Our Donors

Wally & Irene Bronner

Wally & Irene Bronner

The Frankenmuth Scholarship is supported annually by the Bronner family. Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth is the largest Christmas store in the world. The store was founded in 1945 by Wally Bronner. Mr. Bronner (who passed away in 2008) and his wife,...

Walter G. and Carol A. Weinlander

Walter G. and Carol A. Weinlander

Walter G. Weinlander was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner of Weinlander Fitzhugh where he retired on September 30, 1984. With his wife, Carol A. Weinlander, he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he served as president. Additionally, he...

Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation

Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation

James E. Wickson was a community leader who served as Frankenmuth’s first mayor. When he moved to Frankenmuth in 1928, he joined Universal Engineering Company where he served for many years as the President and CEO. Among his many community service activities, he...

William and Lori Jurgens

William and Lori Jurgens

William and Lori Jurgens have devoted their professional lives to healthcare in the local area. Mr. Jurgens in the owner of Automated Business Systems, a Saginaw company that provides medical billing services for area radiologists. Mrs. Jurgens, a nurse, was the...

William and Sally Bowen

William and Sally Bowen

Bill and Sally Bowen are the products of a liberal arts education. Bill went on to a 40-year career as an executive with General Motors. Sally dedicated her professional life to the advancement of higher education. Later, Bill served as an adjunct faculty member at...

William F. McNally Family Foundation

William F. McNally Family Foundation

William F. McNally was born in Taymouth Township, Michigan in 1919 and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Engineering in 1942. He was president and owner of W.F. McNally Company and McNally Nimergood Company, and was a partner in Davis McNally...

William Groening

William Groening

Mr. William A. Groening, Jr. was the first chairman of the Board of Control when SVSU was chartered as a private college back in 1963. He was re-elected when Saginaw Valley College became a state college in 1965. Mr. Groening served as Vice President and General...

Wineman Technology, Inc.

Wineman Technology, Inc.

Quote from James A. Wineman, Founder/Owner: “I was offered an early retirement from General Motors in 1991 and decided to accept it so that I could start Wineman Technology. I felt that with the knowledge and experience I had acquired in the manufacturing engineering...

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast Construction was founded in 1947 and is one of Michigan’s premier commercial construction companies. Today, Wolgast offers comprehensive progressive building services through specific divisions. Each division focuses on a field of specialty, including...

Wolohan Family Foundation

Wolohan Family Foundation

Wolohan Lumber Company was established in 1964 and headquartered in Saginaw. The company was a full-line retailer of lumber, building materials, and related products used for new construction, home improvement and maintenance. Services were provided for consumer...

Wolverine Bank

Wolverine Bank

For over 75 years, Wolverine Bank was committed to serving the financial needs of its neighbors and friends in the mid-Michigan area with a full range of quality financial services. Wolverine Bank was awarded BauerFinancial, Inc.’s 5-star rating for financial...

W.R. Collings (Dow Corning)

W.R. Collings (Dow Corning)

Dr. W.R. Collings was among the first incorporators of Saginaw Valley College in 1963 and was a former President of Dow Corning Corporation in Midland. Articles co-authored by Dr. Collings appeared in a number of scholarly and technical publications. In 1967, Dr....

Yeo & Yeo

Yeo & Yeo

Yeo & Yeo is a Michigan-based top 200 accounting, tax, and business consulting firm using the power of listening, perspective, and connected purpose to help our clients, communities, and colleagues thrive. With a century of experience, we offer right-sized,...