Wisconsin Lutheran College announced on Mar. 30 that Alex Allister, a 2010 graduate with a degree in Business Administration, has been named the college’s featured alumnus for April 2026.
Allister is currently the Senior Director of Finance at Erin Hills Golf Course. He said one of his most memorable experiences as a student was during his senior football season: “I would relive my senior football season when we beat Hope College for the first and only time in program history. The game was a milestone win for the program given that Hope was a perennial power.”
Reflecting on those who influenced him at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Allister credited Coach Dennis Miller and several professors for their impact. “Coach Dennis Miller (pictured) – the Lord was strongly connected to the football program through prayer, devotions, and the way Coach Miller and his assistant coaches spoke and carried themselves. Ultimately, he was a strong leader who truly cared for his players, and he is the absolute foundation of Warriors football,” Allister said.
He also acknowledged Prof. Heather Stelzer and Prof. Dan Eastman for shaping his approach to business finance and strategy during his studies. Since graduation, Allister noted career achievements including multiple promotions at Erin Hills Golf Course while hosting major golf events such as the 2017 U.S. Open and upcoming 2025 U.S. Women’s Open.
Allister offered advice to current students about investing early: “My advice would be to watch more investment-focused programs and begin investing in the stock market more aggressively… Long-term investing offers a far more favorable risk-reward profile.” He added that media programs like Fox Business’s Making Money with Charles Payne have helped improve his financial returns over time.
Wisconsin Lutheran College supports 18 varsity sports in NCAA Division III competition according to its official website. The college serves students with an emphasis on academic excellence combined with Christian values according to its official website, fosters community through campus activities and spiritual development opportunities according to its official website, is associated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod according to its official website, offers over 50 undergraduate majors along with graduate programs in education and leadership according to its official website, and aims to prepare students for lives dedicated to Christian service through educational programs according to its official website.
Concluding what it means to be part of Wisconsin Lutheran College’s community, Allister said: “You unapologetically live for an audience of One and are loyal to the Word of God no matter what the secular world says.”
