The Augustana Admission staff looks forward to assisting you in your college search. Contact your admission counselor at their email address (below), email admission@augie.edu, or call 800.727.2844.

International inquiries should be directed to Donn Grinager (donn.grinager@augie.edu) or Ben Iverson (ben.iverson@augie.edu).

Transfer students should contact Adam Heinitz (adam.heinitz@augie.edu).

Nancy Davidson
Vice President for Enrollment
nancy.davidson@augie.edu
605.274.5502
 
Nancy attended Hamlin High School in South Dakota and is a Business Administration & Management graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University. She has been on the Admission staff since 1990.

Amazing colleagues and Augustana’s great professors and students make this her dream job. In addition to being an Augieholic, she is addicted to chocolate, Coke, and running. Among her most memorable Augustana experiences:  traveling to Germany in 2000 and India in 2008 with our Distinguished Scholars.

Adam Heinitz
Director of Admission
adam.heinitz@augie.edu
605.274.5529

Territory/Responsibility: Transfer Students

Adam attended Brandon Valley (SD) High School and graduated with honors from Augustana in 1999. He taught fifth grade at Lincoln Elementary School in Fargo for one year and joined the staff in 2000. In 2004, he completed an M.A. in Educational Leadership at the University of Sioux Falls.

Adam and his wife, Sandra '97, are the proud parents of Ella, Maya, and Jake. A former Augustana football player, Adam is a sports enthusiast and especially enjoys watching the Augustana Vikings in action on Saturdays. In his very limited free time, he also likes to hit the road for a run. Augustana has taken Adam many places, including Germany and Great Britain.

Tresse Evenson
Assistant Director of Admission
tresse.evenson@augie.edu
605.274.5505

Territory/Responsibility: Greater MN

Tresse graduated with honors from Augustana in 2004 with majors in Professional Accountancy, Business Administration and Computer Information Systems. She completed a Business Education Endorsement from Wayne State College (NE) in 2006.  During her years at Augustana, she was a member of the women's basketball team. Her husband, Joe, also an Augustana graduate, is a member of the Viking football staff. Tresse is from Worthington, Minn.

Libby Frost
Admission Counselor
libby.frost@augie.edu
605.274.5504

Territory/Responsibility: Sioux Falls Washington, Sioux Falls Christian, NE, WA, OR, CA, AK, HI, ID, NV, UT, KS, OK, TX, AZ, NM

Libby graduated from Augustana in 2008 with majors in Sociology and Psychology. Libby was active in choir and was a New Student Orientation leader. Libby is from Red Wing, Minnesota.

A potter and photographer, Libby likes to express her creativity in her free time. With a new apartment, Libby is enjoying learning to cook and likes to be outside, particularly to take walks on the nearby bike trail that encircles Sioux Falls.

Carley Roach
Admission Counselor
carley.roach@augie.edu
605.274.5506

Territory/Responsibility: Sioux Falls Roosevelt, NE SD, WY, MS, AL, GA, VA, NC, SC, FL, AR, LA, MO 

Carley graduated from Augustana in 2008 with a major in Sport Management. A Brookings, SD native, Carley was a standout member of the Viking women's golf team.

When asked to list her hobbies, Carley replied simply, "Target." An avid shopper, Carley is always on the lookout for the best deals. Carley also loves watching sports, particularly the Minnesota Vikings. She continues to compete on the amateur golf circuit in South Dakota.

Ben Eisele
Admission Counselor
ben.eisele@augie.edu
605.274.5519

Territory/Responsibility:  Sioux Falls Lincoln, IA, WI, IL, IN, MI, OH, TN, KY, WV

Ben is a 2008 graduate of Augustana College.  He completed two majors, Religion and Interdepartmental.  The Interdepartmental major allowed him to further pursue his interests in both English and Philosophy.  Ben was a member of the Augustana Band, Brass Choir, and Northlanders Jazz Band.  In pursuit of a greater understanding of the world, he studied in China, Italy, Austria, and Greece.

After graduation, Ben spent four months in Costa Rica volunteering at an orphanage.  He is happy to be home in Sioux Falls and at Augustana (we hope he'll stay for a while), and he has a renewed appreciation for Commons dining.  In his free time, he can be found playing: intramurals, golf, video games, and in the Augustana Community Band.  He has also been providing Sunday morning sermons on occasion as he ponders seminary in his future.

Kaari Espeland
Admission Counselor
kaari.espeland@augie.edu
605.274.5501

Territory/Responsibility:  SE and Western SD, Brandon  Valley, Sioux Falls O'Gorman, ND, ME, NH, VT, PA, NJ, DE, NY, MA, CT, RI, MD

Kaari graduated from Augustana in 2009 with a business administration major, marketing emphasis, and a minor in communication studies.  Kaari is a native of Henning, MN.

Kaari loves to spend time at the lake, not uncommon for a Minnesotan.  A standout golfer for the Augustana Vikings, she likes to stay in the swing and gets to a course as often as possible.  Kaari has become well known by many retail associates in Sioux Falls, especially those at TJ Maxx.  We are grateful for the stimulus she so generously provides to the Sioux Falls economy.  Other loves are spending time with her family, watching comedies, and dogs.  Among her favorites are chocolate (a perfect fit for our team), wild game, and beef.  You can imagine Kaari's excitement about her territory, which includes great shopping, lots of wildlife, and ranching.

Angie Hummel
Admission Counselor
angie.hummel@augie.edu
605.274.5048

Territory/Responsibility:  Twin Cities, Admission Possible, CO, MT, American students living abroad

Angie attended Jackson County Central High School and graduated with honors from Augustana in 2006. As a triple major of psychology, sociology, and German, Angie studied abroad in Scotland, Morocco, and India. 

While at Augustana, Angie was a four-year starter and two-year captain for the women's volleyball team. She was also involved with FCA, Chapel Musicians, Augustana Mission for Peace, and was a Student Ambassador in the Admission Office. Upon graduation, she spent one year in Berg, Germany, as an English teaching assistant and one year in Washington D.C. as a volunteers and outreach associate with Traditional Housing Corporation. Most recently, Angie was the Vikings Assistant Volleyball Coach for the past two seasons.

Ben Iverson
Associate Director of International Programs
ben.iverson@augie.edu
605.274.5250

Territory/Responsibility: International Students 

Ben graduated from Augustana College in 2004 with majors in International Studies and Spanish. Ben was a pitcher on the Viking baseball team. After graduation he worked as an International Coordinator at Bodoe University College in Norway. Ben is a native of Willmar, Minn. Ben is finishing year two of his Master’s program in International Education at SIT.

So far this adventure seeker has traveled to Spain, Norway, Nicaragua, and Greece. Other cultural topics (Minnesota culture, that is) to discuss with Ben are the Minnesota Twins and hunting.

Donn Grinager
Director of International Programs
donn.grinager@augie.edu
605.274.4498

Territory/Responsibility: International Students

Donn earned his bachelor's degree at Dakota Wesleyan University. Upon graduation, Donn was a member of the Peace Corps and served in Nepal. After earning a Master's degree in religion, he participated in the Japan Exchange Teaching Program. He has been at Augustana since 1992.

Donn and his wife, Kristin, have two daughters, Nicole and Abbie. The entire family enjoys travel, both international and domestic. Last summer they did an intensive Spanish language program in Mexico and previously did a month-long program in Norway. When not working or spending time with his family, Donn can be found biking or playing intramurals (even after two knee surgeries) in the Elmen Center.