Erin Wood serves as the Vice President for Advancement at LRSC. She has worked with LRSC and its foundation for 24 years with a focus on College Relations, Marketing, Government Relations, and Donor Relations. Erin earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of North Dakota and a master's degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Mary. Lake Region State College holds a special place in her family. Her mother-in-law was a longtime instructor in the business and office education area and her husband, Steve, is an LRSC (then UND Lake Region) graduate. Steve and Erin's two oldest children attended LRSC. Daughter Madison earned 39 credits through the dual credit program and summer courses and son Zachary graduated from LRSC's Precision Ag program in 2024. Their other two sons attend school in Devils Lake. She and her husband farm east of Devils Lake.

Originally from Sarles, ND, Ashlee took advantage of the Lake Region State Colleges Dual Credit Program and her dad is an alumnus of LRSC. Her family has been in Devils Lake for 10 years now, and they enjoy this community and everything it offers. Ashlee is currently finishing her bachelor's in Business through Mayville State University.

Bridgette Harkness is the newest member of the LRSC Advancement Team.
She graduated from LRSC in May 2025 with an associate of arts in business administration with a subplan in marketing. She manages the social media pages and helps with marketing campaigns and designs graphics and videos. Bridgette is currently enrolled with VCSU studying business administration with a concentration in marketing.

“The day I toured the campus at LRSC, I knew it was the right place for me, the faculty and staff were welcoming, and they hold your education to the highest priority. So, once I graduated, I was excited to have the opportunity to start my career here and be able to learn and grow in this position.”

In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing fetch with her puppy.

Pioneered from McVille, ND, Michelle moved to Devils Lake to attend then, UND- Lake Region. She has lived and worked in the Lake Region community for over 25 years. She has two sons, Devan- who attended LRSC, guides in the Lake Region area and lives with his girlfriend Cheyenne, a 2021 LRSC Nursing graduate and Braydon- who attends DLPS and plays football, basketball, and also does Shooting Sports. Her longtime partner, Rocky is also an alumni of LRSC and former Royals Men’s basketball athlete. She has grown to know and gained many friendships with people of the community and looks forward to continued relationship with them through the foundation.

Originally from Thompson, ND, Rebekah found herself at LRSC thanks to athletics and the small, family-oriented campus. She graduated in 2017, with her associate in science degree, and went on to Minot State University to obtain her bachelor's degree. Rebekah and her husband, Bridger, reside in Devils Lake with their daughter, Laramie, and two dogs. Bridger is also a 2017 graduate of LRSC. Rebekah was a member of the volleyball and softball programs, Royal Ambassadors, PTK, and a recipient of the Who's Who Award at LRSC.

Alyson Beckman-Grumbo holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and a dual master’s degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Dickinson State University. She and her husband, Jordan, live just outside of Edmore, North Dakota.