Jack’s Basket Founder Named 2026 University of Minnesota Homecoming Grand Marshal

We’re thrilled to share that Jack’s Basket Founder & CEO Carissa Carroll has been named as one the 2026 University of Minnesota Homecoming Grand Marshals, one of the highest honors the University of Minnesota Alumni Association bestows upon its graduates.

The honor recognizes alumni who embody the spirit and values of the University and whose lives and work demonstrate the impact U of M graduates can make in their communities and beyond.

Carissa joins a remarkable legacy of past Grand Marshals, including Nobel Peace Prize recipient Norman Borlaug, Vice President Walter Mondale, Brig. Gen. Clara Adams-Ender, and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page.

Carissa will serve as Grand Marshal during the University of Minnesota’s Homecoming celebration, October 22–24, 2026.

Join us in celebrating Carissa and this incredible recognition!

Read the full announcement from the University of Minnesota.