Class Notes

70s

Loretta Weninegar ’76 (Biology, Secondary Education) retired in 2016 and works part-time at Alabama A&M as a research assistant in forestry, ecology and wildlife programs. Loretta lives in Huntsville, AL, and has 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

James (Jim) O’Neal ’78 (Psychology) is director of facilities and security at Judson College. Jim is married to Karen Lathan O’Neal ’80 (Education) and they live in Marion, AL.

80s

Martin Pettit ’87 (Sociology) recently retired from federal law enforcement. Martin and wife Lisa live in Ellijay, GA, after many years spent in Washington, D.C. They enjoy being closer to their children and extended families.

Dianna Kreidel Robertson ’87 (Art) is an administrative assistant in enrollment management at King University. She is married to Joel Robertson ’88 (Psychology), chief information officer at King University. They have 4 children: son Joshua (nurse) and his wife, Samantha (music teacher) Robertson, daughter Cassie Robertson (nursing student), daughter Kaitlyn Robertson (accounting student) and daughter Grace Robertson who was adopted last September. Dianna and Joel live in Bristol, TN.

90s

Leslie A. Adkins ’92 (Sociology) is a training supervisor at Southeast Toyota Finance in Mobile, AL.

Mary Beth Brantley Lancaster ’92, ’94 (Education, English) is dean of instruction at Coastal Alabama Community College. Mary Beth and husband Steve Lancaster live in Atmore, AL.

Charles Montoya ’92 (Religion) serves as chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. Currently, he is assigned at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base. Charles is married to Tina. Mark Whittington ’92 (Religion) is pastor at Evergreen Baptist Church. Wife Michele Maughon Whittington ’92 (Music) is a music teacher. They live in Evergreen, AL, and have 3 children; two of their children attend UM, Grace and Noah.

Karla Blake Burdette ’93 (Psychology) is ministry assistant for Baptist Campus Ministries at the University of North Alabama. Karla is married to Kelly Burdette ’96 (Marketing), senior vice president - digital and product at Bank Independent. They have a daughter, Blakely, and son, Joseph, and live in Killen, AL.

Chrissy Anthony Henderson ’93 (Education) is a 1st and 2nd grade teacher at Bright Beginnings Academy in Mobile, AL. She is married to Todd Henderson and they have 3 children: Ashlynn, Peyton and Morgan.

Marti Pulliam Messick ’93 (Business) is a communication instructor at the University of South Alabama and director of communications at Foley United Methodist Church. Marti and her husband, Dendy Messick, live in Foley, AL. Together, they have 5 daughters: Allie and husband Wes Ratcliff, Paige and husband Steven Evans, Jill, Maddy and Mary Katherine.

Lee Raybon ’93 (Nursing) is an RN with the Neonatal ICU at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Lee lives in Mobile, AL.

Henry Lowery ’94 (Organizational Management) is a retired conservation enforcement officer. His wife, Dr. Anne Lowery, taught at UM for 27 years. They live in Northport, AL, and are loving spending time with their granddaughter.

Carrie Boyd Austin ’95 (Studio Art, Psychology) ownsTrue Change Counseling in Leander, TX. Carrie also serves as state president of Christian Counselors of Texas. Her husband, Jonathan Austin ’96 (Computer Science), is an app developer for Supply Logistics Solutions.

Eric Baker ’98 (Sports Medicine) is an analyst at Tecolote Research Inc. Eric is married to Valerie Briggs Baker ’00 (Education), a teacher at Peridot Montessori School. They live in Madison, AL.

Eric Dean ’98 (Business) serves as CEO at Top Brass Consultancy and lives in Chesapeake, VA.

Joshua Johnson ’99 (Religion) is youth pastor at Oyster Bay Baptist Church. Joshua and wife Jessica live in Silverhill, AL.

00s

Wendy Funes Jaimes ’00 (Education) is a reading coach at W.D. Robbins Elementary in the Mobile County Public School System. Wendy lives in Daphne, AL.

