November 2024 Class Notes
November 2024 Class Notes
1970s
Frederick Heide ’74: Majored in Humanistic Studies. Fred recently started a new position at Milwaukee Repertory Theater as an Actor.
Richard Chernick ’74: Majored in Managerial Systems. The Regents Business Partnership Award was presented to Camera Corner Connecting Point. As the CEO, Rick accepted the award.
1980s
Dean Basten C.P.A ’89: Majored in Managerial Accounting. Dean was recently recognized in Wisconsin Titan 100 for its 2025 top 100 CEO’s and C-level executives. The recognized in Northeast Wisconsin, Include: Dean Basten, secretary/treasurer and CFO, Miron Construction Co.
1990s
Debra Norton ’91: Majored in Social Change and Development. Debra was recently hired at Shawano School District as a Teacher/ Case Manager.
Laurie Butz ‘91: Majored in Business Administation. Laurie was recently recognized in Wisconsin Titan 100 for its 2025 top 100 CEO’s and C-level executives. The recognized in Northeast Wisconsin, Include: Laurie Butz, president/CEO, Capital Credit Union
2000s
Nicole Peroutka ’04: Majored in Communication and the Arts. Nicole was recently promoted to President at Element.
Jessica Rafeld ’09: Master of Science in Management. Jessica was recently hired as Financial Aid Director at UW-Green Bay.
Nicholas Reckinger ’05 & ’07: Nick Co-head coach of Bay Nordic was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin at UWGB.
Amy L. Seehafer (Alumna) ’02 & ’07: Majored in Communication and received a master in Science in Management. Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists appointed Amy Seehafer as its new chief operating officer.
Molly Setzer ’00: Majored in Communication. Insight Creative, Inc, recently announced the promotion of Molly Setzer to director of paid and earned media.
2010s
Samantha Rowe (Alumna) ’16: Majored in Design Arts. Insight Creative, Inc, recently announced the promotion of Sam Rowe to creative director.
Mercedes Olson (Alumna) ’17: Majored in Business Administration. The Bay Area Workforce Development Board recently appointed Mercedes Olson (senior HR consultant talent acquisition, WEC Energy Group) as Secretary.
2020s
Alexis Hall ’22: Majored in Psychology. Alexis was recently hired at Oshkosh School District as a Kindergarten School Education Teacher.
Samantha Downey (Alumna) ’20: Majored in Democracy and Justice Studies. Attorney Samantha Downey has joined the team at the Law Firm of Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C.
