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Kathleen Nietzke Wolkoff, ’86, 6401 Woodington Way, Madison, WI 53711, holds an M.L.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin and is employed as a librarian at the Madison Public Library. Prior to this career, she worked in publishing for seven years. Kathleen and her husband, Roger, have two children.
89 Lori Grigg Bluhm, ’89, was appointed the city attorney for Troy on Sept. 10, 2001. A graduate of Wayne State University Law School, she has worked in the city attorney’s office for 10 years and before that was involved in a private civil law practice. She and her husband, Kenneth, live in Troy with their two children. Thomas Cochrane, ’89, became general counsel to the Great Lakes Industrial Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. He and his wife, Sigrid, have one son and live in Grand Haven. Tom is always happy to hear from his Albion friends and can be reached by email at: ummeli@aol.com. Chris Crespi, ’89, is a co-founder of ROI Technology, a software development company in Grand Rapids. The firm assists businesses in Web site development and Internet direct marketing. In May, the Publishers Marketing Association conferred its 2001 Benjamin Franklin Award for the best-designed Web site to ROI Technology client William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (www. eerdmans.com). Chris, a former business consultant with Arthur Andersen, handles the strategic planning for his clients’ Web sites, while his partner handles technical development. He lives in Rockford with his wife, Karen, and their two sons. Robert Shenton, ’89, was recently named office managing partner (OMP) with Plante & Moran for their central Ohio office. He lives with his wife, Kelly, in Dublin, OH. John Stanton, ’89, is assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor and resides in Honolulu, HI. He would love to hear from Albion friends and can be reached by email at: johnsuzanne96@aol.com
91 Heramil “Ramie” and Cheryl Henderson Almeda, both ’91, 205 Maple, Parchment, MI 49004, have two children. Ramie is a Kalamazoo County assistant prosecuting attorney and sits on numerous boards and steering committees. Cheryl earned her master’s degree in English literature and creative writing and teaches composition at Western Michigan University. Sarah Tanner Barrow, ’91, 3534 Rockwood Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46815, has been married to Douglas Barrow since 1994. They have two children. Courtney Cooley Breaugh, ’91, 379 Wimbleton, Birmingham, MI 48009, married her husband, David, in 1998, and they have a son. She worked in public relations for General Motors until the birth of her son. She is now a stay-at-home mother. Richard Bruno, ’91, 16982 Kirkshire Ave., Beverly Hills, MI 48025, received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Michigan, his master’s degree in orthodontics from the University of Detroit-Mercy, and is now a self-employed orthodontist. He and his wife, Katie, were
married in 2001 and honeymooned in Hawaii. Jeff Burmeister, ’91, 3578 Royal Ave., Berkley, MI 48072, received his master’s degree in corporate finance from Walsh College and is employed as a director at William Beaumont Hospital. He has one son. Ellen Domzalski Clark, ’91, 1308 Yorkshire, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, married Chris Clark, ’90, in 1993. They have one daughter. Heather Bedell Colby, ’91, 1938 West Ridge, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, is married to Harold Colby, ’89, and is a stay-at-home mother with their two children. Harold currently works for KMart. Matthew Croissant, ’91, 1609 West Blvd., Berkley, MI 48072, received his J.D. degree from Wayne State University and is a financial advisor and associate vice president of investments for Prudential Securities. He and his wife, Suzanne, were married in 1999. Jodi Antles Davis, ’91, 85 Alize Dr., Kinnelon, NJ 07405, is employed by Fleet Trading. Kim Karman Dobson, ’91, 91 Jean St., Ramsey, NJ 07446, is married to Guy Dobson. She is a “domestic engineer and CEO for Conor and Greta Dobson, Inc.” Stephanie Pirich Erickson, ’91, 315 Maier Court, Grandville, MI 49418, has been married to her husband, Jeffrey, since 1993 and is a stay-at-home mother for their two children. She is a volunteer at her son’s elementary school and is involved in the Junior League of Grand Rapids. Stephanie also enjoys gardening, creative scrapbooking and involvement in her children’s activities. Suzanne Rutter Everett, ’91, 1671 Andover Blvd., Howell, MI 48843, is the communications manager at National Truck Equipment Association. She and her husband, Brian, have one son. Jennifer Fenton, ’91, 12 East 86th St., New York, NY 10028, received her master’s degree from the University of Chicago in 1997 and is a program manager for The After-School Corporation, helping with the development of youth through after-school activities involving the arts. She has previously been involved in the publication of Arts Opportunities for Young People in Chicago for the Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago. She is married to Justin Davey and has enjoyed travels to Australia, Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom. Sara Griffin, ’91, 7761 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626, received her master of divinity degree from Garrett Seminary, her master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola University, and is ordained in the United Methodist Church. She is employed as a pastoral psychotherapist. Susan Greiner Gutierrez, ’91, 3334 Gold Dust St. NE, Belmont, MI 49306, received her master’s degrees in curriculum and instruction and in K-12 educational leadership from Michigan State University. She is currently a teacher of eighth grade history for Forest Hills Public Schools and has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Middle School Educators for her role in the Region IX Teaching Team of the Year. Susan also is on the board for NCCS Camp Newaygo and has enjoyed travels to nine countries in Europe. She has been married to her husband, David, since 1997.
