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Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. is pleased to announce news about Kevin. Kevin M. Reynolds (B.A. Iowa State University ’78; J.D. University of Iowa College of Law ’81) was ranked by Chambers USA in the area of General Commercial Litigation. Chambers and Partners, an internationally recognized research-based ranking service based in London honored Kevin in their 2014 attorney rankings

Iowan Becomes a Best-Selling Author with Success Strategies Book Brenda McGuire Teaches Others How to Successfully Live, Work and Travel the World DES MOINES, Iowa – July 29, 2014 – Brenda McGuire, an internationally recognized expert in educating individuals and business leaders to successfully travel, live and work anywhere in the world, has quickly become a best-selling author with the release of Answering the Call: Entrepreneurs and Professionals Reveal How They Said Yes to Success and You Can Too! McGuire, known as the “Global Gal,” is a native Iowan who lives and works in Des Moines. She joined Lisa Sasevich, “The Queen of Sales Conversation,” and other leading experts from around the world to co-write the book. McGuire’s chapter, Big Dreams – A Small World showcases how a passion for travel has turned into a successful global career. McGuire’s contributions earned her the esteemed Editor’s Choice Award by the book’s publisher, Celebrity Press. Throughout her life and career, McGuire has lived in or traveled to 65 countries. After a decade spent living, working and traveling abroad, McGuire’s international experiences led to a job in New York City as the Director of Global Workforce Development overseeing one of the world’s largest intercultural and global workforce divisions for a Fortune 500 company. Drawn back to her home state of Iowa, she founded her own company, WorldWide Connect (www.worldwideconnect.com) to train individuals, business people and their families from around the world to navigate the complexities of unfamiliar cultures. Today, her client list includes companies across the globe, and she oversees trainers and consultants on six continents. “All of my experiences – whether living in Asia-Pacific, working in the Middle East, or visiting an indigenous village in South America – served to solidify my desire to help others develop cultural competencies,” McGuire said. Recently, McGuire announced she was launching a new company – Global Gals (www.globalgals.org) – as a legacy to her late father who was a strong advocate of traveling the world and learning about cultures across the globe. “Through Global Gals, my goal is to specifically empower and educate women who want to live, work and travel around the world. My passion is to help other women to be successful in “answering the call” of their travel dreams,” McGuire said. Answering the Call: Entrepreneurs and Professionals Reveal How They Said Yes to Success and You Can Too! is available online through Amazon.com (http://amzn.to/1tmZFI0). In the book, McGuire outlines six key success strategies to help men and women achieve their travel goals. More About Brenda McGuire Brenda McGuire, Founder and President of WorldWide Connect and Global Gals, is a cross-cultural business specialist whose international career has taken to her to 65 countries on six continents. A native of Iowa, McGuire spent more than a decade living abroad experiencing diverse cultures firsthand. She’s lived in Japan, Australia, Ireland, England and Switzerland and has worked in 30 countries. McGuire first became interested in learning about other cultures while studying abroad at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and participating in Semester at Sea – an around-the-world academic voyage. Since graduating from ISU, she has worked internationally in the non-profit, corporate, academic and government sectors. She worked in the Office of Citizen Exchange at the United States Information Agency in Washington, D.C.; taught English as a Second Language in Dublin, Ireland; and conducted cross-cultural research in South Korea. While living in Sydney, Australia, McGuire worked for the U.S. Consulate General and for the Asia-Pacific Research Institute. She has worked professionally in the fields of international recruitment and human resources in London, England; Sydney, Australia; and Des Moines. McGuire also gained valuable cross-cultural business experience living in Osaka, Japan, for two years training and coaching global business executives. Prior to establishing WorldWide Connect, McGuire served as the Director of Global Workforce Development for Prudential Financial in New York City. While there, she worked with Fortune 500 companies around the world to deliver customized intercultural business training and consulting solutions in over 40 countries. She also managed a multi-cultural/virtual team, expanded Prudential Intercultural’s global footprint, and oversaw a global trainer network of over 500 cross-cultural trainers and consultants. McGuire holds a Master of Arts degree in International Communication from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Psychology and International Relations from Iowa State University. She is a frequent international speaker at conferences, corporate meetings and industry events. McGuire was invited to speak at the ASTD conference in South Africa on Global Leadership Competencies and at American University in Washington, D.C., on expatriate issues. In addition, she has served as a guest lecturer aboard the Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise lines in Asia, Australia, Europe and the U.S. Earlier this year, McGuire received a prestigious EXPY Award, from the National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers (www.expyawards.com) for her international speaking skills.

(San Francisco) – The Sierra Club has created a new national award that bears the name of Dr. Robert Bullard, one of the founders of the environmental justice movement. The new award will be given annually to an individual or group that has done outstanding work in the area of environmental justice. The first Robert Bullard Environmental Justice Award will be presented Nov. 21 along with the Sierra Club’s other 2014 awards. “The Sierra Club has long recognized the rightness and necessity of environmental justice work, and we couldn’t be more proud of having Dr. Bullard’s name on our new award honoring those who have followed in his footsteps,” said Sierra Club President David Scott. Bullard said he was delighted to have the new award named after him. “I must say that I am humbled, honored, and at the same time excited to a have the Sierra Club name its Environmental Justice Award after me,” he said. “For someone who has spent most of his adult life teaching, writing and lecturing, I am speechless.” Bullard currently serves as dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University in Houston. Shortly after receiving his Ph.D. in sociology from Iowa State University, he and his wife, Linda McKeever Bullard, became involved in a lawsuit against the siting of a landfill in a Houston neighborhood that was 82 percent black. In doing research for the lawsuit, Dr. Bullard and his researchers found that African-American neighborhoods in Houston were often disproportionately chosen for the city’s solid waste sites, even though blacks made up only 25 percent of the city’s population. This was the first study to document environmental discrimination under the Civil Rights Act. Bullard went on to become a leading scholar and advocate for environmental justice. He helped organize the first National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit in 1991 which produced the landmark “Principles of Environmental Justice” manifesto. He was a leader in lobbying the federal government to establish the Office of Environmental Justice within the Environmental Protection Agency and the Environmental Justice Executive Order issued by President Bill Clinton in 1994. Bullard has written 18 books that address sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, emergency response, smart growth, and regional equity. His book Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality is a standard text in the environmental justice field. He has two Sierra Club Books to his name: his 1994 book, Unequal Protection: Environmental Justice and Communities of Color and his 2005 book, The Quest for Environmental Justice: Human Rights and the Politics of Pollution. His latest books include Race, Place and Environmental Justice After Hurricane Katrina: Struggles to Reclaim, Rebuild, and Revitalize New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and The Wrong Complexion for Protection: How Government Response to Disaster Endangers African American Communities. In 2008, Newsweek named Dr. Bullard one of 13 Environmental Leaders of the Century. And in 2012, he was featured in Welcomebooks Everyday Heroes: 50 Americans Changing the World One Nonprofit at a Time. He received the National Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Achievement Award in 1990. In 2013, Bullard received the Sierra Club’s top award, the John Muir Award. The award recognizes individuals with a distinguished record of achievement in national or international conservation causes.

Michael O. Johnston was recently promoted to Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Prior to this role, Dr. Johnston spent one year as an Instructor of Sociology at William Penn University and taught Sociology and Public Administration for two years as an adjunct instructor at William Penn University, Buena Vista University, and Iowa State University. He also worked three years in before and after school programming for children. While working in before and after school care he held the title of Lead Teacher and Health and Safety Coordinator while at Apple Tree Adventures in Norwalk, Iowa and Coordinator for the Before and After School Program at YMCA of Mahaska County. Dr. Johnston received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) of Public Administration from Walden University in 2014; his Masters of Public Administration from Iowa State University in 2009; his Bachelors of Arts (B.S.) from Buena Vista University in 2007; and his Associates of Arts (A.A.) from Indian Hills Community College in 2005.

Michael O. Johnston was recently promoted to Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Prior to this role, Dr. Johnston spent one year as an Instructor of Sociology at William Penn University and taught Sociology and Public Administration for two years as an adjunct instructor at William Penn University, Buena Vista University, and Iowa State University. He also worked three years in before and after school programming for children. While working in before and after school care he held the title of Lead Teacher and Health and Safety Coordinator while at Apple Tree Adventures in Norwalk, Iowa and Coordinator for the Before and After School Program at YMCA of Mahaska County in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Dr. Johnston received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) of Public Administration from Walden University in 2014; his Masters of Public Administration from Iowa State University in 2009; his Bachelors of Arts (B.S.) from Buena Vista University in 2007; and his Associates of Arts (A.A.) from Indian Hills Community College in 2005.

Dale McKinney, FAIA, from Sioux City, IA, was installed as president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) at its 95th Annual Business Meeting in late June. In recognition of his service, he was also awarded the Council's highest honor, the President's Medal for Distinguished Service. Learn more: http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2014/06-McKinney.aspx NCARB protects the public health, safety, and welfare by leading the regulation of the practice of architecture through the development and application of standards for licensure and credentialing of architects.

Linda (Lindy Harmon) Good** ('68 elem. ed) and husband, Bill Good** ('72 ag. bus.) were House Parents at Bill's fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, Iowa State for 6 years, (2006-2012) living there at the chapter house. Phi Kappa Psi returned as a colony and was installed Fall 2007 as a chapter. They previously served 3 years as House Parents at Phi Delta Theta, their son's fraternity. They are the parents of Anne Good Davidson of Omaha, Neb. and Steve Good Ames, Iowa. Lindy continues as the House Director and Bill the Advisor of Phi Kappa Psi, but they no longer live at the fraternity. They live in Ames. Bill is a retired attorney from a law practice in Ft Dodge.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 16, 2014 – Physical therapist and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member Pamela A. Duffy, PT, PhD, MEd, OCS, RP, FAPTA, received APTA’s Catherine Worthingham Fellow Award during the association’s NEXT Conference & Exposition held in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 11-14, 2014. Currently an assistant professor in the Public Health Program of Des Moines University, Duffy’s advocacy efforts in practice and research was recently demonstrated through her study, “Claims-based Resource Utilization in Physical Therapy Care: A Comparison of Physician-Referred and Direct Access,” which appeared in the Health Services Research Journal in 2012. Employing the largest database sample of its kind, Duffy’s study showed a significantly larger number of physical therapist visits, higher allowable amounts paid, and higher health-care resource use for physician-referred services as compared to direct-access physical therapy services. Duffy is currently a member of the APTA Orthopaedic Section’s Board of Directors and is a public relations spokesperson. She also served as president of the Iowa Chapter, during which time she championed two major pieces of practice act legislation: direct access in 1987 and physical therapist assistant licensure in 1990. Additionally, she was elected to the APTA Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors as vice speaker, and as speaker to the House of Delegates. The Catherine Worthingham Fellow designation (FAPTA) honors individuals whose contributions to the profession through leadership, influence, and achievements demonstrate frequent and sustained efforts to advance the physical therapy profession. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) represents more than 88,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy nationwide. Learn more about conditions physical therapists can treat and find a physical therapist in your area at www.moveforwardpt.com/findapt.

