Alumni/Foundation at Iowa Central
Hall of Fame

2023 Triton Hall of Fame Inductees

Terell Parks

2023 Athletic Award Inductee
Terell Parks with Dr. Ulrich
  • Associate of Arts, Iowa Central Community College - 2011
  • BS, Western Illinois - 2013
  • NJCAA D2 All American 1st Team - 2011
  • 8th all time in career scoring (991 points) - Iowa Central
  • 2nd all time in rebounds in a single game (22) - Iowa Central
  • 1st all time in shots blocked in a single game (7) - Iowa Central
  • 1st all time in rebounds in a single season (420) - Iowa Central
  • 1st all time in rebounds in a career (731) - Iowa Central
  • 1st all time in shots blocked in a season (100) - Iowa Central
  • 1st all time in shots blocked in a career (173) - Iowa Central
  • All-Summit League Honorable Mention – 2012
  • Summit League Defensive Player of the Year – 2013
  • All-Summit League 1st Team – 2013
  • NABC Division I All -District 12 2nd team – 2013

Rick Sandquist

2023 Athletic Award Inductee
Rick Sandquist with Dr. Ulrich
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s from Arkansas State University and Northwest Missouri State University - 1986
  • 1988-1991 FDSH Assistant Baseball coach
  • 1991-1996 FDSH Head Baseball coach
  • Began as Iowa Central Head Baseball Coach in 1996
  • 1997 2-year College Coach of the Year
  • Lead Tritons to NJCAA World Series five times
  • 2006-2010 Iowa Central Softball Head Coach Leading Tritons to the school’s only NJCAA tournament berth in 3 years.
  • 2008 Community Colleges for Iowa Outstanding Support Staff award
  • Iowa Central Athletic Director 2010-2018
  • Over 930 career victories as a head coach (425 Triton Softball and 390 Triton Baseball)

2008-2009 Triton Softball Team

2023 Team Award Inductees
2008-2009 Softball Team with Dr. Ulrich
  • Overall record of 62-8. 62 wins remains the most in school history.
  • 2009 Region XI Championship
  • 2009 District F Championship
  • Finished 5th in the Country at the first and only NJCAA Division II World Series
  • NJCAA Academic Team of the Year
  • Broke 13 records
  • 2009 Team had the First Team NJCAA II All-American (Brittany Martin)
  • Golden Spikes Award Winner for more stolen bases in the country (Ashley Willard)
  • 13 All-Region XI winners
  • 2 NJCAA All-National Tournament Team Selection
  • 7 team members were from the Iowa Central service area (FD, Lehigh, Eagle Grove, Humboldt)
  • Team Memebers: Jacquelyn Birnbaum, Molly Bolibaugh, Christina Bradley Smith, Britney Carlson Roseman, Alexandria Clough, Kitty Daugherty Meiners, Nicole Danna, Hali Dencklau Poutre, Stephanie Graziani, Hannah Jones, Brittany Martin Baier, Courtney McNally Bochmann, Ashley Nelson Mckee, Lara Reese Meyer, Staci Ritchey, MacKenzie Scharf, Mattison Sellers Rogers, Brittany Stout Burnham, Courtney Vaughn Darrow, Ashley Willard, Rick Sandquist - Head Coach, Josh Sandin - Assistant Coach, Mandy Hacker - Assistant Coach, Lindsay Diehl - Volunteer Coach, Julie Sprunger - Volunteer Coach

Tim Hanneman

2023 Distinguished Alumni Inductee
Tim Hanneman with Dr. Ulrich
  • Associate degree in general studies, Iowa Central Community College – 1977
  • Member of Iowa Central Honor Society
  • BA in Management, University of Redland, CA – 1985
  • MBA, University of Redlands, CA – 1989
  • Nationally recognized member of the engineering profession and served with distinction in the American Institute for Astronautics and Aeronautics.
  • Named as only one of 350 (worldwide) AIAA Associate Fellows
  • Named 1994-95 edition of Who’s Who in Science and Engineering Served as President of the San Fernando Valley chapter of the National Management Association and led his team to national awards on two different occasions.

Elizabeth Maiwurm Morrell

2023 Distinguished Alumni Inductee
Dr. Elizabeth Morrell (posthumously) with Dr. Ulrich
  • Associate degree in nursing Iowa Central Community College
  • Gamma Phi Beta, University of Iowa
  • BSN, University of San Diego
  • Obtained master’s and then Doctorate in Nursing Practice propelling her career through manager and leadership positions in Cardiology & Stroke critical care and then ended her career as Senior Director at Scripps Mercy.
  • Instrumental in developing and launching programs which made direct improvements to the health and well being of many in her community.
  • Participated as an Ovarian cancer patient in the national forum for a protocol in treatment to help healthcare workers more

Roger Natte

2023 Distinguished Faculty and Staff Inductee
Roger Natte with Dr. Ulrich
  • Majored in History and Social Sciences at Iowa Teachers College beginning in 1956
  • Among 1st group of Peace Corps workers assigned to Liberia in 1961-1963
  • 1965-1998 taught History and Social Services at Iowa Central Community College
  • Received Lions Club Community Service Award in 1988
  • Received The Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Award in 1997
  • Has written more than two dozen articles and several books related to Iowa History
  • 2018 recipient of the William J. Petersen/Edgar R. Harlan Award

Donald and Dianne Decker

2023 Humanitarian Inductees
Donald and Dianne Decker with Dr. Ulrich
  • AA Degree, Iowa Central Community College
  • BA Degree – Business Administration, Drake University
  • Graduate work in Economics – Drake University
  • Executive Chairman of the Board of The Decker Companies
  • Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Iowa Motor Truck Association
  • 2-Time Past President and Chairman of the Board of the Iowa Motor Truck Association
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the Truckload Carriers Association
  • Member of the Board of Directors of Traffic Insurance Company, Schaumburg, IL
  • Member of the Board of Directors of Captive Investors Fund, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
  • Member of the World Presidents Organization
  • Past Member of the Drake University Board of Trustees
  • Past Member of the Judicial Nominating Committee for the State of Iowa
  • 2008 Recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropic Business/Corporation Award – Fort Dodge
  • 2010 Iowa Central Community College Distinguished Alumni/Hall of Fame honoring the Decker’s significant support of Iowa Central for numerous projects, campus

Don and Dianne Decker are long-time supporters of Iowa Central and have made significant contributions over several decades. They have created scholarships for students, donated various equipment to support departments related to truck driving and diesel mechanics, played a major role in the start of the Iowa Central Culinary and Turf Grass Management programs, funded matching gifts to secure grants for programs, and donated funds to purchase the electronic scoreboard in Hodges Fieldhouse. Their outstanding support for many years is immeasurable.

I love having a home away from home with all the friendships I have created.

Ayrton Peterson
General Studies
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