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Class Notes
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1960s
Class Agents
1967 – Bill Curtis curtis@acm.org
1967 – Bill Landreth blandreth@liferoy.com
1968 – Paul Stouffer pstouffer@sbcglobal.net
1969 – Steve Geis stgeis@hotmail.com
1969 – Gail Widmer Landreth gaillandreth@sbcglobal.net
1970s
Class Agents
1971 – Terry Siegel htsiegel@bvc.com
1972 – Richard Garvey richard@jagee.com
1976 – Brad Nowlin brad@bradnowlin.com
1980s
Class Agents
1981 – Martha Cox marthaccox@yahoo.com
1981 – Dan Tatum danltatum@live.com
John Brookman ’80 was named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution. This exclusive list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in Texas. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, is a research-driven, peerinfluenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
LanCarte Commercial Real Estate announced the addition of Jordan Johnson ’86 as Senior Vice President. According to the Fort Worth Report, Jordan has orchestrated some of the most significant commercial real estate deals in Fort Worth, marking a career that spans three decades. Before joining LanCarte, Jordan served as Senior Vice President at NAI Robert Lynn Company, where he made notable contributions to the retail and hospitality real estate sector.
Richard Glover ’87, CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, was recently published in the Orlando Voyager. According to the article, Richard was chosen to lead the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, taking the helm there in April 2022. The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has continuously accredited the zoo since 1986. AZA accreditation represents the highest standards of animal care and well-being, business practices, and active animal conservation work. Richard says he is most proud of the team’s dedication and passion and the vital animal conservation work they do.
1990s
Class Agents
1992 – Craig Christopher craig@tarranttech.com
1995 – Alison E. McManus amcmanus@post.harvard.edu
1997 – Zareen Khan zareen@briggsfreeman.com
Rehan H. Ali, ’92, M.D., and his wife, Zainab Ali, recently made the cover of Society Life Magazine. Rehan practices emergency medicine in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and his wife is the provider at an urgent care clinic they own in Keller. They were recognized for their service in the field of medicine. They reside in Westlake with their four sons.
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced Elyse Stoltz Dickerson ’93 as an Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Southwest Award Winner. By winning this award, Elyse joined an esteemed multi-industry community of entrepreneurs who have driven their companies' success, transformed their industries, and positively impacted their employees and communities.
2000s
Class Agents
2001 – Craig P. Barbolla craig.barbolla@gmail.com
2001 – Susanna Gorski Bartolomei susannagb@protonmail.com
2002 – Ashley Stein Ralston astein927@gmail.com
2003 – Will Northern will@northernrealtygroup.com
2004 – Kate Strickland Jennings kjennings610@gmail.com
2006 – Rachel Holt Hausser rachelhausser@gmail.com
2007 – Anne Hargis Olson christina.roxanne@gmail.com
2007 – Stephanie Stouffer stephaniestouffer@gmail.com
2009 – Mary Dambro marydambro@mac.com
2009 – Brittany Jenkins brittanyajenkins07@gmail.com
2009 – Margaret Harper mpalmerharper@aol.com
Susanna Gorski Bartolomei ’01 recently started a new position at Compass. Susanna looks forward to working with the most forwardthinking brand in real estate and providing unmatched concierge service to her clients. Susanna has more than a decade of experience. She prides herself on her communication, knowledge and experience.
Brian Coyne ’02 joined Blue Origin on September 11, 2023, as Senior Manager of the Engineering Data Systems & Architecture (EDSA) team. The EDSA team delivers and supports interrelated tools that manage foundational engineering data for spaceflight systems. The team is building tools for the engineers who design, operate and maintain Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket by bringing complex data together and generating meaningful information for decisions. They build effective software solutions and tools that support engineering and operational teams from vehicle design through tactical maintenance and repair operations. The role requires working closely with leadership throughout New Glenn and Blue Origin. Brian would like to express his deepest gratitude to Dr. James Aldridge H’14, who, in high school, ignited Brian's passion for science and computer science. Around the year 2000, Dr. Aldridge took the request from a small group of students, studied over the summer, and created the first Computer Science AP course in FWCD history. This set Brian on a path in his career that has led him to this newest stage. Dr. Aldridge's legacy continues through all of those he inspired.
