welcomed a son, August, on Sept. 27, 2022.
their third child, a daughter, Samantha Jo, on January 9, 2020.
will have a three-volume biography about Stephen A. Douglas, who got his start in politics in Jacksonville, published in May. The work covers the politician’s greatest achievements between 1844 -1850.
Parker Murray '16
Parker Murray is an environmental health and safety systems specialist at Glanbia Performance Nutrition in Aurora, Ill.
Matt Murray '16
Matt Murray has been selected as a Clemson University Graduate Fellow at Clemson University. Matt also accepted admission and research assistantships in Clemson’s plant and environmental science doctoral program where he will be researching sorghum genetic diversity.
John Love '16
John Love is enrolled in The Second City Conservatory Program at the renowned improvisation and sketch comedy school in Chicago, Ill.
Brady Huber '16
Brady Huber recently finished playing football for the Reus Imperials in Reus, Spain. After two seasons of playing American football in Europe, Brady is beginning master’s degree coursework at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., where he has accepted a graduate assistant position.
Matt Jagodzinski '15
Matt Jagodzinski is the new sports information director for Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.
Taylor Molandro '14
Taylor Molandro is a regional marketing manager for Strategic FUSE in Chicago, Ill.
Cory Washington '13
Cory Washington is a financial aid specialist at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill.
Lakyn Richard '13
Lakyn Richard is assistant director of admission and systems coordinator in the Illinois College Office of Admission.
Nicole Rush Lama '13
Nicole Rush Lama is a senior material handling associate for General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Ryan Blesse '13
Ryan Blesse is a marketing compliance specialist at COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington, Ill.
Dr. Damian Peyton '12
Dr. Damian Peyton graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Damian offers veterinary care for pets at Blue Springs Animal Hospital in Blue Springs, Mo. Bryant Suess is the owner of Sound Solution DJ Entertainment in Byron, Ill.
Jennifer Yeoward '11
Jennifer Yeoward is enrolled full-time in the doctorate program in counseling and psychology at the University of Memphis.
Amanda Savage Stewart '10
Amanda Savage Stewart is a human resources personnel assistant III for DynCorp International LLC in Melbourne, Fla.
Daniel Hackett '10
Daniel Hackett began a new position as demand analyst at H.D. Smith in Springfield, Ill.
Justin Stewart '09
Justin Stewart is a client relationship manager for Market Track LLC in Chicago, Ill.
Katie Lewis '08
Katie Lewis is the store manager for Famous Footwear in Jacksonville, Ill.
Chris Rourke '07
Chris Rourke has joined Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as an insurance advisor in Springfield, Ill. The company, which has offices in 130 countries, acquired Nicoud Insurance Services in March.
Daniel Sauerwein '06
Daniel Sauerwein is a reference specialist in the North Dakota State Archives in Bismarck, N.D.
Alicia Allen Maloy '06
Alicia Allen Maloy is an infrastructure analyst for the Public Utility Commission of Texas in Austin, Texas.
Jared Lively '06
Jared Lively is a business development analyst for Archer Daniels Midland in Minneapolis, Minn.
