1998
Neal R. Allen is an assistant professor of political science and pre-law adviser at Wichita State University.
1999
Muriel J. Collison was named one of the top 40 Lawyers in Illinois Under 40 to Watch by the Chicago Law Bulletin. Muriel is a partner at Collison Law Offices, Ltd., which specializes in personal injury and worker’s compensation. She and her husband, Jeremiah F. Elrod, live in Northbrook, Ill, with their three children: Sophia, Jack and Charles. Scott H. Liapis and Darren Gero were married June 21, 2015, in Provincetown, Mass. They live in San Francisco. Scott’s email address is scottliapis@gmail.com. (See photo, page 44.) Jeffrey D. and Patricia (Guagliardo) Mohl announce the birth of their son, Brendan Samuel Mohl, May 24, 2015. Brendan joins brother Jason, 3, at their home in Niles, Ill. Bradley K. Stevens received DePauw’s Young Alumni Award at a private luncheon in Indianapolis, Aug. 27, 2015. The award is typically presented each June at Alumni Reunion Weekend; unfortunately, Brad was unable to travel to Greencastle because of other commitments. Brad is head coach of the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics.
2000
Manuel Amezcua is managing partner of MassMutual Chicago. Because of his volunteer efforts, The Melanoma Research Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as part of its national Community Service Award. Manny has dedicated countless hours to The Melanoma Research Foundation, serving on committees, participating in and sponsoring the Miles for Melanoma 5k race annually, and cochairing the Foundation’s Annual Wings of Hope Gala in Chicago. Joseph P. Rogowski is director of physiology and research for the National Basketball Players Association, a labor union that represents basketball players in the National Basketball Association. Joe serves as the union’s liaison on issues
relating to player health and safety. Alicia “Nikki” Warner Davis received a News4U magazine Top 20-40 and Under award. She and her husband, Robert J. Davis, are in the process of restoring a historic house, the Boehne House, in Evansville, Ind.
2001
Allison Burdge Hardin was named Sales Manager of the Year by BRG Sports, Bell Helmets Action Sports Mass Division, the world’s leading manufacturer of bicycle helmets. Alli and her family live in Mandeville, La. Her email address is allisonleigh01@me.com.
2002
Michael C. Field is director of educational technology for Glenbrook, Ill., high schools. He earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Michael W. Howland is director of basketball operations at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. Jedediah W. McClure is author of Myths of Christianity: A Five Thousand Year Journey To Find The Son of God. His book was selected by the Independent Author Network as a 2015 Book of the Year Award finalist in the nonfiction (religion/spiritual/inspirational) category.
2003
Aarti Bajaj Judd lives and works in Kansas City, Mo. She is a research analyst at the international customer experience research firm Service Management Group. Aarti’s email address is aartibajajphd2011@gmail.com. John T. “JT” Benton is chief revenue officer for Goji, which bills itself as the largest online, independent auto insurance agency in the United States. Jacob J. Coy is senior central compliance manager for Rothschild Group. He volunteers as treasurer for Rene Cassin, an international human rights organization based in London (with a branch in the United States), and as an adviser to senior management of one of the largest local age-related charities in the United Kingdom.
Geoffrey B. Dains ’95, California Lutheran University assistant men’s basketball coach, and two all-Region and all-Conference players from CLU, in front of the Fontana del Fiumi in Rome, Italy.
Thomas M. Kominsky is chief growth officer for Student Transportation Inc., a provider of school bus transportation and management services. Micah E. Ling is author of Flashes of Life, her fourth collection of poetry. The book consists of prose poetry centered on concepts of music and memory, and how the brain and senses function and interact. She is an English instructor at Fordham University in New York City. Amanda Miller Luciano is a broker associate of commercial and residential properties for Synergy Realty Group in Colorado. She worked in journalism for nearly a decade before transitioning from journalist to realtor. Karen L. Mullins is executive secretary of the Benton, Illi., Chamber of Commerce.
2004
Tyler A. Fischer is a commercial loan officer for First Financial Bank in Clay County, Ind. He has joined the board of directors of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. Robert C. Frederick is director of legislative affairs and public policy for the National Grain and Feed Association.
2005
Nicholas D. Gaffney is a member of the law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP in the Tampa,
Fla., office in the firm’s estate, trust and wealth preservation practice group. He was selected to The Hillsborough County Bar Association Leadership Institute Class of 2015-16. Olivia L. Hatton is an assistant professor of molecular biology at Colorado College. Meredith H. Siemens is executive director of public relations and communications for South Carolina Federal Credit Union. She is among Forty Under 40 featured in the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Laura Windisch Mahaffey and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their son, Aiden Lee Mahaffey, Jan. 12, 2015. Laura is an acute care nurse practitioner and works with a pulmonary and critical care physician at a local hospital. Jason is a major in the United States Air Force and flies the B-52. They live in Bossier City, La. Laura’s email address is laura.m.mahaffey@gmail.com.
2006
Katherine (Bremer) and Christopher A. Doran announce the birth of their daughter, Caroline Therese Doran, June 19, 2014. Caroline joins sister Charlotte at their home in Iowa City, Iowa. Katy’s email address is katherine.bremer@gmail.com. Lisa Chambers Wallace is the senior communications manager of
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