309) 556-3305 — cmurray@iwu.edu

• 

  Natalie Schmidt

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  Natalie assists the Vice President and Associate Vice President in daily operations of the Advancement Office. Natalie also assists the Wesleyan Fund team in their efforts to raise unrestricted support.

  Contact: (309) 556-3710 — nschmidt@iwu.edu

• 

  Carly Wilson '12

  Assistant Director of Annual Giving

  Carly, a 2012 graduate, works to increase alumni participation and support for the Wesleyan Fund for Annual Giving.

  Contact: (309) 556-3707 — cwilson3@iwu.edu