Gary Pietruszewski

Gary Pietruszewski is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fundraising and business development. Currently serving as a Gift Officer at Northern Star Scouting, BSA since November 2022, Gary is also actively involved as a Membership Committee Member for the Minnesota Gift Planning Association. With a volunteer role as Executive Director of the Gene Murphy Golf Classic - West Coast, Gary supports fundraising efforts for the University of North Dakota Foundation. Previous positions include Development Officer at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, where Gary managed a diverse portfolio of donors, and various sales roles at Target, Vanguard Cleaning Systems, WindLogics, and Midwest Wind Finance, focusing on business development and market expansion. Gary holds a BA in Advertising/Marketing from the University of North Dakota and has continued education at the University of St. Thomas.