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Stories and profiles of the people who make Stout great.
Person in chest waders and gloves kneels on a shoreline beside calm water, holding several oysters while surrounded by oyster shells and restoration equipment.

#StoutProud: Kayla Boyd ('19)

Kayla Boyd ’19 is working to bring oysters back to Mobile Bay, restoring an ecosystem that supports wildlife, shorelines and coastal communities.
Person standing beside Captain Mickey Mouse in a blue ship captain’s uniform aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship. The two are posed near a decorative railing inside a brightly lit atrium. The Disney Wish logo appears in the lower-left corner.

#StoutProud: Lisa Tepe ('96)

Lisa Tepe ’96 is driving sustainability across Disney, helping teams eliminate waste, rethink materials and build more sustainable operations.
Professional headshot of a person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, striped tie and collared shirt, standing indoors in front of large windows with an urban streetscape visible in the background.

#StoutProud: Deshea Agee ('18)

Deshea Agee ’18 is shaping stronger communities through economic development, real estate, entrepreneurship and strategic consulting
A person in a dark suit and red tie sits at a restaurant bar, with shelves of glassware displayed behind.

#StoutProud: Howard Gordon ('72)

The Cheesecake Factory, Paradise Tropical Tea and restaurant technology are just part of Howard Gordon’s ’72 five-decade career in the hospitality industry.
A person wearing a white chef coat, tan pants and a gray cap sits on a black bench outside St. Croix Baking Company with both arms raised and pointing toward the bakery sign in the window behind them.

#StoutProud: Charles Froke ('97)

Through mentorship, creativity and community, Charles Froke ’97 is using his culinary talents to help people build careers and create lasting memories.
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#StoutProud: Kate Westaby ('12)

Kate Westaby is helping reshape how Wisconsin supports young parents by combining research, community voices and partnerships to create solutions that last.
Noah uses a camera with a telephoto lens while riding in an open vehicle in a desert landscape.

#StoutProud: Noah Zastrow ('21)

Noah Zastrow uses engineering and creativity to solve workforce challenges, support young athletes and bring innovative drone shows to Wisconsin communities.
Portrait of Nikki Smith against a pink background as hands around her display necklaces and earrings from her jewelry collection.

#StoutProud: Nikki Smith ('10)

With 100,000+ orders, three stores and 35+ employees, Nikki Smith ’10 built a jewelry brand that creates opportunities and inspires confidence nationwide.
A person stands beside a large interactive "Bitty City Fire & Rescue" play structure at the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire. The fire truck-themed display features hoses, gauges, lights and firefighting equipment.

#StoutProud: Bob Fuller ('67, '68)

Bob Fuller ('67, '68) turns creativity into hands-on learning, inspiring thousands of children through interactive museum exhibits each year.