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Fall, 2005
 

Going Places


News from University of Phoenix students and alumni.

AA

Carol Crawford, 2004 AA/GS graduate, has recently been promoted to Supervisor of the Customer Contact Center for PPL Gas Utilities in Lock Haven, Pa. Crawford is currently pursuing her BSB/M degree.

Lee D. O’Connor, 2002 AA graduate, was recently selected for promotion to Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy while assigned aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, home-ported in Mayport, Fla.

Coast Guard Lt. J. G. Edward L. Semler Jr., 1999 AA/TS graduate, was promoted to his present rank while serving aboard the Coast Guard cutter Dependable, home-ported in Portsmouth, Va.

BSB

Jacki Bebb, 2004 BSB/M graduate, has been promoted to Project Manager at the Veterans Administration Office of Health Data and Informatics in Washington, D.C.

Michael Chase, 2002 BSB/M graduate, has accepted a position as Maintenance Manager for Earthbound Farms in San Juan Bautista, Calif.

Francine M. Chavez, 2002 BSB/M graduate, has advanced into the Keystone Internship Program as a Contract Administrator for the Defense Contract Management Agency West in San Diego, Calif.

Edward Clark, 1999 BSB/A graduate, recently joined UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, Calif., as a Financial Advisor.

Amy Cohen, 2003 BSB/A gradu-ate, has been promoted to Manager of Corporate International Operations for L’Oreal USA.

Jeremy J. Conover, 2004 BSB/M graduate, has accepted the position of Vice President of Executive Benefit Programs, Inc., in Diamond Bar, Calif.

Lisa V. Denham, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has been named Project Manager for Evercare’s Central Florida office. Denham is also pursuing her Master of Arts in Organizational Management.

Robert Edborg, 2004 BSB/M graduate, has been hired as Operations Manager for Yucatan Foods in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jesse Eller, 2004 BSB/M/M graduate, has accepted a promotion to Director of Youth Services for PREHAB of Arizona, Inc., in Mesa, Ariz.

Russ Goddard, 2002 BSB/M graduate, has been promoted to District Service Manager for Northern California with Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Terry Goldman, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has been named Senior Account Executive at ElectricArtists in New York City, N.Y.

Jill Golla, 2004 BSB/M graduate, has launched a writing business in Bulverde, Texas, that targets training development as well as writing and publishing assistance.

Pam Gray, 2004 BSB/ACC graduate, has accepted a position in the Service, Process and Assurance Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Jerry Hingtgen, 2004 BSB/MKT graduate, has been hired as Manufacturing Process Engineer with Adtran in Huntsville, Ala.

Maria Kinney, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has begun teaching fourth grade at Sherman Oaks School in San Jose, Calif.

Alan Koebrick, 2003 BSB/EB graduate, has been named Vice President of Operations for SoCalFreeNet.org in San Diego, Calif.

Sheila Krueger, 1995 BSB/A graduate, has been promoted to Employee Service Generalist at Arizona Federal Credit Union in Phoenix, Ariz.

Deborah Lambert, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has been accepted for the Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Education program through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Lee Lovelace III, 2003 BSB/M graduate and candidate for a 2005 MAOM, has been signed for representation as a screenwriter by Los Angeles area EarthAngels Literary Management.

Martha Longoria, 1999 BSB/A graduate, has retired from the U.S. Air Force and relocated to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she works as a Night Shift Facilitator for Rockwell Collins.

Joe Lyons, 2004 BSB/M graduate, was hired as Center Manager of the Cherry Blossom Loaves and Fishes Center in Portland, Ore.

Allison Melott, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has accepted a position as Account Manager with Marsh Advantage America.

Nicole Lopez Mendez, 2002 BSB/ACC graduate, has recently been hired as a Junior Cost Analyst with a telecommunications company in Alameda, Calif.

Erika Mendoza, 2004 BSB/M graduate, has been accepted at Concord Law School.

Fred A. Miller, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has accepted a promotion to Supervisor, NYSE Inbound Sales with Franklin Templeton Investments.

Gary Moore, 2002 BSB/MKT graduate, has been named Director of Recruiter Training on the university level in Denver, Colo.

Nancy Murray, 2005 BSB/A graduate, is currently Corporate Assurance Director for Nixon Uniform & Medical Wear in Wilmington, Del.

Patricia Nakornthap, 2004 BSB/M graduate, was promoted to Safety Specialist with Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc., in Tupman, Calif.

