Mike and Tammy French of New Ulm announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigha Joan French, to Craig Spelbrink, son of Robert and Janel Spelbrink of Mankato and Deb and Dale Christenson of New Ulm.

Leigha is a 2006 graduate of New Ulm High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Development. She is employed by Canadian Pacific Railroad as a recruitment specialist.

Craig is a 2001 graduate of New Ulm High School and a 2005 graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. He is also a 2012 graduate of the Minnesota School of Business with a MBA. He is employed by Oracle as an Applications Sales Executive.

A Sept. 17, 2016 wedding is planned in New Ulm.