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  • Diann Wilson book

    Diann Wilson book

    • Class of 1974
    • Sociology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Diann Wilson

    Posted on September 27, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    1974 graduate Diann Wilson has published her second book. Good Bye Big City, Hello Big Island, chronicles a sisters' trip to celebrate retirement from the corporate rat race, ends in an accident that leads to an impulsive decision to make a move. Big city living is traded for nut farming while mainland friends are left behind to wager how long this could possibly last. Readers will be glad that it indeed lasted. In a volume that appeals to anyone who's dreamed of making a daring life change, this delightful collection of short stories chronicle one city dweller's transition from life on the mainland to life on an island. Colorful characters add dimension to a book that is packed with the surprisingly challenging yet funny aspects of island life, the adventures of farming, and the exhilaration that comes with making a dream (that she didn't know she had) come true.
    • Class of 2004
    • International Agriculture
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Martha Smith

    Posted on September 27, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Martha Smith ('04 agricultural business, international agriculture) was presented the 2023 Emerging Iowa Leader Award on Sept. 2, at the annual CALS BBQ at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center in Ames. Read more: https://www.cals.iastate.edu/news/2023/smith-announced-emerging-iowa-leader-award-recipient
    • Class of 1997
    • Finance
    • Business

    Todd Andrews

    Posted on September 27, 2023 in Alumni Mentions

    VOLLERS, a family-owned full-service civil construction solutions provider, has named Todd Andrews its new Chief Financial Officer. This milestone is the latest advancement in the company's strategy and signals a continued commitment to growth through acquisitions. His contributions will enhance the success of the VOLLERS organization, as well as its partners, clients, employees, and communities. Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vollers-welcomes-todd-andrews-as-chief-financial-officer-3…
  • Clover Goes to Notre Dame

    Clover Goes to Notre Dame

    • Class of 1978
    • Speech Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Peggy McClure (McClure)

    Posted on September 27, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Author Lisa Kelly's latest book, and my latest illustration project, Clover Goes to Notre Dame. Find out more about the book and the author at these links: https://www.echoesfromnotredamebooks.com/.../coming-soon... https://www.echoesfromnotredamebooks.com/
    • Class of 1979
    • Zoology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Greta Pennell (McGregor)

    Posted on September 27, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Greta Pennell, Professor Emerita University of Indianapolis, was elected President of the International Toy Research Association (ITRA). ITRA is the longest standing professional research association dedicated to the transdisciplinary scientific study of toys, games, and other types of playthings.
    • Class of 1953
    • Ceramic Engineering
    • Engineering

    M. Dean Houston

    Posted on September 27, 2023 in Lovebirds

    Nancy and Dean Houston celebrated their 70th Anniversary on September 6, 2023. They first met at the Westgate Presbyterian Church.
    • Class of 1999
    • Advertising
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Michael Mores

    Posted on September 13, 2023 in Careers

    Was recently promoted to Director of Sales and New Business Development for Scott Rice Office Works in Kansas City. Mores has been with Scott Rice for 10+ years helping grow the interior solutions company.
  • Brittini Brown

    Brittini Brown

    • Class of 2009
    • Industrial and Agricultural Technology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Brittini Brown

    Posted on August 23, 2023 in Careers

    Brittini Brown has been appointed associate vice provost for student engagement and dean of students at Johns Hopkins University. Read more: https://hub.jhu.edu/2023/06/06/new-associate-vice-provosts-student-affairs/
  • The Nadas started by Jason Walsmith and Mike Butterworth when they were ISU students in 1993.

    The Nadas started by Jason Walsmith and Mike Butterworth when they were ISU students in 1993.

    • Class of 1996
    • Anthropology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Jason Walsmith

    Posted on August 23, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    I started The Nadas in 1993 when we were both attending Iowa State. We began by playing every local bar and party we could get invited to play. We eventually made Peoples Bar and Grille our home. We have since put out dozens of live and studio albums and played thousands of live shows all over the country and abroad. Our newest record is called Come Along for the Ride. We hope you do.
  • Halie auctioneering for the Brass Ring Luncheon benefitting the Children's Diabetes Foundation.

    Halie auctioneering for the Brass Ring Luncheon benefitting the Children's Diabetes Foundation.

    • Class of 2017
    • Hospitality Management
    • Human Sciences

    Halie Behr

    Posted on August 16, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    ISU Alum wins International Auctioneer's Championship. Halie Behr is the first champion in history to win both the International Junior Auctioneer Championship and the IAC. Behr uses her Hospitality Management & Events degree from ISU to help her fundraising clients maximize revenue and results.
  • Get it? Pauli Cy (Poli Sci)

    Get it? Pauli Cy (Poli Sci)

    • Class of 1992
    • Political Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Paula Burns (Burns)

    Posted on August 2, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    A new vehicle deserves new ISU plates. I chose to honor my major.
  • Illustrations by Peg McClure. Book design by Jack Davis

    Illustrations by Peg McClure. Book design by Jack Davis

    • Class of 1978
    • Speech Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Peggy McClure (McClure)

    Posted on August 2, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Now available on Amazon, also Barnes & Noble, Target and other retail where books are sold. Judy Pearl Fisher's latest book, The Chipmunks Guide to Forest Bathing, about the healing power of nature. I did the digital illustrations using Adobe Illustrator software. Special thanks to Jack and Cathy Davis at Creative Publishing Partners for bringing me in on this one!
  • Children's Author Hailie Johnson

