Development Staff

Garrett Mennenga joined the ISU Development staff as the Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts on July 6, 2026.

Mennenga works collaboratively between the ISU Foundation and ISU Athletics in serving alumni and friends that have an interest in supporting Iowa State Athletics. He assists in aligning the philanthropic interests of supporters with the needs and priorities of the athletics department. This includes aligning support towards capital projects, scholarship and program endowments, general funds, the Cyclone Club, etc. Mennenga also assists supporters in making an impact with their giving through a variety of gifting vehicles such as estate gifts, retirement assets, charitable funds, stocks, gifts of grain, cash, etc.

Prior to his time at Iowa State, Mennenga spent almost 4 years working with the North Dakota State University Athletics Department (2022-2026).

Mennenga is a communication studies graduate of Winona State University where he was a member of the University’s baseball team from 2015-2019. Mennenga earned his master’s degree in sport management from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Mennenga and his wife, Laura have one son- Owen. Mennenga was born in Bolivar, MO and spent his childhood on college campuses all over the Midwest. Mennenga and his family currently reside in Ames.