CHICAGO – June 24, 2014 – SAVO Group, the market leader in sales productivity solutions, today announced that former ExactTarget CFO Steve Collins has joined the company’s board of directors. In this role, the seasoned executive – and recently appointed board member of voice-based marketing automation provider Ifbyphone – will serve on SAVO’s audit committee to advance the company’s global expansion efforts. “We’re thrilled to welcome Steve to our board. We look forward to incorporating the extraordinary expertise and insight he brings to our vision,” said Mark O’Connell, president and CEO of SAVO. “His varied experience with both large and small companies in the sales and marketing space will prove invaluable as SAVO continues to grow on a global scale.” While at ExactTarget, Collins led the private company to a strong public offering – taking it through an IPO and a secondary offering prior to the $2.5 billion sale of the company to salesforce.com in July 2013. Before that, he served as senior vice president and CFO of NAVTEQ Corporation in Chicago, where he played a key role in the company’s IPO in 2004, a secondary offering in 2005 and then its $8.1 billion sale to Nokia Corporation in 2008. Collins previously held a number of financial leadership positions at The Walt Disney Company and co-founded a technology-focused venture capital firm. “I am honored to join SAVO’s board and to have the opportunity to work with a pioneer in the sales enablement and productivity space,” said Collins. “I look forward to contributing to the future direction and growth of SAVO.” Collins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. announced today that Steve Limback has joined the firm as a Hydrologist in the firm’s Knoxville office. Limback joins Barge Waggoner following a 28-year stint with the Tennessee Valley Authority as a Hydrologic Analyst.

Jeffrey W. Coleman, PE, FACI – Mr. Coleman is a licensed structural engineer with more than 25 years of experience as a practicing attorney. His practice focuses on construction law, professional liability defense, concrete construction and general business law. He is nationally recognized for his involvement with large, complex construction litigation, including the Notre Dame football stadium, Soaring Eagle Casino arbitration, the Duluth Aquarium and more recently, a large ethanol plant in North Dakota. Additionally, Coleman’s great, great grandfather, Osman (Tutland) Tuttle, emigrated from Norway and founded the town of Norway, Iowa located in east central Iowa. Coleman received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in structural engineering from Iowa State University, and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

I returned to Iowa State University in the spring, summer, and fall of 2011 to complete a second undergraduate major in English, which was awarded to me from ISU in December of 2011.

ISU Alumni Win National Design Award San Francisco-based Office (visitoffice.com) has received the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for 2014. Office is led by ISU graduates Jason Schulte (Graphic Design, 95) and Jill Robertson (Journalism & Mass Communications, 96). http://www.cooperhewitt.org/national-design-awards/2014-winners The National Design Awards program celebrates design as a vital humanistic tool in shaping the world, and seeks to increase national awareness of design by educating the public and promoting excellence, innovation, and lasting achievement. Since Schulte founded Office in 2004, the studio has developed differentiated solutions for some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Google, Disney, Coca-Cola, Target, and IBM. Rooted in the belief that design should make you feel something, Office is known for work that is grounded in smart strategy and executed in unexpected ways. The studio is equally passionate about its annual pro bono projects, like branding 826 Valencia’s Pirate Supply Store. In 2012, Office launched Wee Society, an award-winning kids’ brand that aims to help parents raise good little people by teaching kindness and sparking imaginations with happy apps, artful activities, and toys to transfix short attention spans. The awards will be presented at the 2014 National Design Awards Gala in New York CIty on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Though not yet confirmed, in past years, the National Design Awards honorees have also been celebrated with a luncheon ceremony at the White House, graciously hosted by the First Lady.

ISU Alumni Win National Design Award San Francisco-based Office (visitoffice.com) has received the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for 2014. Office is led by ISU graduates Jason Schulte (Graphic Design, 95) and Jill Robertson (Journalism & Mass Communications, 96). http://www.cooperhewitt.org/national-design-awards/2014-winners The National Design Awards program celebrates design as a vital humanistic tool in shaping the world, and seeks to increase national awareness of design by educating the public and promoting excellence, innovation, and lasting achievement. Since Schulte founded Office in 2004, the studio has developed differentiated solutions for some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Google, Disney, Coca-Cola, Target, and IBM. Rooted in the belief that design should make you feel something, Office is known for work that is grounded in smart strategy and executed in unexpected ways. The studio is equally passionate about its annual pro bono projects, like branding 826 Valencia’s Pirate Supply Store. In 2012, Office launched Wee Society, an award-winning kids’ brand that aims to help parents raise good little people by teaching kindness and sparking imaginations with happy apps, artful activities, and toys to transfix short attention spans. The awards will be presented at the 2014 National Design Awards Gala in New York City on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Though not yet confirmed, in past years, the National Design Awards honorees have also been celebrated with a luncheon ceremony at the White House, graciously hosted by the First Lady.

Kim (Kirkpatrick) Rodgers, '97 Exercise and Sports Science received the Tom Lyle Award for Athletic Training Excellence from Northern Arizona University Athletic Training Education Program. Kim teaches Sports Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Arizona and serves as the Athletic Trainer.

Steven W. Churchill Named Chief Executive of Association for Healthcare Philanthropy WASHINGTON, D.C., (April 25, 2014) – The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) today announced that it has named Steven W. Churchill as its president and chief executive officer, effective July 1. Churchill, with more than 25 year of management experience in fundraising and nonprofits, was most recently executive director of the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation. Prior to joining the AMA in 2007, he served as vice president, development and alumni relations of Des Moines University medical school. Churchill has a proven track record of building fundraising capacity/programs and growing organizations. “The board is excited that Steven Churchill has agreed to join our team and lead AHP at a critical time for philanthropy and health care delivery,” said William S. Littlejohn, chair of the AHP board of directors. “After an extensive search, he is clearly the best person for the job and will be instrumental in providing the profession with essential resources, exceptional experiences and vibrant communities that address the diverse needs of a membership representing North America’s development professionals,” Littlejohn added. “I am humbled and honored to have been selected to lead the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy,” Churchill said. “I look forward to working with the board of directors, staff and key stakeholders to help ensure AHP remains a vital resource for development professionals in the field of health care philanthropy and to develop a clear and compelling vision for the association's future.” Churchill succeeds William C. McGinly, Ph.D., CAE, AHP’s current president and chief executive officer, who is retiring on June 30 after 31 years with the association. “We thank Bill for his leadership, dedication and inspiration as he grew this organization from a small community of 600 members to the 5,000 members we have today,” Littlejohn said. “Bill was instrumental in establishing AHP as a leading professional organization and in the creation and acceptance of industry reporting standards for health care philanthropy.” In recognition of his achievements and tenure, the board has awarded McGinly the title of President Emeritus. McGinly will share his future plans in the upcoming month. The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, established in 1967, is the leading authority for standards, knowledge and leadership in health care development. As the world’s largest association for health care fundraising professionals, AHP represents nearly 5,000 members who raise more than $9 billion each year for community health services.

S. Luke Craven (B.A. Iowa State University ‘01) was recognized by the firm for 5 years of service to Whitfield & Eddy.

MADISON, WI (April 24, 2014) – Amanda K. Reese has joined the Madison office of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as a partner in the firm’s Transactional Practice Group, focusing on health law and privacy matters. Prior to joining Michael Best, Ms. Reese spent almost nine years with the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc. (the physician practice plan of “UW Health”) – serving first as Associate Counsel, and later as both Associate Counsel and Privacy Officer. She also worked as a Law Clerk for a personal injury law firm in Middleton, Wisconsin, served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable P. Michael Mahoney in the U.S. District Court’s Northern District of Illinois, and served as a Legal Extern for the Honorable William E. Hanrahan during his tenure as Assistant Attorney General of Wisconsin’s Medicaid Fraud Control & Elder Abuse Unit. Ms. Reese is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the American Bar Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Health Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the Development Advisory Board for the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and a Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America (Troop 628). Ms. Reese received her J.D. from the Northern Illinois University College of Law; and her B.S. in Animal Science from Iowa State University.

April 24, 2014 - Stephanie Downs joined Iowa State April 15 as the university's first wellness coordinator in university human resources. She will work with internal and external partners to advance the university's wellness initiatives, including the coordination, implementation and evaluation of health and wellness programs. In addition, Downs will be involved in local and state health initiatives, such as the Healthiest Ames and Healthiest State projects. Previously, Downs was the health promotion coordinator for the city of Ames. She holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Iowa State and a master's degree in health promotion from Nebraska Methodist College. Downs' office is in 3680 Beardshear Hall. She can be reached at 4-8902 or sdowns@iastate.edu.

Ben and Cindy Dees celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on April 17, 2014. The couple first met in the fall of 2005 while they were community advisors in the Maple-Willow-Larch residence halls. Cindy graduated from the College of Business in 2006, while Ben graduated from the College of Engineering in 2007. After four years of dating, they tied the knot in April 2010 in an intimate ceremony in Houston, TX surrounded by seventy-five close friends and family members. They currently reside in the Houston, TX area where Ben works as a structural engineer and is an MBA candidate at the Jones School at Rice University. Cindy graduated in 2013 from DePaul University in Chicago, IL with her master's degree in public service management and works as a public administrator for a Houston suburb. In their spare time, the couple enjoys training their miniature Dachshund named Taz, expanding their wine and beer knowledge and socializing with mutual friends.

Iowa City, IA—Every Sunday evening for almost ten years, Iowa photographer and naturalist Carl Kurtz has e-mailed a photo and an extended caption to hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts. Engaging and informative, the photos focus on the world around and away from his tallgrass prairie homeplace: snow buntings in a blizzard, maple leaves in fall, migrating snow geese and red-winged blackbirds and monarchs, prairie spiderworts in spring bloom, leopard frogs loafing on waterlily leaves, northern flickers feeding young, and all the inhabitants and moods of the passing seasons. Now, in A Year of Iowa Nature, he presents fifty-five of his favorite photos along with an evocative introduction that urges us to go forth and discover the beauty in our own backyards. Concentrating on Iowa’s tallgrass prairie, Kurtz also points his viewfinder toward the great variety of natural habitats in the eastern United States. Arranged chronologically throughout the year, these stunning photos and their accompanying narratives rotate through the seasons like a nature film. The winter months showcase a frost-covered white-tailed deer, cedar waxwings feeding on winter apples, a muskrat on the surface of an icy pond, and dune-like snowdrifts. Kurtz’s palette warms up in springtime with stunning photos of Virginia bluebells, fox cubs, juvenile chipmunks, and ruddy ducks. Summer brings a host of butterflies, frogs, and goldfinches as well as blooming prairie plants. The colors become more subdued in fall with the change in light, revealing the rich hues of Indian grass and big bluestem and the subtle plumage of migrating warblers. Just as Kurtz’s Practical Guide to Prairie Reconstruction offers an indispensable manual for individuals and land managers working to create a diverse prairie community, so does A Year of Iowa Nature point the way toward a sincere, month-by-month appreciation of the natural world around us.

David Schejbal, who earned a B.A. in philosophy in 1982 and has become a nationally known leader in his profession. He has done much to distinguish himself, most recently receiving the top award from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, being named that association’s president-elect and being invited to serve on a four-person panel for a Congressional briefing.

Anya and Mike Tillo are proud to announce that they are pregnant with a little Cyclone.

RICHMOND, Va. – Maryl R. Johnson, M.D., a heart failure and transplant cardiologist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has been elected secretary of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) board of directors. She will serve a two-year term beginning in July 2014. During her term as secretary, Dr. Johnson will keep the minutes of business transacted at all meetings of the OPTN/UNOS board. She will serve the same function for the OPTN/UNOS Executive Committee, which is authorized to consider and vote on matters as necessary between meetings of the full board. Dr. Johnson currently serves as a medical/scientific organization representative on the OPTN/UNOS board. She is a past chair of the OPTN/UNOS Thoracic Organ Transplantation Committee and has also served on the OPTN/UNOS Policy Oversight Committee. She is a past president of the American Society of Transplantation and is a current member of the organization’s Financial Advisory Committee. She also serves on the board of directors of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and has chaired the Heart Failure and Transplant Committee of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson earned a bachelor of science degree in zoology from Iowa State University and a medical degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Cynthia (Cindy) Johnson-Dees (B.S. Business Management, c/o 2006) was recently promoted to Administrative Manager for Public Works for the City of Sugar Land, Texas. In this role, she will oversee the Public Works budget and purchasing functions, provide policy development and research assistance, and supervise secretarial staff. Previously, Cindy served as a Management Assistant I and completed a Water Quality Internship with the City of Sugar Land. Prior to working in local government, Cindy was a Store Manager for Toys "R" Us, Inc. She graduated from DePaul University with a Master of Science in Public Service Management in 2013.

