Scott Leisinger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Leisinger came to Wartburg after serving as vice president for development at the University of Northern Iowa Foundation since February 2003. Prior to UNI, Leisinger was director of development at Wartburg from 2000 to 2003. Leisinger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and communication arts from Wartburg. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in communication from the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley.

Phone: (319) 352-8495
E-mail: scott.leisinger@wartburg.edu

Duff Ridgeway, Director of Development
Duff joined the staff in 2003 and directs the College's fundraising efforts. Duff earned his B.A. from Wartburg College in 1992 and is currently pursuing his Master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He previously served at Bradley University in Peoria, IL and Simpson College in Indianola.

Phone: (319) 352-8495
E-mail: duff.ridgeway@wartburg.edu

Al Buenning, Senior Development Officer
A 1964 Wartburg graduate, Al works out of our Evergreen, Colo. office working with individuals on gift and estate planning. Al returned to his alma mater in 1999 after serving as a development professional with the YMCA.

Phone: (319) 352-8487 or (303) 674-7227
E-mail: al.buenning@wartburg.edu

Denny Haugen, Development Officer
A 1975 Wartburg graduate, Denny returns to campus after working for CUNA Mutual in Kansas City, Mo. He works with individuals on gift and estate planning.

Phone: (319) 352-8487
E-mail: dennis.haugen@wartburg.edu

Kendra Kehe, Director of the Annual Fund
A 1999 Wartburg graduate, Kendra assists with the college’s annual giving program, including overseeing the Knightcallers and the Senior Class Challenge. She received a master's degree in higher education from Iowa State University.

Phone: (319) 352-8512
E-mail: kendra.kehe@wartburg.edu

Mary Kunkle, Director of Grants and Development Research
Mary joined the staff in 2005 and works with Wartburg faculty and staff to research potential funding sources and secure grants for various campus initiatives. Mary earned her B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master's degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich.

Phone: (319) 352-8497
E-mail: mary.kunkle@wartburg.edu