(Sigma Phi Epsilon), May 20, 2000

(Gamma Nu), June 16, 2017

(Gamma Delta), June 1, 2017

(Sigma Pi), June 30, 2017

January 20, 2017

(Gamma Nu), June 2, 2017

June 20, 2017

(Gamma Nu), April 15, 2017

May 7, 2017

April 23, 2017

December 3, 2015

(Phi Alpha) June 17, 2017

December 5, 2015

(Gamma Delta) September 12, 2016

June 28, 2017

Dave Miller has retired from IBM after 25 years as a user research consultant.

Charles Rammelkamp has written and published a book about alumnus William Jennings Bryan 1881 titled, “American Zeitgeist.” Framed by fictional Illinois College professor Jefferson Lynn’s lecture on The Progressive Era, the book is a collection of dramatic monologues illustrating the life and career of “The Great Commoner.”

Larry Moore retired from Anna-Jonesboro Motor Company in Anna, Ill., after more than 26 years.

Jeff Alderman was awarded the Ray Eliot Award by the Illinois High School Association and the Coaches Hall of Fame. The prestigious honor is reserved for individuals who have shown exemplary efforts to the sport of football through longevity and have earned the utmost respect from the people around them. President Ronald Reagan was recognized with the award named for “Mr. Illini” in 1981.

Cheri Callahan Bustos was a keynote speaker during commencement ceremonies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on May 13. Cheri’s father, the late Gene Callahan ’55, was a past member of the SIU Board of Trustees who received a distinguished service award posthumously.

Justin Grady received a 2017 Jefferson Award for Public Service for his work with the Mattoon Township Park District and volunteerism with the Mattoon Arts Council and many other community groups in Mattoon, Ill.

Rodney Norris is the new principal at Midwest Central Primary School in Manito, Ill. Previously, he served as high school assistant principal and athletic director for Midwest Central.

Kerry Grubb Cox was named a 2017 Superintendent of Distinction by her colleagues in the Two Rivers Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators. Kerry has been an educator for 30 years, the last four as superintendent in Carrollton, Ill.

Luiz Guimarães is a senior partner of North American Operations for the Midwest Business Unit of Environmental Resources Management in Rolling Meadows, Ill.

Christopher Passmore has been elected to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. The NCRP was chartered by Congress in 1964 to serve as a nonprofit organization that represents a national resource on topics related to radiation protection and radiation quantities, units and measurements.

Travis Cox has been appointed the treasurer for Cass County in Virginia, Ill., by the Cass County Board. He has worked in the treasurer’s office since 1995.

Dr. Chris Becker graduated in May with his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Chris conducted a mixed-methods study of teacher perceptions of learning communities at Highland High School in Highland, Ill., where he is the associate principal.

Dalitso Sulamoyo has been named chief executive officer of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in Urbana, Ill. Previously, Dalitso was the president and CEO of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies.

Julie Bodam Macartney was promoted to director of business operations and strategy at CARE USA in Atlanta, Ga. In her new role, Julie will drive strategic operational alignment across organizational functions and teams in support of optimizing performance of country and regional teams.

Jim Slaid began a new position as principal of Korea International School’s Middle School in Seoul, South Korea, in August.

Brian Bruce is a captain for Emirates airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tim Keefe is the new principal at Charleston Middle School in Charleston, Ill. Tim was formerly the assistant principal at Charleston High School.

May 6, 2017

Adam Edlen is a broker representative – global marine practice for Marsh in St. Louis, Mo.

Nicholas Cray is vice president of marketing for AmeriCu Credit Union in Rome, N.Y.

Amanda Williams is a litigation attorney defending corporate clients at Clayborne, Sabo & Wagner LLP in Belleville, Ill.

Dan Wright was named first assistant state’s attorney in Sangamon County, Ill.

Dr. Scott Stewart was awarded the prestigious Professional Citation by the American Public Gardens Association at their annual conference in Hamilton, Ontario. This award recognizes a member who has excelled in one or more disciplines associated with public horticulture. As executive director of the Millennium Park Foundation, Scott directs the state-of-the-art collection of art, architecture and landscape design in Millennium Park.