    Children's Author Hailie Johnson

    • Class of 2014
    • Elementary Education
    • Human Sciences

    Hailie Johnson (Bennewitz)

    Posted on August 2, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Hailie Johnson is a children's author with a newly released picture book out titled Oh Golly, Miss Trolley!
    • Class of 2021
    • Biology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Loren Brown

    Posted on August 2, 2023 in Education

    Post graduation I officially began her journey in veterinary medicine! I now attend Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine! I am so grateful for my ISU education that helped me reach this next level!
    • Class of 1981
    • Physical Education
    • Education

    Jami Simon

    Posted on July 13, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    I'm an Ames High grad and for almost a year, co-sponsored a naming application to name the new Ames High Auditorium for beloved long-time drama director Wayne Hansen (aka Hank), who passed in September 2020. We collected support materials from UNI, Hampton High, and from his 33 years at AHS (including 27 summer theatre seasons). We received 160+ tributes from alums and former faculty. He was not only an excellent director and teacher, but a caring mentor. Students didn't want to disappoint him. He was the reason many stayed in school. Local alumni attended the twice-monthly School Board meetings to read these tributes. An online petition collected signatures and tributes. TV, newspapers, and websites covered the campaign. It came to a vote at the 4/10 school board meeting and was passed unanimously: the Wayne Hank Hansen Performing Arts Center! The dedication is scheduled for 8/12.
  • Cover of Teaching Is for Superheroes! by Daniel J. Bergman - Available NOW!

    Cover of Teaching Is for Superheroes! by Daniel J. Bergman - Available NOW!

    • Class of 2007
    • Education
    • Education

    Daniel Bergman

    Posted on July 13, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Daniel J. Bergman (Ph.D., human sciences, class of 2007) released his debut book, “Teaching Is for Superheroes!” in summer 2023. Using a dynamic, comic-book-inspired layout, “Teaching Is for Superheroes!” (Jossey-Bass/Wiley) unpacks the teacher-as-superhero metaphor to help new, veteran, AND future educators analyze their purpose and pedagogy. Readers will reflect on “origin stories” and gain ideas for surviving the first year; navigating social media; interacting with students, parents, and colleagues; using “gadgets” in the classroom; harnessing teacher “superpowers;” and even dressing for teaching success. Bergman is a professor and program chair of science education at Wichita State University’s School of Education. For more details, visit www.DanielJBergman.com and www.TeachingIsForSuperheroes.com!
  • Mark Felderman

    Mark Felderman

    • Class of 1981
    • Economics
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Mark Felderman

    Posted on July 13, 2023 in Careers

    Mark Felderman is currently the alumni coordinator at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa.
    • Class of 1997
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Nathan Clayberg

    Posted on July 13, 2023 in Careers

    Nate Clayberg, CEcD, has been hired as the newly created business and industry director for the CAPS Network, a national non-profit based in Overland Park, Kansas, that supports 100 profession-based learning programs nationwide.
  • Chris Vance

    Chris Vance

    • Class of 2000
    • Art and Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
    • Design

    Christopher Vance

    Posted on June 20, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Chris Vance (2000 art & design – visual studies) received the Hurd Innovator in the Arts Award from the Des Moines Arts Festival.
  • Akshali Gandhi

    Akshali Gandhi

    • Class of 2012
    • Community and Regional Planning
    • Design

    Akshali Gandhi

    Posted on June 20, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Akshali Gandhi ('12 community & regional planning, international studies), a transportation planner in Seattle, has received a Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Award for 2023-2024 for her project, "Safe Streets for Children in Indian Cities." She will spend eight months in Pune, India, housed at the Institute for Transportation Development and Policy India, where she will conduct research on street design and public space interventions.
  • Andrew Jensen

    Andrew Jensen

    • Class of 2005
    • Community and Regional Planning
    • Design

    Andrew Jensen

    Posted on June 20, 2023 in Careers

    Andrew Jensen ('05 community & regional planning) was named director of Engineering Ministry International (EMI) Senegal. EMI Senegal provides design services and construction management across francophone West Africa.
  • Sharon Miller

    Sharon Miller

    • Class of 1995
    • Community Health Education
    • Education

    Sharon Miller (Drahn)

    Posted on June 20, 2023 in Careers

    Sharon Miller is the new executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa.
  • The Menard Family Junk king Toledo

    The Menard Family Junk king Toledo

    • Class of 2006
    • Education
    • Education

    Bradley Menard

    Posted on June 20, 2023 in Careers

    Brad Menard started a new business in Toledo, Ohio, Junk King Toledo. Over the last year, Brad has worked to start this business from the ground up while working to support local organizations through the business. This new opportunity has been great for him and his family as everyone can be involved with building this from the ground up.
    • Class of 2012
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Patrick Tarbox

    Posted on June 14, 2023 in Careers

    Started a new job as the Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Mount St. Mary's Seminary & School of Theology in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Stephen S. Mosher

    Stephen S. Mosher

    • Class of 1970
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Stephen Mosher

    Posted on June 14, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Stephen S. Mosher received the Dean Frank W. Elliott Dean's Emeritus Award presented by the Texas A&M University School of Law in 2022 in recognition of his support of the law school. Stephen, J.D. '95, is an alumni of Texas A&M Law School.
    • Class of 2013
    • Family and Consumer Science Education and Studies
    • Human Sciences

