University Development adds staff

The UCCS Office of University Development recently added three staff members to assist private fundraising efforts for the campus.

Jaime Garcia, executive director, University Development, announced the appointments of Tom Dewar, senior director; Ella Fahrlander, associate director; and Susie Sargent, program manager.

Dewar will work with local, state and national private foundations to support UCCS fundraising initiatives. He brings more than 30 years fundraising experience to UCCS. Prior to joining UCCS, he operated his own philanthropy consulting company and held positions with Junior Achievement in Colorado Springs, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Northwood University, Midland, Mich.

Fahrlander will work with the Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences to raise private funds. Prior to joining UCCS, she worked in development for Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Colorado State University, Fort Collins.

Sargent will work with scholarship programs such as the Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment and Flying Solo. Prior to joining UCCS, she worked as an advancement service and public information specialist for the University of Washington and as a program coordinator for the California Institute of Integral Studies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Iowa.