Josh Fonner ’03 has built a career guided less by a straight line and more by passion, curiosity and a deep love for the outdoors. Today, he serves as vice president of sales for Airstream, Inc., helping lead one of the most iconic American brands as it approaches its 100th anniversary. But the path that brought him there winds through ski mountains, bike trails, summer admissions tours and a lifetime of meaningful connections — many of which began at Colby-Sawyer College. 

“My father loved this region,” said Nancy Childress. “Supporting Colby-Sawyer students through his art feels like the perfect way to honor that connection.” 

Jill Rivers ’95 is the founder and owner of Enjoy the Photo Moments, a photo organizing business that helps people preserve their most treasured memories. From scanning and organizing photos to converting home movies and slides, Jill’s work allows families to hold onto their legacies and share their stories with loved ones through custom photo books and digital albums. 

Q&A with Nishchal Banskota ’15, Founder of Nepal Tea and Creator of the North East Tea Festival

Kristin Sneider Mulready has spent the last two decades navigating the intricate world of biopharma, leading program, alliance and portfolio teams with a focus on creating meaningful therapies. Now, she has taken her career a step further by launching her own LLC, where she provides executive coaching and supports biopharma companies in navigating tough economic tim

Shirley Glidden Splaine ’45 lived nearly a century with grace, grit and an undeniable zest for life. She passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of compassion, community service and contagious optimism. 

“College gave me the confidence that I could actually be an artist professionally,” he said. “After graduation, I walked into an art center and started volunteering until they gave me work. That’s not something I would have had the confidence to do right out of high school.”