David Jarrell ’00 (Computer Information Systems) is network coordinator for the Mobile Housing Board. David’s wife, Marci Jarrell ’01 (Nursing), works at Springhill Medical Center. They have 2 sons, Matthew and Wesley.

Aundrea Davis Walker ’01 (Mathematics) is a teacher at Faith Academy. Aundrea, her husband Spence, and son William, live in Mobile, AL.

Jason Kirksey ’02 (Business) is media operations manager at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jason is one of the only people in the world to work Super Bowl LIII, 2019 NCAA Final Four, 2019 CFP Championship Game and 2018 MLS Cup, all between December 2018 and March 2019. Jason is married to Heather Kirksey and they live in Marietta, GA.

Woodie Turner ’02 (Religion) is minister to families at First Baptist Church Gadsden and is married to Kylie Webb Turner ’19 (APN).

Evanglia Brown Burgess ’03 (Business) is a claims adjuster at Sheffield Risk Management. Evanglia and husband Ronnie live in Dora, AL, and have 4 children, Ella, Rylan, Masyn and Kane.

Alvin West ’03 (Psychology) is special education liaison and mathematics teacher with Mobile County Public Schools. Alvin has two children, Alvin West III and Wynter.

Dr. Katherine Garth ’04 (Education) is a teacher with Mobile County Public Schools. She earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Mississippi State University and lives in Mobile, AL. Samantha McAllister Parker ’04 (Business) is HR manager at Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes. Samantha is married to Chris and they have 2 daughters, Mackenzie Grace and Taylor Faith. They live in Hoover, AL.

Justin Staton ’05 (Religion) is a patient service clerk at Diagnostic and Medical and lives in Mobile, AL.

Peter Burmeister ’06 (Religion) serves as minister of missions and students at Pine Terrace Baptist Church. Peter and wife Amy live in Milton, FL.

Karissa Knutson Kause ’06 (Business Administration) is a real estate agent for Edina Realty in Rochester, MN. Karissa has two sons, Kameron and Karter.

Adrian Rochofski ’07 (Business) is head of sales at 3C Software. Adrian and wife Morgan live in Atlanta, GA.

Lucinda Driver Parmer ’07 (Business) is an assistant professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Lucinda has worked in education in both secondary and post-secondary since graduation. She lives in Durant, OK.

Andrew Desko ‘08, (Religion) is student pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah, GA. He is married to Megan Dean Desko ‘08 (English, Religion), a freelance artist. They have two children: Sarah Grace, 9, and Luke, 5.

Meghan Dove ’08 (History, Political Science) is manager for community engagement for Toronto Dominion Bank of Canada. Meghan recently competed in the Ontario Women’s Mid-Am golf provincial tournament where she is ranked 15th overall. She lives in Ontario, Canada.

Britney Barentine Allen ’09 (Theology) is a stay-at-home mom. Britney and husband Bret live in New Orleans, LA.

Arthur Bosarge ’09 (Leadership Development) is assistant public works director for City of Fairhope Public Works. Arthur looks forward to retiring in May after 25 years of service. Arthur and wife Paula live in Fairhope, AL.

John Overstreet ’09 (Business) is associate pastor of worship at FBC Satsuma. John is married to Laura Overstreet. They live in Saraland, AL.

Christine Vaughn Shaw ’09 (Business Administration) works in human resources at Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the Marine Environment Science Consortium.

10s

Amanda Akey ’10 (Social Science) is marketing and community relations coordinator at Infirmary Health in Mobile, AL.

Laura Ashley Ingram Harper ’10 (Communication) is a missionary church planter with International Mission Board. She is married to Lee Harper ’02 (Theology). They have 2 children, Holland Grace and James, and live in Belgium. The Harpers have adapted to the Belgium culture by riding bikes everywhere, hauling groceries up several flights of stairs and eating lots of bread! In the past decade, Laura Ashley and Lee have lived in Wake Forest, NC, while attending Southeastern Seminary; London, England and Andalusia, AL.

