March 2025 Class Notes
March 2025 Alumni Class Notes
1980s
Scott Nowakowski ’85 Received an Associate of Arts & Sciences. Scott has recently been cast to portray Caiaphas in the musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at Costal Players and the Bayshore Arts Center
Randy Charles ’87 Majored in Business Administration. Randy received the “2025 Distinguished Honoree Alumni Award” from UW-Green Bay
1990s
Tom Larson ’95 Majored in Economics. Tom received the “2024 Mike Mooney Award” from NAIOP Wisconsin
Wendy Wimmer ’97 Majored in English. Wendy received the “2025 Distinguished Honoree Alumni Award” from UW-Green Bay
Addie Sorbo ’98 Majored in Communication and the Arts. Addie Sorbo’s company, Strawberry Fields Design, Inc., recently received the “2025 American Advertising Award” for Hop Yard Ale Works label design
David Zey ’99 Majored in Computer Science. David Zey was a guest columnist in The Business News for an article titled, “Strengthening Cybersecurity in SMBs in Manufacturing Sector”
David Zey’ 99 Majored in Computer Science. David was recently named as the Engineer in Residence at TitletownTech
2000s
David Moody ’02 Majored in History. David was recently hired as the Principal at Peshtigo Middle/High School
Aaron Weinschenk ’07 Double-Majored in Political Science and Public Administration. Aaron recently published an article in the journal, Political Behavior, titled “The Genetics of Political Participation: Leveraging Polygenic Indices to Advance Political Behavior Research”
Danielle Wahlen ’07 Double-Majored in Human Development and Psychology. Danielle was recently hired as a Talent Development Manager at the Greater Green Bay Chamber
Kent Pederson ’07 Majored in Business Administration. Kent’s company, Wisco Feeds, recently received the “2024 Business of the Year Award” by the AbbyColby Crossings Chamber of Commerce
Michael Cornehls ’07 Double-Majored in Business Administration and Human Biology. Michael recently got hired as the chief financial officer at Broward Health
Jacob Rouse ’09 Majored in Business Administration. Jacob serves on the Brown County United Way board, a member of Wisconsin United FC, and is the 2025 President for Wisconsin Healthcare Management Association
Thomas Dombeck ’09 Majored in Communications. Thomas Dombeck received the “2024 Local Sports Column Award” from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Timothy Maylander ’09 Triple-Majored in Communications, Environmental Policy & Planning, and Political Science. Timothy Maylander recently promoted his business, Maylander Vocal Productions, with the Green Bay Press Gazette by explaining his plans for the future to further expand his career
2010s
Benjamin Klein ’12 Majored in Communications. Benjamin Klein was recently promoted at Imperial Supplies LLC as the Director of the Contact Center
Kelly Knuth ’12 Majored in Business Administration. Kelly received the “2025 40 Under 40 Award” from the Milwaukee Business Journal
Monica Chase ’12 Double-Majored in Political Science and Public Administration. Monica recently was named along with 25 others as “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American Leader for 2025” by Madison365
Allan Breidenbach ’13 Majored in Interdisciplinary Studies. Allan Breidenbach was recently appointed as a board member to the WMEP Board of Directors
Chad Francour ’13 Double-Majored in Human Development and Psychology. Chad has recently announced his plans to start up a new volunteer-based organization called, “Meals With A Friend” even after suffering a traumatic brain-injury 21-years ago
April Leon ’14 Majored in Nursing. April received the “Outstanding Recent Alumni Award for 2025” from UW-Green Bay.
Brittany Welch ’14 Majored in Music/Applied Music. Brittany has recently been cast to portray Mary Magdalene in the musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at Costal Players and the Bayshore Arts Center
Zianya Saldana ’15 Double-Majored in Political Science and Public Administration. Zianya Saldana was recently appointed a board member in the Achieve Brown County Board of Directors
Jose Villa ’16 Majored in Business Administration. Jose received the “Outstanding Recent Alumni Award for 2025” from UW-Green Bay
Brittney Koerner ’17 Double-Majored in Music/Applied Music and Psychology. Brittney has recently been cast to portray Pontius Pilate in the musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at Costal Players and the Bayshore Arts Center
Paola Gonzalez ’18 Majored in Psychology. Paola recently opened up her business, Agave Azul Floral Boutique
Shane Kanneberg ’18 Double-Majored in Democracy & Justice Studies and Public Administration. Shane was recently hired at the Greater Green Bay Chamber as their Entrepreneurship/Start-Up Manager
Erik Jonas ’19 Majored in Organizational Leadership. Erik has recently been announced as a finalist to become the next Fire Chief at the Oshkosh Fire Department
2020s
Bradley Preissner ’22 Earned an Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Interest. Bradley was recently appointed as one of the new Co-Owners of R & R Moving Company
Brandon Shew ’22 Majored in Organizational Leadership. Brandon was recently hired as an officer with the Ripon Police Department
Chase Grabowski ’22 Majored in Music/Applied Music. Chase will be directing the musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at Costal Players and the Bayshore Arts Center
Kayleigh Mapes ’22 Majored in Executive Impact MBA. Kayleigh Mapes was featured in an article titled, “Women in Manufacturing: Status Report: ‘Still Work To Do,’ But Opportunities Abound,” to share her thoughts on women in manufacturing as a Graduate Program Coordinator at UW-Green Bay
Autumn Rettke ’23 Majored in English. Autumn choreographed and curated a dance showcase that will be presented at the Weidner Theatre
Diep Nghiem-O’Donnell ’23 Obtained a Masters of Science in Management. Diep Nghiem-O’Donnell was recently hired as a Refugee Career Opportunities Specialist at Forward Service Corporation
Ava Shepherd ’24 Double-Majored in History and Humanistic Studies. Ava recently got hired at the National Railroad Museum as an educator
