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Ben Schneider ’98 owns his own law firm, Schneider & Stone, with another partner in Skokie, Ill. He married Caryn Padowitz in 2009. Milan Gupta ’98 and Mike Juno ’98 were groomsmen. The couple welcomed their first child, Bella Rose Schneider, in April 2010 and their second child, Hailey Brynn Schneider, in October 2011. Brian Hong ’99 graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in May and has started his residency in general surgery at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Michael Latsch ’99 is the program coordinator for Seeds for Success, a new initiative in Duluth, Minn., dedicated to providing transitional employment for those without much work experience, supporting neighborhood revitalization by planting gardens, and building a local food system for low-income Duluth residents. Christian Stilp ’99 married Rebecca Hefter in April 2009 in Madison, Wis. Both completed their doctorates in psychology last summer from UW–Madison and have started postdoctoral fellowships in Cleveland.
Jonathan Hackbarth ’00 has been appointed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett ’72 to serve on the City of Milwaukee’s Standards and Appeals Commission, which rules on matters relative to city building codes, electrical licenses, and the use of new/alternative materials. He is an attorney with Quarles & Brady, practicing in the areas of general civil and commercial litigation. He received his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University. Michael Bernhard ’01 became a Certified Financial Analyst Charterholder. He is a senior analyst for U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC. Jeff Reinbold ’01 opened Milwaukee Sail Loft, a restaurant located on Milwaukee’s inner harbor in the Historic Third Ward. David Snopek ’01 is the co-founder and programmer of a water conservation venture called H20Score, which promotes water sustainability and empowers water users through the innovative use of data and community-building web and social media applications. Alex Hausladen ’02 is the assistant men’s basketball coach at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Nate Miller ’02 graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts and earned his Master of Fine Arts in drama from The Julliard School. He recently appeared on an episode of The Good Wife. He has also been involved in film writing and acting in New York City. Christopher Poniewaz ’02 is in his sixth year of enlistment with the 128th Division of the Wisconsin Air National Guard Unit in Milwaukee. He was named the Most Physically Fit Airman in his class (more than 750 candidates), subsequent to basic training in San Antonio, Texas. Chris married Lori Ehlenfeldt in August 2010 and they live in New Berlin, Wis. He earned bachelor’s degrees in sociology and economics. Eduardo Diaz ’03 is a sixth-grade teacher at St. Pius V Catholic Church and Elementary School in Chicago. Tony Basile ’03 recently passed the Colorado Bar Exam and is now working for a judge in the Denver District Court. In August, he married Abby Mackenzie, a Catholic grade-school teacher. They live in Denver. Steve Bode ’03 is a member of the men’s soccer coaching staff at Marquette University. The coaching staff was recently named Big East Coaching Staff of the Year after winning the Big East Blue Division, the first time in school history.
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Jonathan Klinger ’03 is completing his anesthesiology residency with Medical College of Wisconsin affiliated hospitals. He graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in May and from Marquette University, summa cum laude, in 2007. He is engaged to be married next summer. Robert Blankenheim ’04 has joined Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) at its corporate headquarters in Peoria, Ill. as a lead design engineer in the Piston, Ring and Liner Group and will be involved with the design, development and testing of all parts for CAT engines throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and India. Robert earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University in 2008. Matthew Sliker ’04 is a news producer at WISN TV 12 in Milwaukee. He recently won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Northwest Broadcast News Association. Matt Duffey ’05 graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2010 and is an officer in the U.S. Navy Submarine Fleet. He married Kristin Matyas in October, and Rev. Doug Leonhardt, SJ ’56 officiated the wedding. They reside in Bremerton, Wash.
Chris Hallberg ’05 graduated from Marquette University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in premedicine. After graduation, he received a Fulbright Fellowship to return to El Salvador and continue his research associated with the Human Powered Nebulizer, a nebulizer compressor that is lowcost and doesn’t require electricity. He also works for Asthmapolis, a Madison-based company that conducts asthma research. He will move to Seattle next summer to attend medical school at the University of Washington. Tim Flaherty ’05 is an Alumni Service Corps volunteer at St. Louis University High School and is teaching global history. He graduated from UW– Milwaukee in 2010 with a double major in history and education. Matthew Lenski ’05 is a critical care nurse at Aurora Sinai in Milwaukee. He graduated from Valparaiso University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Robert Mueller ’05 works in commercial real estate development for HSI Properties. His recent projects include the new Junior Achievement Kohl’s Education Center in Milwaukee and The Enclave Luxury Apartments in Wauwatosa. He also serves on the MUHS Alumni Association Board. Paul Cunningham ’06 is a manufacturing engineer at GE Healthcare and lives in Milwaukee. He graduated in 2010 from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering.