Katie Muellner

Katie Muellner of River Grove is honored to serve on the Triton College Alumni Association Council, adding to her already impressive record of community service and dedication. A proud advocate for the River Grove community and Triton’s surrounding districts, Muellner remains deeply committed to giving back.

“The River Grove and Triton community means everything to me,” she said. “It’s so important for me to give back to the neighborhood that has offered so much.”

A lifelong River Grove resident, Muellner attended River Grove Elementary School and graduated from East Leyden High School in 1994. Following high school, she turned to Triton College as a “steppingstone” before committing to a four-year institution.

At Triton she earned her Associate of Arts degree in Science in 1996, followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Dominican University in 1998.

Muellner began working at Quasthoff’s Flowers, Inc. during high school. What started as a part-time job blossomed into a full-time job, and after many years of dedication, she acquired the business where she has been the owner since 2019.

“It has been an absolute blessing to own Quasthoff’s,” she said. “I get to share everyone’s celebrations with them, from their engagements to their weddings to their baby showers, to even their hardships. I try to always go a step above and beyond.”

Beyond running her business, Muellner serves as the past president and active member of the Chamber by O’Hare, recreation director for the village of River Grove and a member of the Village Beautification Committee.

She’s also an active parent volunteer at River Grove Elementary School, serving on the PTA and the River Grove Education Foundation.

Clearly for Muellner, joining the Triton College Alumni Association Council is yet another way to support the community she loves.

“Triton is a wonderful place for students to take the next step in their education,” she said. “It’s a great asset in our community. It’s a way to get the college experience while staying close to home. I am a huge advocate.”