Scoopshot Appoints Nancy Shonka Padberg as Vice President of Global Marketing Padberg to Lead Mobile Crowdsourcing Community Growth and Company Expansion into Global B2B and B2C Markets NEW YORK – March 28, 2014 – Scoopshot, the world’s leading mobile platform for photo and video crowdsourced content, announced today that Nancy Shonka Padberg has been named Vice President of Global Marketing. An accomplished, disciplined marketing and sales executive, Padberg will lead efforts to expand Scoopshot’s ever-growing mobile community. She will also guide the disruptive startup’s dramatic growth in the B2B and B2C marketplace. “Our Scoopshot user community has grown to nearly 500,000 subscribers, plus we serve 70 media and brand customers. Clearly we needed to partner with an experienced marketer who could build upon, and help accelerate, our momentum,” said Dave Rickley, Executive Vice President at Scoopshot. “At Times Mirror, Nancy and I worked together seamlessly on numerous high profile clients such as Universal Studios and Walt Disney Company. She consistently performs at the highest level in a fast-paced environment and her expertise in integrated marketing communications, digital platforms and content marketing makes her the perfect partner in our organization.” Padberg built her career in Los Angeles. She served as Vice President at The Phelps Group, a IMC firm, as an advertising executive at Times Mirror Corporation, and most recently she held the position of Vice President, Marketing and Sales at Navigate Boomer Media, a digital and content marketing firm. Padberg has led and served some of the world’s most iconic brands including Whole Foods Markets, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Ability Dynamics, PETCO, Volvo, Pillsbury, and The Food Network. Padberg said, “Media organizations today need immediate, authentic, compelling images; publishers and brands prefer on-demand visual content that meets their guidelines and specifications. We are uniquely positioned to fulfill these demands and we have the ability to immediately enlist our mobile users to visually capture news events and brand experiences. I’m excited to join an organization that places great value on solidly connecting media publishers and the communities they serve in a bold, powerful way.” Padberg holds an MBA from George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University and currently serves as Vice President of the Pepperdine Alumni. A thought leader in the marketing world, Padberg is a conference speaker and columnist for MediaPost Publications and she has contributed to The Huffington Post. In 2011, she was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women Making a Difference Award.

Dresser-Rand Inducts Iowa State Graduate into Engineering Fellows Program BETHLEHEM, PA, April 8, 2014 —Dresser-Rand, a global supplier of rotating equipment solutions to the oil, gas, petrochemical, power, and process industries, inducted Iowa State alum Ken Schoeneck into the Dresser-Rand Engineering Fellowship Program. The Fellows program honors individuals who have attained the highest level of distinction through significant engineering achievements that have had a global impact on Dresser-Rand by providing competitive advantages in the energy markets and being recognized as an industry expert in their engineering discipline. “Ken has demonstrated exemplary leadership and made significant contributions to establish and maintain Dresser-Rand as a technology leader in the markets that we serve. He is an active leader in professional organizations that serve to advance the industries of gas machinery and mechanical engineering,” said David Nye, Vice President of Technology for Dresser-Rand. “Ken has proven his commitment to developing the future of Dresser-Rand by effectively communicating our mission and earning client loyalty.” Schoeneck is the director of Engineered Solutions at Dresser-Rand. His career in mechanical engineering began 49 years ago as a product design engineer at the Ingersoll-Rand Turbo Products Division in Phillipsburg, NJ. Later he became a development engineer for the same division. During his six years as a development engineer, Ken developed and commissioned a high-speed, high-pressure ratio compressor specifically designed for offshore oil and gas production platforms. In addition to incorporating new design concepts for industrial turbomachinery, he also developed a two-stage, 125 PSIG centrifugal air compressor incorporating an integral power recovery turbine. At different times Ken acted as manager of development for both Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Rand. In this capacity he designed and organized a number of development initiatives for pipeline compressors, large ethylene plant compressors and the industrial application of magnetic bearings. In 1990, Schoeneck moved into the role of engineering manager for Ingersoll-Rand’s Standard Pump Division. In this role, he managed the engineering department and worked on a number of product lines, including pump configurator software, magnetic drive seal-less pumps and ProEngineer CAD modeling software. In 1998, Schoeneck was named director of business development and technical support for Dresser-Rand and was responsible for organizing and growing the turbo compressor revamp and upgrade businesses within the Services operation. He also assumed responsibility for the Olean, NY Operations Services and Technical Support teams. In 2000, he established an applied technology engineering team in Olean that focused on revamping other manufacturers’ turbo compressors. As director of Engineered Solutions, Schoeneck now oversees the Bethlehem Technology Center in Pennsylvania that houses all engineering and marketing functions for Dresser-Rand’s applied technology turbo compressor revamps. Schoeneck received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical and industrial engineering from Iowa State University. He spearheaded the creation of the Bethlehem remote technology center and was at the forefront of multiple mergers joining engineering departments from Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Clark. He is a lifetime member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. A formal recognition dinner was held in his honor at the Dresser-Rand Worldwide Management meeting held in Houston in February.

I am very thankful and proud for having attended ISU; ISU experiences profoundly affected my life and my behavior. I was blessed to have the late Dr. Weigle as my major professor and had my life further enriched by being accepted as a member of the ISU Indian (India) Society. My M.S. degree was looked upon with great respect by my peers in the fields of education (28 years) and in Rutgers Cooperative Extension, where I spent the last 17 years of employment as a Horticultural Consultant for Ocean County New Jersey. God Bless ISU. Sincerely, Al Clericuzio, M.S. Horticulture, 64

Iowa native rises to CEO of Canada's Couche-Tard A Carroll native and graduate of Iowa State University will become the next president of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a company that four years ago attempted a hostile takeover of Casey's General Stores. Chief Operating Officer Brian Hannasch will be promoted to the position following the announcement that current CEO and founder Alain Bouchard will take on a new role as executive chairman of the board of directors. Both moves will be effective on Sept. 24. Hannasch joined Couche-Tard in 2001 as part of the Canadian company's acquisition of Midwest U.S. convenience chain Bigfoot, Couche-Tard's first step into U.S. territory. He moved from vice president of operations for the company's Midwest division to vice president of integration and then senior vice president for North America, before being promoted to chief operating officer in 2010. He is a graduate of Iowa State University and the University of Chicago. Couche-Tard is a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry. In the United States, it is the largest independent convenience store operator in terms of number of company-operated stores. As of Feb. 2, Couche-Tard's network comprises 6,221 convenience stores throughout North America. In September 2010, Couche-Tard dropped its $2 billion hostile takeover bid for Casey's General Stores Inc., five months after the company made its initial offer for the Ankeny-based convenience store chain in an attempt to expand its presence in the U.S.

Thompson & Knight attorney Scott Stolley named Local Litigation Stars – Texas by Benchmark Litigation Thompson & Knight Again Named Recommended Litigation Firm Texas (October 22, 2013) – The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has been recognized as a “Recommended Litigation Firm” in Texas by Benchmark Litigation. Benchmark Litigation 2014 recognized Thompson & Knight for its expertise in antitrust, energy and natural resources, franchise, and general commercial litigation. Partners Gregory S.C. Huffman, Joseph S. Pevsner, and Scott P. Stolley, and Senior Counsel David R. Noteware were named “Local Litigation Stars – Texas.” Partners Debora B. Alsup, Hunter M. Barrow, and Jennifer R. Ecklund were named “Future Stars – Texas.” This is the second consecutive year for Alsup, Barrow, Ecklund, Huffman, and Noteware to receive this honor. Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the U.S. litigation market, Benchmark’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with litigators and their clients and review of case work to identify the leading litigators and firms. The guide’s “Local Litigation Stars” reflect lawyers who are recommended as reputable and effective litigators by clients and peers. “Future Stars” reflect those attorneys who were consistently referenced by peers and clients as litigators who are likely to be become “Local Litigation Stars” in coming editions. For more information about Benchmark Litigation, please visit www.benchmarklitigation.com.

Boeing honors Iowa State University alumnus for aerospace innovation Kirby Keller earns 2013 Special Invention Award Keller, who retired from Boeing this year, lives in Chesterfield, Mo. and is from Cape Girardeau, Mo. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1969, and Iowa State University in 1971 and 1973. CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2013 – Boeing has honored Kirby Keller, a retired Technical Fellow, with the company’s annual Special Invention Award, which highlight the best of the company’s innovation. These awards are given each year to individuals and teams who are inspired to create inventions that prove most valuable to Boeing and to the future of aerospace. This year, 16 such inventions were recognized, most of which have been granted or are awaiting U.S. patents. Keller, 65, was part of a team that invented a fleet performance optimization tool. “This award is recognition for doing the work I love,” Keller said. “I get so much satisfaction from contributing to new technologies that support Boeing products and services.” Keller, who has been with Boeing for 39 years, earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University in 1969, a master's degree in mathematics from Iowa State University in 1971, and a doctorate in Mathematics from Iowa State University in 1973. “Every day, our people strive to unveil the next breakthroughs that will strengthen our 97-year-old legacy of technical excellence and engineering achievement,” said John Tracy, Boeing’s Chief Technology Officer and senior vice president of the company’s Engineering, Operations & Technology division. “Innovators like Kirby have achieved a level of technical mastery that's led to business success and that stands out from a peer group of outstanding, technically excellent, and resourceful professionals.”

Boeing honors Iowa State University alumnus for aerospace innovation Kevin R. Davis earns 2013 Special Invention Award Davis, who lives in Covington, Wash. is from Des Moines, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University in 1986, and the University of Washington in 1991. CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2013 – Boeing has honored Kevin R. Davis, a senior principal engineer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, with the company’s annual Special Invention Award, which highlight the best of the company’s innovation. These awards are given each year to individuals and teams who are inspired to create inventions that prove most valuable to Boeing and to the future of aerospace. This year, 16 such inventions were recognized, most of which have been granted or are awaiting U.S. patents. Davis, 50, was part of a team that invented an energy absorbing structure for aircraft, a necessary structural component for new composite airplanes, like the 787 Dreamliner. “Challenges and innovation are part of our job and I'm proud to be part of the teams that develop creative solutions for our products,” Davis said. “I enjoy technical challenges. Everything we do is focused on making our products better, more efficient, less expensive, and more profitable for our customers and the public. Those challenges have never gone away and it continues to drive me professionally.” Davis, who has been with Boeing for 27 years, earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University in 1986, and master's degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the University of Washington in 1991. “Every day, our people strive to unveil the next breakthroughs that will strengthen our 97-year-old legacy of technical excellence and engineering achievement,” said John Tracy, Boeing’s Chief Technology Officer and senior vice president of the company’s Engineering, Operations & Technology division. “Innovators like Kevin have achieved a level of technical mastery that's led to business success and that stands out from a peer group of outstanding, technically excellent, and resourceful professionals.”