    Amanpreet Kaur

    Posted on June 14, 2023 in Careers

    In Summer 2022, I became the inaugural Health Literacy Librarian at the Leon Levy Library of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. https://www.library.upenn.edu/detail/person/amanpreet-aman-kaur
    • Class of 2020
    • Speech Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Megan Happe

    Posted on June 14, 2023 in Careers

    Megan Happe joined Whitfield & Eddy Law as an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation practice group. She works on matters involving commercial litigation, construction litigation, and labor and employment litigation. She has defended corporations, individuals, and insurance companies in areas including products liability, personal injury, corporate law, trust and estate litigation, and workers' compensation. Megan earned her juris doctor with highest honors from Drake University Law School. She earned her bachelor of arts magna cum laude from Iowa State University, where she studied Speech Rhetoric and Political Science.
    • Class of 2001
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Jennifer Schleining

    Posted on May 31, 2023 in Careers

    Jennifer Schleining ('01 veterinary medicine, '09 veterinary clinical science) a clinical professor, large animal surgeon, and a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been selected to head the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (VCLS) at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences after previously serving as the department's interim head. She will oversee a department of 41 faculty members as well as numerous staff members, interns, and residents. "I'm looking forward to continuing in this position - we have such a great group of people here," Schleining said. "I am grateful to have administrative colleagues who are invested in our department and the faculty and staff who comprise VCLS. My goal is to establish a department that is defined by exceptional patient care, impactful research and training programs, and a culture where everyone feels valued and respected."
  • Chris Kuball

    Chris Kuball

    • Class of 2007
    • Meteorology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Chris Kuball

    Posted on May 30, 2023 in Careers

    West Des Moines, Iowa – Local 5 announced that Meteorologist Chris Kuball (' 07 meteorology) will join the weather team on June 12. Currently Chief Meteorologist at KAAL-TV in Rochester, Minnesota, Kuball brings fifteen years of meteorological experience to his home state of Iowa. Kuball is an American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and has been nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy Award ten times. Before his long tenure at KAAL, Kuball graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of science degree in meteorology.
  • Amy Williams

    Amy Williams

    • Class of 1996
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Amy Williams (Portz)

    Posted on May 30, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Amy Williams ('96 architecture), an experienced, award-winning architect of hospitals and medical office buildings for leading medical systems, has been named principal and Midwest Regional Health Practice Leader for Perkins&Will. A key leader for the Minneapolis and Chicago studios, Williams’ appointment reflects the continued expansion of the global architecture and design firm’s healthcare practice and commitment to delivering highly sustainable patient- and caregiver-centered design. The naming of Williams, a member of the American Institute of Architects and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), is an important part of the continued growth of the regional healthcare practice.
  • Josh Kassing is senior vice president at commercial interior design firm Mary Cook Associates.

    Josh Kassing is senior vice president at commercial interior design firm Mary Cook Associates.

    • Class of 2014
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Joshua Kassing

    Posted on May 30, 2023 in Careers

    Josh Kassing (BArch 2014 Architecture / MFA 2016 Interior Design) has been named senior vice president of Mary Cook Associates (MCA), a national, award-winning commercial interior design firm. In his expanded role, Kassing will focus on leading the firm’s continued growth, developing MCA’s design practice and cultivating new and existing client relationships across national markets. Kassing joined MCA as creative director in 2017. Originally from Eau Claire, Wisc., Kassing received his bachelor of architecture and master of fine arts in interior design from Iowa State University, where he also served as a studio instructor for the ISU College of Design. Before joining Mary Cook Associates, Kassing worked at global architecture and design firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill and The Gettys Group, a global design firm with a hospitality focus.
    • Class of 2004
    • Education
    • Education

    Brenda Krogh Duree (Krogh)

    Posted on May 30, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Brenda Krogh ('11 education) joined the University of Iowa College of Nursing in 2018 and has used her experience as a nurse educator to advance and improve the RN-BSN program. In addition to developing course content that is focused on student learning needs, she also helped improve learning opportunities by developing many new practicum sites for the RN-BSN Community and Public Health Practicum and the PR IV Leadership and Professional Engagement course. Krogh has also had an active role in improving both the RN-BSN and pre-licensure programs through her work in many committees, including her current role as Chair of the BSN forum and AACN New Essentials champion.
    • Class of 1989
    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Fabian Kausche

    Posted on May 26, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Fabian Kausche (' 89 veterinary pathology) has a long and wide spanning career in animal health research and development, as well as in human health research and development for non-prescription products. Although he "retired" in 2019, Kausche started FK Consulting, LLC, an Atlanta company specializing in supporting animal health companies and startups in product innovation strategies. He is also the 2023 recipient of the Iron Paw Award form the Animal Health Corridor given to an individual from research, academic, industry, or government who has provided a significant impact on or contribution to the global animal health industry.
  • Rahele Jomepour

    Rahele Jomepour

    • Class of 2015
    • Integrated Visual Arts
    • Design

    Rahele Bell

    Posted on May 22, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    The Treasure Box, a children's book illustrated by Rahele Jomepour (' 15 integrated visual arts), written by Dave Keane was named to Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year 2023 with a notation for "Outstanding Merit." She also illustrated the new hardcover children's book, Peaceful Me, written by Sandra V. Feder.
  • Commodore, Brigantine Yacht Club 2007