Travis Williamson ’10 (Education) was recently named interim assistant baseball coach at the University of Mobile. Travis previously coached football and baseball at Theodore High School. He is married to Kylie and they have a 2-year-old son, Leo.

Louise Arseneault ’11 (Athletic Training) is a soccer coach and author living in San Ramon, CA. Louise recently published her first book, “The Blackout.”

Debby Faught Cullum ’11 (Communication) owns Deborah Michelle Photography and works for Birmingham Southern College in the Student

Development Office. She and husband Richard Cullum live in Birmingham, AL.

Tiffany Hudgins Layton ’11 (Theology) is pre-funding verification examiner at Alabama Housing Finance Authority. Tiffany and husband Lex live in Millbrook, AL.

Adam Morris ’11 (Theology) is student pastor at Kennesaw First Baptist Church. Adam is married to Nicole Morris ’13 (Nursing), an RN at North Cherokee Hospital. Adam and Nicole live in Kennesaw, GA, with their two children, Zoe and Jude.

Heath Walton ’11 (Church Music) serves as associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Talladega. Heath recently earned his Master in Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Cortney Walton.

Josh Bugg ’12 (Worship Leadership) is a performer at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Wife Joey Beth Luttrell Bugg ’12 (General Studies) is a stay-at-home mom with their daughter, Lucy. Josh and Joey Beth live in Orlando, FL.

Kala Holt Hembree ’12 (English, Humanities) is an instructor of literature and rhetoric at Bayshore Christian School. Kala earned her M.A .in English from Baylor. Husband Joshua Hembree ’12 (Political Science) is director of operations for Hembree Heating and Air. Joshua completed law school and passed the bar in 2015. They served on the campus launch team for Church of the Highlands Mobile Bay Campus. The Hembrees have a daughter, Eva Hope, and live in Daphne, AL.

Katherine Looney Sparks ’12 (Social Studies) is an 11th grade history teacher for Thomasville City Schools. Katherine is married to Matthew S parks ’11 (Social Science), director of parks and recreation for the City of Thomasville, AL. Matthew is also director of the Thomasville Golf & Recreation Club.

Cierra Giles Windle ’12 (Education) is a 4th grade English language arts and social studies teacher with Madison County Schools. Cierra is married to Coleman Windle and they have a daughter, Aly. They live in Hazel Green, AL.

Charsy Martratt Anderson ’13 (Sociology) is a youth care worker for United Methodist Children’s Home. Charsy is married to Wesley Anderson; they have one daughter and live in Robertsdale, AL.

Jessica Catlin Anderson ’13 (Political Science) is an assistant district attorney for Mobile District Attorney’s Office and an adjunct professor at UM. Jessica and husband Blake Anderson live in Spanish Fort, AL.

Anna Williams Clark ’13 (History) is program director for Youth Advocate Programs in Albertville, AL.

Luke Easley ’13 (Communication) is founder and creative director of Easley Investments. Luke founded a hotel startup called Dwella in 2018. He lives in Montgomery, AL.

Jessica Letson ’13 (Education) is an elementary teacher at West Decatur Elementary School in Huntsville, AL.

Weston Mason ’13 (Accounting) is a CPA at Mason & Company PC. Wife Ashley Shelton Mason ’13 (Business) works at Elkdale Baptist Church as ministry assistant. They have a daughter, Camryn Amelia, and live in Selma, AL.

Megan Ramsey Parsons ’13 (Worship Leadership) is finance controller with International Mission Board. Megan and husband Sam live in the United Kingdom.

Jordan Pinkston ’13 (Worship Leadership) is worship pastor at CityHope Church. Wife Shannon Powers Pinkston ’15 (Worship Leadership) is worship coordinator at CityHope Church. They have two children, Jad and Rhodes, and live in Spanish Fort, AL.