Jessica Reinert Earns Certified Association Executive Credential Des Moines, IA, [June 26, 2013] -- ASAE has announced that Jessica Reinert CAE, IOM, Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have earned the CAE with only 39 other CAE’s in Iowa and 12 CAE designations within AIA National. To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in association and nonprofit management. More than 4,000 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential. The CAE program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). About ASAE ASAE is a membership organization of more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world. For more information about ASAE, visit www.asaecenter.org. About The American Institute of Architects Founded in 1857, members of the American Institute of Architects consistently work to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public well being. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders, and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

Ann McCarthy Elevated to Combined Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Position for ZeaVision, Maker of EyePromise Nutraceuticals ST. LOUIS, Missouri (October 9, 2013) – Ann McCarthy has been named Chief Operating Officer of ZeaVision, the St. Louis-based manufacturer of EyePromise nutraceuticals, scientifically shown to support eye heath and enhance visual acuity. In Ms. McCarthy’s new role she will lead the company’s expansion into new markets and new products. Ms. McCarthy became ZeaVision’s Chief Financial Officer in 2010 and will continue her leadership in this role. She brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, marketing and operations to the company from positions at Peat, Marwick and Mitchell, Kimberly Clark, Ralston Purina, Nestle and Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Ms. McCarthy is a Certified Public Accountant, earned a BS from Iowa State University, MBA from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and has completed all but her disquisition for a Doctor of Management from Webster University. She has been recognized with the prestigious Effie award for her work on Energizer EZ Change hearing aid batteries and was selected as a Corporate Woman of the Year by Women in Business. She currently is a Family Advisor for St. Louis Children’s Hospital and serves on their Safety committee. About ZeaVision and EyePromise ZeaVision is passionate about preserving healthy vision and fighting vision loss. The company develops innovative nutraceutical and instrumentation technology for eye care professionals, patients, and consumers. ZeaVision scientists have conducted more than 20 years of research and development in nutrition and eye health and hold patents on zeaxanthin, a crucial dietary antioxidant and photo-protectant. The company also offers a state-of-the-art macular pigment measurement instrument as part of its Eye-Q Intelligent AMD Risk Management Program. TheQuantifEye instrument measures macular pigment optical density and allows eye care professionals to measure, manage, monitor, and maintain healthy macular pigment levels to address an important AMD risk factor. www.eyepromise.com

ISU alumnus Jesse Donner accepted to the prestigious Chicago Lyric Opera's Ryan Opera Center Young Artist program for the 2014 - 2015 season. The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center welcomes three new members to the Center's 2014-2015 Ensemble - soprano Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi, tenor Jesse Donner, and bass Bradley Smoak. Since its inception, the Ryan Opera Center, the professional artist-development program of Lyric Opera of Chicago, has been recognized as one of the premier programs of its kind in the world. That standing is maintained by providing the finest up-and-coming singers with unparalleled training and experience. Each year the Ryan Opera Center selects gifted young singers from some 400 applicants. Soon after arriving at Lyric in the spring, incoming Ryan Opera Center members begin an intensive full-year residency under the guidance of Dan Novak, director, Craig Terry, music director, and Gianna Rolandi, vocal consultant, as well as numerous other opera professionals. Coaching sessions and master classes are augmented by performance and understudy experience in Lyric Opera’s regular season productions as well as other Ryan Opera Center concerts and recitals. This presents an extraordinary opportunity to work with the world's greatest opera singers, conductors, directors, orc hestra, and chorus. (Until September 2006, the program was known as the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists.) - See more at: http://www.lyricopera.org/about/ryanopera.aspx Jesse Donner, from Urbandale, Iowa, is a 2007 graduate of Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, and is a 2011 Vocal Performance graduate of Iowa State University (where he was mentored by Simon Estes). He went on for his Masters in Vocal Performance at the University of Michigan, where he is currently pursuing a further post-graduate Specialist Degree in Vocal Performance. Jesse is the son of Lynette ('81 pol sci), and Dan ('79 comp sci). Brother Jordan is a current chemical engineering student at Iowa State.

As you may be aware, Dr. Dan Robinson is retiring in May. A retirement reception will be held Thursday, May 1st in Ames, IA at the Alumni Center from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm with a program at 3:15 pm. Let's all show our appreciation and support by sharing in an alum video collage he won't forget! Video clips (for his retirement) can be sent to Dennis Culver (dculver@iastate.edu) by April 25. V. Lynette Mitchell, c/o 94.

AIA Iowa Establishes Scholarship to Recognize Influential Member, William Dikis, FAIA The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) has established the William M. Dikis, FAIA Architecture Service Scholarship in honor of one its most influential members. The scholarship was presented to Dikis by AIA Iowa’s 2013 Board of Directions on December 5, 2013 and it will benefit selected students in the Department of Architecture in the College of Design at Iowa State University. Dikis graduated from Iowa State University with his Bachelor of Architecture in 1964 and his Masters of Architecture in 1967. He has been an AIA Iowa member since the 1960’s and is a recipient of the AIA Iowa Medal of Honor, the highest of AIA Iowa awards. Dikis is also a member of the AIA College of Fellows. His current involvement and participation in state government affairs is instrumental to the architectural profession and his peers. He has dedicated much of his life to serving the public and profession through his career in architecture. The scholarship, named after him, will recognize students that exemplify Dikis’ spirit of professional service and excellence in architecture. Since 1857, the American Institute of Architects has represented the professional interests of America's architects. AIA Iowa, headquartered in Des Moines, is a statewide affiliate of the national AIA. AIA Iowa members express their commitment to excellence in design and are proactive in the design of livable communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA member architect's dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.

Nathan Kalaher receives 2014 AIA Young Architects Award Kalaher is the fourth Iowan to receive this national honor Des Moines, Iowa– The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced Nathan Kalaher, AIA, with PLaN Architecture, in Sioux City, Iowa, is a recipient of the 2014 AIA Young Architects Award. This national award recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in their careers. Kalaher will be presented the Young Architects Award at the 2014 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago, IL, along with 17 other recipients from around the country. “Mr. Kalaher unquestionably possesses and reflects the personal character and commitment to the community that this award seeks to promote,” said Christopher J. McGowan, President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. “I have worked with Nathan over the past decade and believe he is an exceptional young man, an indispensable part of our Chamber’s efforts to revitalize Sioux City. He was a capable quarterback helping Sioux City overcome stiff competition to become one of Iowa’s first “Great Places.” His passion for this community is contagious. He possesses the skills necessary to transcend boundaries that prove insurmountable to many others.” Kalaher graduated from Iowa State University in 2002 with degrees in both Architecture and Community and Regional Planning. ISU Professor Gregory Palermo, FAIA, points out that “even as an undergraduate, Kalaher was committed to the healthy rejuvenation of Sioux City, and the reclamation of an abandoned industrial/rail area in the city.” Kalaher was also instrumental in the development and fundraising for Design West Studio in Sioux City, a satellite of Iowa State University’s College of Design. He received his Masters of Architecture from Cornell University in 2006 and returned to Iowa where he co-founded PLaN Architecture, a firm committed to community engagement and design, in 2010 with his wife Lisa Kalaher and friend Paul Martin Jr. An active member of AIA Iowa, Kalaher is the 2014 President. In 2013, he chaired a record-breaking interdisciplinary Spring Conference along with ASLA Iowa, APA Iowa and Main Street Iowa. He has generated a long list of award-winning projects and is a frequent presenter and critic in architectural design. His work is recognized for design excellence and is published nationally. His work has been published in more than 100 articles including AIArchitect, Metropolis and Iowa Architect. He has received numerous awards including consecutive Design Excellence Awards from AIA Iowa in 2012 and 2013. Continuing on Kalaher’s theme of improving communities, he serves as the Vice Chair of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Community Enhancement Committee. Kalaher continues to work with various public and private groups to reinvent two blighted districts in Sioux City. A dedicated professional on both the state and local levels, Kalaher has also been recognized as an Iowa Innovator by IaBiz Magazine in 2007 and was celebrated in 2012 as one of the “10 under 40” in his region. He serves on numerous state and local boards and has taught at colleges and universities.

(KANSAS CITY, Mo. / MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) Jan. 31, 2014 – Stinson Leonard Street LLP announced the election of 10 new partners, effective January 1, 2014. The 10 attorneys who have been elected partners are: Castor Armesto, Emmanuel Ayuk, Edwin Caldie, James Cronin, Andrew (Andy) Davis, Thomas Dowling, Katherine (Katie) Moerke, Craig Morgan, Scott Smalley and Cate Heaven Young. Castor Armesto, a member of the firm's Private Business practice, advises clients on transactional matters, providing trusted counsel and practical advice to entrepreneurs and corporate decision makers. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting and investments in emerging companies. Armesto helps clients buy and sell businesses across industries and supports businesses as they buy and sell commodities, chemicals, and engineered products, both in the U.S. and abroad. He was recently named a 2013 Up & Coming Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Weekly and he is a graduate of Leadership St. Louis. Armesto is active in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis, serving as its president in 2011. As president, he founded the Latino Leadership Institute, a skills-based, leadership-training program focused on young Hispanic professionals, which received a 2013 What’s Right with the Region! award from FOCUS St. Louis. Armesto earned a law degree from Washington University School of Law and a bachelor's degree, cum laude, in computer science and Spanish from Iowa State University.

Schemmer announces Bill Wedeking, AIA, LEED AP, as architect Des Moines, Iowa - The Schemmer Associates Inc. (Schemmer), a local full-service architecture, engineering and planning firm, is pleased to announce Bill Wedeking, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a senior architect and will be based in the Des Moines, Iowa, office. Wedeking has more than 25 years of experience in the design and construction industry, 12 of which involved leading his own design firm. In the last three years, Wedeking’s experience has grown to include detailed health care compliance review, working as a plans reviewer in the State Fire Marshal’s office. In this capacity, he led the State effort to rewrite Iowa Administrative Code section 481-61, Minimum Physical Standards for Nursing Facilities. While with the State, Wedeking also received training as a fire inspector and CMS Surveyor.

Eilers Authors Book Krista K. (Dockter) Eilers ('93 social work) wrote "My Car & My Tent ... Homeowning in America." A self-help guide for remaining positively focused in home ownership evaluation. Tips for budgeting, loan analysis and supportive stress management to ease the process. The book walks the owner through the perspective of the lender, with a focus on wellness and balance. https://www.createspace.com/4586129 Miss Eilers is a Holistic Practitioner; Specialist in mental and physical disabilities, from the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare (1999). She is a wellness coach and consultant while working as a fundraiser for ecosystem preservation. She is the author of several self-help articles supporting emotional health and healing. As the founder of Holistic Healing, her practice focuses on natural healing at the mind, body, spirit level to support overall balance. She resides in the Kansas City area and can be followed on Facebook/Professional Services/HolisticHealing or contacted at HolisticHealing1996@gmail.com.

Dr. Craig and Terry Denny give $100,000 to Shawnee Mission School District January 21, 2014, Shawnee Mission, KS - Dr. Craig Denny ('71 civil engr, MS '73 civil engr) and his wife, Terry ('71 elem ed), have donated $100,000 to the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation to fund district initiatives around STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs. Denny, an engineer by trade, has been a member of the school board since 1997 and has served four terms as its president. The money will establish the Denny Family STEM Fund through the foundation which can support the purchase of equipment, curriculum development, instruction, professional development or specialized student research. Linda Roser, executive director of SMEF, said the money will create a long-term endowment but that use of the money is not limited to just the earnings, it can be tapped right away to make a difference in the district’s STEM programs. Denny and his wife graduated from Iowa State University of Science and Technology where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering and she earned a bachelor’s in elementary education. Terry Denny worked in the district from 1992 until retiring in 2008. “We have benefitted from our science-based education and we believe our support of STEM education throughout Shawnee Mission will help spark the interest of current and future students to pursue education and careers in engineering, science and many other technical fields yet to be discovered,” Denny said.

Dr. Craig and Terry Denny give $100,000 to Shawnee Mission School District January 21, 2014, Shawnee Mission, KS - Dr. Craig Denny ('71 civil engr, MS '73 civil engr) and his wife, Terry ('71 elem ed), have donated $100,000 to the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation to fund district initiatives around STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs. Denny, an engineer by trade, has been a member of the school board since 1997 and has served four terms as its president. The money will establish the Denny Family STEM Fund through the foundation which can support the purchase of equipment, curriculum development, instruction, professional development or specialized student research. Linda Roser, executive director of SMEF, said the money will create a long-term endowment but that use of the money is not limited to just the earnings, it can be tapped right away to make a difference in the district’s STEM programs. Denny and his wife graduated from Iowa State University of Science and Technology where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering and she earned a bachelor’s in elementary education. Terry Denny worked in the district from 1992 until retiring in 2008. “We have benefitted from our science-based education and we believe our support of STEM education throughout Shawnee Mission will help spark the interest of current and future students to pursue education and careers in engineering, science and many other technical fields yet to be discovered,” Denny said.

