May 2023 Class Notes

1980s

Joseph Hoffmeyer ’82 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Regional Analysis. Was chosen for Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

William Koehne ’88 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Human Development. Finalist for the 2023 Business Person of the Year Award from Greater Green Bay Chamber.

Jon Pethke ’89 Majored in Organizational Leadership. Created a dating app called CoyAmore.

1990s

Debra Tomaszewski ’90 Majored in Human Development. Retiring from School District of Crivitz after 30 years.

Mark Husen ’97 Majored in Human Biology. Was recently inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.

2000s

Amy Spears ’01 Majored in Earth Science and minored in Business Administration. New position as the Organizational Development Specialist for the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin.

Juan Corpus ’03 Majored in Public Administration. Was selected for the Forward 48 leadership program.

2010s

Kayla Karius ’11 Majored in Business Administration and double minored in International Business and Spanish and Latin American Studies. Was chosen for Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Celeste Ratka ’11 Majored in Human Biology. Was chosen for Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Ashley Oleksiak ’09 ’12 Bachelor’s in Biology, minor in Human Biology. M.S. in Environmental` Science and Policy. Employed as an Environmental Program Specialist for Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

Keifer Sykes ’15 Majored in Communications. Was chosen for Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

2020s

Jacob Immel ’17 Double majored in Political Science and Public Administration and minored in Human Development. Published his first book called, “What Do You Worship? A Guide for Combating Idolatry.”

April 2023 Class Notes

1990s

Mark Dittloff ’83 ’90 Undergraduate major in Urban Studies. Masters in Community Human Services. New job as Bellin Health Psychiatric Center in Oconto as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Lisa Cribben ’92 Majored in Managerial Accounting and minored in Business Administration. New job as Partner for Hawkins Ash CPA.

Christine Lensmeyer ’92 Double-majored in Psychology and Social Change & Development. Recently promoted to General Manager of Business Systems for Acuity Insurance.

Lara Fritts ’93 Majored in Regional Analysis and minored in Economics. New position with the Fredrick County Office of Economic Development as Acting Director of Economic Development.

Femi Cole ’97 Majored in Communication Processes and minored in Communications and the Arts. New position at Element as a public relations manager.

Mark Husen ’97 Majored in Human Biology. Recently named to the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.

2000s

Melody Wuest ’02. A.A.S. in Business Administration. Recently promoted to Senior Regulatory Affairs Analyst with Acuity Insurance.

Amanda Mack ’05 Double majored in Human Development and Psychology and minored in Business Administration. New position with the Grafton School District as the Director of Pupil Services.

2010s

Robert Davis ’13 Masters in Applied Leadership for Teaching & Learning. New job as Director of Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Green Bay Packers.

Vanya Koepke ’15 Double majored in Political Science and Business Administration. Published his book “You Are Here for a Purpose: Living Life to the Fullest in All Seasons”

Alex Brandt ’18 Majored in Communications and minored in Human Development. Recently promoted to Senior Claims Representative for Acuity Insurance.

Mikaela Reed ’19 Majored in Human Biology. New position as a primary care provider at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Prevea Mountain Health Center.

March 2023 Class Notes

1970s

Mark Thimke ’76 Majored in Social Change & Development. Retired from Foley & Lardner, LLP.

David Freedman ’78 Majored in Science & Environmental Change. Recently received the 2023 Earth Caretaker Award with UW-Green Bay Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI).

1990s

Wendy Wimmer Schuchart ’97 Majored in English and minored in Human Development. Employed as Editor in Chief for Informa. Involved as the president of The Art Garage board of directors.

2000s

Erin Van Daalwyk ’01 Double majored in Psychology and Human Development. Recent promotion to Dean of Students with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Mitchell Frydrych ’03 Majored in Information Science. Recent promotion to chief technology officer at National Exchange Bank & Trust.

Megan Schuessler ’04 Majored in Communications and minored in Corporate Communications. Recent promotion to assistant vice president of donor services and gift planning for The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.

Megan Kautzer ’07 Majored in Psychology and double minored in German and Human Development. Employed as school counselor for Kiel Middle School.

Adam Gastonguay ’06 Majored in Human Biology and minored in Chemistry. Employed as Director of Intellectual property with 2Seventy Bio, Inc.

Erin Deeley ’08 Majored in Social Change & Development and minored in History. New job as a Partner with Stafford Rosenbaum LLP.

2010s

Matthew Honzik ’16 Majored in Business Administration. New job as Director of Member Services with Holy Family Memorial Credit Union.

Danielle Murray ’16 Double-majored in Human Biology and Psychology. Employed as an Athletic Trainer for University of San Diego.