Jessica Compton Joseph ’13 (Intercultural Studies) is project coordinator at CIMCO Refrigeration Inc. in Delray Beach, FL. Jessica is married to Marc Joseph ’12 (General Studies). Marc is a 7th grade math teacher at Palm Beach County School. They have two children, Lillian Kate and Nathaniel James.

Alexis Barnard Nshamamba ’13 (History, Elementary Education) is quality assurance and training manager at Good Samaritan Shelter, a nonprofit serving over 33,000 homeless a year. Alexis is married to Franck Nshamamba ’14 (Business) who works for Entegris. They have two children and live in Santa Maria, CA.

Seth Brasher ’14 (Worship Leadership) is worship associate pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church. Seth co-wrote three songs on “Hope is Rising” by Sherwood Worship, co-wrote and co-produced “Your Kingdom Come,” and arranged and produced Elevate EP. Seth is married to Katie Compton Brasher ’16 (Psychology), head women’s soccer coach at Andrew College. They live in Albany, GA.

Dakota Cantrell ’14 (Psychology) is a program specialist and traveling day camp coordinator at Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Efland, NC.

Jessica Hughes Cole ’14 (Music Education) is a strings teacher at Baldwin County Youth Orchestra in Loxley, AL. Jessica is married to Charlie Cole ’15 (Mathematics), a design engineer at Austal. They have 2 children, Adelaide and Joseph.

Joshua Dailey ’14 (Worship Leadership) is a touring production manager. Wife Cary Williams Dailey ’14 (Communication) is administrative coordinator of student ministry at Journey Church. They live in Franklin, TN.

Shelby Townsend Jacobs ’14 (Education) is a stay-at-home mom to two daughters, Sadie Blake and Ellie Grace. Husband Matthew Jacobs ’10 (Theology) is associate youth pastor at First Baptist Church Crossnore. They live in Crossnore, NC.

Stacie Holland Johnson ’14 (Music Education) is the choral teacher at Brookwood Middle School. Stacie and husband Tyler live in Elrod, AL.

Melissa Maddox Dorminy ’14 (Nursing) is a stay-at-home mom to 3 children: Rylee, Trey and Drew. Melissa is married to Will Dorminy ’13 (Worship Leadership), manager of Goldfinger’s on Dauphin Street. The family lives in Saraland, AL.

Erica Thompson Mason ’14 (Biology) is a stay-at-home mom to 3 children. Erica and husband Ronald live in Chatham, AL.

Anna Phillips ’14 (Worship Leadership) is an agent marketing director for Bellator Real Estate and Development. Anna spent the first two years out of college working as an event planner and in social media marketing for Jennie Weller of Montgomery. She has been with Bellator since July 2017. Anna serves as a volunteer worship leader with City Hope Church at the Malbis campus and lives in Spanish Fort, AL.

Cynthia Summersgill Schneider ’14 (Mathematics) is a math teacher at Timber Creek High School. Cynthia and husband Dustin Schneider have a daughter, Haisley Grace. They live in Orlando, FL.

Emil Verde ’14 (General Studies) is online campus pastor and college pastor at Church Unlimited. Wife Kourtney Campbell Verde ’08 (Business) is worship director at Church Unlimited. They are expecting a son. Emil and Kourtney live in Corpus Christi, TX.

Meagan Bell ’15 (Sociology) is an executive assistant at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Nashville, TN.

Erin Lindsay Brown ’15 (Business) is a senior tax associate at Pivot CPAs. Lindsay became a licensed CPA in 2018. Lindsay and husband Robert Brown live in Jacksonville, FL, with their two cute pups, Max and Pearl.

Kendall Floyd ’15 (Education) is a pre-K lead teacher for Chickasaw City Schools and lives in Mobile, AL.

Hannah Stokes Gibson ’15 (Psychology) is an administrative assistant for Radical. Hannah is married to Elijah Gibson ’15 (Communication), worship and young adults pastor at McLean Bible Church. They live in Ashburn, VA.

Emily Griner ’15 (Education) is a 2nd grade teacher at Cherokee Bend Elementary School in Birmingham, AL.

