Ryan Ihrke
Environmental Program Coordinator at Western Lake Superior Sanitary District- Claim this Profile
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Alex Hilliard, MBA
Ryan was appointed to his current role partway through my undergraduate studies, and during that time he showed his value to the department of Student Activities and the college. Most of my interactions with Ryan were limited to some extra help that I provided to him as I worked in the same office, and for the most part I didn't report directly to him. However, I did work on his team briefly as an orientation leader and I can say that Ryan is not just a "manager" type, but a leader. He is patient and thoughtful, takes in the opinions and concerns of others, and works hard to make sure the students' needs and desires are attended to. Ryan's programs rock, the campus events that he coordinated always had a great turnout and were a lot of fun!
Miles Kipper
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan during my senior year at Mankato State. I have worked with a wide range of people from many backgrounds and can honestly say that it is rare to find someone as dedicated, competent and organized as he is. He managed a team of student leaders to plan and orchestrate events and I can never remember a time where he didn’t have his ducks in a row. He helped me grow as a person and I will count him as a friend and mentor for the rest of my days. Thanks for everything Ihrk!
Alex Hilliard, MBA
Ryan was appointed to his current role partway through my undergraduate studies, and during that time he showed his value to the department of Student Activities and the college. Most of my interactions with Ryan were limited to some extra help that I provided to him as I worked in the same office, and for the most part I didn't report directly to him. However, I did work on his team briefly as an orientation leader and I can say that Ryan is not just a "manager" type, but a leader. He is patient and thoughtful, takes in the opinions and concerns of others, and works hard to make sure the students' needs and desires are attended to. Ryan's programs rock, the campus events that he coordinated always had a great turnout and were a lot of fun!
Miles Kipper
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan during my senior year at Mankato State. I have worked with a wide range of people from many backgrounds and can honestly say that it is rare to find someone as dedicated, competent and organized as he is. He managed a team of student leaders to plan and orchestrate events and I can never remember a time where he didn’t have his ducks in a row. He helped me grow as a person and I will count him as a friend and mentor for the rest of my days. Thanks for everything Ihrk!
Alex Hilliard, MBA
Ryan was appointed to his current role partway through my undergraduate studies, and during that time he showed his value to the department of Student Activities and the college. Most of my interactions with Ryan were limited to some extra help that I provided to him as I worked in the same office, and for the most part I didn't report directly to him. However, I did work on his team briefly as an orientation leader and I can say that Ryan is not just a "manager" type, but a leader. He is patient and thoughtful, takes in the opinions and concerns of others, and works hard to make sure the students' needs and desires are attended to. Ryan's programs rock, the campus events that he coordinated always had a great turnout and were a lot of fun!
Miles Kipper
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan during my senior year at Mankato State. I have worked with a wide range of people from many backgrounds and can honestly say that it is rare to find someone as dedicated, competent and organized as he is. He managed a team of student leaders to plan and orchestrate events and I can never remember a time where he didn’t have his ducks in a row. He helped me grow as a person and I will count him as a friend and mentor for the rest of my days. Thanks for everything Ihrk!
Alex Hilliard, MBA
Ryan was appointed to his current role partway through my undergraduate studies, and during that time he showed his value to the department of Student Activities and the college. Most of my interactions with Ryan were limited to some extra help that I provided to him as I worked in the same office, and for the most part I didn't report directly to him. However, I did work on his team briefly as an orientation leader and I can say that Ryan is not just a "manager" type, but a leader. He is patient and thoughtful, takes in the opinions and concerns of others, and works hard to make sure the students' needs and desires are attended to. Ryan's programs rock, the campus events that he coordinated always had a great turnout and were a lot of fun!
Miles Kipper
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan during my senior year at Mankato State. I have worked with a wide range of people from many backgrounds and can honestly say that it is rare to find someone as dedicated, competent and organized as he is. He managed a team of student leaders to plan and orchestrate events and I can never remember a time where he didn’t have his ducks in a row. He helped me grow as a person and I will count him as a friend and mentor for the rest of my days. Thanks for everything Ihrk!
Experience
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Western Lake Superior Sanitary District
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Program Coordinator
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May 2022 - Present
Engaging others to raise awareness of the clean water systems protecting the heath and safety of our community and protecting the natural world. Engaging others to raise awareness of the clean water systems protecting the heath and safety of our community and protecting the natural world.
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The College of St. Scholastica
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sustainability Facilitator and Instructor of Sustainability
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Mar 2019 - May 2022
Create and execute comprehensive faculty development program to integrate sustainability across the institutional curriculum. Support student leadership and engagement opportunities. - Plan and deliver bi-weekly “Art of Resilience” webinars, spotlights, summits and symposiums, multi-day retreats, community tours, and hands-on engagement activities. Reach: 1,061 unique attendees with 17% attending multiple programs (September 2020-May 2021). - Established 9 new placement sites for (12) 130-hour internship experiences with community organizations and businesses. Show less
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Green Mountain College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sustainability
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
Led strategic planning and implementation of the college’s operational sustainability activities. Partnered with faculty and staff to incorporate sustainability initiatives into academic courses and co-curricular activities. Coordinated training and professional development programs on environmental, social, and economic sustainability topics. Direct the systematic institutional assessment of academic, co-curricular, operational, and administrative sustainability performance. - Awarded #1 Sustainable College Overall by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and #1-tie Cool School by Sierra Magazine (2018). - Directed 100% divestment of endowment ($3 million) from fossil fuel holdings.- Completed carbon accounting (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for 700-person residential college. - Managed the purchase of carbon offsets to maintain carbon neutrality brand promise. Show less
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Director Of Student Involvement
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2015
Designed and implemented one hundred co-curricular programs per year. Collaborated with faculty, non-academic staff, and community agencies to develop, promote, and deliver sustainability focused orientation programs to two hundred students annually. Managed a $200,000 budget, advised 25 student organizations, and supervised 18 student workers.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Campus Programs
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2008 - Aug 2010
Built and maintained relationships across the university and the surrounding community communicating all aspects necessary to implement community events with audiences ranging from 5 to 5,000. Hired outside vendors, negotiated contracts, created and distributed promotions, secured staffing to meet production, and created safety and security plans. - $160,000 annual budget - 12 supervised employees (part-time) Built and maintained relationships across the university and the surrounding community communicating all aspects necessary to implement community events with audiences ranging from 5 to 5,000. Hired outside vendors, negotiated contracts, created and distributed promotions, secured staffing to meet production, and created safety and security plans. - $160,000 annual budget - 12 supervised employees (part-time)
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Manager
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Apr 2007 - Nov 2007
• Managed regional farmers market that served more than 2,000 customers. Supervised sales for more than 40 individual market vendors with single-day sales over $15,000. • Served as the Mankato Area Growers Association board representative to vendors, customers, and the community, communicating vendor requirements, collecting payments, and enforcing rules. • Enforced all local, state, and federal health, safety and agricultural laws and regulations. Researched statutes, distributed information to vendors, and worked with officials and representatives to address concerns. • Planned and executed weekly market concerts, food tastings, festivals, and children’s activities. Secured entertainment, created advertisements, recruited and trained volunteers. • Developed and delivered presentations and programs to promote local foods and build community support for the market. Facilitated interactive educational lessons for University students, social service agencies, and community groups. Show less
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EMERGENCY COMMUNITY HELP ORGANIZATION ECHO
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Assistant Food Shelf Manager
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May 2006 - Nov 2007
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Office Assistant
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Sep 2004 - May 2006
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Academic Advisor and Outreach Services Facilitator
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2005 - 2006
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Education
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.S., Experiential Education -
Luther College
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
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