and is recognized by the technical community as a prestigious honor and an important career achievement. The IEEE is the world’s leading professional organization for advancing technology for humanity. John Connor Jr. writes, “In November 2012, I was elected city judge of the City of Hudson (N.Y.). I’m also in private practice and am the track and basketball coach at Hudson High.”
1982 CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Thomas Reynolds 3440 Powells Crossing Ct. Woodbridge, Va. 22193
Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler LLC recently named Carol Ghingher Cooper a member of the firm. An ARD&H associate since 2002, she was selected twice as a “Rising Star” by Maryland Super Lawyers and named in Washington D.C. & Baltimore’s Top Rated Lawyers 2012 Edition. Serving in the firm’s family law and litigation practice groups, Carol sits on the Maryland State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program committee and is also a member of the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland and the Baltimore County Bar Association.
1983 CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Cory Lewkowicz 74 Taylor St. Needham, Mass. 02494 lewkowicz@aol.com From the correspondent, “I’ve switched gears a bit, and am going back to grad school— AGAIN. I have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology, but am in the process of re-specializing in clinical
Erik Skorina ’12, son of Frank Skorina ’83 and Holly Howard ’83, with his nine-year-old sister, Laurel Skorina
psychology at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. My memory functioned much better the first time around. Also, if you are on Facebook and are not a member of the ‘Union College Class of 1983’ page, please join us! Feel free to email me at lewkowicz@aol. com for information.” Randy Klimpl Neuringer writes, “I have recently started my own technology recruiting agency. I had worked for six years, running a recruiting team at HBO in the H.R. department, and decided to launch my startup. My company places full-time employees and consultants that focus on IT, digital and broadcast/production engineering and operations. In the few months that we have been in business, we have made placements in NBC, HBO, Huge and Cognizant.”
As the Class of 1983’s 30th ReUnion nears, the Blues Brothers announce they will be performing again. Rob Derbabian writes, “We are moving closer to a Union College Blues Brothers ‘final gig’ at ReUnion 2013. As of now we will be playing from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 under the tent at Library Plaza.”
Ilene Landress won a Golden Globe (best television show— musical or comedy) as executive producer for the HBO show “Girls.” Many people commented on it on the Union College Class of 1983 Facebook page, including Jason Brandt, who wrote, “It’s a long way from ‘Not Like Dreams Do’ in the Nott for sure!” Andy Levine was recently featured in Forbes magazine, as one of “10 Leaders Who Aren’t Afraid To Be Transparent.” Andy works for Development Counselors International. Doug MacFadden was recently promoted to chief informatics officer for Harvard Catalyst at Harvard Medical School. Frank Skorina and Holly Howard write, “Our oldest (of four), Erik Skorina, graduated from Union in June 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He returned to Union for an additional term to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.” Dan Wawrzonek is the director of application development for United Health Care in Basking Ridge, N.J.
1984 CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Kathleen Kozera Rowe 33 Fairway Ave. Delmar, N.Y. 12054-3332 Jennifer (Shaw) ShawBrachfeld writes, “Just want to give an appreciative shoutout to my friend and Sigma Delta Tau Sister June Schechner for the quiet philanthropy her family provided for New Jersey Hurricane Sandy victims. I am her children’s pediatrician, and when they learned we were seeing
patients and running our practice for over a week without power or internet access, they provided space in their office building for us to set up internet access and lanterns to see patients— and a hot meal and warm beds for my family as well. On a broader note, they used personal resources to send trucks of supplies down to the shore communities during those first few days while others were still getting organized. Throughout the years, the Schechners support multiple charities and give freely of their time to support those less fortunate.”
1985 CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Jon Mathewson PO Box 1262 Middletown Springs, Vt. 05757-1262 Douglas Elder recently joined Automation Engineering Incorporated, a global supplier of high precision automation systems, as chief executive officer. Previously, Douglas was president and CEO of Boston Semi Equipment group, where he grew the company to over 50 employees and $26 million in revenue. Tim Hesler is a senior expert for McKinsey & Company in the corporate finance strategy practice in New York. Still providing management consulting services after 14 years for companies in corporate treasury and financial risk, he also likes speaking at industry conferences and writing articles. He writes, “Being head agent for the Class of ’85 is always enjoyable, and helping out as an alumni interviewer for future classes is terrific.”
Spring 2013 UNION COLLEGE
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