Meet the
Board
A Dedicated Team
The Greater Denfeld Foundation Board of Directors is made up of alumni, educators and supporters of Duluth Denfeld High School who skillfully guide the programs of the Foundation to benefit the entire Denfeld community. The purpose of the Board is to provide awards and scholarships to assist with expenses directly related to post-secondary education needs of Denfeld graduates. In addition, the Board oversees donations to Denfeld teachers and staff to provide valuable resources to enhance students’ high school educational experiences.
Board of Directors Executive Committee
Gary Eckenberg
President
Join Date: October 2017
LANE HARSTAD
Vice-President
Join Date: October 2017
ANGELO FLORESTANO
Treasurer
Join Date: June 2023
HEATHER MUTCHLER
Secretary
Join Date: April 2021
Jerry Zanko
President Emeritus
Join Date: January 2017
David Hammer
GDF Administrator
Ex-officio Board member
Board of Directors
KERRY ANDERSON GARTHUS
Join Date: 2018
Reba Copeland
Join Date: October 2021
Matthew Davies
Join Date: October 2021
Mark Matuseski
Join Date: January 2020
Mark Munger
Join Date: April 2021
Saraiya Piantek
Join Date: October 2021
Paul Tynjala
Join Date: January 2024
STEVE WESTHOLM
Join Date: February 2018
Tom Tusken
Denfeld High School Principal
Ex-officio Board member
Jessica Anderson
Denfeld High School Counselor
Ex-officio Board member
Dee Dee Harstad
GDF Administrative Secretary
Ex-officio Board member