Dustin “Dusty” Berg has joined Spoon River College as the director of the Spoon River College Foundation.
Born and raised in Hancock County, Berg is an alum of Spoon River College and Western Illinois University. He lives in Macomb with his wife, Larissa, and daughter, Marjorie.
“As an SRC alumnus, I know what an important role the college has in helping people make a better life for themselves, and I’m beyond excited to be a part of helping others achieve more,” said Berg.
“The College looks forward to building on the momentum that the SRC Foundation has already developed in supporting students,” said Dr. Curt Oldfield, Spoon River College President. “Dusty’s experience in relationship building will be important to ongoing efforts to deepen ties with alumni and supporters.”
Berg has an Associate in Arts degree from Spoon River College and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Western Illinois University.
In his spare time, Berg enjoys playing tabletop games with family and friends. He also has a history of service with various community organizations including the Macomb Food Co-Op, Macomb Heritage Days, and McDonough County Board.
