Class Notes — 2000s

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Monette Bebow-Reinhard ’00 history, has a second novel available at www.amazon.com, Mystic Fire: A Bonanza /Civil War Novel.

Ken Eggen ’00 interdisciplinary studies and ’08 master’s in management, was promoted to senior vice president of sales and operations at Dean Distributing Inc. Green Bay. He will have direct responsibility as the Anheuser-Busch equity manager.

Erin (Knoche) Laverick ’00 English, received her Ph.D. in English from Bowling Green State University.

Jason A. Manders ’00 communication processes, is employed by Oneida Family Fitness.

Kari (Heier) Moody ’00 communication processes, is the vice president of public relations of the board of directors for Management Women Inc., Green Bay.

Marie Peasley ’00 communication processes, won the women’s division of the 2009 Fabulous Fall Triathlon in Ironwood, Mich. where she finished the 3-mile run, 12-mile bike and 500-yard swim in 1:27:09. She is a marketing and foundation associate with Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, Mich.

Aaron Richardson ’00 business administration, is a creative development specialist at American Family Insurance in Madison.

Matthew D. Blankschien ’01 chemistry, received his Ph.D. in molecular genetics from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is a post-doctoral associate in chemical and biomolecular engineering at Rice University in Houston, working on the modification of bacteria for the production of chemicals and fuel from renewable sources.

Janean Voss ’00 communication processes, received an award of merit from the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Society of Technical Communication in 2008. She is a project leader and technical writer on the IT Technical Communications team at Parker Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cole Hackert ’01 accounting and business administration, is the financial controller of Ameridrives Power Transmissions of Green Bay.

Andrea (Van De Walle) Maresh ’01 human development and psychology, works in client services with Ameriprise Auto/Home.

Erik Misselt ’01 master’s in administrative science, is the new Fox Valley Metro Police Chief. He served 21 years with the Appleton Police Department.

Jason Pristelski ’01 social work and ’07 master’s in social work, is a visiting nurse association medical social worker for Aurora Health in Oshkosh.

Andrew Thiele ’01 music, is employed by RBP Chemical Technology in Milwaukee.

Stacy Blavat ’02 communication processes, is a national recruiter for 24 Hour Fitness in Dallas, Texas.

Chad Dalebroux ’02 human development and psychology, is a branch manager for Chase Bank in Ashwaubenon.

Shanna (Puls) Leider ’02 business administration and communication and the arts, is the marketing director at the Kettle Moraine YMCA.

Amy Livermore ’02 English, is a language arts teacher at Oneida Nation High School.

Kelly (Vaile) Olson ’02 environmental science, is a project engineer for Robert E. Lee and Associates in Hobart.

April Peterson ’02 human development, is a director/administrative teacher at Genesis Christian Preschool in Green Bay. She is married and has two boys ages 5 and 2.

Jen (Danz) Rumpel ’02 communication processes, is an account executive with Zizzo Group Advertising and Public Relations. She will manage the firm’s national media, healthcare and financial clients.

Bruce Snyder ’02 biology and environmental science, and ’04 master’s in environmental science and policy, is an instructor at Kansas State University where he also coordinates the summer Biology Research Experience for undergraduates.

Eric Urben ’02 human development and psychology, is a sales manager at Advantage Office Solutions, Green Bay.

Solomon Ayres ’03 humanistic studies, was featured in the Aug. 24 edition of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. He is Green Bay’s first black police officer.

Greg Babcock ’03 political science and public administration, will focus on family law, civil litigation and general practice at the Green Bay law firm of Wanezek & Jaekels, S.C. The former Phoenix men’s basketball player graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2006.

Brian Berggren ’03 art, is a 3-D designer with WildBlue Technology in De Pere.

Sandra Hayes ’03 business administration, is the human resources manager for Apex Management Group in Minneapolis, Minn. and recently received professional in human resources (PHR) certification.

Andy Hucek ’03 business administration, was promoted to the assistant operations office at the Bank of Luxemburg.

Heidi (Volkmann) Krueger ’03 music, is the Camp Wabansi director for the Greater Green Bay YMCA.

Tammy (Harris) Lesandrini ’03 interdisciplinary studies, joined N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. as a team leader for organizational employment.

Bryan Mulheron, D.O. ’03 human biology and chemistry, completed the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University. He plans to complete a residence program in family medicine at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich.