Lane Keeton ’15 (Theology, Athletic Training) is an athletic trainer at Alabama Orthopedic Clinic. Lane lives in Axis, AL.

Lauren Dyson Killgore ’15 (Political Science) is a special needs caregiver living in Theodore, AL. Lauren is married to Nathaniel Killgore.

Caleb Godfrey ’15 (Worship Leadership, Church Ministry) is worship pastor at First Baptist Church Arab in Arab, AL.

Joel King ’15 (Music Education) is worship pastor at Moffett Road Baptist Church. Wife Meredith Carlson King ’15 (Music Education) is the music teacher at Prichard Preparatory School. They live in Semmes, AL.

Amanda Gaster Leach ’15 (Nursing) is an RN pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice through Baylor University. Amanda and husband Adam live in Rifle, CO.

Leslie Ann Godwin Middleton ’15 (Music Education) is a stay-at-home mom to daughter Melody Ann. Leslie Ann and husband Broox live in Mobile, AL. Before Melody Ann was born, Leslie Ann worked as a music educator for Cherokee Elementary and director of bands for Saraland Middle.

Catherine Webb Owler ’15 (Nursing) is an RN at Providence Hospital and lives in Mobile, AL.

Katie Arrant Sirmon ’15 (Education) is a teacher for Escambia County School System. Katie and husband Gordon live in Flomaton, AL.

Mason Thompson ’15 (Communication) works for UNUM. Mason is married to Erin Thompson and they have a son, Eason. They live in Ooltewah, TN.

Laura Vinzant ’15 (Intercultural Studies) is a lead teacher at Sa-nguan Ying School in Suphanburi, Thailand.

Blake Walker ’15 (Worship Leadership) is contemporary worship pastor at First Baptist Gulf Shores in Gulf Shores, AL. Blake recently sang professionally in Washington, D.C., at the Museum of the Bible.

Sara VanWert ’15 (Biology) is a service representative for McGohan Brabender in Franklin, OH.

Kayleigh Clinkenbeard ’16 (Marketing, Management) is the event planner at Rock Creek Golf Club and lives in Silverhill, AL.

Sarah Jones Crane ’16 (History) is custom programs supervisor at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Sarah is married to Tyler Crane ‘14 (Business). They have a son, Leslie and live in Huntsville, AL.

Emily Williams Deal ’16 (Graphic Design) is a studio designer at Red Square Agency in Mobile, AL. Emily is married to Alex Deal.

Meredith Gwin ’16 (Biology) is a 4th year graduate student in the department of physiology and cell biology at the University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine. She is also an American Heart Association predoctoral fellow. Meredith lives in Mobile, AL.

Madison Holcomb ’16 (Education) is a 1st grade teacher at Carroll County School and lives in Carrollton, GA.

Maggie Merck ’16 (Business) is a utility purchasing agent for Irby and lives in Brandon, MS.

Andrew Mullins ’16 (Theology) is a student ministry associate at Northside Baptist Church. Andrew is married to Lauren Story Mullins ’18 (Biology) who works at St. Thomas Hospital Rutherford. They live in Murfreesboro, TN, with their dog, Sunday.

Rebecca Sales ’16 (Psychology) is a mental health therapist at AltaPointe Health. Becca is engaged to Mikey Finamore and lives in Robertsdale, AL.

Photo by Dan Anderson Debra Story ’16 (Nursing) is an RN at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Miranda Freeman Stringer ’16 (Music Education) is a music teacher at College Park Elementary. Miranda and husband Kevin Stringer live in Lucedale, MS.

Victoria Acker ’17 (Intercultural Studies) owns Vessel Coffee Company and lives in Alabaster, AL.

Malorie Buckhault ’17 (Education) is a teacher with Escambia County Public Schools and lives in Atmore, AL.

Taylor Clinkenbeard ’17 (Accounting) is staff accountant for Hartmann, Blackmon and Kilgore PC and lives in Silverhill, AL.

