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Maria Norberg
Maria Norberg Always Ready for a Challenge
Viterbo graduate Maria Norberg's adventures in entrepreneurship got rolling when Todd Ondell, her onetime business instructor, offered her the chance to buy his business, Grounded Specialty Coffee. She bought the coffee shop, then started a gourmet food truck.
Josh Clark
Josh Clark Has a Full Plate with Culver’s
Josh Clark, who has a stake in 12 Culver's restaurants in four states on top of a related business consulting business and other ventures, has had to be creative in his career so he can balance business and family.
Naomi Harm Out to Change the Face of Education
Like many entrepreneurs, Naomi (Hemesath) Harm '99 has a sharp eye for opportunity. Since her days in Viterbo University's education program, she has been on the lookout for ways to improve the way we educate our children, particularly when it comes to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
There's No Standing Still for Colin Luz

When Colin Luz ’14 came to Viterbo University, his path seemed clear. Sport management was calling his name. Or so it seemed.

Lynda Wallis
For Lynda Wallis, Art Business Came Out of the Blue

When Lynda Wallis ’82 came to study at Viterbo University, she already had studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, her home stomping grounds for much of her youth. She knew she had artistic skills, but she knew she needed more.

Kaitlin Babcock Leads Green Bandana Project

Kaitlin Babcock hopes to see as many people as possible sporting a green bandana in the coming months. The Green Bandana project is a mental illness awareness initiative in which participants tie a green bandana to their backpack that signals they may be approached by anyone struggling with a mental health issue. These advocates will have received training about resources, referrals, and what to do in a variety of situations.

Marketing Student Sees Big Future
Early on, Avery Gerstenberger landed a paid internship with a national nonprofit headquartered in La Crosse.The internship has helped him hone his marketing skills in the field, and gave him the opportunity to take business trips to Denver and Washington, D.C.
Mayor Kim Smith Serves the Common Good
If not for earning her servant leadership master's degree at Viterbo University, Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith might not have even thought about taking on the mayoral duties and becoming the city's first female mayor. “I really do credit Viterbo with giving me the confidence to raise my hand and say, ‘I’ll do it.’”
Jean Storlie Is Sold on Power of Stories
In a career that took her from groundbreaking nutritionist to food industry change agent, Jean Storlie ’80 took note of the power of stories for creative problem-solving. In 2020, she published a book that shares her insights on story telling, "Once Upon an Innovation," chosen for the Viterbo Alumni Virtual Book Club.
Elegbede on a Servant Leadership Journey
Growing up in Nigeria and Togo, Wale Elegbede ’19 learned a lot from his father about leadership and being a good person. Viterbo taught him even more. “Viterbo has been really instrumental for me. Ethical leadership isn’t just something that’s nice to have. It’s a must have.”