Alumni News — Class Notes
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Benton Harbor 2013
Kameron Morris was recently promoted to director of mortgage sales by the United Federal Credit Union . In his new role , Morris will be responsible for managing mortgage sales through collaboration with both internal and external partners and developing and positioning UFCU mortgage advisors for success . He formerly served as Stevensville ( Mich .) branch manager for UFCU starting his career there in 2011 .
Jackson
2005
Brad Piros was recently named the national director of Loss Prevention at Little Caesars Pizza .
Annette “ Mary ” Watson recently changed career fields , leaving a 23- year banking career to become a Realtor in Jackson , Mich . She is also completing her master ’ s degree in leadership from Central Michigan University .
Monroe 2013
Steve Martin was recently named the fire chief at Lincoln Park ( Mich .) Fire Department . He has served the department for more than 21 years , and served as interim chief before being named to the permanent post .
Online
2012
Brian Sipe has been fire chief in Spring Lake ( Mich .) since 2013 . During his tenure , the department has completed capital replacement plans , purchased a new fire truck and just moved into a new fire station .
2013
Kris Jablonski was honored at Henry Ford College ’ s Chef ’ s Certification Dinner hosted by the Culinary Arts Department . Jablonski recently became a certified executive pastry chef through the American Culinary Foundation by demonstrating a level of competence and expertise as well as passing a practical and written examination . Only 30 chefs received that certification in 2015 . He has been teaching in Henry Ford ’ s culinary program since 2009 .
Southfield 1990
Sharon Sikora , RN , BSN , MM , CNOR , RNFA is currently the clinical director of surgery at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Health System in Whittier , Calif . She is completing joint BSN and MSN degrees with a specialization in informatics from American Sentinel University .
2005
Sean Huddleston was named the vice president for Equity and Inclusion at the University of Indianapolis . He will develop and implement the strategic vision to continue the university ’ s commitment to inclusivity , equity and community partnership . He is completing his Ed . D . in higher education and community college leadership from Ferris St . University . Huddleston will begin his new position June 5 .
Main Campus
1971
Mary Phillips had her work of watercolors and acrylics “ A Change of Seasons ” on display at Chez Willy ’ s in Galesburg , Ill . The exhibit ran from Nov . 1-Dec . 31 , 2016 . A former longtime professor of art and art history , she currently serves as the curator of the art collections at Monmouth ( Ill .) College .
1979
Michael Savona was recently named the interim principal at St . John ’ s Jesuit High School and Academy in Toledo , Ohio .
1982
Tony Gonzalez retired in April 2017 after 27 years as a Lenawee County District Court probation officer .
1983
Maureen Leonard was named the events coordinator for Recruitment , Engagement and Partnership for the Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan . Her role entails managing events for the Rackham Merit Fellows as well as celebrations , conferences and seminars . She plans on attending SHU ’ s Homecoming Weekend 2018 to attend her 35th class reunion . She and her husband , Tom , reside in Farmington Hills , Mich ., with their daughter , Elizabeth , who will graduate with an International Baccalaureate diploma in spring 2017 .
Michael Morgan was the director of the 76th annual Old Members Show April 21-22 in Bristol , Conn . The show is reportedly the longest running stage variety show in America and raises approximately $ 20,000 annually for the Bristol Boys and Girls Club . The show theme was “ There ’ s No Place like Home ” which had a focus on family .
1994
Todd Marsee served as an expert reviewer for the Three Cities Art Club Feb . 6 . Marsee reviewed art from club members . He is an awardwinning watercolorist who has exhibited in galleries throughout Michigan and Ohio .
2004
Nancy Eaton completed her second year as an attorney with Walker , Watts , Jackson and McFarland , PLLC , in Adrian . Her current areas include criminal , probate and civic law , estate planning , litigation and trust and estate administration . She married Andrew Gordon on Nov . 25 , 2016 . They reside in Adrian .
2005
Rich Brown was named to the 2017 “ 40 Under 40 ” list by the Knoxville ( Tenn .) News Sentinel . Brown currently serves as the senior director of development for the University of Tennessee ’ s Haslem College of Business . He has been with UT since 2010 , and his fundraising efforts help the institution fund student scholarships and programs as well as attract top faculty . Brown is also involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee , leading a $ 1 million campaign to help support the nonprofit agency .
2006
Ashley Gonzalez recently joined the staff at Lenawee Broadcasting Co . ( WLEN 103.9 FM ) in Adrian . She will help with advertising , marketing and promotions . She previously worked at County National Bank and First Federal Bank . In May 2016 , she also received the Young Professional Award from ATHENA Lenawee . The award recognizes a woman who assists women in reaching their full leadership potential and serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally .
Celeste Morr is currently employed as the human resources coordinator for Fasco Employment Solutions in Adrian , Mich .
Christina ( James ) Schechtman ’ 13 / MA was recently hired as a public relations specialist at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington .
2009
Orendall Jones was recently named as the human resources coordinator for Relevar Home Care in Mt . Clemens , Mich .
2010
Jennifer Belair will participate in an artist-in-residence program with Saint-Jean-Port-Joli in Quebec , Canada , for a mixed media book project titled , “ I ’ m happy , hope you ’ re happy too .”
Ryan Tymensky has helped with casting since 2016 for the hit television show “ This Is Us ” on NBC . He is employed as an associate at Telsey and Company Casting .
2011
Kelly Ruder is completing her fourth year as a math teacher at White Pigeon ( Mich .) High School . She is co-advisor for the class of 2018 , and is currently completing her master ’ s degree in Evaluation , Measurement and Research at Western Michigan University .
2012
Kendall Acho was hired as director of business development for First- Down PlayBook in Knoxville , Tenn .
2013
Chandler Levit was hired as a technical recruiter for Medasource in Indianapolis , Ind .
Amanda Maze was recently named the program director at the First Tee of Mid-Michigan .
Jake Schirmer is employed as a national media consultant for iHeart- Media . He works on local , regional and national advertising campaigns through the iHeart app and its 850 radio stations nationwide .
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