    Commodore, Brigantine Yacht Club 2007

    • Class of 1963
    • General Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Joseph Tedeschi

    Posted on May 12, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Joe Tedeschi began his college education at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, before initiating his army career at West Point, graduating in 1957. Eventually earning his army-sponsored Master of Science degree in physics from Iowa State University (1963), he went on to fill army assignments in nuclear, biological, and chemical operations and materiel acquisition. Joe Tedeschi's first book (titled “A Rock in the Clouds”, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble; full details at rockintheclouds.com) recounts how his 1966 combat tour with the 1st Air Cav headquartered in An Khe, Vietnam, was cut short by a violent airplane crash, chronicles this near-death experience, then leads to reflecting for fifty-five years on the ultimate question, “Why am I (still) here?” Upon retiring from military service as a regular army colonel, he worked fourteen years in the defense industry developing a counter battery radar for three European nations. He then transitioned to a higher calling as he entered the diaconate program in his Catholic diocese of Trenton, New Jersey, where he served for eighteen years, retiring in 2020.
  • Colby Moorberg, PhD, CPSS

    Colby Moorberg, PhD, CPSS

    • Class of 2008
    • Environmental Science (AGLS)
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Colby Moorberg

    Posted on May 11, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Colby Moorberg (environmental science, 2008), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, was recently awarded the Kansas State University Presidential Faculty Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This annual award recognizes outstanding teaching accomplishments and includes a $5,000 honorarium. Moorberg is an associate professor of soil science in the KSU Department of Agronomy where he teaches introductory soil science and soil and water conservation, coaches the K-State Soil Judging Team, and advises the KSU student chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Moorberg has published two open textbooks and eight peer-reviewed articles on the scholarship of teaching and learning. His first book, the Soils Laboratory Manual, K-State Edition is used by over 180 instructors from around the world and has saved K-State students a collective $174,000 in textbook costs.
  • Macario Bandera

    Macario Bandera

    • Class of 2016
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Macario Bandera

    Posted on May 11, 2023 in Careers

    Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architecture studio, announces the promotion of Macario Bandera to associate. Macario is serving as project designer for Sherwin-Williams’ 36-story new corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Most recently, he was a contributing designer for Human Performance Institute, a medical and sports rehabilitation clinic. He was also a key team member for a 35-story confidential corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds a bachelor of architecture degree from Iowa State University.
  • To Be the Best by Any Measure

    To Be the Best by Any Measure

    • Class of 1965
    • Ceramic Engineering
    • Engineering

    Gary Ramsey

    Posted on May 11, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    My co-author and I have just published the subject non-fiction paperback "To Be The Best By Any Measure" which became available on Amazon and all major bookseller sites on March 7. Virtually all of our early readers agree that this book should be a must-read for all managers, business students, and those aspiring to be future leaders. And who is Pat Magee? That is the name which appeared on my original birth certificate. When only 3 days old, during the early months of World War Two, I was adopted by the Ramsey family and given my current name. However, it wasn't until nearly 80 years later that the Iowa legislature finally passed a law opening up adoption records. Only then was I able to obtain a copy of that original birth certificate and identify my actual biological parents.
    • Class of 1957
    • Physics
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Richey Scott

    Posted on May 10, 2023 in Careers

    Worked for what was originally B&W Nuclear Power but eventually became a division of Framatome. Specialized in nuclear/safety instrumentation. Retired.
    • Class of 2002
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Lisa Kalaher

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Careers

    Lisa Kalaher ('02 architecture) was announced as the 2023 Spring Conference committee chair for the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa). Kalaher is founder and owner of PLaN Architecture in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated with her bachelor of architecture from Iowa State University in 2002. Her work focuses on community engagement and design.
  • David Drennan

    David Drennan

    • Class of 1975
    • Agricultural Journalism
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    David Drennan

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Careers

    David Drennan ('75 agricultural journalism), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, served as executive director for the Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) for over 23 years. He was selected and hired to be the first full time executive director of MDA. His experience working for the American Soybean Association and the National Corn Growers Association gave him direction and purpose to start and implement programs for the dairy industry in Missouri. His national experience in agriculture trade organizations was instrumental in guiding dairy programs in Missouri that included legislative, educational, organizational, promotional, and production efforts.
    • Class of 1981
    • Computer Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    King Au

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Alumni Mentions

    King Au (' 82 / MArch '85 architecture), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, was commissioned by Iowa State University Museums to create three interpretive photographs honoring Jack Trice for the 100th Year Commemorative Celebration. The photographs are on display at the Christian Petersen Art Museum through spring of 2024.
    • Class of 1958
    • Dietetics
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Barbara Taylor (Thompson)

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    I am 86 years old continuing a part time career in dietetics. I have retired four times but continue to return to the profession. I have consulted in nursing homes, managed a food service in a hospital, consulted in hospitals and currently consulting in a hospital and dialysis unit. Not sure I am ready to retire yet. It is inspiring to assist better eating habits for the patients and staff.
  • Grit, Not Glamour

    Grit, Not Glamour

    • Class of 2001
    • Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
    • Interdisciplinary

    Cheryl Mullenbach

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Rowman and Littlefield Publishers released "Grit, Not Glamour" my nonfiction book for adults. It celebrates the contributions of our foremothers—mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and neighbors—who devoted their lives to farming and ranching related pursuits in the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • Class of 1972
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Mark Moeller