Marcus Reitz ’03 communication processes, is the director of client satisfaction at FulfillNet, Inc. in Green Bay.

Nicole (LeRoy) Schmidt ’03 accounting, is a financial analyst at the Kewaunee Power Station.

Kristin Underwood ’03 elementary education, is the Christian education director at Congregational United Church of Christ in Neenah.

Jeffrey Black ’04 chemistry, married Jennifer Marie Kosmalski on July 12, 2008. He is employed by Ecolab in Joliet, Ill., as a production supervisor engineer.

Matt Bramschreiber ’04 urban studies, is the general manager with Swift Hospitality Group (Country Inn and Suites) in Green Bay.

Teresa (Schlink) Brogan ’04 business administration, is a manager at Fastenal Company in Sturgeon Bay.

Scott Busse ’04 computer science, is a senior programmer analyst at Acuity in Sheboygan.

Lisa Coutley ’04 English, will have her work published in a chapbook published by Articles Press. She is working toward completion of a master’s of fine arts at Northern Michigan University.

Paul Emerick ’04 business administration, is a commercial staff underwriter at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan.

Kyle Frost ’04 information sciences, is a systems analyst with Orion Energy Systems of Plymouth.

Amanda (Becker) Mortier ’04 elementary education, is the owner of ABC Junction, LLC Group Child Care Center in Little Suamico.

Jason Myhre ’04 communication and the arts, is the vice president of marketing and design at Atomicnine agency in La Crosse.

Joe Schoen ’04 economics and public administration, is an economics faculty member, at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus, in Cambridge, Minn.

Jesse John Vieau ’04 human development and psychology, is a teen services librarian at the public library in Madison.

Allison (Brunner) Bain ’05 human development and psychology, is a case manager at Villa Hope CSP in Green Bay.

Jillian (Schofield) Banser ’05 human development and psychology, is a school counselor for the Rhinelander School District.

Dena (Dorsey) Baule ’05 biology, is a manager with The Picture People, located in the Bay Park Square Mall, Ashwaubenon.

Nate Brendel ’05 accounting, is the supervisor at SVA Certified Public Accountants, Madison.

Holly (Clark) Ertmer ’05 communication and the arts, is the creative director at RR Donnelley in Menasha.

Taylor Hansen ’05 business administration, received an outstanding sales performance award from Place Perfect Realty for sales in excess of $1 million.

Alicia (Polster) Huizenga ’05 business administration, works in sales for WBS in Appleton, a sales-solution company that does business with Fortune 500 firms.

Shawn (Schoenfeld) Jensen ’05 Spanish, is an instructor at North West Technical College, Bemidji, Minn.

Kristina (Miller) Klemens ’05 human development, is a financial aid counselor for Benedictine University.

Andrea Koebernik ’05 communication processes, is a special events coordinator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.

Amanda Kugel ’05 human biology, is a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

Emily (Vandenbush) Myrda ’05 elementary education, is a third-grade teacher in the Green Bay Area Public School District.

Leah Sloniker ’05 political science and public administration, graduated from Thomas M. Cooley law school in Lansing, Mich. She is also seeking a master of laws degree in corporate law and finance.

Shannon Smith ’05 earth science and environmental sciences, is a loadmaster and dropsonde operator with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron in the United States Air Force and is currently stationed in Keesler, Miss.

Angela (Zebro) Wix ’05 art and English, is a graphic designer at Finney Company in Lakeville, Minn.

Melissa (Rupp) Carey ’06 communication processes, is an administrative assistant at Calcorp Industrial Sales in Waukesha.

Dana (Alvarez) Feld ’06 human development and psychology, is a youth care worker at Clinicare Corporation Milwaukee Academy.

Stephanie (Cornils) Fischer ’06 accounting and business administration, received her CPA designations from the state of Wisconsin. She works at Hawkins, Ash, Baptie and Co., De Pere.

Melissa Jones ’06 human development and psychology, is the unit manager for Nova Counseling Services, Inc. in Oshkosh.

Michael Mattes ’06 human development, is a unit supervisor for LSS-Homme Youth and Family Programs in Shawano.

Amanda (Kumrow) McKenzie ’06 mathematics, is a math teacher at Prentiss Christian School in Prentiss, Miss.

Andrew Mertig ’06 communication, is a resident director at Concordia University in Mequon.

