Alumni Service Award Recipient
Alumni Association, September 29, 2022
Mark H. Jessen received a bachelor's degree in political science (1986) from the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. As a successful entrepreneur, Jessen owns Jessen Co., a print mail and fulfillment company; is a co-founder of Jessen Media, an e-commerce company; and is one of the owners of University Gear, a marketer of collegiate products. Jessen has been a strong contributor to the University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) since joining its board in 2016. One of his major contributions was his high quality leadership of the UMAA Board during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jessen continued to positively engage with board members and worked with UMAA President and CEO Lisa Lewis to move major initiatives forward. Jessen also helped create the Alumni Market, which provides revenue to the UMAA, engages other alumni entrepreneurs, and gives alumni an opportunity to market their products. He is also a dedicated Gopher sports fan, and has served on the Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee.
Biographies are as-of time of award presentation.