Quincy Newell III, 2004 BSB/A graduate, has advanced to Executive Vice President of UrbanWorks Entertainment.

Dan O’Bryan, 1991 BSB/A graduate, has been hired to operate the new Chick-fil-A store in Albuquerque, N.M.

Wendi Patterson, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has accepted the posi-tion as United Staffing Associates Branch Manager in Paso Robles, Calif. Patterson is also working on an MBA/M degree.

Carl Ronhaar, 2003 BSB/A graduate, was commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during a recent ceremony in Quantico, Va.

Lauren Sage, 2004 BSB/M graduate, has been promoted to Information Coordinator where she leads a global team in electronic content manage-ment and evaluates new collaborative technologies.

Steven Salas, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has recently been hired as a Technical Diagnostics Agent with Case New Holland in Racine, Wis.

Joseph Staples, 1989 BSB/A graduate, has recently accepted the position of Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Interactive Intelligence, Inc. in Indianapolis, Ind.

Eddie Stewart, 2003 BSB/A graduate, has been named Executive Director of a non-profit agency.

Rob Stone, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has recently purchased an independent insurance agency in York, Pa.

Merilyn Elumir Sweet, 2003 BSB/ACC graduate, has recently accepted the position of Director of Finance for the Bryman Institute in Columbus, Ohio. Sweet is currently pursuing an MBA/HR degree.

Debra Tamayo, 2000 BSB/M graduate, is working as a Procurement Technician for DCMA in Phoenix, Ariz.

Aaron Torgerson, 2004 BSB/EB graduate, has recently purchased a franchise of LeaderBoard Tournament Systems and will provide services for charity and corporate golf tournaments.

Saul Dario Torres, 2002 BSB/ACC graduate, has advanced to Construction Loan Officer with Bank of the West in El Paso, Texas.

Genya Van Houten, 2004 BSB/A graduate, has accepted a promotion to Premier Banker with Bank of America.

Theodore A. Watkins, 2003 BSB/M graduate, has been hired as a Casualty Specialist with the California State Automobile Association.

Evan Wischik, 2004 BSB/ACC graduate, has been named Principal Financial Analyst-Derivatives Instruments for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

Craig Woolcott, 2004 BSB/M graduate, was recently promoted to the role of Senior Human Resources Manager for Mikron Industries, Inc. in Kent, Wash.

BSCJA

Joseph Cole, 2004 BSCJA graduate, has advanced to Detective Sergeant with the Aberdeen Police Department in Aberdeen, N.J.

BSHCS

Kim Burnard, 2004 BSHCS graduate, has recently relocated to Savannah, Ga., and accepted a position as Manager of Physician Services for Memorial Health University Medical Center.

BSIT

Allen Azar, 2004 BSIT graduate, now holds the title of Internal Audit and Controls Professional for Jefferson Wells in Phoenix, Ariz.

Sunil Bagai, 2003 BSIT graduate, is the founder and CEO of Monsoon Data Corporation.

Jay Ellis, 2004 BSIT graduate, has accepted a position with Ricoh Business Systems as a Systems Engineer.

Neil Foster, 2004 BSIT graduate, has been named Field Service Trainer for Racal Instruments, an EADS North America company.

Carlos Garcia, 2004 BSIT graduate, has been hired as a Senior Engineer by New Technology Management. Garcia is also pursuing an MBA.

Philip A. Granillo, 2003 BSIT graduate, has accepted a position with Philip Morris USA as a Territory Sales Manager. Granillo is currently pursuing an MBA.

Michael LaPan, 2004 BSIT gradu-ate, has advanced to Manager of Marketing with Verari Systems in San Diego, Calif.

Wayne Madhlangobe, 2004 BSIT graduate, has been named Senior Staff Consultant-Operations for Verizon Communications.

William McGee, Jr., 2004 BSIT graduate, has recently launched a computerized accounting/computer consulting business in Atlanta, Ga.

Anneliese Pollock, 2003 BSIT graduate, has been promoted to Business System Analyst in charge of 2004 WIND2 system implementation for Aerocon Photogrammetric Services, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio.

Kate Sanger, 2003 BSIT/DBM graduate, is currently working on her MLA degree and teaches part time at the community college level.

David R. Swander Jr., 2004 BSIT/NTC graduate and Army National Guard Spec., has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson located in Columbia, S.C.

