WINONA, Minn. – A client contact manager at Fanatics and Wincraft, Paul Brunsdon, has been appointed Winona State University’s chief fundraiser. Brunsdon has had a career in coaching and also in jobs involving sales interaction. Brunsdon coached women’s basketball and softball at Bemidji State, Minot State, Saint Mary of Nebraska, Briar Cliff and Upper Iowa. He also has been a college recruiter. Winona State’s vice president for advancement, Jon Olson, announced the appointment and called Brunsdon a great asset for fundraising. His title: Development director. Brunsdon holds a degree in education and sports studies and management from Bemidji State. His wife Melanie has been Winona’s State’s associate athletics director since 2018.
Brunsdon. Formerly in Wincraft sports memorabilia business.