Maryann & Craig Pierson

MaryAnn and Craig Pierson

A special thank you to Dr. Craig Pierson

Carroll College extends a sincere thank you to Dr. Craig Pierson for his generous legacy gift, establishing the Pierson Family Endowment to fund the Pierson Family Endowed Chair (a STEM professorship) and Merit Scholarships.

Dr. Pierson was a chemistry teacher at Billings Central Catholic High School from 2001-2022. Prior to teaching, Dr. Pierson worked for Exxon's Billings Refinery, following his Doctorate studies at Penn State University.

Dr. Pierson and his wife Mary Ann enjoy handbells, dancing, and traveling; and Craig also enjoys ice-dancing, downhill skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing.

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