Four alumni and two future grads!

2013 Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship awarded to Tyler Reedy, MA ‘13 Sept. 16, 2013 - Minneapolis - Tyler Reedy MA ’13 has received a 2013 Hawkinson Scholarship from the Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace & Justice in Minneapolis. Reedy, 31, is using his scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in social work at the University of Minnesota. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Iowa with a BA in Social Work and 2013 graduate of Iowa State University with master’s degrees in History and Political Science. Hawkinson Foundation scholarships are aimed at encouraging students who have already demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice to strive for those values in their educational pursuits and in their personal and professional lives. A community organizer, Reedy has worked for change in the areas of health care, election reform and immigration. Through Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, he led efforts to oppose hog farm development and illegal dumping of industrial chemicals. His master’s theses recommended policy changes to improve the lives of the marginalized poor in Benton Harbor, Michigan and in small Iowa towns. Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 125 students from or attending schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North and South Dakota. www.hawkinsonfoundation.org

Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences names two new assistant deans BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 13, 2013 – The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences started the 2013–14 academic year with two faculty members taking up assistant dean roles to advise and mentor students by helping to map out academic pursuits, plan career paths, and navigate student life. Erik Ervin, professor of crop and soil environmental sciences, and Alex Niemiera, associate professor in horticulture, will maintain their faculty positions in the college while simultaneously serving in the Office of Academic Programs under Susan Sumner, associate dean and director of academic programs. Niemiera will serve as the new assistant dean of student programs and Ervin will serve as assistant dean of academic programs. “These positions will help enhance students’ undergraduate and graduate experiences,” said Sumner. “They will expand the initiatives offered by academic programs and help students and faculty gain skills that will take them beyond the boundaries of our campus and prepare students for careers long after they have left Virginia Tech.” ... Ervin will serve in college curriculum efforts as an ex officio member on the Curriculum Committee, work with faculty on any proposed new majors or degree programs, and be a part of discussions surrounding proposed changes to the Curriculum for Liberal Education. In addition, he will assist in an ex officio role with the online master's of agriculture and life sciences program, and have active roles in new student orientation and new faculty orientation and mentoring. He will also serve as an undergraduate adviser for life sciences undecided students and work with students facing academic probation and suspension. Ervin, whose research is focused on turf grass management and stress from heat, cold and drought, has extensive experience with experiential learning, research and international experiences, one-on-one advising, and curriculum improvement at the departmental level. His research program focuses on strategies to improve irrigation and fertilization efficiency of container-grown crops with the intent to reduce water use and decrease fertilizer pollution. He also served as the 2013 Chair of the Turf Science Division of the Crop Science Society of America. Ervin received his bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Iowa State and his master’s degree and Ph.D. from Colorado State University.

Great Grandparents Gary ('61, '63, '67) and Jannes ('69) Weede, Iowa State alumni living in Nathrop, CO, bought these outfits at Wal-Mart while visiting Ames in July, 2013. Sybastian (Sam) Knox was born April 8 in Flint, Michigan, and his first trip to Iowa was for his second cousin’s wedding July 27. Gary taught at ISU, and has so many great memories.

Great Grandparents Gary and Jannes Weede, Iowa State alumni living in Nathrop, CO, bought these outfits at Wal-Mart while visiting Ames in July, 2013. Sybastian (Sam) Knox was born April 8 in Flint, Michigan, and his first trip to Iowa was for his second cousin’s wedding July 27.

Timken Names Nathan B. Gerber Regional Sales Manager of Oil and Gas for Steel CANTON, Ohio: Sept. 23, 2013 — The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) today announced the appointment of Nathan B. Gerber to regional sales manager of the oil and gas market sector for the Steel Business. Gerber joined Timken in 1998 as an associate sales engineer in Canton. He has held positions in the Steel Business mobile on-highway sector as a sales engineer and account manager. Gerber earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. A native of Lincoln, Neb., he now lives in Houston, Texas, with his family. The Timken Company www.timken.com

Welcomed a son, Jackson, on July 28, 2013

Married to Justin Tucker on May 14, 2011

We welcomed the birth of our son, Barrett Chase Anderson, on 08/14/2013.

Brian Canaday was recently named as the Missouri Department of Conservation's Fisheries Division Chief. Brian graduated from Marshalltown Community College in 1990 with an Associate of Arts degree in Biological Science, Iowa State University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology and the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2005 with a Masters of Public Administration (with honors). Brian was also named a National Conservation Leadership Institute Fellow in 2013. Brian began working for the Missouri Department of Conservation in Fisheries Division in the fall of 1993 and has served the citizens of Missouri in progressively responsible positions within Fisheries Division, Policy Coordination, Wildlife Division and Private Land Services Division. His extensive experience, demonstrated leadership, and ability to communicate and collaborate with partners to achieve conservation goals make him an ideal fit to lead MDC's Fisheries Division. Brian lives in Columbia Missouri with his wife Bridget, also from Marshalltown (class of '87) and they have two children, Josh, a sophomore at Benedictine College in Atchison Kansas and Haley, a freshman at Tolton Catholic High School.

Olivia Muchena - Government Official Olivia Nyembezi Muchena (born 18 August 1946) is a Zimbabwean politician, currently serving in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe as Minister of Women's Affairs. She was previously the Minister of Science and Technology Development. She studied for a PhD in Agriculture Extension Education with minors in Technology and Social Change at Iowa State University. During the late 1970s she was a faculty member at the University of Rhodesia [1]. A strong supporter of President Robert Mugabe, she has served in various positions in the Zimbabwe government, including in the Ministry of Agriculture and the Office of the Vice President, where she was involved in Zimbabwe's land reform process. When the ZANU-PF–MDC national unity government was sworn in on February 13, 2009, Muchena became Minister of Women's Affairs.

ISU alumna's wedding dance with father video goes viral Katie Hughes Roling ('12 psychology) choreographed a father-daughter dance for her July 2013 wedding to Luke Roling ('11 math and chemical engineering). This dance with her father, Scot Hughes, became so popular that the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register ran stories about it. http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/05/father-daughter-wedding-dance-from-iowa…

Doug Struyk had a long and very successful public service career in Iowa first serving in the Iowa House of Representatives for four terms representing Council Bluffs. After his work in elected office, Doug joined the Iowa Secretary of State’s office where he served as legal counsel and this past legislative session served as the top staff aide for Speaker Kraig Paulsen Doug has since left the Speaker’s office and joined the Carney Law Firm in Des Moines.

ISU graduate and former professor authors first book Murder by Guile Written by Bill E. Williams ('84 MA journalism) "Wealthy rural Arizona stockbroker Steven DeMarco stands accused of bludgeoning his ex-wife to death with a golf club on the eve of his first $6,000 alimony payment. But there’s no DNA evidence, no murder weapon, and he has an alibi. Or, does he? As the determined sheriff’s investigators dig into the murder of Carol Washington, a popular local therapist, counselor and artist, they find multiple girlfriends and boyfriends, one home and two condominiums, motorcycles with GPS maps of Mexico, and three BMWs, all being used by DeMarco, his two daughters and the murdered ex-wife. Based on a true crime story, covered by CBS, NBC and ABC News departments we quickly see some of the surprising pieces of evidence found by investigators such as books on how to commit crimes and not get caught, and a backpack hidden on a golf course with a passport and cash inside." BILL WILLIAMS has a masters in journalism and has written for print, radio, television, and advertising agencies. He has won awards for his photography and has sold his prints in five galleries stretching from New Mexico to Missouri. Bill also won an award for his work in television news. He launched the Fox News Hour in Philadelphia and co-produced a documentary for the Discovery Channel. Bill has served as a public information officer for the federal government, and the states of New Mexico and Arizona and he earned a Paralegal degree form a four-year college.

Sarah Brown Wessling featured in book celebrating American Teachers Iowa State alumna Sarah Brown Wessling ('03 MA English; '98 BA English), is one of fifty teachers profiled and celebrated in the new book American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom by Katrina Fried. This book, published by Welcome Books, goes on sale on October 12, 2013. http://www.welcomebooks.com/americanteacher/

60th Wedding Anniversary Ronald Bay and Anne McClure Furry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 22, 2013. Ron is Professor Emeritus and a former Chair in Cornell University’s Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering in Ithaca, NY. He received his PhD from Iowa State in Agricultural Engineering, with minors in T&AM and Nuclear Engineering, in 1965. Anne is a founder and former Mayor of the Village of Lansing in Tompkins County, New York State, and a former music teacher and Coordinator of the Ithaca City School District K-12 music program. Anne established the Anne McClure Furry ’55 Endowment Fund for the Promotion and Support of Pedagogical Training in Classroom Music Education at Ithaca College in 2005. They have 3 children, Suzanne, Kenneth and Donna, and 5 grandchildren.

Candidates to AVMA council posts elected at July meeting Three new veterinarians elected to AVMA-HAC (CHICAGO, Illinois) July 20, 2013—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) elected new volunteer leaders to AVMA councils and to the House Advisory Committee (HAC) during its annual business meeting. The HOD elections fill Council seats that work to develop association guidance and policy in a variety of areas, including regulations and legislation, science and research, and veterinary education. The results of the elections held on July 19, 2013, during the second day of the two-day HOD meeting, include: Judicial Council The Judicial Council has two new members: Dr. Marthina Greer, a graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Marquette University Law School, was elected to the Judicial Council as an at-large member. In 2002, Dr. Greer opened a Canine Semen Freezing Center. She has contributed to pharmaceutical and nutritional research as an investigator for Abbott Laboratory, Deprenyl Animal Health and Hill’s Pet Food Corporation. She’s held offices on the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association and has served on the Veterinary Examining Board of the Department of Regulation and Licensing. -- For more information about the AVMA, please visit www.avma.org.

Jeremy Patrick Hayes (B.S. '02, M.Ed. '05) and Andrew Robinson Maggiore were married on August 17, 2013, at the home of Paul Maggiore in Falmouth, MA. The Reverend Thomas James Brown officiated the 5 p.m. ceremony. A reception also followed at the Maggiore home. Jeremy is a native of Cascade, IA, and the son of Pat and Kathy Hayes of Simpsonville, SC. He received his B.S. degree in management information systems from Iowa State University in 2002 and a Master's degree in education in 2005, also from Iowa State. Jeremy works at Communispace Corporation in Boston, MA. Andrew is the son of Paul Maggiore of Boston, MA, and Nancy Robinson of Canaan, CT, and the stepson of the late Evana Maggiore. He received bachelor degrees in French literature and film and television studies from Boston University in 1999. He went on to complete a Master's degree in film at the University of Amsterdam and lived in the Netherlands until 2009. Andrew is currently self-employed as an intercultural consultant, teacher, and translator. The couple was attended by Jeremy's sister Jennifer Hayes of Portland, OR; Julia McGinley of Ames, IA; Andrew's brother Matt Maggiore of Woburn, MA; Andrew's sister Jacquie Maggiore of South Boston, MA; and Tomš Zvada of Cambridge, MA. Readings were delivered by Jamie Maggiore of Woburn, MA; Shannon Rosa of Enfield, CT; and Luisella Premoli of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Andrew and Jeremy met while singing in the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. They reside in Somerville, MA and plan on honeymooning in South America in the spring.

James and Martha Bradbury celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on July 7, 2013. We met at ISU when pursuing our degrees in engineering and food and nutrition.