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Lovebirds

    Mark (' 72 landscape architecture), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, and his wife Jan are celebrating 54 of marriage in June.
  • Diana Wright

    Diana Wright

    • Class of 2012
    • Marketing
    • Business

    Diana Wright

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Diana Wright (' 12 advertising, marketing) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Craig Morris ('92 AnSci) Listed on the 2023 Global Seafood Industry Power 100 Listing

    Craig Morris ('92 AnSci) Listed on the 2023 Global Seafood Industry Power 100 Listing

    • Class of 1992
    • Animal Science
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Craig Morris

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Craig Morris ('92 animal science), life member of the ISU Alumni Association, was listed this year on IntraFish Media’s listing of the 100 most influential executives in the global seafood industry. Their Power 100 highlights “the very best and brightest the global seafood industry has to offer, with a focus specifically on executives that produce and supply seafood for world markets.” https://www.intrafish.com/people/seafood-power-100-here-is-our-list-of-the-top-executives-driving-t…
    • Class of 2012
    • International Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Madison Sconiers

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Madison Sconiers (' 12 political science, international studies) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Candice Revita-Ramirez

    Candice Revita-Ramirez

    • Class of 2013
    • Event Management
    • Human Sciences

    Candice Revita-Ramirez

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Candice Revita-Ramirez (' 13 event management) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Abi Reiland

    Abi Reiland

    • Class of 2006
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Abi Reiland (Fangman)

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Abi Reiland (' 06 psychology) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Caleb Knutson

    Caleb Knutson

    • Class of 2014
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Caleb Knutson

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Caleb Knutson (' 14 disciplinary studies) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.

    Blake Hansen

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Blake Hansen (' 12 political science), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Luke Elzinga

    Luke Elzinga

    • Class of 2012
    • Advertising
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Luke Elzinga

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Luke Elzinger (' 12 advertising) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
    • Class of 2008
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Chris Deal

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Chris Deal ('08 mechanical engineering), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Angie Currie

    Angie Currie

    • Class of 2008
    • Finance
    • Business

    Angela Currie (Lageschulte)

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Angie Currie (' 08 finance) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Lindsay Cannaday

    Lindsay Cannaday

    • Class of 2019
    • Business Administration
    • Business

    Lindsay Cannaday

    Posted on April 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Lindsay Cannaday (MBA ' 19) has been named to the 24th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees by the Des Moines Area Business Record. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Together, they join 920 past Business Record Forty Under 40 honorees to bring the total number of honorees to 960 since the Business Record began the awards in 2000.
  • Book Cover - Trilogy Publishing release date March 13, 2023

    Book Cover - Trilogy Publishing release date March 13, 2023

    • Class of 1974
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Mark Heires

    Posted on March 27, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    As an engineering student, my required composition assignments were humbling. During my career in research, I developed a love for writing. My debut novel’s lead character, a WWII vet suffering from PTSD, had a rough reentry into the postwar world. He found a peaceful existence fixing up a rundown farm and starting a family. Then in March 1961, his four-year-old son is missing just as a huge winter storm hits, hampering massive search efforts which turn up nothing. His volatile past leads authorities to start suspecting he did the unthinkable. My dad and all his brothers attended ISU. My uncle Carl was a glider pilot in Operation Varsity - something he never talked about. My dedication is to the soldiers who gave so much of themselves for the rest of us.
    • Class of 2002
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Leah Patton

    Posted on March 27, 2023 in Careers

    I was appointed by the Polk County Magistrate Commission as a part-time magistrate (judge) in Polk County and started in December of 2022. I preside over traffic, simple misdemeanor, small claims, evictions, and mental health commitment cases. I also formed my own law firm, Patton Legal Services, LLC. The firm provides affordable legal services, passionate representation, and access to justice. The firm provides affordable legal services to low-income and moderate-income central Iowans in Boone, Greene, Hamilton, Marshall, Polk, and Story Counties. It focuses on criminal law, juvenile law, family law, postconviction relief, and administrative law cases, appeals, powers of attorney, living wills, and wills. The firm utilizes a sliding fee scale based on income, flat fees in selected cases, and limited scope services.
    • Class of 1983
    • Agricultural Mechanization
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Clyde Tiffany

    Posted on March 27, 2023 in Careers

    Recently retired from Pioneer/Corteva after 40 years of service in the seed industry in Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
    • Class of 2002
    • Agricultural Systems Technology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Brady Stewart

    Posted on March 2, 2023 in Careers

    Brady Stewart (’02 ag systems technology) was recently appointed as group president, Fresh Meats at Tyson. Stewart will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie King and will be responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of the company’s beef and pork businesses through innovation, technology, data, and analytics. Stewart’s focus will also include optimizing business processes and building efficiencies in the operational and commercial activities of the business.
    • Class of 2016
    • Kinesiology and Health
    • Human Sciences

    Sydney Moore

    Posted on February 20, 2023 in Careers

    Sydney (Moore) Marshman ('16 kinesiology and health), OTD, OTR/L, CEAS, CHES is the chief executive officer of Happy at Home Consulting based in Des Moines, Iowa. She founded Happy at Home Consulting in 2020 and leads a team of occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Marshman recently presented at the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas about personalized, accessible design that doesn’t compromise aesthetic.
    • Class of 1978
    • Economics
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Steven Wilson