Nathan Petrashek ’06 political science and public administration, is a law clerk with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in Wausau.

Joseph Smith ’06 environmental policy and planning and public administration, is the assistant general manager of Shipwrecked Brew Pub in Egg Harbor.

Adam Warpinski ’06 political science and social change and development, is a staff member for United States Representative Steve Kagen.

Rebecca (Roenz) Wilhelm ’06 human development, is a match specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County.

Sarah Axtmann ’07 English, is completing an M.A. degree in gender, sexuality and culture at University College Dublin.

Jessica (Buboltz) Drumm ’07 human development, is a program specialist for N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, specialists in the treatment of brain injury and other neurological impairments.

Carrie (Mercier) Ewersmann ’07 human biology and psychology, is a research associate for the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.

Jennifer Feyen ’07 elementary education, is a first-grade teacher at Prince of Peace Catholic School in Green Bay.

Michelle (Dantinne) Gajeski ’07 accounting and business administration, is a senior accountant at Shopko.

Beth Kneisler ’07 communication, is an account assistant at Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Green Bay.

Elena Kossyreva ’07 human biology, is a laboratory technologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Erica Millspaugh ’07 art, graduated with a master’s of fine arts in visual art from Washington University in St. Louis and is now pursuing a J.D. at Saint Louis University School of Law.

Jillian Nelson ’07 theatre, is the vice president for NBR 9 Jeans LLC in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Shelby Lane Phillippo-Beck ’07 communication, is an insurance agent at Phillippo Insurance Agency in Stephenson, Mich.

Amanda Preder-Birschbach ’07 master’s of social work, is a social worker for the Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services.

Nikole Pucci ’07 human biology, is a recruiter for Aerotek Professional Services, Appleton.

Emilie Schaumburg ’07 art, is employed with the Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay.

Molly Weber ’07 communication, is a development associate for the Milwaukee Ballet.

Jamie (Stahl) Wehner ’07 human development is currently working as an inspector at American Orthodontics in Sheboygan.

Hannah Bohrtz ’08 mathematics, is a high school mathematics teacher with the Mosinee School District.

Maria DiLoreto ’08 communication of the arts, is an ad designer for the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Renee Dodge ’08 social work, is an ongoing case manager with Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare office in Milwaukee.

Aaron Frailing ’08 political science and public administration, is the membership director for Project VoteSmart in Philipsburg, Mont.

Marisa Greguoli ’08 communication, is the administrative assistant in the development department at the Wisconsin Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.

Maris Jost-Edgar ’08 accounting, is a project accountant for Novum Structures, LLC, Menomonie Falls.

Karissa Kane ’08 psychology, is a quality control technician with Sigma Aldrich in Sheboygan Falls.

Ben Kotenberg ’08 communication, is in corporate marketing with State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, Ill.

Elise Lindemann ’08 elementary education, is a substitute teacher in the Cherry Creek School District in Denver, Colo.

Ryan Miller ’08 communication and the arts, is a credit analyst at The Business Bank in Appleton.

Neil Montour ’08 theatre, is a project manager at Reed Rigging Inc. in Chicago. He passed the Entertainment Technician Certification Program exams in both theatre and arena rigging, joining a select group worldwide with dual certification.

Jennifer Schanen ’08 social work, graduated from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Pacific Region, after 10 months of community service nationwide.

Tamarisk Theusch ’08 human biology and psychology, is an independent living assistant for Homes for Independent Living.

Ryan Trost ’08 business administration, is a sales and service coordinator with Fox Communities Credit Union.

Carolyn (Noll) Uhl ’08 human development and psychology, is the manager at Marion House in Green Bay.

Judith Weshinskey-Price ’08 interdisciplinary studies, is emergency communication center manager for city of Amarillo, Texas.

Brian Bar ’09 psychology, worked with an Americorps NCCC team as part of a clean- up effort in a 17-county flood stricken Greater Atlanta area in October that caused an estimated $250 million in damages. AmeriCorps NCCC is a 10-month full-time, team-based residential program for men and women ages 18-24 that are organized into teams of 10-12 members. They serve in a region’s local communities by meeting needs in areas of disaster preparation, response and recovery, environmental conservation, public safety; urban and rural development and education. Members receive a $5350 education award.

Amanda Zinda ’09 accounting and business administration, is an accountant in the Office of Continuing Professional Development for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine & Public Health.

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