Terry Jacoby (BS86), a freelance writer for The Oakland Press by trade, released a debut album with his band, Rummler, titled “Scrapbook of Your Life.”
Kam M. Lim (BS86, MS88), an associate dean and professor at the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, was re-elected as the vice president of the Educational Research Association of Singapore.
Gary W. Procop, MD, MS (BS87) is the chair of Molecular Pathology, section head of Molecular Microbiology, director of Parasitology and Mycology Laboratories and professor of Pathology at Cleveland Clinic.
Paul D. Sturgis (BS87, MS93), an experienced human resources executive, has been named Sparrow Hospital’s vice president and chief human resources officer.
Rebecca L. Cypher (BSN88) has been appointed chief nursing officer for PeriGen, a provider of fetal surveillance that empowers perinatal clinicians to make confident decisions about mothers and babies in their care.
Salim Kai (BS88) was honored as TechNation’s Professional of the Year for his work as a clinical engineer at the University of Michigan Health System’s biomedical engineering department.
Susan H. Allen (MA89) graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Azusa Pacific University. Allen was the first student to complete the program at the university and teaches nursing at Pacific Union College in California.
Al Montalvo (BBA89) was recently hired as regional manager by Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services in Birmingham.
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Andrew T. Lapointe (BBA91), owner of Traverse Bay Farms /Fruit Advantage, recently won three top food awards at the Scovie Awards competition. Since 2008 Lapointe has won 23 national food awards.
DJ Culkar (BS92) has been promoted to senior vice president and general counsel for Wealth Management, Retail Operation and Regulatory Affairs at Comerica Bank. Culkar has been with Comerica since 2006.
Anthony M. DiPonio (BBA92, MBA98) was named chief information officer for Crain Communication Inc., supervising the Crain’s technology services and interactive services departments.
Gopala Krishna (MS92) has recently been inducted into West Virginia University’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Krishna is the executive director and head of Preclinical Research and Development and Competitive Intelligence for Supreme Pharmaceuticals, where he directs drug discovery and development in neuroscience.
Joseph P. Hoeflinger (MA93) has joined Charles Reinhart Company Realtors as a real estate agent. Hoeflinger will be based in the Ann Arbor East office.
Michelle A. Smith (BS93) has written her second novel, titled “The Gospel According to Gabby.” The book will benefit Haven, a nonprofit emergency shelter for women and children left homeless due to physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
Michele Anderson (SEPU94, BA94, MA01) was awarded the 2014 High School Teacher of the Year award, for both District 4 and the State of Michigan, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Steve Domzalski (BS94) has been promoted to associate athletic trainer for Wayne State University.
David N. Turner (BBA94) has been hired as EMU’s vice president of human resources, a newly created position.
Donald B. Woloski (BS94), a sergeant with the Novi Police Department, graduated from the EMU School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC).
Jordan C. Young (BS94), Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) director of instruction at Fox Hills Learning Center in Plymouth, is the recipient of the 2013 PGA Player Development Award.
Stephanie M. Souter (BS95) has graduated from the 2013 Certified Education Chief Technology Officers Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Government.
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin S. Ringvelski (BS95) has assumed command of the Marine Corps Base Quantico as the Battalion Executive Officer.
Genarda L. Wright (BBA96, MBA99) has been hired by ResCare Workforce Service as the business services manager for the state of Tennessee.
Neetu Seth (BS97, MBA99) is the founder and CEO of NITS Solutions, which was recently named as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
Michael F. Stevens (MBA97) has been appointed to the position of audit manager for the United Federal Credit Union in St. Joseph. Stevens passed the Certified Information System Auditor examination in December, achieving the highest worldwide score among those taking the exam.
Rick A. Butler (MA98) is currently employed as a U.S. Probation Officer in Toledo, Ohio.
Michelle L. Malamis (BS98) brings 15 years of experience in the nonprofit industry to her new position as the executive director for the Canton Community Foundation.
Amalie C. Nash (BS98, MA03) was named the 11th
editor and vice
president for audience engagement at the Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register, the largest newspaper in Iowa, has won 16 Pulitzer Prizes since 1954.
EMU Alumni Association Board of Directors
President: Gregory Sheldon (BBA96)
President-elect: Patrick Barry, Jr. (BS71, MA73)
Parliamentarian: Marques Thomey (BS00)
Secretary: Ryan Buck (BS02)
Treasurer: Thomas Wells (BBA84)
Directors: Trudy Adler (BS01) Chad Allee (BSW08, MSW09) Patricia Andrewes (BA66) Robin Baun (BS75) Amanda Bennett (BS05, MA12) Linda Edwards-Brown (MLS86, MSW95)
John Godre (BS67) George Harrison (BS67, MA72) Jasmine Lee (MSW09) Matthew Mortier (BBA09, MA12) Robert Murkowski (BS06) Paul Nucci (BS94) Don Reichert (BS09) Jerome Rush (BS72) Caroline Sanders (BS97, MLS02) Niklaus Schillack (BBA98) Andrea Shipp-Caldwell (MA05) Mauricio Silva (MS03)
Emeritus Directors: William Malcolm (BS76) Vicki Reaume (BS91, MA96) W. Fred Roberts (BA56, MA68) H. F. (Bud) Schimmelpfenneg (BS68)
By Leah Shutes
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