    Posted on February 3, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    Rosemary Wiese Wilson(1974) and Steven J Wilson(1978), Ames IA, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2022.
  • John Leahy

    John Leahy

    • Class of 1987
    • Civil Engineering
    • Engineering

    John Leahy

    Posted on February 3, 2023 in Alumni Mentions

    John Leahy (Iowa State Univ., Civil Engineering, BS, 1987) is retired and living with his wife Mary of 34 years in Springfield, VA. Together, they are considering when they will relocate permanently to their home town of Omaha, NE in order to be near their three grandchildren. John earned his Army commission through the ISU ROTC program and spent most of his career serving first part-time in the Reserves and then later on active duty. He earned his MS in Nuclear Engineering from the USAF Institute of Technology. John is considering whether to stay retired and volunteer or to more aggressively pursue new professional goals.
    • Class of 1979
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Richard Beem

    Posted on January 27, 2023 in Careers

    Richard Beem ('79 chemical engineering) was recently welcomed to Lathrop GPM LLP's Chicago office as a partner. Beem has more than 30 years of experience with patent prosecution and patent litigation work. He advises clients in the chemicals and polymers, pharmaceutical, biomedical, software, computers, electrical, mechanical, and industrial industries, among others. Beem’s practice includes the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, as well as litigation, including trials and appeals for both patents and trademarks, and hearings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In addition to Chicago, he will also be working from the firm’s Dallas office.
  • Hannasch has his jersey retired - Awarded by Principal Financial Group CEO Dan Houston and CHRO Jon Couture

    Hannasch has his jersey retired - Awarded by Principal Financial Group CEO Dan Houston and CHRO Jon Couture

    • Class of 1986
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Richard Hannasch (Lampe)

    Posted on January 24, 2023 in Careers

    Dick Hannasch (B.S. English, 1985, M.Ed., 2003) retired from Principal Financial Group on June 3, 2022, closing a 35-year career where he worked in a variety of roles related to professional development via training, coaching, and assessments. He continues to own and operate Aware and Willing, LLC, a company he established in 2018 to offer coaching, assessment, and development services to help people achieve their goals. See https://awareandwilling.com for more about the company. Dick is an Associate Certified Coach via the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Board Certified Coach via the Center for Credentialing & Education, and he holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation. He is an active member of the ICF Iowa Chapter.
  • Fallon tells the story

    Fallon tells the story

    • Class of 1966
    • Textiles and Clothing
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Elizabeth Sanguedolce (Schaller)

    Posted on January 20, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Elizabeth (Schaller) Sanguedolce has published her first children's chapter book, My Life by Fallon the Traveling Cat for ages 6-9. Inspired by her ISU class in children's literature, she has now fulfilled her dream of writing and publishing a children's book. Her passion is children's literacy, because if children learn to read, they will learn to think for themselves and make their own decisions, not just follow the media. She is currently writing Book 2 in the Traveling Cat Series, told from the cat's point of view. Book 1 chronicles true stories that happened as Fallon traveled across the US (highlighting US points of interest) and is available on Amazon. Book 2 will feature Yellowstone National Park.
    • Class of 1967
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Trudy Peterson (Huskamp)

    Posted on January 18, 2023 in Careers

    Trudy Huskamp Peterson ('67 history) was named a Fellow of the International Council on Archives (ICA) at its annual meeting in Rome. The International Council on Archives is an international association created in 1948 to promote the development of archives. It holds advisory status to UNESCO in the field of archives and documentary heritage; its membership includes governmental and nongovernmental archives in 199 countries. The ICA Fellows award honors members and others in the international archives community who have given distinguished service to the ICA or to the cause of archives at the international level.
  • Bhanu Jena

    Bhanu Jena

    • Class of 1988
    • Zoology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Bhanu Jena

    Posted on January 10, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Bhanu Jena, (PhD '88 zoology) the George E. Palade University Professor and Distinguished Professor of Physiology, was honored with a Distinguished Lecture from the Wayne State University School of Medicine to recognize his academic and scientific contributions.
    • Class of 2015
    • Industrial Design
    • Design

    Colin Behr

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Colin Behr (‘15 industrial design) has accepted a position as footwear designer II with the Jordan Special Projects unit at Nike. Behr has been a footwear designer for Nike since graduating from Iowa State.
    • Class of 2019
    • Community and Regional Planning
    • Design

    Claire Michelson

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Claire Michelson (‘19 community & regional planning), planner at MSA Professional Services, Inc., has earned the American Institute of Certified Planners certification, highlighting her commitment to the institute’s high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct.
    • Class of 2003
    • Graphic Design
    • Design

    Rukmini Neuhold-Ravikumar (Ravikumar)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar (MFA ’03 graphic design) has recently become the Nerman Family President of the Kansas City Art Institute. Check out this video introduction: https://vimeo.com/743104406/94173ec39e.
  • John Newton

    John Newton

    • Class of 1981
    • Horticulture
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    John Newton

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    John Newton ('81 horticulture) served as superintendent of Veenker Memorial Golf Course at Iowa State University (ISU) for 33 years. Newton will receive the 2023 Col. John Morley Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
  • Adrienne Nelson and fellow Pickard Chilton colleagues

    Adrienne Nelson and fellow Pickard Chilton colleagues

    • Class of 2009
    • Interior Design
    • Design

    Adrienne Nelson

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Adrienne Nelson ('09 interior design, MA '13 arch) was recently promoted from associate principal to the position of principal at the award-winning architecture studio, Pickard Chilton located in New Haven, CT.
    • Class of 1993
    • Political Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Christopher Huisman

