Class Notes Archive – 1990s

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Rhonda Hartline-Knoespel '90 music, received certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She is a choir/music teacher at Lombardi Middle School.

Mary Conard '90 art, is the owner and operator of Conard Creative Group LLC in Green Bay. She oversees the design and creation of business communication tools including brochures, letterheads, posters, invitations, annual reports, catalogs and web sites.

Paul Northway '90 business administration and political science, is the regional market president for Baylake Bank. His responsibilities include customer and community relationships through the nine Baylake Bank financial centers in the Green Bay area.

Donna (Kucksdorf) VanBuecken '90 general studies, is executive director of Wild Ones Natural Landscapers in Appleton, a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization.

Dean Haen '91 environmental policy and planning and environmental sciences, is the port manager for the Port of Green Bay.

Laurie (Ledving) Olson '91 business administration, is vice president of commercial banking for The Business Bank of Green Bay. She has 18 years of banking experience.

Maggie Bishop '91 a graduate who works for Trees for Tomorrow, Eagle River, is seeking potential partnerships with UW-Green Bay and its alumni. (Prof. Ganga Nair brings his forest ecology students twice a year to the Eagle River forest to study white pine blister rust.) Bishop relays that there are many workshops, programs and offerings alumni might appreciate. Those interested can e-mail Bishop at maggie@treesfortomorrow.com.

Tony Bennett '92 humanistic studies, posted his second consecutive 26-win season as head basketball coach at Washington State. Last year's NCAA coach of the year led the Cougars to a Sweet 16 appearance this March. He reportedly turned down an offer to become the head coach at Indiana University.

Jodi Brennan '92 human development, is owner of First Trophy and Laser Engraving, New London.

Lisa (Woelfel) Cribben '92 managerial accounting, is an accountant with Wipfli LLP. She also lends her financial expertise to not-for-profit organizations like the YWCA to help analyze financials and provide strategic direction.

Timothy Felmer '92 business administration, is a senior account executive for Tushaus Computer Services of Green Bay, an independent, full-service provider of computer services and products.

Scott Horack '92 business administration, is assistant national sales manager for Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Karla (Steiner) Oswald '92 human development, is a senior search consultant for Management Recruiters of Green Bay.

Eric Zwart '92 history, is a systems administrator for Bay Verte Machinery Inc., Green Bay, which specializes in the sale of new and used machinery to the metalworking and woodworking industries.

Cindy (Pieper) Haven '93 public administration and environmental policy and planning and '96 environmental science and policy, is an environmental manager for Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton. She writes that she had a baby boy in March 2007.

Sharon (Benter) Johnson '93 human development, is a teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes School in De Pere.

Robert Scheffen '93 social change and development, is a probation and parole agent for the state of Wisconsin, Green Bay.

Barbara (Shimek) Voltmer '93 social change and development, is a software developer for Elation Technologies, LLC in Tampa.

Mark Belinske '94 business administration, is associate general counsel for Kraus-Anderson Construction Company in Minneapolis.

Steven Janke '94 environmental sciences and biology, is a plant ecologist for the USDA Forest Service in Lakewood, Wis.

Bert Lehman '94 business administration and communication processes, a journalist for more than 10 years, recently joined Journal Community Publishing Group in Waupaca.

Jason Helgeson '95 and '02 human biology and master's in administrative science, is the service line director for musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services for Prevea Health. He is a licensed athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Shaun McKeefry '95 business administration, was elected secretary for the Volunteer Center of Brown County's 16-member board. He works for Smet Construction Services.

Martin Tirado '95 urban and regional studies, is executive director for the Snow and Ice Management Association Inc., based in Milwaukee.

Cheryl (Develice) Beyer '96 business administration, is a systems tester for Humana.

Cole Buergi '96 communication processes, is an account executive for Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Green Bay.

Ryan Kauth '96 human biology, works for Investors Community Bank, Manitowoc, as a commercial lender representative in the Lakeshore region. He recently earned an MBA.

Michelle (List) Schoen '96 communication processes, is a human resource generalist (benefits) for Community Bank and Trust, Sheboygan, and has recently earned certification as a human resources professional.

David Allen '97 human biology, is the store manager of U.S. Cellular in Fond du Lac.

Joseph Carroll '97 human biology, received a $200,000 career development award from the E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind. He plans to use the award to further his research on retinal disease.

Matthew Castor '97 communication processes, is a project manager for Savoy Studios in Portland, Ore., a design firm specializing in large-scale art glass installations.

Rebecca Kundert '97 human biology, is a project consultant for Meta Vance Claims Enhancements.

Ingrid (Ross) Kundinger '97 human development and psychology, is executive director for West Madison Senior Coalition, which states its mission as providing seniors with programs that improve the quality of their lives.

Robert McDonald '97 political science, is the vice president of sales for House of Harley in Milwaukee. He and his wife, Melissa, have one son, Hayden Robert.

Georgina (Lorenz) Meulemans '97 public administration, is a business manager for All About Packaging in Appleton. She has 12 years of experience in the field of human resources and earned certification as a professional in human resources.

Lori Ritter '97 English, as manager of the Advance Business Development Center, was involved in the design, development and move to its present location. She also serves as the secretary of the Wisconsin Business Incubation Association, and sits on the events and training committee of the National Business Incubation Association.

Julie Srenaski '97 elementary education, received a Golden Apple Award for educator excellence in April. She is a teacher at Franklin Middle School, Green Bay.

Jeffrey Bein '98 information and computing science, is the technical support manager for Liberty Mutual Group in Wausau.

Debra (Erno) Kees '98 communication and the arts, is an architect with Sala Architects Inc. in Minneapolis.

Paul Knuppel '98 business administration, is a mutual funds customer service representative for Thrivent Financial in Appleton.

Wayne Walker '98 business administration, is the new customer service manager for University Ticketing, Information and ID Services in the University Union. Walker, a former Phoenix basketball standout, had worked previously as customer service manager for WG&R Furniture of Green Bay.

Amy (Griffin) Childers '99 human development and psychology, is a claims processor for HumanaOne, Green Bay. She married Steve in July 2007.

Jennifer (Adamavich) Cruz '99 human development, was promoted to assistant branch manager with Guaranty Bank in Sheboygan where she has worked since August 2006.

Wendy (Dotz) DeSando '99 communication processes, was honored for the second consecutive year in her position as a senior banker for Harris Bank in Huntley, Ill. She announced the birth of her daughter, Alessandra, born in November 2007.

Matthew Greget '99 communication processes and environmental policy and planning, is the co-owner of Daiseye, an eclectic marketplace in Princeton, Wis., offering earth-friendly products.

Sara (Kleinhans) Suwalski '99 human development, is the leadership development program manager for UW-Oshkosh.

Mark Mueller '99 business administration, is a sales representative for Orv's Pizza in Kaukauna.

Ryan Ruzziconi '99 public administration and political science, is an assistant general counsel for Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc. in Wausau.

Susan M. Zellner '99 communication and the arts, shares word that she received the 2007 Rising Star Award at National Philanthropy Day in Wilmington, Del., hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Brandywine Chapter. The award recognizes a fundraising executive with five years or less experience who shows strong leadership potential. She is employed at the Delaware Art Museum as the manager of major gifts.

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