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
LANE HARSTAD
President
Join Date:
October 2017
Paul Tynjala
Vice President
Join Date:
January 2024
HEATHER MUTCHLER
Secretary
Join Date:
April 2021
ANGELO FLORESTANO
Treasurer
Join Date:
June 2023
Gary Eckenberg
President Emeritus
Join Date:
October 2017
KERRY ANDERSON GARTHUS
Join Date:
February 2018
Patrice Critchley-Menor
Join Date:
April 2025
Matthew Davies
Join Date:
October 2021
Lisa Kittleson
Join Date: April 2025
Mark Matuseski
Join Date:
January 2020
Mark Munger
Join Date:
April 2021
Laura Schauer
Join Date:
April 2025
Joe Scott
Join Date:
June 2025
STEVE WESTHOLM
Join Date:
February 2018
Jerry Zanko
Join Date:
January 2017
Bridget Zuk
Join Date:
April 2025
David Hammer
GDF Administrator
Ex-officio Board Member
Tom Tusken
Denfeld High School Principal
Ex-officio Board Member
Jessica Anderson
Denfeld High School Counselor
Ex-officio Board Member
Apply for the Board
The Greater Denfeld Foundation Board is always willing to consider the addition of enthusiastic and able supporters of Denfeld High School to its ranks. If you have a passion for the Denfeld community and would like to join our efforts to support the graduates and teachers of this great school, please complete this application.