Shane Owsley has been appointed principal at Gillespie High School in Gillespie, Ill. He was formerly the dean of students and head football coach at North Mac High School.

Kate Russell has been promoted to senior production assistant, wholesale property at Ironshore Insurance Services LLC in St. Louis, Mo.

Matt Marcum is an environmental loan project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Jared Lively is a business development analyst for Archer Daniels Midland in Minneapolis, Minn.

Alicia Allen Maloy is an infrastructure analyst for the Public Utility Commission of Texas in Austin, Texas.

Daniel Sauerwein is a reference specialist in the North Dakota State Archives in Bismarck, N.D.

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.

Katie Lewis is the store manager for Famous Footwear in Jacksonville, Ill.

Justin Stewart is a client relationship manager for Market Track LLC in Chicago, Ill.

May 15, 2017

October 15, 2016. Jennifer is an associate veterinarian at Lincoln Land Animal Clinic in Jacksonville, Ill. 

February 18, 2017. Oscar is an independent insurance professional in the Chicago, Ill., area. Emily is a catering manager at Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Ill. 

July 7, 2017. Chris is an insurance advisor for Arthur J. Gallagher in Springfield, Ill.

a son, Alexander Cole, June 7, 2017. He joins big sister, Georgia Joy, 3.

Amanda Savage Stewart is a human resources personnel assistant III for DynCorp International LLC in Melbourne, Fla.

Daniel Hackett began a new position as demand analyst at H.D. Smith in Springfield, Ill.

Jennifer Yeoward is enrolled full-time in the doctorate program in counseling and psychology at the University of Memphis.

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.

Ryan Blesse is a marketing compliance specialist at COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington, Ill.

Nicole Rush Lama is a senior material handling associate for General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lakyn Richard is assistant director of admission and systems coordinator in the Illinois College Office of Admission.

Cory Washington is a financial aid specialist at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill.

Taylor Molandro is a regional marketing manager for Strategic FUSE in Chicago, Ill.

Matt Jagodzinski is the new sports information director for Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.

Carlie Sides is a mental health counselor at Cass County Mental Health Association in Beardstown, Ill.

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.

John Love is enrolled in The Second City Conservatory Program at the renowned improvisation and sketch comedy school in Chicago, Ill. 

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.

Parker Murray is an environmental health and safety systems specialist at Glanbia Performance Nutrition in Aurora, Ill.

Jovanny Nava has accepted a new position as case manager in the Lakeland, Fla., office of Morgan & Morgan personal injury law firm.

Justine Pfaff is a staff accountant in the legal entity purchasing area for Caterpillar in Morton, Ill.

Marlee Jo Bradshaw Schultz is an IT recruiting support specialist at Dot Foods in Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Jovanna Chavez is an admission counselor in the Illinois College Office of Admission.

Brandon Coniglio is a sales associate for Pacific Sunwear in Schaumburg, Ill.

Lauren Mense is a program specialist at the National Association of Attorneys General Training & Research Institute, the training and research arm of the National Association of Attorneys General, in Washington, D.C.

Scott Pantier is employed by Illinois College as an arborist and facilities manager at Starhill Forest Arboretum.

Drew Szabados was sworn in as a police officer with the Springfield Police Department in Springfield, Ill., in April.

a son, Lincoln Duane, July 25, 2017. 

a son, Abe Henry, September 6, 2016.

twins, Jude Arthur and Bennett Richard, June 20, 2017. They join big sister, Layla Gretchen, 2. 

 a daughter, Nora Ann, February 24, 2017. 

March 31, 2017. Jerika is a first grade teacher in Jacksonville, Ill. 

June 25, 2017. Matthew is a pharmacy technician. Cara is a co-occurring therapist for adolescents at Rimrock Foundation in Billings, Mo.

July 1, 2016. Nicole is a senior material handling associate for General Dynamic Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz.

June 3, 2017. Emily is employed with Jacksonville School District 117 in Jacksonville, Ill. 

July 15, 2017. Brittney is a residential instructor at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, Fla.