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President's Letter |
1950s Irving Lundell (P’51), Muskegon, Mich., retired after 32 years with Parke Davis sales, and 23 years in community pharmacy, including 19 years with Watkins Pharmacy of Muskegon. Lundell has served as tour host for five European travel adventures and looks forward to continuing his service to the disabled and elderly in church/community volunteer programs. 1960s Tim Bazzett (AS’67), Reed City, Mich., recently published Pinhead A Love Story, the third volume in a trilogy of memoir, that also includes Reed City Boy and Soldier Boy. Bazzett writes, “Pinhead revisits the Ferris State campus and Big Rapids as they were forty years ago.” For more information visit www.rathole.com/pinhead. William N. Kelly (P’68), Oldsmar, Fla., is the author of Prescribed Medications and the Public Health: Laying the Foundation for Risk Reduction, published by Haworth Press. The second edition of his book Pharmacy: What it is and How it Works, was released by CRC Press in December. 1970s Jerry Maitland, (T’70), Lapeer, Mich., was inducted into the Montrose Sports and Community Hall of Fame. Robert Armstrong (B’72), Sandusky, Mich., served as the 2007 honorary chairman for the United Way of Sanilac County’s funding campaign. Armstrong is general manager of radio stations WMIC-AM and WTGV and WBGV-FM. Rich Schurkamp, (AH’73), Grand Haven Twp., Mich., retired as Ottawa County human resources director after 33 years of service to the county. Nancy Spykman (B’73), Hudsonville, Mich., was elected vice-president of the Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters at their 102nd annual convention held last October in Gaylord. Spykman has also served MAPCR as director and secretary-treasurer. Harvey Schmidt (P’74), Tecumseh, Mich., has been appointed to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. James Pahl (EHS’75), Mason, Mich., was elected commander-in-chief of the national organization Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at their National Encampment in Harrisburg, Penn., last August. Bob Wright (B’75), Niles, Mich., has retired as director of business and finance at Niles Community Schools. Peter DePrekel, (EHS’76), Lansing, Mich., retired from Meridian Township Police Department where he was in charge of the court services unit. He will now be employed by the State of Michigan House of Representatives as sergeant at arms. Christine (Korejsza) Emmons (P’76), Key Largo, Fla., was nominated for the 2006 CVS Paragon Award for her district. Last September marked Emmons’ 15th year with CVS and at the Key Largo location where she is the pharmacist in charge. Steve Grinczel (AS’76), Haslett, Mich., has published his second book, co-written with former Michigan State basketball great Greg Kelser. Gregory Kelser’s Tales from Michigan State Basketball chronicles Kelser’s development as an MSU and NBA player and broadcaster. Ed O’Bara (EHS’76), Highland Village, Texas, has been chief of police for the city of Highland Village for the past six years after retiring from the Dallas Police Department. Last year, the HVPD received the International Chiefs of Police Award for innovations in community policing, as well as the Texas Municpal League’s award for excellence and innovation in community policing. Alan Spencer, (EHS’77), Charlotte, Mich., was promoted to lieutenant, uniform division commander, by Meridian Township Police Department. Jeffrey Gillesse (B’78), Ada, Mich., has been appointed chief financial officer for Clarion Technologies. 