Robert E. Walkup Appointed as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea for the State of Arizona Tucson, Ariz. - Former Mayor Robert E. Walkup, a resident of the City of Tucson, Arizona, has been appointed as honorary consul of the Republic of Korea for the State of Arizona. The swearing in Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the office of Congressman Ron Barber, District 8, 3945 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Suite 211, Tucson, AZ 85712. Mr. Walkup’s primary duties and responsibilities will be to exert his best effort to protect overseas Korean nationals, a basic obligation of the government under the Constitution. Additionally, his duties shall include acting as a liaison officer for the promotion of trade, economic, cultural, scientific, education relations and the facilitation of commercial transaction and/or introduction of foreign capital. Mr. Walkup was raised in Ames, Iowa and is a graduate of Iowa State University. He received his bachelors’ degree in industrial engineering in 1960. After two years as an officer in the Corp of Engineers he returned to Iowa and started work as a manufacturing and aerospace engineer. His career includes significant management and executive positions with Collins Radio, Rockwell International, Fairchild Republic, and Hughes Aircraft Co. His specialties are avionics, aircraft design and manufacturing, tactical missile development and deployment; space research, international trade, and government relations. In 1999, Walkup was elected as a Republican Mayor in the primarily Democratic city of Tucson. He was reelected twice more serving for a total of 12 years before his retirement in 2012. He served as the Vice Chair of the US Conference of Mayors’ Aviation Subcommittee, President of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, and Chairman of the Regional Economic Development Organization. Mr. Walkup is married to Beth Walkup. Together they have 6 children and 8 grandchildren. It is expected that Mr. Robert Walkup will be instrumental to promote the friendly and substantial relations between Korea and Arizona.

Materials Engineer Aaron Greco is the principal engineer investigating and working to improve the reliability of wind turbines in the tribology section of Argonne’s Energy Systems division. What influenced your career path, leading you to work at Argonne? After completing my undergrad at Iowa State University, I was awarded a student internship at Argonne through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships program. I became interested in tribology, an interdisciplinary field — mechanical, materials and chemical — with challenging problems. Interested in furthering my career in this field, I completed my PhD at Northwestern University and I applied for and was selected for a science and technology policy fellowship through the National Academies in Washington, D.C. I worked on technical reports supporting the new federal fuel economy standards. That experience helped me understand how energy policies are developed, what goes into informing the policymakers and the types of reports and technical advisement they receive. It was an eye-opening experience. After that, I came back to Argonne to do my postdoctoral work. What is your role at the laboratory? I am the project lead for the wind turbine drivetrain reliability research program. My group works on tribology (friction and lubrication), mostly for improving vehicle fuel efficiency. We are also looking for ways to mitigate premature bearing failures in wind turbines by investigating bearings that have failed in the field, simulating their operation with benchtop tests and looking at different materials and lubricant factors that can improve reliability of bearings. What is exciting about your work? Working on cutting-edge projects that have a broad impact for society. The project I’m working on has potential to improve the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy through the discovery and development of new technology. Working in the lab on these challenging technical issues is interesting. I also find it exciting to collaborate with organizations and couple research with real-world applications. Whom do you collaborate with? Industries. They include gearbox manufacturers, lubricant companies and bearing manufacturers, among others. Collaborations help us to understand technical issues that industry is experiencing and to transfer our work into application. We also collaborate with academia, hosting student interns and performing joint research activities. This enables us to leverage capabilities outside the lab and provide students with valuable work experience. What do you like best about Argonne? Argonne is unique. It has an academic culture; people are interested in discovery, research and new technology. You get to work on exciting technology while working with researchers who are the best in their fields — they are passionate about their work. I am proud of where I work, and I feel fortunate to be a part of the lab and to work with such great people. What kinds of mentoring opportunities have you experienced at Argonne? Informally, my colleagues within my own group serve as mentors. They are approachable senior scientists who are helpful with technical and general questions about working at Argonne. In 2010, as a postdoc at Argonne, I was formally assigned a mentor (Energy Systems Division Director Don Hillebrand). I was considering an opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., and work at DOE headquarters on a management and operations detail. The Wind and Water Power Technologies Office was looking for people with experience in drivetrain technologies, and it fit my background. Since Don had experience in D.C., he had valuable advice for me on how to navigate and make the best use of my time there. Given the difference between the work environments at headquarters and the lab, it was important to have a mentor who was both knowledgeable and approachable. Working on the cutting edge, how do you balance your work and life? I find that it happens naturally. I focus on my work and devote the time needed to complete it. At times, I’m consumed by my work and then I take a step back and rebalance myself. My day-to-day work has variety. I might be in the lab all week working on experiments, sectioning samples and doing metallography, or I might be at a conference or a meeting reporting to industrial collaborators, or meeting with our DOE sponsors. I use my bike commute to Argonne from Chicago to decompress and regain balance. What advice do you have for people who are preparing for their careers? It’s important to find something that you’re passionate about, while finding where your skills lie, and trying to match them. - See more at: http://www.anl.gov/articles/aaron-greco#sthash.AcISkghs.dpuf

PERRIGO COMPANY HIRES LEANN SHIPLEY AS EXTERNAL QUALITY AUDITOR Allegan, MI — Perrigo, a leading pharmaceutical supplier, has hired Leann Shipley as External Quality Auditor for the Quality team at Perrigo Sergeant’s Pet Care Products in Omaha, Nebraska. In this role, Shipley will be auditing suppliers in this newly-created position for Perrigo Sergeant’s. Shipley brings to Perrigo 19 total years of experience in the food industry and business consulting, with roles including quality assurance, research and development, and auditing. Shipley earned a bachelor’s in animal science from Iowa State University and a master’s in food science from Kansas State University. Shipley is from Denison, IA and currently resides in Omaha, NE. Perrigo is hiring hard working, qualified people with leadership qualities to keep pace with the company’s success and growth. For more information on locations and current career opportunities, visit www.perrigocareers.com. From its beginnings as a packager of generic home remedies in 1887, Allegan, Michigan-based Perrigo Company has grown to become a leading global provider of quality, affordable healthcare products. Perrigo develops, manufactures and distributes over-the-counter (OTC) and generic prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals, infant formulas, nutritional products, animal health, dietary supplements and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The Company is the world's largest manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products for the store brand market. The Company's primary markets and locations of logistics operations have evolved over the years to include the United States, Israel, Mexico, the United Kingdom, India, China and Australia. Visit Perrigo on the Internet (www.perrigo.com ).

MORTAR BOARD FELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO CARL J. KIRPES COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Mortar Board National Foundation proudly announces that Carl J. Kirpes is the recipient of the 2013 Barbara Cook Fellowship, a $5,000 award. Kirpes is a 2012 graduate of Iowa State University, where he earned a double major in mechanical engineering and industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Since graduation, he has been employed at GENESYS Systems Integrator, an engineering design-build firm in Kansas City, Mo. He will return to Iowa State University in the fall to pursue his master’s degree in systems engineering. Kirpes was initiated into the Torch chapter of Mortar Board in 2010. In addition to his Mortar Board involvement, Kirpes participated in Division I intercollegiateathletics as a member of the Iowa State University football team. He also served as president of both the Cardinal Key and Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma honor societies, co-taught a first-year honors program class, led an engineering leadership program small group and volunteered at the YMCA as ayouth basketball coach and swim instructor. During his undergraduate studies, Kirpes participated in a scholarly research project evaluating human-computer interface technologies, resulting in co-authorship on a publication and presentation at an international conference. This experience, combined with his coursework, honed his research interest in “woven-design” engineering, a methodology that entails creating and applying integrated, systemic approaches to problem solving. Furthermore, Kirpes initiated a two-year honors thesis project that culminated in the writing of a completescience fiction novel centering on the concept of “reflective leadership.” For his academic and cocurricular achievements, Kirpes was selected as a 2012 Tau Beta Pi Laureate, one of only five recipients chosen annually by the national engineering honor society. Additionally, he merited both the 2011 Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award and the 2011 University Honors Program Outstanding Student Award at Iowa State University, among numerous other honors. Hailing from West Des Moines, Iowa, Kirpes is a 2008 graduate of Valley High School. He is the son of Paul and Lori Kirpes. This year, the Mortar Board National Foundation awarded over $30,000 in fellowships to eight exceptional Mortar Board members. Fellowship recipients were selected based on academic excellence, strong recommendation, scholarly promise and Mortar Board involvement. Since the establishment of the Mortar Board fellowship program in 1941, nearly $700,000 has been granted to assist members in pursuing further study in graduate or professional school. Mortar Board National Foundation president, Sally Steadman, Ph.D., observed, “These eight fellowship recipients represent the very best that Mortar Board has to offer. We are extremely proud to support their postgraduate endeavors as they continue to achieve success in their scholarly, leadership and charitable pursuits.” Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Since its founding in 1918, more than a quarter of a million members have held the honor of being initiated at 230 chartered chapters across the nation. Mortar Board provides its members with opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. Some notable Mortar Board members include professional football player and philanthropist Drew Brees, former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and award-winning actor Marion Ross. Learn more about Mortar Board at www.mortarboard.org.

CHS names ISU Ag Business graduate to lead European operations ST. PAUL, MINN. (June 19, 2013) – CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), an energy grains and foods company and the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative, announced the promotion of Iowa State University Ag Business graduate Roger Baker to vice president and general manager, CHS Europe at Geneva, Switzerland. Baker will be responsible for daily business management, grain merchandising operations and overall profitability. Baker’s appointment is effective immediately and he will report directly to Mark Palmquist, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Ag Business, CHS Inc. “We are confident that Roger’s strong management acumen, merchandising savvy, deep knowledge of CHS best practices and intense customer focus will greatly contribute to future success,” said Palmquist. Baker joined CHS in 1994 as procurement merchandiser and later led the company’s global wheat desk. In August 2011, he was named CHS Europe senior merchandiser and relocated to Geneva. Baker is a native of Swea City, Iowa, and earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Agriculture Business from Iowa State University in December 1993. CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company, supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products.

Denise K. Drake Elected Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Class of 2013 Kansas City, MO (June 26, 2013) - Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the world’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce that Denise K. Drake, a shareholder in the Kansas City, Missouri office, has been elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, class of 2013. “We are very proud of Denise. This election and recognition are well-deserved,” said Office Managing Shareholder, Dan Boatright. “Denise’s impressive career, her commitment to providing clients with top notch legal representation and her exceptional character demonstrates why she is worthy of this honor.” The qualifications for election require nominees to have been in the field of labor and employment law for at least 20 years and proven to their peers, the bar, bench and public that they possess the highest professional qualifications and ethical standards; the highest level of character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership; and a commitment to fostering and furthering the objectives of the College. Nominees also will have provided sustained, exceptionally high quality professional services to clients, bar, bench and public; and have significant evidence of scholarship, teaching, lecturing, and/or distinguished published writings on labor and employment law. A formidable litigator, Drake represents management in employment lawsuits, including collective, multi-plaintiff and multi-defendant employment actions, as well as in arbitration and mediation. She has obtained jury verdicts on behalf of management in cases involving sexual harassment, race discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation cases. Additionally, she has successfully obtained dismissals or summary judgments (upheld on appeal when challenged) in many cases filed across the nation. Drake has successfully defeated nationwide certification of several wage and hour collective actions; convinced plaintiffs to voluntarily dismiss approximately 30 actions; and advantageously used offers of judgment, questionnaires and other strategic tools to appropriately position cases for efficient and successful resolution. The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, was founded in 1995 on the 60th anniversary of the National Labor Relations Board and the 30th anniversary of Title VII and Executive Order 11246. The College began as a non-profit professional association honoring the leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of Labor and Employment Law. It has now evolved to become an intellectual and practical resource for the support of our profession and our many audiences. The primary purpose of the College is recognizing individuals, sharing knowledge and delivering value to the many different groups who can benefit from its value model.

