at the Pentagon on the Joint Staff as a military information support officer. Andrew Minigutti ’86 was named one of D Magazine's best doctors of Dallas for the third consecutive year. Look for his shout out to his two Jesuit biology teachers in the October 2013 issue. David Shafer ’87 was laid off from American Airlines in August 2012 and four months later he received his Master of Science degree in computer education and cognitive systems from The University of North Texas. Now he is an IBM contactor designing and developing web-based courses for American Airlines Flight Academy. Michael Tolle ’87 and family have returned to Houston after spending most of the past seven years in Africa - the last two in Tanzania. “We welcomed into the world son #3, Adam Gabriel Tolle, born June 17th! We're looking forward to a return to Dallas (finally!) in early 2014, where I'll be going back into private practice at Presbyterian Hospital (family medicine). Will be good to be back home!”
Brock Bordelon ’80 (L) and Mike Schurr '79 at the top of the Tennessee Pass during the 2013 Copper Triangle Ride. The Jesuit Dallas Crew team, in Boston for the Head of the Charles Regatta, visit with 2013 alumni enrolled in Bostonarea schools: Jacob Keeley, Paul Paris, Erik Eppig, Austen Hendler, Alex Venegas, Joshua Segal, Andrew Patterson, Jesus Mathus Garza.
Travis Ford ’88 lives in Jefferson City, Mo., with his wife, Jennifer, and children, Bryan and Jocelyn. He is a financial planner at Wallstreet Group, a local insurance and financial services firm. According to The Capital Report, an independent newspaper dedicated to covering Minnesota politics, Kelby Woodard ’88 has won an award for the 2013 Leaders in Public Policy in the One to Watch category. Woodard is receiving the award because he is considered to be a rising star within his caucus. Linus Ozaeta ’89 has been appointed Vice President of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Founded in 1818, BBH is the oldest and largest private bank in the United States. Linus enters his 20th year with the firm and lives north of Boston in the Town of Groveland, Mass. with his lovely wife, Lisa, and son, Finn.
1990s James DeSmet ’90 has four kids now, Lucy (12), Katie (10), Becca (8), and Sam (2). He has been with BAFCO for three years and lives in Louisville, Ky., and commutes to Lexington. Steve Casella ’91 and his wife, Effie, moved to Basel, Switzerland, as an expat with Roche Pharmaceuticals. This past spring, they welcomed the arrival a little girl, Hadlee James, 5 lbs. 8 oz. and 18 inches. See photo page 42. Gregory Gordon ’91 and wife, Jill, welcomed a second set of twin boys in July. Gus and Leo were born blue and gold! Steve Schillinger ’91 has a band, Braddock Station Garrison, who have just release their debut album, High Water. Matthew Hudson ’93 has been named a Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Professional) within Enterprise Client Management for the 5th year in a row, a prestigious group of 50 individuals worldwide. “I purchased a 1929 Ford Model A town sedan to drive around town as my Friday car and restore in my spare time.” John Gerdes ’94 was awarded his MBA from the Neeley School of Business at TCU in December of 2012. He and his wife, Elisa, welcomed their first child, Ava Martine Gerdes, on June 18, 2013. See photo page 42. David Richard ’94 completed his Master of Science in Information Assurance from Regis University. David Saenz ’95 celebrated his first wedding anniversary. He completed his fifth year as music director of the Johns Hopkins University Jazz ensemble and is entering his ninth year with Baltimore city public schools. Jason Forrest ’97, chief sales officer and management coach at Forrest Performance Group, has published his fourth book, 40 Day Sales
Dare for Auto Sales. Separated into 40 days of manageable reading lessons, questions and dares, the book gives specific, relevant instruction to sales professionals on how to reach their full potential and explode their careers (and incomes). Read more at forrestperformancegroup.com. Chris Gallagher ’97 completed his cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern and founded a private group called OnSite Physician Coverage. It provides inpatient care to eight North Texas hospitals and has now grown to over 80 physicians. Check out www.onsitemd.com for more info. Chris was named chief medical officer for Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. William Rosellini ’97 recently accepted the position as Director of Commercialization at UT Dallas overseeing translational medical device research. Paul Fulce-Ewing ’98 has accepted a post as the middle and high school principal at Benjamin Franklin International School in Barcelona, Spain, right at the foot of Montserrat, the very mountain where Ignatius founded the Jesuit order. “My new flat has two bedrooms, so it's always open for Jesuit brothers. Just email me and let me know when you arrive.” Congratulations to proud new parents Ashley and Jeff Murdter ’98. Lorelyn John Murdter was born August 19, weighing of 8 lbs., 7 oz. and measuring 21.25 inches tall. See photo on page 42. Billy Wolf ’98 had help from Father Postell and a number of Jesuit Alumni at his wedding, including Andy Hobbs ’98, Mark Wester ’98, Charlie Sokolash ’98,Trey Hansen ’98, Michael Hockridge ’98, John Wolf ’02, Ryan Cozgrove ’98 and Adam Murray ’02. See photo on page 40. Paul Kowalski ’99 married Tracy Breaux on April 20, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Danny Civello ’99 was a groomsman.
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