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Christopher Huisman ('93 political science) recently joined the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) as a research staff member.
    • Class of 1977
    • Chemistry
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Bradley Buecker

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Bradley J. Buecker (‘77 chemistry) received the 2022 "Award of Merit" at the annual International Water Conference in Orlando, Florida.
  • Live From the Moon poster

    Live From the Moon poster

    • Class of 1980
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Annette Busbee (Juergens)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Annette Busbee ('80 journalism and mass communications), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, wrote and produced three documentaries that tell the story of Collins Radio Company, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and how they led the development of communications equipment and systems for the American manned space flight programs in the 1960s.
    • Class of 2005
    • Political Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Sophia Magill

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Sophia Magill (‘05 political science), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been named senior advisor to Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen (PhD ’88 entomology) and will lead the implementation of strategic initiatives while continuing to manage federal relations. Magill will advise President Wintersteen and senior leaders on funding for the most promising and strategic projects – ones that move the university closer to achieving its goals.
    • Class of 1973
    • Industrial Administration
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Mary Warner (Warner)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Mary Warner (‘73 industrial administration), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, has authored a children’s book titled, “Adventure on Gallop Ghosts Islands.” Warner’s book follows Olive, an octopus who is curious about the world beyond her ocean home. Find Warner’s book on Amazon.com.
    • Class of 1996
    • Community and Regional Planning
    • Design

    Theaster Gates

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Theaster Gates (’96 community & regional planning, MA ’05 interdisciplinary graduate studies) is the first non-architect selected by London’s Serpentine Gallery to design its annual pavilion for 2022. Check out this video interview from Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/17/theaster-gates-serpentine-pavilion-black-chapel-video-interview/?…
    • Class of 2000
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Aaron Peterson

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 1 conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 2, 2022. Capt. Aaron Peterson (‘00 chemical engineering), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association from Scotland, South Dakota, relieved Capt. Melvin Smith, from Long Island, New York, as CSS-1 commanding officer during the ceremony, which was held on the fantail of the battleship Missouri (BB-63).
    • Class of 1981
    • Food Technology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Deland Myers

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    Deland Myers (’81 food technology, ’84), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association and his wife, Eveadean Morrison Myers, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 7, 2022!
    • Class of 1981
    • Elementary Education
    • Education

    Eveadean Myers (Morrison)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    Eveadean Morrison Myers (‘81 elementary education), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, and her husband, Deland Myers, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 7, 2022!
  • Al (left) and Terri (right) Krysan

    Al (left) and Terri (right) Krysan

    • Class of 1987
    • Agricultural Business
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Alan Krysan

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    Alan (Al) Krysan (‘87 agricultural business) and his wife, Terri Krysan (‘87 home economics education), both life members of the ISU Alumni Association, established the Alan E. Krysan and Terri M. Krysan Design Closet Endowment, which supports ISU College of Design students by funding supplies and materials required for their design classes. Al and Terri value giving back because others did before them, providing them both with the opportunity to attend college. They have also established an endowed scholarship in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in honor of Terri’s grandparents, Ted and Hazle DeBerg. With the Krysans’ support, the college will be able to provide free design kits to about half the student population that needs them. Al is currently an area executive director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is a past member and past chair of the Iowa State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Terri works as a strategic accounts manager with WestRock Company, a leading global paperboard and packaging company. She’s an accomplished competitive quilter as well. To read more about the Krysans’ endowment, read the full story at design.iastate.edu/news. Shad Brook (‘06 industrial engineering) has been hired as The Procopio Companies director of operational excellence. In this role, Brook will apply manufacturing principles to Procopio’s construction operations to standardize processes and procedures, ensuring value creation and efficiency are top of mind for continuous improvement.
    • Class of 1974
    • Forestry
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Frederick Cubbage

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Fred Cubbage (‘74 forestry), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, authored the book “Natural Resource Leadership and Management – A Practical Guide for Professionals.” This book examines leadership and management in natural resources, drawing on literature, principles, and the author’s own experiences as a leader and activist.
    • Class of 1977
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Deb Tharnish (Tharnish)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Deborah Tharnish (‘77 English), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been recognized in the 2022 Chambers USA guide as a leading lawyer in labor and employment. Tharnish is a highly-regarded Iowa litigator with a practice focused on commercial litigation and employment law. She is known for her non-confrontational but direct style, her common sense, and her status as a trailblazer for female attorneys.
    • Class of 1993
    • Political Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Kevin McAdams

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Kevin McAdams (‘93 political science), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been appointed president of Perdue Foods and COO of Perdue Farms, which is based in Salisbury, Maryland.
  • Into the Fold by Christine Hedrick, photo from College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Updates

    Into the Fold by Christine Hedrick, photo from College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Updates

    • Class of 2001
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Christine Hedrick

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Dr. Christine Hedrick (DVM ‘01) published a novel, titled “Into the Fold,” about life from a veterinarian’s perspective. Hedrick had three goals as a child: 1) work with animals, 2) be a teacher, and 3) write a book. Hedrick has completed all three childhood goals!
  • Dr. Brian Brennan, photo from College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Updates - July 2022

    Dr. Brian Brennan, photo from College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Updates - July 2022

    • Class of 1990
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Brian Brennan