Annamarie Smith ’17 (Education) is an elementary teacher with the Mobile County Public School System and lives in Semmes, AL.

Montana Hollis ’18 (Education) is the lead pre-K teacher at Wilmer Elementary and lives in Mobile, AL.

Tyna Orth ’18 (History) is a middle school teacher with Pasco County Schools and lives in Holiday, FL.

Kayla Whatley ’18 (Business) is an assistant manager at Enterprise-Rent-A-Car and lives in Canton, MI.

Todd Bosarge ’19 (Education) is an instructor at J. Larry Newton School and lives in Fairhope, AL.

Amanda Browning ’19 (Worship Leadership) is in rights administration for Christian Copyright Solutions and lives in Daphne, AL.

Darby Callicut ’19 (Sociology) is pursuing her M.S.W. at University of Alabama and lives in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Morgan Cleveland ’19 (Music Education) is an elementary music teacher at Faith Academy in Mobile, AL, and a private lesson instructor.

Andrew Felts ’19 (Communication) is the digital marketing and social media specialist at the University of Mobile and lives in Saraland, AL.

Kendall Floyd ’19 (Education) is a pre-K lead teacher for Chickasaw City Schools and lives in Mobile, AL.

Amber Kelley ’19 (Communication) is marketing communications specialist at the University of Mobile and lives in Saraland, AL.

Joshua Kennedy ’19 (Worship Technologies) is media production assistant at Cross River Church and lives in Lucedale, MS.

Rebekah Lipscomb ’19 (Piano Performance) is pursuing a master’s degree in piano at the University of Mobile and working to expand her private teaching studio.

Anna Newman Lovette ’19 (Communication) is director of communications at Cottage Hill Christian Academy. Husband Austin Lovette ’19 (Theology) is student pastor at Wilmer Baptist Church. They live in Semmes, AL, with their dog, Finn.

Whitney Myers ’19 (Business, Worship Leadership) is music director and assistant youth director at Covenant Presbyterian Church and lives in Mobile, AL.

MARRIAGES

Stacie Holland Johnson ’14 (Music Education) married Tyler Johnson June 15, 2019.

Jannah Lyons Glass ’15

(Intercultural Studies) married John Glass on Oct. 27, 2019.

Abbie McAuley ’17

(Communication) and Jacob Henderlight ’19 (Theology) married Jan. 4, 2020.

Jodie Robinson Sigrest ’18 (Intercultural Studies) married Brian Sigrest in October 2019.

BIRTHS

Trey Taulbee ‘08 and Michelle Taulbee welcomed their second son, Elijah Trey Taulbee, on July 29, 2019. He joins brother Jack, 4.

Bryan Yeager ’10 and Ashley Yeager ’09 welcomed son Orlo Cecil Yeager on Dec. 5, 2019.

Adam Morris ’11 and Nicole Moris ’13 welcomed their second child, Zoe Grace, on Nov. 25, 2019. She joins brother Jude, 4.

Cierra Giles Windle ’12 and Coleman Windle welcomed daughter Aly Coleman on Apil 18, 2019.

Jordan Pinkston ’13 and Shannon Pinkston ’15 welcomed their second child, Rhodes, in November 2019. She joins brother Jad, 2.

Weston Mason ’13

(Accounting) and Ashley Mason ’13 (Business) announce the birth of their daughter, Camryn Amelia, in August 2019. DJ Giaritelli ’14 (Communication) and Brooke Giaritelli welcomed their first son, Matteo Joseph, on Dec. 2, 2019.

Cynthia Summersgill

Schneider ’14 (Mathematics) and Dustin Schneider welcomed daughter Haisley Grace in February 2019.

Leslie Ann Middleton ’15

(Music Education) and Brooxs Middleton welcomed daughter Melody Ann in July 2019.

Mason Thompson ‘15 and Erin Thompson welcomed son Easton Thompson in August 2019.

Sarah Jones Crane ’16

(History) and Tyler Crane ‘14 (Business) welcomed son Leslie on Nov. 7, 2019.

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