1980s Rene Twedt (B’80), Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was elected as a director of the Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters at their 102nd annual convention held last October in Gaylord. Doug Terry (AS’81), Concord, Mich., was named city manager of Litchfield last November. Barbara Gurnee (AH’82), Bay City, Mich., has been admitted to Fellowship in the American Dental Assistants Association. Duane Crechiolo (P’84), Brownstown, Mich., works as a staff pharmacist at Mercy Hospital in Monroe. His daughter, Michelle, skates for the MSU women’s ice hockey team. Anthony Lombardo (T’86), Washington, Mich., was named last year as co-chair for the Transportation Committee of Focus Macomb in Macomb County. Adam Schriber (B’86), Traverse City, Mich., last year became general manager of High Pointe Golf Club in Williamsburg. Kelly Goodsel (B’87, T’87), Corry, Penn., is president and CEO of Viking Plastics, a VPI Acquisition Corp. Goodsel held both positions at Viking Plastics before it was acquired by VPI Acquisition Corp. Goodsel, a principal in VPI Acquisition Corp., brings his extensive background in the plastics industry to the newly formed company. Susan N. Hood (B’87), Venice, Fla., wed Franklin Hoffman III, also of Venice. Chad Canda (B’89), Saginaw, Mich., has joined Independent Paint Supply Inc. as their business operations manager. Independent Paint Supply has locations in Flint and Midland. Cheryl Herzog (B’89), Troy, Mich., recently joined the Global Testing Organization of Electronic Data Systems, and is currently assigned to the OnStar account. She has been with EDS since graduating from Ferris with a degree in Business majoring in Computer Information Systems. Michael Kugel (B’89), Berrien Springs, Mich., wed Meghan Meyer of Toledo. The couple resides in Granger, Ind. Robert Walser (T’89), Hanover Park, Ill., received his second master’s degree in educational administration through Northern Illinois University in August 2006. 1990s Shawn Brown (B’90), Spring Lake, Mich., wed Lindsay Edgar of Muskegon, where the couple resides. Jammie Connett (K’92), Prudenville, Mich., has joined Dow Howell Gilmore Associates of Midland as director of interior design. Patrick Smith (P’92), Fountain Hills, Ariz., was promoted to area vice president, clinical account services, at Caremark Rx. Kenneth Adamski (B’93,’95) and his wife, Beth, Muskegon, Mich., announce the birth of their second child, Peter Edwin. Eric McCourt (T’91, EHS’93), Holland, Mich., won the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association award for 2006 Educator of the Year. McCourt, who teaches at West Ottawa High School, is only the second high school teacher to win the award, which usually goes to universities or large corporations. Mike Moll (EHS’93) and his wife, Dianne, Grandville, Mich., announce the birth of their third child, Brielle Rose, on June 25, 2006. Brielle was welcomed home by big sister Kyleigh and big brother Brayden. Brady Calkins (B’94), Lansing, Mich., wed Vanessa Kinney, also of Lansing. The couple resides in Lyons. Ira Lee Green III (EHS’94), Benton Harbor, Mich., wed Tara Briana King, also of Benton Harbor. Dan Hutcheson (EHS’94), Brighton, Mich., was recently promoted to director of athletics for Howell Public Schools. Michael Oxner (B’94), Royal Oak, Mich,., was recognized as employee of the year by Campbell-Ewald, the nation’s sixth largest advertising and marketing communications agency network. Richard Gillespie (EHS’95) recently transferred from Detroit, Mich., where he served as team leader for an anti-terrorism team with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to a Diplomatic position with Customs and Border Protection stationed in Aruba, Netherland Antilles. He and his wife, Amy, celebrated the birth of their third baby daughter, Kristine, last September. Anne-Marie Sesti (P’95), Chicago, Ill., recently accepted a position with the American Council on Pharmacy Education as assistant executive director, accreditation evaluation and research. James Duff, M.D. (EHS’96), Mt. Morris, Mich., is a first-year resident at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland. Andy Nezworski (T’97), Ironwood, Mich., wed Michelle Foley of Moline, Ill. Leonard Poole (T’97), Grand Rapids, Mich., has joined Soliant, LLC as automotive technical sales manager. Soliant’s paint films and coatings are used in the automotive, heavy truck, appliance, recreational, consumer electronics, marine, architectural and signage industries. Carla Feamster, (EHS’98), Fenton, Mich., has been assigned to be the liaison officer between the Fenton Police Department and the Fenton School District. Jonathan Strom (EHS’98), Grand Blanc, Mich., wed Lisa Maloney of Swartz Creek. Kristie (Hartman) Brown (AHS’99) and her husband, Jeffrey Brown (B’99), Edwardsburg, Mich., announce the birth of their son, Kaleb John, last September. Kaleb joins big sister Mckenzie. Brent Clough (T’99), Boon, Mich., wed Katie Hoekwater of McBain. The couple resides in Cadillac. 