Sara Ladwig ’18 Majored in English and minored in Business Administration. Employed as Subject Matter Expert/Leadership for UnitedHealth Group.

2020s

Ernest Oberst ’22 Majored in Psychology. New job as Manager with Oneida Vocational Rehabilitation.

Febraury 2023 Class Notes

1970s

David Wilda ’78 Majored in Business Administration. Retired.

1990s

Michael Smits ’99 Majored in Biology and double-minored in Human Biology and Secondary Education. Recipient of a 2023 Golden Apple Award from the Greater Green Bay Chamber.

2000s

Elizabeth (Betsy) Tanenbaum ’05 Majored in Theatre and minored in Communication and the Arts. Currently the Senior Manager of Alumni and Corporate Relations with University of Oregon.

Amy Seehafer ’02 ’07 Bachelor’s in Communication Processes and minored in Business Administration. Master’s in Management. New job as Chief Operating Officer for Packer Fastner.

2010s

Bradley Clark ’10 Majored in Communications. Employed as Development Manager with The Venice Symphony in Venice, FL. Married Amber Clark in 2020. Has a 1-year-old son named Madden and two pets, Cali and Sophie.

Brandon Wisneski ’10 Majored in Political Science and minored in Public Administration. Employed as the Self-Governance Manager with Oneida Nation.

Jennesa Johnston (Heiting) ’13 Double-majored in Human Development and Psychology and minored in Women and Gender Studies. Employed as the Human Resource Director for Landmark Resort.

Emily Novak ’13 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Public Administration. New job as Senior Recruiter for WorkCare, Inc.

Rachel Van Dam ’13 ’16 Bachelor’s in Biology and Environmental Science. Master’s in Environmental Science & Policy. Employed as Pharmacy Technician with Meijer.

Alyssa Gruenwald ’14 Majored in Design Arts and minored in Communications. Employed as the Digital and Graphic Designer for Grande Cheese. Member of the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac.

Mariah Vandertie ’14 ’17 Bachelor’s in Business Administration, minored in Economics. Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. Employed as the Positive Youth Development Program Educator with University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Nicole Briskie ’16 Majored in Psychology and double-minored in Human Development and Spanish & Latin American Studies. Employed as a Behavioral Specialist and Compliance Specialist for Rogers Behavioral Health.

Kia Murray ’17 Double-majored in Communications and Political Science. New job as Anchor & Reporter with WCNC Charlotte.

Rylee Schmott ’17 A.A.S. in Elementary Education. Recipient of a 2023 Golden Apple Award from the Greater Green Bay Chamber.

Hope Smeester (Kavier) ’18. Majored in Elementary Education. Recipient of a 2023 Golden Apple Award from the Greater Green Bay Chamber.

Megan Horejs ’19 Double-majored in Public Administration and Environmental Policy & Planning, double-minored in French & Francophone Studies and Political Science. Employed as the Sustainability Manager for Evergreen Credit Union. Is the Evergreen CU Representative on the Fox Crossing Sustainability Community. Is a member of Appleton’s Advisory Panel on Sustainability and Climate Resilience.

2020s

Whitley Harelstad ’21 Majored in Nursing. Employed as the Long-Term Care Nurse Case Manager for Dove Healthcare.

January 2023 Class Notes

1990s

Laurie Butz ’91 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Communication Processes. Currently president and CEO of Capital Credit Union. Recently announced the winner of the ATHENA Leadership Award from Fox Cities Chamber.

Susan Neuzil ’96 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Public Administration. Was recently promoted to vice president of human resources at the Bank of Luxemburg.

David Reetz ’96 Majored in Psychology and minored in Human Development. Started a new position at Cornell University as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services.

Patrick Christie ’99 Majored in Art and minored in Communication and the Arts. Recently announced a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

Jason Krings ’99 Majored in Urban and Regional Studies. Recently announced a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

2000s

Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius ’00 Majored in Interdisciplinary Studies and minored in Business Administration. Was recently selected as the new board of directors’ chair for Bay Bank.

Brian Garrigan ’01 Majored in AAS Elementary Education. Recently announced a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

Juan Corpus ’03 Majored in Public Administration. New job as vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at New North, Inc.

Oksana Kobzar-Schweiner ’04. Majored in Applied Leadership in Teaching and Learning. Recently named a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

Hope Voigt ’04 Majored in Accounting and Business Administration. Currently is the CFO at Tweet Garot Mechanical. Recently named “Contractor of the Year” by Organization Management Services (OMS).

