Dr. James “Chip” Comadoll ’83 and George “Jeb” Griffith ’65 received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Comadoll who graduated summa cum laude from WSU and attended the University of Minnesota Medical School, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement and sports medicine. Griffith earned his degree in business administration and is known for his entrepreneurial spirit. He founded Winnebago Software Company, a developer of library automation software, was CEO of Miken Sports, a manufacturer of composite sports equipment, and is now CEO of LockNet, Inc., a provider of network security and compliance solutions.
	Debra Lynn Schulze ’89. She received an Associate of Arts degree from WSU and went on to earn a bachelor’s at St. Thomas University in 1992. Schulze is currently vice president of Olympus Aviation, which provides corporate aviation services to several companies in the Twin Cities area. She participates in the WSU Alumni in the Classroom program and has been an inspiration to students who wish to pursue careers in aviation.
	Gary W. Evans received the Distinguished Service Award. From 1987 until 1998, Evans was vice president of university relations at WSU. Currently, he is president and CEO of Hiawatha Broadband Communications, a provider of broadband cable, telephone and Internet services to southeast Minnesota. An energetic supporter of the community and Winona State University, Evans is vice chair of the Winona State University Foundation.
	Larry Holstad ’67, currently Winona State director of athletics, was honored with the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award. A career educator and coach, the Warriors have enjoyed tremendous athletic success under his leadership. He has won numerous coach of the year awards, and is active in a number of professional organizations, including the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association, NCAA Division II Management Council and the NCAA Football Task Force.

Last Modified: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 14:49 by Rhone Richard