Outstanding Alumni - 2008
Colonel Randall Anderson
Bemidji State University Graduate 1985
Col. Randall Anderson graduated from BSU with a bachelor of science degree in computer science and was then commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army's Medical Services Corps. He is currently Commander of the 32nd Medical Brigade at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he oversees approximately 7,000 Army medical personnel. A highly-decorated military veteran, Anderson also has served in a variety of assignments, including mentor for the U.S. Senate Youth Program; a White House Social Aide from 1994-97, serving the President and Vice President during official White House events; the Commander-in-Chief's representative for the laying of official wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day in 1997; and twice as a big brother mentor for the Big Brother/Big Sister program.
He also has been involved with a broad variety of educational and charity programs for children. Anderson, who currently is pursuing a Ph.D. in international health sciences, also holds master's degrees in military art and science in history from Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; health services administration from Central Michigan University; and national security strategy from National Defense University.Col. Anderson and his wife, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kim Moran have three children, Sam, Ben and Sydney, and currently reside in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.