AlumniNews Briefs Willis named GM Hosea Willis (‘88) has been named general manager of Luxury Imports of Bowling Green, Ky., a dealership offering new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles. • • • • • •
Poole to open medical practice Dr. Kenneth G. Poole (’03) will open his own medical practice in Clayton, Mo. His specialty is general internal medicine and his areas of clinical interest include fitness, preventive medicine and hypertension. Poole is a native of St. Louis, Mo., a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at TSU. Poole earned his M.D. from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Ill. • • • • • •
Stokes lands gubernatorial appointment Rodney Stokes (‘74) was appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Synder as director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Stokes brings a great depth and breadth of experience in natural resources, outdoor recreation, policy development, and civic engagement, anchored on the bedrock of public service. • • • • • • 24
Singleton elected county commissioner
Sonna Singleton (’84) has been sworn in as Clayton County Commissioner in Morrow, Ga. A native of Snow Hill, N.C., Singleton is actively involved in her community serving as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a member of Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, past PTSA vice president at Morrow High School, past membership coordinator for Adamson Middle School PTSA and was one an original member of the Historic Rex Village Preservation Association. • • • • • •
Blunt joins The RLJ Companies Traci Otey Blunt (’90), a veteran media, political, and public affairs specialist, has been promoted at The RLJ Companies as senior vice president of corporate communications and public affairs. Blunt has been with the company since 2008, after serving as a deputy communications director to now Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the 2008 presidential campaign. In her new role, Blunt leads a team responsible for communications, media strategy and planning, government relations and issues management. • • • • • •
Fregia re-elected to ISMS Board Dr. Adrienne L. Fregia (’84) has been re-elected to the Illinois State Medical Society Board of Trustees. A board certified internist specializing in gastroenterology, Fregia is in private practice in Matteson, Ill. She is on staff at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, St. James Hospital and Advocate South Surburban Hospital. An ISMS member since 1993, Fregia currently serves as board liaison to the Council on Communications. She holds membership with the American Medical Association and the American Gastroenterological Association. • • • • • •
Taylor recognized for life-saving procedure Joseph Taylor (’78) has been saluted for his innovation in the development of the Taylor-Chism Cardiac Restoration Tub Procedure with Scuba Gear. This procedure, which has been registered with the United States Register of Copyrights, helps to extend the life of victims suffering from cardiac arrest allowing more time to receive proper medical care. Taylor was recognized for his achievements by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson with a certificate of congratulations and acknowledgement. • • • • • •
Alumnae celebrated during Women of Legend & Merit Awards During its fifth anniversary celebration, aptly themed, “Celebrating the Power of Women,” the 2011 Women of Legend and Merit Awards saluted several alumnae for their life achievements both
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