NDSCS Alumni Foundation Office
701-671-2247
ndscs.alumni@ndscs.edu
800 6th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58076
NDSCS Alumni Foundation Staff
Matthew Hallaway
NDSCS Foundation Executive Director
matthew.hallaway@ndscs.edu
701-671-2480
Matthew brings a wealth of experience, having served as Vice President for Advancement at Oak Grove Lutheran School and Oak Grove Lutheran Foundation for nearly seven years. His background also includes a role in business banking with Alerus, as well as experience as an adjunct instructor at both NDSCS in Fargo and the University of Mary. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Matthew possesses the expertise to effectively plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising programs and campaigns. He and his wife are proud parents of four children.
Denise Laymon
Associate Vice President for Development
denise.laymon@ndscs.edu
701-671-2131
Denise has several years of experience working with non-profit organizations and foundations, specifically in K-12 and higher education. Serving in the past as the Executive Director of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, she had the privilege of bringing together volunteers, businesses, and non-profit professionals to enable them to be more effective and efficient in their mission. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Marshall County Central (MCC) Education Foundation, where she was instrumental in starting this non-profit organization. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Friends of Maplewood State Park .
Denise resides with her husband, Brian, in Vergas, MN, where they own Farm 41 and offer to the public horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides and the opportunity to experience the rural life setting. They have two sons, Keaton and Colton.
As the Associate Vice President for Development at NDSCS, Denise will be responsible for cultivating and identifying donors that have a passion for NDSCS as well as help build on the already strong commitment of the current active alumni and friends. Denise will also help the Foundation in its strategic planning process and prepare ways to engage the community while helping the Foundation reach a wider and more broad audience.
Yoney Fobb
Annual & Major Gifts Officer
yoney.fobb@ndscs.edu
701-671-2486
The NDSCS Alumni Foundation is excited to have Yoney Fobb as our Annual & Major Gifts Officer. Yoney, originally from Denver, CO, is a 2003 NDSCS Business Administration graduate. While a student he played football for the Wildcats and met his wife Renata, a member of the 2003 Wildcat Volleyball team. Following graduation, Yoney continued playing football for East Central Oklahoma then returned to the community to raise his family. Yoney and Renata have four children; Jaida, Sienna, Malea, and Camden. They also own the local Snap Fitness. The Fobb’s are very invested in the community and NDSCS.
Yoney will be organizing the NDSCS Foundation’s fundraising initiatives and building relationships with donors, staff and volunteers. He looks forward to spending time with fellow alums and friends of the college, hearing stories and sharing his Wildcat Pride.
Barb Uhlich
Donor Services and Data Coordinator
barbara.uhlich@ndscs.edu
701-671-2247
Barb joined the NDSCS Alumni Foundation in 2009. In her role as Donor Services and Data Coordinator, she communicates with alumni and friends, manages annual and endowment scholarships and works with database and financial tracking.
Barb is from Powers Lake, N.D. She is a 1987 NDSCS graduate with a Stenographic Secretarial and Computer Operation degree. Barb enjoys the diversity of the college and working in the Alumni/Foundation office. Barb resides in Wahpeton with her husband, Will, and two sons.
Tabitha Dodge
Executive Assistant and Donor Engagement Coordinator
tabitha.dodge@ndscs.edu
701-671-2946
Tabitha started at NDSCS in the Student Life Department and then moved to the Alumni Foundation in 2023. Her responsibilities as Executive Assistant and Donor Engagement Coordinator include supporting for the Foundation Team, maintaining office efficiency, coordinating logistics, and researching.
Tabitha and her husband Jake have 6 awesome kiddos ranging in age from 24 to 9 + 2 sons-in-law. They live on a hobby farm just outside of Wahpeton.