BSBIS

Tonya Bowers, 1998 BSBIS graduate, has been named Army Program Manager with DefenseWeb Technologies, Inc., in San Diego, Calif. Bowers is also a member of the Project Management Institute and was founder and past chairman of the PMI Consulting Specific Interest Group.

Stefan Dimmick, 2003 BSBIS graduate, has accepted the position of Information Systems Manager at the Pima Air and Space Museum and Titan Missile Museum in Tucson, Ariz.

Michael Duran, 1999 BSBIS graduate, has recently been hired by Miller Stratvert PA in Albuquerque, N.M. Duran is a member of the Hispanic Bar Association.

LaMonte Fowler, 1999 BSBIS graduate, has joined Ethical Technologies in Willowbrook, Ill., as the Chief Operating Officer.

Marietto Jeffries, 2003 BSBIS graduate, has accepted the position of Director of Marketing for Sweet Spot, LLC, a Chicago-based marketing and advertising firm.

Douglas McCready, 2001 BSBIS graduate, has been promoted to IT Director with Elmer’s Products, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio.

Roman Ortiz, 2002 BSBIS graduate, is serving as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Information Officer for Project ARRIBA, an El Paso, Texas, economic development organization.

Kimberly Staten, 2000 BSBIS graduate, is working as a Computer Network Technician/CIT Instructor for Community College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, and is attending graduate school.

BSN

Leon Guidry, 1996 BSN graduate, is currently a Registered Nurse in the U.S. Navy located in Oak Harbor, Wash.

Steve Hilligoss, 2002 BSN graduate, is working toward his Master of Science in Nurse Administered Anesthesia Program.

Charlie Woody, 2002 BSN graduate, has accepted a position as Case Manager on the cardiology floors at University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz.

DM

Dr. George Cross, 2004 DM graduate, has been promoted to Teacher in Charge at Camden City Academic Laboratory Program in Camden, N.J.

Dr. Ellen J. Keohane, 2003 DM graduate, has been named Director of Information Technology Services at the college level in Worcester, Mass.

Dr. David Rendall, 2004 DM graduate and Assistant Professor of Management and Organizational Development at the college level, is delivering seminars on social enterprise and revenue strategy to several universities and has also recently been published in the monthly edition of the Christian Management Report.

MAED

Celeste Baine, 2003 MAED/EDTC graduate and award-winning author, has had two books chosen by Professional Publications, Inc. as the first in a series of educational career guidance books for high school and college students and career guidance counselors.

Dr. Shelia Barbour, 2003 MAED/EDTC graduate, is currently a Motivational Speaker and Online Professor for a technical institute in Louisville, Ky. Barbour is also a doctoral candidate and has begun the infant stages of launching her own company.

Lisa L. Bell, 2004 MAED/TED-E graduate, has accepted a position as Math & Engineering Teacher at Newport High School, Newport, N.H.

Michael Berta, 2003 MAED/EDTC graduate, has recently been named Director of Customer Service with Niagara Lutheran Health System in Buffalo, N.Y.

John W. Brown, 2002 MAED/CT graduate, is currently a Technology Education Teacher at Holmes Middle School in Eden, N.C. Brown recently received National Board Certification in Early Adolescent/Young Adult Career and Technical Education from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Beatrice Hair, 2004 MAED/CI graduate, is the Owner and Director of the Salisbury Tutoring Academy, Ltd., and has recently published her first book.

Erica Hume, 2004 MAED/CT graduate, is currently teaching technology courses at London Central High School and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Education Technology.

Jon Konen, 2004 MAED/ADM graduate, has accepted the role of Principal and Athletic Director in the Power School District in Power, Mont.

Dawn De Lorenzo, 2004 MAED/CI graduate, has recently published her first book.

Michael Merritt, 2002 MAED graduate, has taken a position as the Development Information Specialist at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Merritt will be the Project Coordinator for the Medical Center’s e-learning program.

Karla Palafox, 2003 MAED/CI graduate, has been presented the Fulton Homes/Chicanos Por La Causa Esperanza Award by the Governor of Arizona.

Robert Reese, 2004 MAED/AEDL graduate, has been promoted to Program Chair for General Education at the Portland, Ore., campus of a technical institute.

Mark Wilkerson, 1994 MAED/ADM graduate, was recently honored by Valle del Sol, Inc. in Globe, Ariz., with a Profiles of Success award for his work with Gila Distance Learning. Wilkerson is currently Director of Juvenile Detention Education Services and Jail Education.

