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Debra Ainslie (BA ’74) is enjoying a fulfilling career in social services, counseling, vacation coordinating and chaperoning the elderly and people with developmental delays. She retired to Tucson, Ariz., 11 years ago. She has been married for 35 years to Gary Ainslie. Jerome Frison (BA ’76) worked for Sonoco Products Company and spent 35 years as a manager in various cities. He has been retired in Memphis, Tenn., since 2012.
from Indiana Wesleyan University. Jenny (Zurad) Snyder (BS ’00) launched a business as a certified health coach. The business is called N.E.W. U (Nutrition, Exercise & Wellness coaching designed for your Unique goals & lifestyle). Andie Hines-Langemann (BA ’01) of Elevate Northeast Indiana and “Own Your Success” was honored at the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Awards Ceremony. The award is for overcoming and continuing to confront immense challenges with courage, perseverance and compassion while serving as an inspiration to others. Lee Kemper (BA ’01) was named vice president of Diversified Contract Manufacturing Services (DCMS) at Kimball Electronics, Inc., in Jasper, Ind. John-Michael Hutchins (BS ’02) and wife Kelly are extremely proud of their 9-year-old son Hunter-Michael’s birthday wish for Franciscan Health Indianapolis COVID-19 Support. He presented a check to the hospital staff for $2,176.71 from his fundraising efforts. Hunter-Michael selected this hospital because he plays soccer for the affiliated St. Francis Soccer Club. Sal Farias (BA ’04) has been named to the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana. Leslie Friedel (BSW ’04) is the CEO at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Jenny Maldonado (BS ’04, MS ’10) is now the director of the clinical laboratory science program at USF. Samantha Gordon (BA ’05) is a 911 dispatcher for Huntington County Public Safety Dispatch. Jacqueline (Campbell) Thomas (BS ’05) teaches at Huntington Catholic School and was a 2020 Light of Learning Award winner. Gregory Veerkamp (MBA ’05) is a Senior Vice President at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Churubusco, Ind. Brittani Lusch (BSN ’07) and Eric Mastrean were married on Oct. 19, 2019. They reside in Peoria, Arizona, where Brittani is a NICU nurse at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Natalie (Mason) Wagoner (BA ’07, MBA ’09) was named Associate Director of Admissions at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md. Dr. Michael Bechill (BS ’08) was granted tenure and promoted to associate professor of biology at USF. Adam Blakey (BSW ’08) gave away bookbags and school supplies through the Adam Blakey Holiday Foundation prior to the fall school year. Tonya Young (AS ’08, BA ’10) teaches at Queen of Angels School and was a 2020 Light of Learning Award winner.
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1980s Randall J. Rider (MS ’83), president and CEO of Crossroad Child and Family Services, will retire in January 2021 after nearly 41 years of service.
1990s Dr. Anne (Meyers) Gull (BS ’90) is the dean of Indiana Tech’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Gull brought nearly 25 years of experience as a teacher and academic administrator in higher education. Trisha (Patterson) Paul (BS ’93) was included in the Best Lawyers in America 2021 and the 2021 Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch. Amy Ross (BS ’93) teaches at St. Joseph School and was a 2020 Light of Learning Award winner. Joe Steensma (BS ’94) started a new position as Professional Fellow at University of Wollongong. Damita Williams (MSN ’97) was named chief nursing officer for Medical City Plano in Plano, Texas. Dale Buuck (MBA ’99) was hired as president of the Whitley County Economic Development Corporation by the board of directors. Sandy (Maxwell) Eager (BSE ’99) is in her 21st year of teaching and first as a general education math teacher. She spent 20 years as a special education teacher. Tony Hudson (MA ’99) received the Concordia Lutheran High School award for Distinguished Service. n
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2000s Ryan Davis (MBA ’00) was named senior vice president and director, private bank, for the Greater Indiana Region of Fifth Third Private Bank. Emily (Patterson) Szaferski (BA ’00) was included in the Best Lawyers in America 2021 and the 2021 Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch. Stephanie Ray (BS ’00, MSE ’07) earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice n
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