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Dr. Brian Brennan (DVM ‘90) has retired after 30 years of practice at the Indianola Veterinary Clinic. Brennan’s retirement ends a 60 year running. His father, the late Dr. Joe Brennan, worked at the clinic for three decades.
  • Andrea Kaitany poses with girls from Sibolei Girls' Preparatory Academy. Photo from runnersworld.com

    Andrea Kaitany poses with girls from Sibolei Girls' Preparatory Academy. Photo from runnersworld.com

    • Class of 1986
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Andrea Kaitany (Bachmann)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Alumni Mentions

    Andrea Kaitany (‘86 English, ‘88 MA English) and her husband Richard have spent over 14 years constructing Sibolei Girls’ Preparatory Academy in Iten, Kenya. Kaitany values the education she received from Iowa State and hopes that the academy will bring enriching and prosperous opportunities to girls in Iten. Read Kaitany’s full story, “Richard Kaitany Gives Back in His Return to Kenya” on runnersworld.com.
  • Richard Kaitany. Photo from runnersworld.com

    Richard Kaitany. Photo from runnersworld.com

    • Class of 1983
    • Plant Pathology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Richard Kaitany

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    Richard Kaitany (‘83 plant pathology, ‘89 MS plant pathology), Iowa State cross country All-American, and his wife Andrea have spent over 14 years constructing Sibolei Girls’ Preparatory Academy in Iten, Kenya. Kaitany, a Kenya native, values the education he received from Iowa State, and hopes that the academy will bring enriching and prosperous opportunities to girls in Iten. Read Kaitany’s full story, “Richard Kaitany Gives Back in His Return to Kenya” on runnersworld.com.
  • Kyle Oppenhuizen

    Kyle Oppenhuizen

    • Class of 2009
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Kyle Oppenhuizen

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Kyle Oppenhuizen (‘09 journalism & mass communications), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been promoted to vice president of communications for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Oppenhuizen has worked on the Partnership’s communications and marketing team since 2014. In this position, Oppenhuizen will manage communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s brand reputation.
  • Marvin DeJear

    Marvin DeJear

    • Class of 2000
    • Management
    • Business

    Marvin Dejear

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Marvin DeJear (‘00 management, ‘03 business administration, PhD ‘16 education), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been promoted to chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. DeJear has worked as the organization’s senior vice president of talent development since 2021. This new position elevates a previous DEI-focused position and reflects the continued importance of cultivating a welcoming region through efforts in the community.
    • Class of 1963
    • General Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Joseph Tedeschi

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Joe Tedeschi (‘63 general science) has released a memoir, “A Rock in the Clouds,” about his experience in a plane crash in Vietnam. The book is available from Koehler Books.
    • Class of 1970
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Stephen Mosher

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Stephen Mosher (‘70 electrical engineering), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has recently been appointed to the Board of Judges of The Texas Literary Hall of Fame. The award recognizes authors whose body of work has made a significant contribution to the literary heritage of Texas, was first published in this country, and has been previously recognized for its literary significance.
  • Dan Winters

    Dan Winters

    • Class of 2003
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Dan Winters

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Dan Winters (‘03 journalism and mass communications), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has accepted a position as vice president of communications and public affairs for BHE Renewables. After 18 years as a reporter and weekend anchor at WHO 13, Winters decided to leave television news so he could spend more time at home with his family.
  • Sonia Uytiepo

    Sonia Uytiepo

    • Class of 1988
    • Economics (AGLS)
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Sonia Uytiepo

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Careers

    Sonia Uytiepo (MS ‘88 economics), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been hired as branch manager of Community Bank at the Latham, New York location. Uytiepo will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all operations of the branch, as well as mentoring, coaching and training staff. Uytiepo worked in Australia as a manager in a business banking department and has over 30 years of management experience in the banking industry.
    • Class of 1962
    • Farm Operation
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Roger Christensen

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Roger Christensen (‘62 farm operations), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has self-published two books, “100 Years of Pig Raising in Boone County Iowa” and “60 Year History of the Boone County Pork Producers.”
  • Debra Solberg Gibson**

    Debra Solberg Gibson**

    • Class of 1981
    • Home Economics Journalism
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Debra Gibson (Solberg)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Debra Solberg Gibson (‘81 home economics journalism and family environment family services), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, was awarded the 2021 James W. Schwartz Award, the highest honor conferred by the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. She was the founding editor of ISUAA’s VISIONS magazine; netted more than 70 regional and national awards in writing, design and photography; and was a Greenlee senior lecturer, associate professor of practice, and Meredith Professional in Residence for 17 years.
  • Ken Sufka**

    Ken Sufka**

    • Class of 1986
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Kenneth Sufka

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Ken Sufka (‘86 psychology, MS ‘88, PhD ‘90), a life member of the ISU Alumni Association, has been recognized as a Distinguished Professor by Ole Miss: University of Mississippi. The Distinguished Professor title recognizes the best faculty members with sustained excellence at the university.
    • Class of 1999
    • Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Produ
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Joi Mahon (Vredenburgh)

    Posted on January 4, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Joi Mahon (‘99 apparel merchandising, design, and production), an annual member of the ISU Alumni Association, is releasing her third book titled “The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes” with Fox Chapel Publishing this year. Mahon is a fashion sewing entrepreneur and founder of Dress Forms Design Studio, LLC. in Sioux City, IA.