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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 鈥�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 黑料社区. 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 鈥�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 鈥�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 黑料社区. 鈥�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 鈥�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 鈥�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 黑料社区. 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.