Kate Strickland Jennings ’04 was named a 2023 DFW Child Magazine "Mom Approved" Child Therapist, and she was also named in the 2022 Class of Fort Worth's 40 Under 40. Kate's therapy office, The Bug & Bee, is across the street from FWCD at The LAKE Center, and her daughter, June, just started kindergarten in Mrs. Wall’s class. Also housed at The LAKE Center are services for pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, reading tutoring, and private pilates.
Bryce Parten ’07 started a position as Senior Director of Paid Media at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Before that, he was the VP of Client Services at iProspect, a global, award-winning digital marketing agency. At A&F, Bryce will lead and develop a holistic media strategy for the enterprise, overseeing paid media and organic search for Hollister, Abercrombie Adults, Abercrombie Kids, and Gilly Hicks.
Chazz Robinson ’08 was recently promoted to Senior Program Manager at Specialized Bikes, a major bike manufacturer, managing two programs aimed at youth development through cycling and physical activity.
William Cravens ’09 accepted a new position as an Associate Attorney in the Intellectual Property Litigation group for the Dorsey & Whitney LLP law firm. In the new role, William is looking forward to working with creative and innovative brands and companies, ranging from topic areas of art, literature, and scientific innovation. Some of the firm's clients include Chanel, Crumbl Cookies, and Zipline International, Inc. (a company that provides blood packs to remote hospitals in Rwanda), to name a few.
2010s
Class Agents
2010 – Claire Davidovich clairedavidovich@gmail.com
2010 – Ashley Uptegraft auptegraft10@gmail.com
2010 – Miles Bratton mebratton91@gmail.com
2011 – Alex Manson Klinedinst laklinedinst29@gmail.com
2011 – Kate Petsche kate.aep@gmail.com
2011 – Nayelly Dominguez ndominguez@smu.edu
2013 – Jonny Clum clumjonny@gmail.com
2013 – Oliver Newberry oliver.newberry@utexas.edu
2015 – Connor Cassady connorcassady@sbcglobal.net
2015 – Madelyn Luskey madelyn.luskey@gmail.com
2015 – Shelby Sanford shelby.e.sanford@vanderbilt. edu
2016 – Delaney Fleming delaney.fleming97@gmail.com
2016 – Branson Nelson branson.nelson5@gmail.com
2016 – Jacob Rains jrains22@gmail.com
2018 – Sam Carlile fwcd@samkc.me
2018 – Kacey Melton kcmelton@umich.edu kmelton0000@gmail.com
2018 – Kathleen Clum kathleen.clum22@gmail.com
2018 – Maggie Brants margaretbrants@gmail.com
2019 – Alexandra Galloway alexandragalloway@icloud.com
2019 – Sarah Clark clarksarah160@gmail.com
2019 – Megan Lammons meganlammons18@gmail.com
Alex Espinoza ’11 started a new position as a Microsoft Solutions Specialist at SHI. SHI is an IT Solutions Provider that helps over 17,000 businesses in their IT environment. Alex is responsible for engaging with customers, helping them navigate through the alwaysevolving Microsoft technologies, and ensuring they are getting the most out of their investment for their operational functions and business initiatives.
Nathan Bowser ’13 recently started a new job as an Account Development Representative at NielsenIQ. Nathan focuses on helping smaller beverage and alcohol companies grow by selling them various data platforms.
Sarah Harrison ’14 graduated from The Creighton University School of Medicine on May 10, 2023. Sarah lives in Boston and is a first-year resident at Cambridge Health, a Harvard University teaching hospital.
William Nober ’14 is a Staff Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). CEA is an agency within the executive office that does economic analysis for the public and for internal policy advice. William primarily works on energy and competition issues.
Ricky Rodriguez ’14 recently passed the bar examination to become a licensed attorney. Throughout the summer, Ricky utilized the FWCD campus as a quiet place to study. He said, “Being back at the School really helped with getting in the right mindset and approach of buckling down, but managing the heavy bar stress was much easier given I was where I first learned to manage big exams.”
