Originally from Sarles, ND, Ashlee completed courses through the college’s Dual Credit Program, and her father is an alumnus. 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 at VCSU, studying Communication Studies.

“The day I toured the campus at LRSC, I knew it was the right place for me. The faculty and staff were welcoming and held my education as a top priority. Once I graduated, I was excited to start my career here and continue learning and growing 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 attended LRSC, works as a guide in the Lake Region, and lives with his fiancée Cheyenne, a Nursing graduate. Braydon attends DLPS, plays football and basketball, and participates in Shooting Sports.
Her longtime partner, Rocky, is also an LRSC alumnus and former Royals Men’s basketball player. Michelle has built many friendships in the community and looks forward to continuing her relationships through the foundation.

Raised in Beaver Dam, WI, Alyson Beckman-Grumbo is a 2013 graduate of Lake Region State College. She transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Journalism. She later completed a dual master’s degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Dickinson State University. Alyson now lives just outside Lawton, ND, with her husband, Jordan. They share their home with two dogs, Sassy and Curly, and a cat, Jack.

Originally from Thompson, ND, Rebekah found herself at LRSC thanks to athletics and the small, family-oriented campus. She earned her associate in science degree in 2017 and later completed her bachelor’s degree at Minot State University. 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 active in volleyball and softball, Royal Ambassadors, and PTK, and received the Who’s Who Award at LRSC.

Erin Wood serves as the Vice President for Advancement at LRSC. She has worked with LRSC and its foundation for 24 years, focusing on College, Marketing, Government, and Donor Relations. Erin earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of North Dakota. She later earned 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 business and office education. Her husband, Steve, is an LRSC (then UND–Lake Region) graduate. Steve and Erin’s two oldest children also attended LRSC. Daughter Madison earned 39 credits through the dual credit program and summer courses. 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.