MAMHROB

Sheila Shapiro, 1989 MAMHROB graduate, has recently joined Molina Healthcare, Inc., in Long Beach, Calif., as Executive Vice President of Administrative Services.

MAOM

Elaine Spolar Babcock, 2003 MAOM graduate, has accepted a position as Manager of Human Resources for the Southern Arizona Division of Southwest Gas.

Susan M. Boyd, 2004 MAOM graduate, was named Senior Payroll/Accounting Analyst with Wright Medical Technology, Inc., in Arlington, Tenn., and recently passed the Certified Payroll Professional exam.

Rolando M. Catipon, 2004 MAOM graduate, has been promoted to the position of Assistant Manager of Purchasing at TMX Aerospace in Kent, Wash.

Karen Gray, 1999 MAOM graduate, has been named Director of Human Resources for CareTech Solutions in Troy, Mich.

Lindajean Heller Western, 2000 MAOM graduate, has joined Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., as Assistant Vice President of Communications and Marketing.

Brian Hittlet, 1996 MAOM graduate, has co-architected an MBA in Executive Leadership Program with a major university and launched a division within The Gallup Organization.

Holly Johnson, 2004 MAOM graduate, has accepted a position as Senior Manager of Riverside Child Care & Learning Centers in Newport News, Va.

Kelly Jones, 2004 MAOM graduate, is currently Airport Maintenance Manager at Salt Lake City Department of Airports. Jones also holds a BSB/AM degree received in 2002.

Danielle Matkovich, 1997 MAOM graduate, is currently working as Executive Team Leader for Target Corporation in Las Vegas, Nev.

Douglas Nelson, 2004 MAOM graduate, has advanced to Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.

Caroline Parra, 2002 MAOM graduate, has recently joined Senior Resource Development Agency as Development Director.

Marcia Partridge, 2003 MAOM graduate, has been named Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Department with Saxon Mortgage in Fort Worth, Texas.

Karen Petrarca, 2003 MAOM graduate, has advanced to Lieutenant, Branch Commander of Management and Technology, Montgomery County Park Police in Maryland.

Roberta Pickett, 1997 MAOM graduate, has been elected The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks’ first female president. Pickett owns a consulting firm that teaches leadership skills to professionals in the Sacramento, Calif., area.

Heidi Raphael, 2003 MAOM graduate, has been appointed Director of Corporate Communication for Greater Media, Inc., in Detroit, Mich.

Sabrina Shapiro, 1998 MAOM graduate, has accepted the position of Dean of Business and Technology at the community college level in Brandon, Fla.

Jeffrey Snyder, 2003 MAOM graduate, has been named President of Interquest Detection Canines of Florida. Snyder also holds a BSIS degree earned in 2001.

Jerry Sturdivant, 1997 MAOM graduate, has advanced to Assistant General Manager of Assembly with Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, Ky.

Twanna Whitehurst, 2004 MAOM graduate, has accepted a promotion as an SSI Case Manager with Amerigroup in Virginia Beach, Va.

Steven A. Yagyagan, 1999 MAOM graduate, was recently appointed District General Agent with Colonial Life in San Diego, Calif.

MBA

Aldrin Bayne, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has accepted a position at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as an Assistant Vice President in the Trust and Securities Services Division.

Mark Bond, 2001 MBA/GM graduate, has joined the editorial team at CSG.

George Brooks, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for the UPS Southeast Region.

Michael D. Cadiz, 2002 MBA graduate, has recently accepted the position of Senior Associate with UBS Financial Services, Inc., Client Reporting–Quality Review Division in Jersey City, N.J.

Kai Clarke, 1998 MBA graduate, has been named Compact Power Systems’ first Chief Operating Officer.

Robert P. Cleary, 2004 MBA/HCM graduate, has advanced to Program Director for the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology at Keiser College in Miami, Fla.

Sheri Davis, 1997 MBA graduate, was presented with the 2004 Milken Educator Award by the New Mexico Secretary of Education.

Steve Delahunty, 2002 MBA/TM graduate, has recently been appointed Vice President of Technology Services for GlobalSource LLC in Fairfax, Va.

Vice Adm. Kirkland H. Donald, 1999 MBA graduate, has been confirmed by Congress to receive a fourth star and will become Director, Naval Nuclear Reactors.