Mary Barber ’15 has been living in Copenhagen for four years. She first moved there to earn a master's degree in security risk management. Mary has joined the Copenhagen office of Workday, which is a software development company, as a Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer. She is helping to ensure that Workday meets the necessary cybersecurity standards to manage risks and keep customer data secure.
According to The Fort Worth Report, Devon Davis ’15 joined Cantey Hanger, LLP. Devon graduated from Washington and Lee School of Law in Virginia. While there, she clerked for Judge Robert M.D. Turk in the Montgomery Circuit Court of Virginia and was President of the Staples Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, an international law fraternity. Her previous experience includes working as a Legislative Assistant in the Tennessee House of Representatives, interning for Tune, Entrekin & White, PC, in Nashville, and clerking for John Allen Chalk at Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC.
Jack Sankary ’16 was recently promoted to Sales Engineer at Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC). PEC provides custom, turnkey energy efficiency projects, including LED lighting, EV charging, and power monitoring for commercial and industrial customers looking to save energy and hit their sustainability goals while providing a brighter, safer workplace for their employees. Being new to the Sales Engineer role, Jack now gets to run his own book of business.
Molly Cassady ’18 graduated from SMU in 2022 with degrees in marketing and journalism and a minor in advertising. Upon graduation, she worked as a Marketing Manager at a Dallas IT consulting company. After a year, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in politics and media. Molly recently accepted a position in production at Newsmax Media, where her primary responsibilities involve ensuring the smooth operation of live shows and maintaining an updated schedule for the shows. Whether it’s early mornings covering breaking news or late nights scheduling guests for upcoming shows, every day is different for Molly, which makes it exciting.
Jordan Klein ’19 graduated from Tulane University from the A.B. Freeman School of Business with a B.S.M. in Marketing and Management. During her time at Tulane, she loved exploring the New Orleans area. Following graduation from Tulane, Jordan will continue her education at Queen Mary University of London to pursue a master’s degree in international marketing and business strategies.
Kaitlyn Johnson ’19 graduated cum laude from the University of Tulsa: Collins College of Business. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in management with a specialization in sports management and minoring in exercise and sports science. Upon graduating, Kaitlyn accepted the Global Partnerships Graduate Associate position with the Orlando Magic.
2020s
Class Agents
2020 – Stephanie Cook smcook350@gmail.com
2022 – Mary McGann marygmcgann@icloud.com
2023 – Lillian Buchanan lillianbuchanan0722@gmail.com
2023 – Chelsey Etta chelseyetta@icloud.com
2023 – Aurnoosh Eelani aurnoosheelani@gmail.com
Allison Moore ’20 had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the French Riviera. She studied management and marketing at the SKEMA Business School in Sophia Antipolis. Allison had an incredible immersion experience living in a small French town and attending classes with local French students and other international students. Allison said the experience abroad allowed her to become a worldly citizen, build cross-cultural relationships, and gain a new perspective on French culture and way of life.
Jenna Schaffer ’22 started a new position as VP of Finance at The Women's Network at Baylor University. The Women’s Network is the largest collegiate women’s networking organization in the U.S. Its mission is to connect collegiate and recently graduated women to one another and to leaders across many industries while celebrating women’s ambition.
Mary McGann ’22, a psychology major at the University of Denver, was recently selected for one of two spots among 800 psychology majors to be a Research Assistant in one of the campus-sponsored labs. She also secured a summer job that will keep her in Denver, working for the University in their New Students and Family Programs Department.
Lillian Buchanan ’23 and Caroline Grebe ’23 reunited during the semester at the University of Virginia. Wake Forest and Duke played in the ACC Tournament hosted at UVA, so the girls came to support their teams and got to see each other.
In Memoriam
Janie Beggs
Thomas Brock
Robert Colby ’03
Sharon Craft
Ron Curley
Ann Snyder Foreman ’79
Stephen Goodwin
Ted Gorski
Priscilla Harrier H’11
H.W. "Bud" Hoffer
Janice Kelly
Charles Kendall
Theodore Mack
Lenore McLeland
William “Bill” Riley, Jr. ’67
Claire Robin
Maurice Salminen
Robert Smith
Keith “Bill” Watson ’00
Cynthia Weichsel
John H. Williams
Vivienne Hanger Wilson
Gerri Woodward
Beverly Horton Yates
Diane Young
