Paul Krueger is the
new CEO for the South Dakota Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement
(CARA).
The South
Dakota Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement’s Board of Directors
announces the selection of Paul Krueger for the role of CEO, effective May 10,
2021.
Krueger
has a long and successful career in advancement with expertise in both higher
education and community non-profits. He brings a diverse skill set to the
position with his background in alumni relations, development, public
relations, and management.
Krueger
comes from Make-A-Wish America where he served as a Director and Chapter
Relationship Leader. He advised 13 Make-A-Wish chapters nationwide in strategy,
execution, efficiency, fundraising, leadership, and board development.
He
spent many years of his career expanding Make-A-Wish South Dakota by growing
revenue and increasing the number of wishes granted across the state. Prior to
Make-A-Wish South Dakota, he served as a Director of Development at Augustana
University in Sioux Falls. This followed leadership positions at both Augustana
and the University of South Dakota with their Alumni Associations.
Krueger
earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications from Augustana
University and a Master of Science in Administrative Studies from the
University of South Dakota. He succeeds interim CEO Sharon Chontos, who oversaw
the organization through a merger last year.
Under
Krueger, the South Dakota Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement
will continue in its partnership with South Dakota Mines to raise financial
support for the university.