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Our Valpo, Winter 2019

Alumni Snapshots

To Laura Springmire ’07 Venstrom and Luke Venstrom ’07: Claire Venstrom, born in September 2017.
Stacy Gherardi ’01, assistant professor of social work at New Mexico State University, was recently assigned fellow Valpo grad Bethany Garling ’14 as her graduate assistant.
Kelly Wood ’89 graduated from the U.S. Army War College on July 27, 2018 with masters’ degrees in strategic studies.
Karen Wallace ’04 Ottenweller and Mike Ottenweller ’04 are raising their three boys in Anchorage, Alaska. Recently, a Valpo sweatshirt came in handy to provide warmth for their oldest on the beach while they dipnetted for salmon at the Kenai River.
To Anna and Justin Freiberg ’02: Theodore James Scott Freiberg, born May 15, 2017.
To Emily Boedecker ’08 Perino and Eric Perino ’04: Abigail Jane Perino, born November 2017.
Phi Delta Theta golf outing in July 2018. Pictured from left to right: Row 1: Stan Sheumann ’77, Rick Aton ’77, Kerry Knape ’76, Mark Raukar ’79, Steve Massman ’78, Joel Erwin ’78. Row 2: Mike Kocmond ’77, Jeff Grayson ’81, John Jefferson III ’77, Steve Krautstrunk ’78, Warren Jacobsen ’76, George Seegebrecht ’80, Dave Eccles ’79, Paul Sabatino ’76. Row 3: Mark Noffke ’77, Mike Taylor ’77, Steve Schroeder ’74, Matt Schwan ’75, Joel Oberman ’75, Steve Luse ’81. Not pictured but present were John Koeneman ’77, Jim Stamos ’77, Kevin Keuper ’77, and Ken Kremer ’78.
Abigail Hedlin ’16 Wolfgram and Joshua Wolfgram ’16 were married on May 28, 2017.
Becca Crocker ’08 Cavin and Matt Cavin ’08 now live in Auckland, New Zealand with their toddler daughter, Felicity. They love exploring the land of sheep and hobbits!
Brynn Horne ’09 married Joseph “Jed” Edmund Hadley III in Milwaukee on Nov. 25, 2017. Katie Brennan ’09 Kuehn was her matron of honor and Reva Johnson ’09 was a bridesmaid.
In May 2018 John Plagens ’77 and Kit Nagel ’78 collaborated on a global business master class in Japan. 12 Sigma
Sigma Tau Gamma alumni. Pictured from left to right: Keith Chapman ’85, Tom Witt ’87, Ted Knudson ’83, Kevin Case ’85, John Seelander ’87, John Pozeck ’87, Mike Russo ’86, and Ken Justesen ’87.
Valpo alumni took part in a chorale service of holy communion on July 23, 2017, as part of the Elm Ensemble. Pictured from left to right: Josh Messner '02, Sally Jacob ’02 Messner, Paul Friesen-Carper ’04, Luke Tegtmeier ’05, Sophie Hunt ’05, Laura Potratz ’05.
Phi Sigma Epsilon, now Phi Sigma Kappa, held a 50-year reunion for 12 members of the spring 1968 pledge class. Pictured from left to right: Front row, from left: Dave Geisler ’74, Harvey Miller ’71, Gale Garriott ’73, John Hennecke ’71, Don Nord ’72. Back row, from left: Harold Mobley ’71, Roger Dallman ’71, Jonathan Miller ’71, Rick Roellig ’71, Phil Esala ’71, Myron Schmidt ’71, Jack Esala ’74.
Jeff Conrad ’00 was recently promoted to associate head softball coach at the University of North Florida (UNF).
Emily Krueger ’02 was named chief operating officer for 16 Tech Community Corporation, where she will help lead the development of 16 Tech, a 60-acre innovation community for scientific research, technology innovation, entrepreneurial activity, and talent attraction in Indianapolis.
Caitlin S. Schroeder ’08 joined Jackson Lewis P.C. as an associate in the firm’s Indianapolis office.
Michael E. Fryzel ’67 was recently awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by Poland’s President Andrzej Duda. The award is given to an individual living outside of Poland for distinguished service to the Polish community.
Seth H. Moseley III ’59 completed the Honor Flight from Midway to Washington, D.C.,on Aug. 9, 2017.
Chuck Baldwin ’80 appeared on the 2018 list of BTI Client Service All-Stars in recognition of client service exceeding all others. He also received the International Law Office’s 2018 Client Choice Award.
To Emily Boedecker ’08 Perino and Eric Perino ’04: Abigail Jane Perino, born November 2017.
Dorothy “Dottie” Parson ’99 McDermott, J.D., recently joined Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, in their Indianapolis office as a principal.
Chuck Boerger ’69 was inducted into Concordia University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in June 2017 in recognition of his contributions as the head basketball and baseball coach.
Katie Stuckemeyer ’01 Berler married Melissa Berler on July 29, 2017, in Evanston, Illinois.
Peter Haas ’79 co-authored the book “Applied Policy Research: Concepts and Cases” (2nd Ed.), which was recently published by Routledge.
To Jessica and Phil LaBrash ’10: Ruth, born May 30, 2017.
Frank Dale ’99, ’03 MALS publicly launched a sales deal management software company named Costello in Indianapolis in September 2017, developing his career in the entrepreneurial world.
Thomas “Tom” Wielgos ’76 was named senior vice president-complex manager by Wells Fargo Advisors.
Lynn Nestrojil ’78 Kaufman is married and lives in Oregon, Illinois. Recently retired from teaching, Lynn spends her time cooking and working on her food blog, Lynnie’s Kitchen.
Dan Wilburn ’92 was recognized by Forbes as one of the 2018 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors.
Mandy Chalk ’10 was awarded the Outstanding New Professional award from the Purdue Academic Advising Association at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Madeline Orling ’06 Connolly was appointed as associate circuit court judge for the 22nd judicial district in Missouri.

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