Christine Hysell Heron, ’91, 9348 Seymour Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473, earned an M.I.L.S. degree from the University of Michigan and is the children’s librarian for the Genesee District Library. She and her husband, Michael, have two children. Tim Hummer, ’91, 3313-F Hampton Point Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20904, received his Ph.D. in toxicology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 2000 and is a molecular biologist and post-doctoral fellow at the University of MarylandBaltimore. He and his wife, Sandra, were married in 2001. Bill Johansson, ’91, 1907 Farmbrook, Troy, MI 48098, received his master’s degree in educational administration from Michigan State University and is a physical education teacher and coach in the Birmingham Public Schools. He and his wife, Kristin, have two sons, and in his spare time, Bill is a Boy Scout leader. He has also enjoyed travels to Sweden, Russia, Serbia, and the western United States. Audrey Ayoub King, ’91, 31501 Gable, Livonia, MI 48152, is a corporate trainer for Fifth Third Bank. Previously Audrey was a middle and high school English teacher. She and her husband, Jim, have one daughter. Melissa Williams Krolczuk, ’91, 112 W. Kilbuck, Tecumseh, MI 49286, married her husband, Christopher, in 1994 and is a stayat-home mom with their son. Previously, she worked in automotive purchasing. She has a master’s from Central Michigan University. Michelle Kroupa, ’91, 827 _ E. 8th St., Traverse City, MI 49684, received her master’s degree from the University of Michigan School of Information. Lynn Hefke Lee, ’91, 402 Coppersmith Dr., Mason, MI 48854, is an accountant for Michigan State University and is pursuing a career in local government finance. Lynn received an M.B.A. from Western Michigan University. She and her husband, David, have one daughter, and have enjoyed several trips to Europe. Elizabeth Maurer, ’91, 6009 J Rock Cliff Ln., Alexandria, VA 22315, received her master’s degree in education from the George Washington University and is employed in museum education at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. Previously she worked in museum education at Colonial Williamsburg. She and her husband, Harold, are halfway through visiting all 50 states. Sean McFadden, ’91, completed his sports medicine fellowship in July and will join Bahri Orthopedics. He lives in Jacksonville, FL, with his wife, Kimberly, and their two daughters. Nancy Volk McLaughlin, ’91, 1366 German Ct., Erie, CO 80516, is the art director for Nutrition Science News magazine and is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Her hobbies include snowboarding, camping, stained glass, riding her vespa, and traveling to locations such as Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Japan, Mexico and many United States cities. She and her husband, Matt, were married in Evergreen, CO, and honeymooned in Ireland. Connie Wright Mendoza, ’91, 32500 Nine Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336, received a master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University and previously worked as a hospice social worker. She and her husband, Scott, have one daughter, and Connie is now a homemaker.
Kristen Edwards Moran, ’91, 612 E. Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, is the executive assistant in investment bonding at Brown, Gibbons, & Lang in Chicago. She is involved with the Chicago northwest suburban Phi Mu alumnae group and has served as Albion’s representative for several college nights in the Chicago area. Her husband, Joe, recently had his first book published.
Patrick Pendleton, ’91, 105652 Hyacinth Dr. #22B, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, is a dentist, board member of the West Suburban Dental Society, and a volunteer with the Special Olympics. In addition, he plays drums with musicians in the Chicago area. Patrick and his fiancée, Stacie Davis, have traveled to the Yellowstone/Grand Tetons area in the U.S. and to Scandinavia and Germany.
John Nickel, ’91, has recently joined Dickinson Wright P.L.L.C. as an associate attorney. He earned his master’s degree in economics from Northwestern University and a law degree from the University of Michigan. He practices corporate law with an emphasis in transactional work. He lives in Brighton.
Henry Phillips, ’91, 20 Silver Brook Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877, and his wife, Erin, have four children. He is a partner in Deloitte & Touche, Structured Finance and Leasing.
Gia Oei, ’91, 80 Laconia Circle, North Andover, MA 01845, is the director of corporate communications for Fisher Scientific International, Inc., GenTek, Inc., and The General Chemical Group, Inc. Recipient of an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, she previously worked for Ford Motor Co. and for regional telephone companies serving the East Coast. She has received numerous professional awards. Outside of work, she frequently provides music for worship services at the Old South United Methodist Church. Gia is married to John Boullie and has traveled extensively across much of Asia and western Europe, and in the Caribbean. David Pavlov, ’91, 48977 Celeste St., Chesterfield, MI 48051, received a master’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and is a controller for Long Distance of Michigan, Inc. He and his wife, Andrea, have one child, and have enjoyed travels to Cancun and much of the eastern U.S.
Karen Jenkins Pifer, ’91, 1849 Fairway, Birmingham, MI 48009, received her J.D. from the University of Michigan and is an attorney with Honigman, Miller, Schwartz, and Cohn, LLP. In the past she has served as the program chairperson for Commercial Real Estate Women. She and her husband, Richard Pifer, ’89, have two children. Jonathon Pope, ’91, 351 Jonathon, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, is a sales manager for Prudential Group Insurance. Beverly Lucas Propst, ’91, 1023 Shadowridge Crossing, O’Fallon, IL 62269, received her J.D. from the University of Illinois and is an attorney with Mickes, Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. She and her husband, Michael, have one son. Charmian Bultema Rowley, ’91, 1305 Regent Dr., Mundelein, IL 60060, is a math teacher at Hannah Beardsley Middle School and will receive her master’s degree in teaching in winter 2002. She is married to Christopher Rowley, ’94, who is a vice president of LaSalle Bank and who will be
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