Sheila Embry, 2004 MBA/HCM graduate, was honored in Washington D.C., in December 2004, with a crystal award from Tom Ridge of the Department of Homeland Security. Embry received her award “for a lifetime of public service—improving lives, one action at a time.”

Sylvia Fath, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has been promoted to Vice President of Business Services for the California and Nevada Credit Union League.

Jennifer Fry, 2003 MBA/TM graduate, has been named Information Systems Manager for Reedsburg Foundry in Reedsburg, Wis.

George T. Graham, 2003 MBA/GM graduate, has relocated to Sparks, Nev., and is a Housing Specialist for the City of Sparks Community Development Department.

Amy B. Grover, 2004 MBA graduate, has joined Snell & Wilcox as Director of Administration and Finance.

Edward Hickey, 2004 MBA/TM graduate, has accepted the position of Alliance Director at Computer Associates International.

Thomas Hoffman, 2003 MBA/EB graduate, has recently joined ACDelco/General Motors in Chicago, Ill., as a Zone e-Business Coordinator.

Abdi Humphries, 2004 MBA graduate, was named Sales Manager at The Bounty Hunter Rare Wines & Provisions Co. in Napa, Calif.

Shawn Jiles, 2003 MBA/TM graduate, has accepted a position as Financial Advisor for UBS in Orlando, Fla.

Alvin Jocson, 2004 MBA graduate, has joined ConAgra Foods as Quality Assurance Manager.

Lt. Eric D. Johnson, 2003 MBA/GM graduate, has assumed duties as Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Southeast Regional Fisheries Training Center in Charleston, S.C.

Salam Kalandos, 2004 MBA graduate, has accepted a position as Test Engineering Manager with Brillian Corp. in Tempe, Ariz.

Jamie Kominos, 2000 MBA graduate, has been named Executive Director of Merryhill Schools in Las Vegas, Nev.

Paul Kotta, 2003 MBA graduate, has launched a home-based venture called Mellow Monk in Livermore, Calif.

Capt. Bradley J. Koopmeiners, U.S. Marine Corps, 2000 MBA/GM graduate, was deployed with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force for anti-terrorism protection in Fallujah, Iraq.

Tamara Lewis-Ibrahim, 2004 MBA graduate, has advanced to an Auditor position with the U.S. Air Force in Camp Spring, Md.

Andrew Levy, 2005 MBA/GM graduate, has been named Method and Knowledge Management Leaderfor the IBM Software Group Federal Strategic Integrated Technology Team.

Juancho Lim, 2004 MBA graduate, has been promoted to Lead Distribution and Operations Manager for the United States Postal Service.

Don Malik, 2002 MBA/TM graduate, has recently accepted a position as IT Systems Controller in Dallas, Texas.

Brian McEachron, 2001 MBA graduate and founder of Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango, Colo., is now serving as Director of Sales and Marketing.

Andre Murphy, 2004 MBA/MKT graduate, has accepted a position with Lenexa, Kan.–based GEAR For Sports, Inc., as the Director of Brand Management for Golf and Corporate division.

Lee Natividad, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has launched Mythix, Inc., a supplier for the wireless computer accessories industry in Artesia, Calif.

Rick Nordahl, 2004 MBA/HCM graduate, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer for Westbrook Health Center, Murray County Memorial Hospital and Tracy Area Medical Services in Westbrook, Minn.

Diane Nowak, 2002 MBA/TM graduate, has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Value Added Services.

Thomas R. Nutter, 1999 MBA/TM graduate and Director of Special Programs for Commander, Naval Submarine Forces, retired after 45 years of service to the U.S. Navy and the nation. During the retirement ceremony, Nutter was presented the Distinguished Civilian Service Award.

David Penzera, 2003 MBA graduate, has accepted the position of Director of Materials for Powerex, Inc. in Youngwood, Pa.

James Perpich, 2004 MBA/HCM graduate, has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Community Relations for Mount Clemens General Hospital in Detroit, Mich.

Janice Pratt, 1993 MBA graduate, has earned the degree of Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Pratt is a resident of Casa Grande, Ariz.

Timothy Riley, 2003 MBA/EB graduate, has advanced to Vice President, Allianz Sales at GamePlan Financial Marketing in Woodstock, Ga.

Leslee Ron, 2004 MBA graduate, is now serving as the Paralegal Studies Department Chair for Mountain West College in West Valley City, Utah.