2000s Angie Groner (B’00), Dowagiac, Mich., wed Christopher Miller of Ft. Wayne, Ind. The couple resides in Chicago. Lana Lewis, DDS (AS’00), Mason, Mich., purchased Main Street Dental in Olivet. Keith Bancroft (EHS’01), Hillsdale, Mich., wed Ashley Perry, also of Hillsdale. The couple will reside in Durham, N.C. Justin Keillor (B’01) and Jamie (Jacques) Keillor (EHS’01), Naples, Fla., celebrated the 1st birthday of their son, Cameron Joseph, on December 29, 2006. Justin is a Golf Professional at The Club at Olde Cyress and Jamie is a real estate agent for Stock Realty. Ian Ziska (B’01), Manistee, Mich., qualified to play in the 2006 Buick Open. The PGA tour event is played at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc. Katherine Hand (O’02), Ionia, Mich., has joined Advanced Eyecare Professionals working at their Lowell and Ionia offices. Chip Will (B’02), Montague, Mich., wed Tracy Hoebeke of Comstock Park. The couple resides in Grand Rapids. Julie Dean (EHS’03), Montgomery, Ala., was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon her graduation from officer candidate training school at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery. Linden Moore (EHS’03), Montrose, Mich., has been hired as the new assistant principal and athletic director at Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose. Jessica Wortley (B’03), Grand Ledge, Mich., is communications director for Michigan state senator and senate appropriations chair Ron Jelinek. Katherine Wright (AS’03), Harbor Springs, Mich., wed Jason Rosa of Grand Rapids. The couple resides in Grand Rapids. Nicholas Belill (O’04), Flint, Mich., owns Belill Eye Care in Clio. Jerry Halligan (T’04), Muskegon, Mich., and his wife, Margo, announce the birth of their first child, Marie Kathleen, on Sept. 19, 2006. Tony Holt (B’04), Galien, Mich., wed Jayme Miller of Niles. The couple resides in Buchanan. Jaylene Iverson (O’04), Gladstone, Mich., has joined U.P. Ophthalmology in Escanaba. Charles Langolf (T’04), Port Huron, Mich., wed Renae Campau of Fort Gratiot. Dawn Monette (B’04), Holton, Mich., has joined Northern Boiler & Mechanical Inc. as office manager in its corporate headquarters. Angela K. Holmes (EHS’05), Tustin, Mich., wed Duane Christie of Marion. Randi Lei Girven (B’05), Bear Lake, Mich., wed Brent Alferink (T’04) of Zeeland, Mich. The couple resides in Holland. Jeff Kenyon (O’05), Grand Rapids, Mich., has joined West Michigan Eyecare Associates as their Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinic director. Laura Kenyon (O’05), Hastings, Mich., has joined Eye and ENT Specialists as an optometrist. Rachel Valarie Dobbs Linnen (AS’05), Jacksonville, Fla., won the Moot Court Competition at Florida Coastal School of Law after arguing in front of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Daniel Osborn (AS’05), Whitehall, Mich., wed Steffanie Johnson, also of Whitehall. The couple resides in Belleville. Kristin Rivers (B’05), Battle Creek, Mich., wed Aaron Haddix (T’04) of Linwood. The couple resides in Battle Creek. Nick Sawyer (T’05), Battle Creek, Mich., has joined Miller-Davis Co. of Kalamazoo as a project coordinator. Emily Shauger (B’05, AS’05), Midland, Mich., wed Adam Vance (T’05) of Jefferson, Ohio. The couple resides in East Troy, Wis. Megan Wishka (P’05), Norton Shores, Mich., wed Joseph Grelewicz, also of Norton Shores. Tyler Dumont (T’06), Midland, Mich., wed Andrea Hilliker, also of Midland. The couple resides in Baltimore, Md. Matt Gotham (T’06), of Ironwood, Mich., wed Pam Balduc (AHS’04), also of Ironwood. The couple resides in Jackson, Wyo. Angela Herzog (P’06), St. Joseph, Mich., wed Bryan Green (B’03) of Muskegon, where the couple resides. Thomas Nowakowski (T’06), Alpena, Mich., wed Sarah Srebnik (P’07) of Lachine. |
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