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Get to know the Director of the Concordia Fund, Sam Gade, an alumnus who graduated in 2021.
After graduating from Concordia in 2021 with a degree in General Business, Sam has continued to work with Concordia for the past three years, managing the Annual Giving Program.
What are your favorite pastimes?
Family Vacations, which included anywhere from visiting my grandparents farm on a random weekend to visiting different states including Alaska!
What is your favorite movie and why?
This is a tough one, but I would have to go with any of the Marvel Universe. I like the action-packed, humor, and the good always wins conclusions!
What are you passionate about that not everyone knows?
I have a huge hobby most people would not even guess. I am a huge fan of trains and the railroad industry. This hobby of mine includes anywhere from taking pictures to collecting models.
[Editor’s Note: Sam’s interests in photography and railroads came together when his photo was selected to grace the cover of Zimmermann Printing’s 2024 photo contest calendar.]
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What is your favorite place to travel to?
I would have to say anywhere I have not been to. For me, traveling to new and exciting places makes it all the more enjoyable! You never know what you will encounter!
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