Email: partnerships@mnsu.edu
Bob graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree and from Utah State University with a Doctorate in Education. Bob's career began as a teacher and coach in Redwood Falls and then as principal of Wanamingo High School. He moved into the business world—working for IBM from 1969-1971 as an Educational Consultant in Data Processing. After completing his Doctorate in Education, Bob returned to education as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Worthington, and then he became Superintendent of Schools at Waseca in 1974. Returning to the business world in 1975, Bob joined Brown Printing Company in Waseca as Director of Marketing. Following positions of Vice President of Manufacturing and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Brown, he went to work for Taylor Corporation in 1988 as Group Vice President of the Commercial Division. He currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He was a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees for six years and served two years as the chairman.
Cynthia has spent her professional working career at Minnesota State University, Mankato and comes to the Division of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships with a wide and varied knowledge of the University. She provides administrative support to the Vice President and to the Division. She has a strong commitment to excellence, integrity and appreciates the challenge of playing a significant role in starting a new division. She was recently recognized by the President's Commission on the Status of Women, the Women's Center, and the Panhellenic Council as a "Woman of Courage and Vision".