Wayne Pierre ’05 Majored in Music and minored in Secondary Educaiton. Recently named a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

Jake Ditttmann ’07 Majored in Economics and minored in Human Biology. Recently promoted to vice president of commercial lending with Bank of Luxemburg.

Joe Hanrahan ’07 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Accounting. Started a new position at Thornberry Creek at Oneida as General Manager.

Nathan Yineman ’08 Majored in Biology and minored in Environmental Science. Currently HR Manager at Salm Partners. Has two children, Noah and Madeline.

Matthew Dufek ’09 Majored in Mathematics and minored in Business Administration. Currently Actuarial Manager for Society Insurance.

2010s

Kevin Block ’11 Double majored in Accounting and Business Administration. Was recently named partner at MBE CPAs.

Mitch Babe ’13 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Economics. Currently Director – Global Transportation at McCue Corp. Has a 1 year old daughter named Hadley with his wife, Autumn.

Douglas Cox ’13 Majored in Interdisciplinary Studies and minored in Environmental Science. Currently Land Management Director for the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

Riley Peterson ’14 Majored in Social Change and Development. Recently promoted to Sergeant with Green Bay Police Department.

Melissa Jagodinsky ’16 Majored in Human Development and minored in Psychology. Started a new job as the member and event manager for Volunteer Fox Cities.

Rylee Schmitt ’17 Majored in AAS Elementary Education. Recently named a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

Hope Smeester ’18 Majored in Elementary Education. Recently named a Teacher of Distinction with the 2023 Golden Apple Awards.

2020s

Adela Kadiasi ’21 Received a Master’s of Science in Management degree in 2021. Started a new position as a software developer/project manager with RC Mowers.

Savory McGee ’21 Majored in Business Administration. Works at R.S. Hughes Co., Inc as a customer support representative.

Jordan Ogren ’21 Majored in Business Administration. Started a new position as a digital communications strategist for O’Connor Connective.

Charlotte Berg ’22 Majored in Communications and minored in History. Currently Disney College Program Participant with Walt Disney World.

December Class Notes

2000s

Joseph Kucksdorf ’07 Majored in Human Biology. Currently works with Bellin Health as a physical therapist.  Was a finalist for the 2023 Future 15 & Young Professional Awards.

Shannon Baumann ’09 Majored in Psychology, Human Development, and Business Administration. Is the Owner of Sparkle Pics Photo Kiosk.

Kimberly Vickman ’09 Majored in Environmental Science. Currently works as the Sustainability Events & Operations Manager at Best Practices Magazines & Expo.

2010s

Keith Doxtator ’10 Majored in Earth Science and minored in Environmental Science. New job as CFO for the Oneida Nation.

Michael Fehlhaber ’11 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Environmental Science. Works at CESA 8 as the Director of Human Resources.

Cameron Fuller ’13 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Corporate Communication. Currently works at Horizon League as assistant commissioner. Was a finalist for the 2023 Future 15 & Young Professional Awards.

Ashley Jones ’13 Majored in Public Administration and minored in Political Science. Currently works with the Bellin Health Foundation as a grant writer. Was a finalist for the 2023 Future 15 & Young Professional Awards.

Erica Ritchie ‘13 Majored in Communications. New job with The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation as public relations and communications manager.

Jose Villa ’16 Majored in Business Administration and minored in International Business. Was a finalist for the 2023 Future 15 & Young Professional Awards.

2020s

Molly Vandervest ’20 Earned a Master of Science in Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning. Is currently the Vice President of Bellin Health.

Marianna Grimaldo ’21 Majored in Elementary Education. Currently works in the Howard-Suamico School District as a 3rd grade teacher.

Carl Semrow ’21 Majored in Mechanical Engineering.  Currently works at Kohler Co. as a new product integration metals engineer.

Alexis Hall ’22 Majored in Psychology. Currently is a shelter advocate at the CAP Service Family Crisis Center.

Amanda Leigh ’22 Double majored in Management and Human Resource Management. Started a new position with Green Bay Packaging as a Human Resources Generalist.

October Class Notes

1970s

Daniel Timm ‘77 Majored in Managerial Systems. Currently works as a faculty associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

2000s

Rebeca Argiro ’04 Majored in Psychology and minored in Human Development. Is the owner of MIA Counseling LLC.

Kimberly Wozniak ’04 Majored in Elementary Education. Currently works at St. Thomas Aquinas Academy as a 5th grade teacher.

Megan Bruckschen ’07 Majored in Business Administration and minored in Communication Processes. Megan currently works as the Director of Marketing for Felician Village.

2010s

Haley Jensson ’18 Double majored in History and Humanistic Studies. She currently works at Museum at The Portage as museum manager.