MUSCATINE, IOWA – Thomas J. Morgan, P.E., has joined the consulting engineering firm, PRVN Consultants, Inc., as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Morgan is establishing PRVN’s new Austin, Texas, office, and brings 22 years of consulting engineering experience, including 15 years in the Austin business community. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1990 from Iowa State University and is a registered professional engineer in three states. Morgan’s professional experience encompasses conceptual and detailed design; economic and technical feasibility studies; and design development, layout, and specifications of power, heating, and chiller plant equipment and their respective distribution and ancillary systems. He also brings business development and office management experience to PRVN. Morgan has managed several large central utility system projects for numerous large district utility, higher education, and industrial clients. This experience encompasses development and management of project scope, schedule, cost, quality control, communications, resources, and procurement and risk elements to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.

Minnesota State Bar Association Recognizes Attorney Brett A. Klein for Pro Bono Service Minneapolis, MN – June 19, 2013. Seven attorneys from Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., have been named “North Star Lawyers” by the Minnesota State Bar Association, in recognition for providing at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2012. In this inaugural year of the North Star Lawyer Program, the MSBA celebrates these attorneys who donated their time to providing legal services to low-income people at no fee. “Serving the community where we live and work is an integral part of our firm’s culture,” said Scott Dongoske, firm president. “We are proud of those lawyers who devote their time and energy to give back to their community. They set a great example for all of us.” Brett A. Klein, a graduate of Iowa State University, was recognized. He is a patent prosecutor who works to secure patent protection for inventions. Brett’s practice involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and offering strategic advice to clients regarding growth and management of their patent portfolios. In addition, Brett has experience in contractual negotiations of intellectual property rights for joint ventures and patent due diligence investigations for corporate transactions.

Neil and Kay Deupree Inducted into the UW-Rock County Hall of Honor Janesville, Wis. - Neil and Kay Deupree were honored at the 2013 Rock County Hall of Honor Recognition Ceremony on June 17, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County. This ceremony--sponsored by the UW-Rock County, the UW-Rock County Foundation, and the Rock County Board of Supervisors--recognizes the contributions made by outstanding Rock County citizens. The program notes read as follows: Neil and Kay Deupree Through their good works and leadership activities, Neil and Kay Deupree have proven to be outstanding examples of good citizenship and making a difference in the Rock County community. Neil Deupree has been a strong voice for diversity and social justice programs and is an active member of many organizations: the Diversity Action Team, Friends of Welty Environmental Center, the Green-Rock Audubon Society, Friends of Rockport Park, the Beloit Community Ministers Fellowship, Wisconsin Council of Churches Peace and Justice Commission. In the past, he has been a part of Justice Overcoming Borders, the Rock County Bridge Builders, Janesville Ministerial Association. In addition, he was on the Rock County Board from 2003-2008, serving on multiple committees and as the Chair for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee. He is currently an on-call chaplain for Agrace Hospice. Over the years, Kay Deupree has shown skill as an activist, educator, volunteer, leader, environmentalist, and mentor. Kay was the president of the Janesville League of Women Voters and served on the Blackhawk Technical College Affirmative Action Advisory Committee. She has volunteered with and is a strong presence for local causes including YWCA Diversity Committee and Janesville Little Theatre. Through her work with the Neighborhood Action Team, residents have praised her efforts to revitalize Janesville’s Fourth Ward neighborhood including the Wilson Gathering Garden and native hillside. Kay and Neil have worked together for House of Mercy Homeless Shelter and Rock Valley Fellowship of Reconciliation. Most of this involvement followed Neil’s retirement from pastoring First Christian Church and Kay’s work as coordinator of UWEX Nutrition Education Program. Neil and Kay Deupree give wholeheartedly to each committee and cause for which they are involved and in many cases, lead the organization to make Rock County a better place.

Neil and Kay Deupree Inducted into the UW-Rock County Hall of Honor Janesville, Wis. - Neil and Kay Deupree were honored at the 2013 Rock County Hall of Honor Recognition Ceremony on June 17, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County. This ceremony--sponsored by the UW-Rock County, the UW-Rock County Foundation, and the Rock County Board of Supervisors--recognizes the contributions made by outstanding Rock County citizens. The program notes read as follows: Neil and Kay Deupree Through their good works and leadership activities, Neil and Kay Deupree have proven to be outstanding examples of good citizenship and making a difference in the Rock County community. Neil Deupree has been a strong voice for diversity and social justice programs and is an active member of many organizations: the Diversity Action Team, Friends of Welty Environmental Center, the Green-Rock Audubon Society, Friends of Rockport Park, the Beloit Community Ministers Fellowship, Wisconsin Council of Churches Peace and Justice Commission. In the past, he has been a part of Justice Overcoming Borders, the Rock County Bridge Builders, Janesville Ministerial Association. In addition, he was on the Rock County Board from 2003-2008, serving on multiple committees and as the Chair for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee. He is currently an on-call chaplain for Agrace Hospice. Over the years, Kay Deupree has shown skill as an activist, educator, volunteer, leader, environmentalist, and mentor. Kay was the president of the Janesville League of Women Voters and served on the Blackhawk Technical College Affirmative Action Advisory Committee. She has volunteered with and is a strong presence for local causes including YWCA Diversity Committee and Janesville Little Theatre. Through her work with the Neighborhood Action Team, residents have praised her efforts to revitalize Janesville’s Fourth Ward neighborhood including the Wilson Gathering Garden and native hillside. Kay and Neil have worked together for House of Mercy Homeless Shelter and Rock Valley Fellowship of Reconciliation. Most of this involvement followed Neil’s retirement from pastoring First Christian Church and Kay’s work as coordinator of UWEX Nutrition Education Program. Neil and Kay Deupree give wholeheartedly to each committee and cause for which they are involved and in many cases, lead the organization to make Rock County a better place.

Tanager Place Research Center to fund study on eating disorders - Spearheaded by Dr. Melinda Green, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University The Tanager Place Research Center will fund a new study that seeks to identify biological correlations of eating disorders in the fight to develop effective treatment. The research proposal fits the mission of the Tanager Place Research Center by using science to inform best practices for adolescents and their families struggling with mental health issues. Launched fall 2012 with the partnership of five local academic institutions, the Research Center seeks to facilitate research that has the potential to expand knowledge and positively affect children and families. It was funded by generous, private donations. The study is spearheaded by Dr. Melinda Green, associate professor of psychology at Cornell College. Green studies the biological, psychological, and sociocultural predictors of eating disorder behaviors. A licensed psychologist in the State of Iowa who is trained in the treatment and diagnosis of eating disorders, Green has more than seven years experience researching the psychophysiological correlations of eating disorders with the use of electrocardiography. Green holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University. Eating disorders affect 5 million people in Western countries each year, with the most common age of onset the adolescent years. The disorders are accompanied by myriad negative medical and psychological outcomes, and take a considerable toll on the entire family. This study funded by the Tanager Place Research Center has the potential to greatly benefit adolescents and their families by informing treatment approaches and conceptual models of binge/purge behaviors. “Dr. Green’s efforts on behalf of adolescents is exactly the type of initiative we’d like to support through the Research Center,” says Tanager Place CEO George Estle. “Our goal is to increase knowledge that might impact children and their families. We see great potential with this research topic and are honored to support her efforts.”

Virginia Tech's X.J. Meng named University Distinguished Professor If not for his discovery of the “fascinating world of viruses,” Dr. X.J. Meng might have been a surgeon. Instead, he is one of those rare individuals trained both in human medicine through a medical school and animal medicine through his Ph.D. studies from the veterinary school at Iowa State University. Meng is a professor of molecular virology at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. He has also been named a University Distinguished Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, a rank bestowed on no more than one percent of faculty whose scholarly attainments have attracted national and international recognition. Meng is the first from the veterinary college to hold the prestigious title. After earning his medical degree from China’s Binzhou Medical College, Meng briefly practiced medicine part-time and planned to pursue surgery as a career. That plan was derailed when he enrolled in a graduate program at the Wuhan University College of Medicine, where he conducted his first research on human viruses. After completing a master’s degree in microbiology and finding a new passion for viruses, Meng came to the United States and pursued a doctorate in immunobiology from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Viruses, especially emerging and re-emerging animal viruses, have been Meng’s obsession ever since. An emerging virus is one that has adapted and developed into a newly discovered disease, while a re-emerging virus is one has been around for some time but has recently come back in a different form or location. Groundbreaking research Meng’s long list of achievements includes the discovery of two new viruses and the invention of the first fully-licensed U.S. Department of Agriculture commercial vaccine against a deadly swine disease. “I thought that the best way to utilize my training was to conduct biomedical research in the field of comparative medicine focusing on virus diseases,” said Meng, who is in the college’s Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology “In this way, I can contribute to both human and veterinary medicine in a meaningful way.”

Phillip O'Loughlin joins Peters Construction Corporation of Waterloo, IA Phillip O’Loughlin has joined Peters Construction Corporation of Waterloo, IA, as a Project Engineer. O’Loughlin is a 2010 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Construction Engineering. At Peters, O’Loughlin will be involved in pre-construction and construction management. Peters Construction Corporation is a commercial general contractor serving Northeast Iowa.

Westlake Reed Leskosky promotes the following individuals in recognition of their design and technical excellence and superior project implementation that enhance the firm’s fully integrated design services. Chad A. Spencer is one of the individuals receiving this promotion. Chad is a 2001 graduate of Iowa State University. Shawn P. Carr, PE Associate Principal, Director of Structural Engineering Joined WRL: Nov. 2005 | Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Double-Major in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 1993 Shawn creates simple yet innovative solutions to structurally challenging designs, including the recent structural engineering of Cleveland’s new MOCA Museum1, led with iconic, sculptural, and technical panache. Erik Allen Lund III, AIA LEED AP Associate Principal, Project Director Joined WRL: Dec. 2008 | Kent State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 1998 Erik’s hands-on approach to coordinating design, engineering, sustainability, and technology as a team leader has contributed to designs for the Yorktown Victory Center, Pro Football Hall of Fame Future 50 Expansion, and University of Mount Union. Christopher L. Buehner, PE Associate, Mechanical Engineer Joined WRL: August 2004 | Ohio University, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 2001 Chris has deep experience in multiple project types ranging from performing arts centers to healthcare facilities, including several innovative LEED-certified facilities that integrate energy efficient measures. Mitchell J. Clemente, CPD Associate, Mechanical Designer Joined WRL: July 2006 | Lakeland Community College, Assoc. Degree in Industrial Engineering, 1990 A nationally recognized technical expert who serves on the Board of Directors for American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Mitch applies experience in a variety of systems and green technology resulting in quality assurance and quality control for the entire integrated team. Bradley Fink, RA Associate, Project Architect Joined WRL: May 2005 | Kent State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 2005 Involvement from design phases through day-to-day on the site during construction of Cleveland Clinic’s LEED-NC Gold certified Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center has been instrumental in carving Brad’s leadership in healthcare. Jesse Fishman, CTS-D, DSCE Associate, Senior AV Systems Designer Joined WRL: Nov. 2010 | University of Miami, FL, Bachelor of Music, 2003 Jesse’s expertise in advanced digital and integrated AV systems is showcased in projects such as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Future 50 Expansion and the Slippery Rock University Performing Arts Center. Daniel W. Hughes, NCIDQ Associate, Interior Designer Joined WRL: July 2005 | The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, 1998 Dan creates specialty interiors and collaborates with the firm’s Innovative Technology Design Group to blend engineering and technology design with a compelling interior expression. Carmen J. Mazzant, PE Associate, Electrical Engineer Joined WRL: Dec. 2005 | Ohio University, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, 2003 In addition to his electrical engineering on diverse projects, and enhanced by his construction background, Carmen has also developed power system studies for KeyBank and Progressive Field, and provides training on building modeling software. Daniel L. Michaels, RA Associate, Project Architect, Technical Leader, Designer Joined WRL: March 2003 | Kent State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 2000; Bachelor of Science in Environmental Technology, 2000 Dan’s passion for design is all-encompassing, from creativity and technical know-how on projects such as Cleveland’s MOCA Museum1 and Gartner Auditorium at Cleveland Museum of Art, to pursuits in graphics, fine arts and furniture design. Chad A. Spencer, PE Associate, Mechanical Engineer Joined WRL: Jan. 2007 | Iowa State University, Master of Science, 2004, and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 2001 Chad’s specialty in mechanical engineering enhances the integrated design effort with in-depth analysis of systems and calculations of energy metrics for healthcare, cultural, and commercial clients. Kirk T. Sprague, PE Associate, Electrical Engineer Joined WRL: April 2007 | The University of Toledo, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology, 2004 Kirk’s skillful coordination of the electrical aspects of projects enables the optimal distribution of power and emergency systems that are critical to client’s operations such as healthcare delivery.