Nicole Rose, 2004 MBA/MKT graduate, has been hired by ACS State and Local as an Employer Services Representative for the Texas Workforce Commission in Dallas, Texas.

Sanjay Sawant, 1998 MBA/TM graduate, is currently Director of Marketing and Business Development at Tharas Systems in Santa Clara, Calif.

Dave Sheehan, 2004 MBA graduate, has been named Public Information Specialist in the Communications Office of the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nev.

Robert Slevin, 2002 MBA/TM graduate, has been promoted to Data Sales Engineer with Verizon Wireless.

Graciliano Sostre, 1995 MBA graduate, is the current owner of Innovative Hair Center, Inc. in Puerto Rico.

Richard Steen, 2004 MBA graduate, is President and CEO of EllerStone D’Paul, Inc., in Roseville, Calif. Steen also holds a BSB/A degree earned in 2002.

Keith Stone, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has advanced to Executive Vice President of Intellitrends LLC Marketing Research in Clarkston, Mich.

Kevin Swager, 2002 MBA graduate, has been promoted to dairy business/technical services manager for Nutrius, Inc. in Kingsburg, Calif.

Hernan Tocuyo, 2002 MBA graduate, has recently become the Executive Vice President for the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s in the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter.

Steve Varga, 2003 MBA graduate, has been promoted to Manager of the National Warehouse for BOC Gases in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Donna Marie Vazquez, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has accepted a position as International Distribution Manager.

Doug Waiamau, 1999 MBA graduate, has been named Top Manager at the Sheraton Kauai Resort in Poipu Beach, Hawaii.

Wes Wasson, 2001 MBA graduate, has been appointed Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for NetScaler Inc. in San Jose, Calif.

Todd Watson, 2003 MBA/TM graduate, joined IBM as E-Relationship Manager.

Tom Weldon, 2004 MBA/GM graduate, has been promoted to Key Account Manager focusing on development of National Accounts for Starbucks Coffee’s Emerging Channels Division.

Randolph Williams, 2004 MBA/TM graduate, has recently accepted a promotion working in a Customer Relationship Management role with a strategic partner that meets the technology needs of the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry.

Alyssa Wong, 2000 MBA graduate, is working as a Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service in Glendale, Calif.

Linda Zaiontz, 2004 MBA/HCM graduate, was recently appointed Chief of Recreation Therapy Service for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas.

MC/MHC

Shelley Jo Dula, 2002 MC/MHC graduate, is co-founder and Executive Director of A Guardian Angel Adoptions, LLC in Salt Lake City, Utah.

MSCIS

Kimberly Arlia, 2003 MSCIS graduate, has accepted a position as an Instructor at the community college level. Arlia is also employed as the Dock/Communications Manager for the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.

Christie Lewis, 2003 MSCIS graduate, has been promoted to IT/Engineering Support Manager of an Electronic Controls Group at Colonial Pipeline Company, Alpharetta, Ga.

Coretta Poole, 2004 MSCIS graduate, recently celebrated her third anniversary as Delivery Manager, Telco Bench East at Covansys. Poole has also earned PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.

Mike Sessums, 2003 MSCIS graduate, received a recognition award from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for developing a Web-based system that shows all open tasks on an aircraft as it moves along the assembly line.

MSN

Pauline M. Clarke, 2004 MSN graduate, was hired as Clinical Instructor of OR/Perioperative Services for Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Deborah Scalford, 2003 MSN graduate, has been promoted to Clinical Level 4 in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pa.

Patrolling for Success

Joseph Cole, 2004 BSCJA graduate, was recently appointed to the position of Detective Sergeant for the Aberdeen (New Jersey) Police Department, where he serves as the department’s Bias/Intimidation Crimes Officer. During his 11 years in law enforcement, he’s worked his way up through the ranks with the Aberdeen Police Department, which has 34 sworn officers and covers approximately five square miles. Cole’s not stopping there, either. After recently graduating with honors, he’s now pursuing a graduate degree in criminal justice administration.

Cole began his career as a State Correctional Officer at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, N.J. From there, he moved to the Aberdeen Police Department, where he served for two years as a Patrol Officer. Next, Cole was assigned to the Detective Division, where he specialized for four years in the investigation of sexual assaults, Megan’s Law and juvenile matters. That was followed by three years as a Patrol Sergeant.

Cole lives in Toms River, N.J., with his wife, Laura, and their three children, Lisa, 14, Joey, 8, and Gina, 6.

Are You Going Places?

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