Platinum Supplemental Insurance Promotes Lindsay Wagner Platinum Supplemental Insurance has recently promoted Lindsay Wagner to compliance supervisor in the company’s Compliance Department —responsible for making sure the company stays in good standing with all legal regulations related to insurance products and sales. Lindsay joined Platinum five and a half years ago as a licensing specialist and has worked as a compliance associate for the past three years. She is responsible for supervising all compliance functions, including approving sales materials, assisting representatives in following state regulations and educating representatives and employees on industry rules. Lindsay earned a bachelor’s of science degree from Iowa State University in 2004.

Former ISU Student Awarded 2013 AMP / Michael D. Hayre Fellowship in Public Outreach Chris Thomson, a former Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student, has been awarded the 2013 AMP/Michael D. Hayre Fellowship in Public Outreach. Chris’ program will focus on student-to-student outreach at veterinary schools and conferences across America. Through campus presentations, workshops, and media initiatives via veterinary education programs throughout America, Chris will build and maintain informed understanding and acceptance of the importance of animals to biomedical research. The project, “The Veterinary Impact,” will also feature a robust website and series of posters. Chris graduated from Iowa State University with degrees in Animal Science and International Agriculture. While at ISU, Chris got his start in research from working in the labs of Dr. Matthew Ellinwood. Chris assisted with the research testing an enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis disease. "Coming to ISU, I had no interest in a future in research. It wasn't until meeting with Dr. Ellinwood that I began to see the incredible opportunities surrounding the world of biomedical research," said Mr. Thomson. "I owe a majority of my current involvements to the initial encouragements through his lab." “All students preparing for careers in veterinary medicine should understand how integral research animals are to medical advances, critical to both people and animals. Chris’ program will highlight opportunities for careers in research animal medicine – and give those students who choose private practice a new appreciation for the development of the treatments that they will use to heal animals throughout their professional lives,” said Jacquie Calnan, President of Americans for Medical Progress. “We at AMP are delighted to welcome Chris and assist him in this outreach. The Michael D. Hayre Fellowship in Public Outreach, established by Americans for Medical Progress in 2008, promotes peer education about humane and responsible animal research among students and young adults aged 18-30. Named in memory of AMP's former Chairman, Michael D. Hayre, DVM, DACLAM, the fellowship provides support for outreach and advocacy projects in the United States.

AMSA HONORS DR. RODRIGO TART WITH 2013 AMSA MEAT PROCESSING AWARD The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announced that Dr. Rodrigo Tart is the recipient of the 2013 AMSA Meat Processing Award. The award, established in 1977, is sponsored by Smithfield Foods. Dr. Tart will be honored at a special reception and awards banquet at the AMSA 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Auburn, AL. As Director of Research and Development for the John Morrell Food Group, Rodrigo Tart is a key contributor to the product innovation efforts of one of the country’s largest and most diversified meat processing companies. Dr. Tart is widely recognized as a top meat processing expert and is routinely sought for his expertise and knowledge of meat processing systems both within the meat industry and in academia. He has been a true leader, innovator, and very productive scientist and product development specialist. Rodrigo Tarte is a gradute of Iowa State University. Dr. Tart possesses an excellent understanding of meat processing principles, including the effects of processing, ingredients and formulation. He has a superior ability to translate fundamental scientific knowledge into actionable steps that deliver clear and measurable business results. Dr. Tart’s passion for the meat processing industry inspires him to continue to seek ways in which to improve on his excellent work, always seeking to improve on existing manufacturing processes and bringing safer products to the consumer. Despite his corporate commitments, Dr. Tart spent two weeks in Benin, West Africa in 2008, as a volunteer consultant on meat/food processing to a non-governmental research and training organization through the United Nations Development Program. His contributions to the meat industry extend well beyond his work in industrial research and development. Dr. Tart has published three book chapters, edited the 2009 book Ingredients in Meat Products, given invited presentations in the U.S., Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, and is an occasional speaker at university seminars and student events. He is a former Director of the AMSA Board of Directors, has chaired several AMSA committees and has been a reviewer for the journal Meat Science. He currently serves on the External Advisory Committee of the Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Willbros Names Collins as President - Oil and Gas Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG) announced today that Earl Collins has been named President of its Oil and Gas segment. As President, Collins will be responsible for the development and implementation of Willbros strategy for the oil and gas markets as well as day-to-day operations of the Company’s oil and gas product and service lines which include: construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication for projects from the wellhead to small capital projects inside refinery limits. Collins joins Willbros from CH2M HILL where he served as President & Global Director of EPC & Construction Operations. In that role he was responsible for the overall management of the EPC and construction business for all energy and chemicals projects servicing the upstream, midstream and downstream markets. He has also held positions with Peter Kiewit Construction. “Strong leadership is the foundation for great success – Earl’s experience and direction will play a vital role in the future development and growth of the company,” said Chief Operating Officer, Jim Gibson. “We find great value in the breadth of his capabilities and look forward to incorporating his knowledge and experience into the way the Company manages projects.” Collins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering from Iowa State University in 1991. Willbros Group, Inc. is an independent contractor serving the oil, gas, power, refining and petrochemical industries, providing engineering, construction, turnaround, maintenance, life-cycle extension services and facilities development and operations services to industry and government entities worldwide.

Vice Adm. Gerald Hoewing (ISU 1971 alum) received an honorary doctorate during spring commencement at Purdue University. Purdue awarded 10 honorary doctorates during spring commencement Purdue University awarded 10 honorary doctorate degrees during commencement ceremonies this spring. Nine of the honorary doctorates were presented during ceremonies May 10-12 in the Elliott Hall of Music on the West Lafayette campus. Another was presented May 12 during the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis ceremony at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. One of the 2013 honorees is an ISU alum: Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing of Pensacola, Fla., who was the 53rd chief of naval personnel. Hoewing received his commission in May 1971 through the NROTC Scholarship Program and was designated a naval aviator in August 1972. He served with Attack Squadrons 147, 122 and 94, and completed several western Pacific deployments aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). In 1993, he assumed command of the fast combat logistics support ship USS Seattle (AOE 3), deploying to the Mediterranean in support of the USS Theodore Roosevelt battle group. In January 1995, he became the 20th commanding officer of USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). He later served as the senior military assistant to the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness in Washington, D.C. In 2002, Hoewing assumed the duties of chief of naval personnel/deputy chief of naval operations (manpower and personnel). He received a doctor of education degree at 9:30 a.m. on May 11.

Kamryn Babcock, The Weitz Company, is named a Building Design + Construction "40 under 40" Honoree The pleased to present our Class of 2013 “40 Under 40” honorees. Along with the 280 previous recipients of this honor, dating from 2006, they represent the next generation of leadership in the AEC industry. These superstars range in age from 28 to 39 (as of December 31, 2012), with a median age of 36. They have been chosen by the editors of Building Design+Construction on the basis of three factors: career achievement, service to their professions and communities, and active participation in charitable work. This year’s winners will be invited to join their 40 Under 40 peers—as well as up-and-coming professionals nominated by their firms—for three days of career development at our Third Annual BD+C “U40 Leadership Summit” in San Francisco, October 9-11, 2013. For more information, contact BD+C's Events Manager, Judy Brociek, at 847.954.7943 or jbrociek@sgcmail.com. Kamryn Babcock (Class of 98) is one of these winners. The following is her feature in ENR Midwest. SOFTWARE WHIZ KARMYN BABCOCK, LEED AP IT Director The Weitz Company, Des Moines, Iowa AGE: 37 BS, MS, Iowa State University ACCOMPLISHMENTS Joined Weitz in 1997; promoted to Director of IT in 2012, managing a team of 15. Supervises implementation and upgrades of systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle SOA, Prolog Suite, and BIM/VDC applications, including work with external clients and subcontractors. Directed Weitz’s beta testing for Prolog Manager 5.0; developed real-time integration between Prolog and JDE regarding project financial information. Developed prototype intranet for 1,200+ employees. Implemented Lean construction technology practices companywide; renegotiated major technology contracts for the firm. Inducted into the Meridian Hall of Fame in 2008 for her work with Prolog. EXTRACURRICULAR Active member of Construction FutureTech CIO, Construction Executive Leaders, Iowa State University Con E Alumni, Prolog Customer Advisory Board, and iPad in Construction. Volunteer kickboxing instructor for various charities; assists with fundraising “kickathons” several times a year. Plays piano, sings, and teaches preschool at a local church. OFF THE CLOCK Can’t live without: Amazon Cloud Player (current favorite artists: The Lone Bellow, Walk to the Moon, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis). Hobbies: playing Rachmaninoff on the piano, shopping for shoes. Favorite flick: “Fight Club.” SECRET LIFE Partial to girls’ weekends in Chicago and Minneapolis. Magazine article: http://www.bdcnetwork.com/meet-bdcs-40-under-40-class-2013?utm_campaign=BD%2BC%20eAlert%20-%205%2F1… weitz website article link: http://www.weitz.com/2013/05/bdc-40-under-40-honors-weitz-it-director/

Amy Hill (’02 psychology) and Jayce Hoyt (’92 public service and administration in agriculture) are announcing their engagement. Amy is the daughter of Jeanie Hill of Sterling, Colo., and Robert and Lori Hill of Northwood. A graduate of SCMT High School, Amy graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and from the University of Kentucky with a master's in library science. She was the access services librarian and later served as the library director at Waldorf College in Forest City. Jayce is the son of Jim and Judy Hoyt of Hawkeye. A graduate of North Fayette High School West Union, Jayce graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in public service and administration in agriculture. A September 15, 2012 wedding is planned in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple will be making their home in Minneapolis, where Jayce is employed as the North American Agribusiness Specialist for Accenture.

Amy Hill (’02 psychology) and Jayce Hoyt (’92 public service and administration in agriculture) are announcing their engagement. Amy is the daughter of Jeanie Hill of Sterling, Colo., and Robert and Lori Hill of Northwood. A graduate of SCMT High School, Amy graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and from the University of Kentucky with a master's in library science. She was the access services librarian and later served as the library director at Waldorf College in Forest City. Jayce is the son of Jim and Judy Hoyt of Hawkeye. A graduate of North Fayette High School West Union, Jayce graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in public service and administration in agriculture. A September 15, 2012 wedding is planned in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple will be making their home in Minneapolis, where Jayce is employed as the North American Agribusiness Specialist for Accenture.

Hanson’s Kay earns Certified Communications Professional designation Amy Kay, public relations coordinator at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield, Ill., headquarters, recently received the Certified Communications Professional (CCP) designation from the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Matrix Foundation. The Matrix Foundation was established in 1998 as AWC’s educational affiliate and promotes the advancement of women in communications by providing funds for education, research and publications. The foundation’s Professional Communications Certification program was established in 2005 and is endorsed by the University of Washington Department of Communications. The CCP designation recognizes individuals in the communications industry who have demonstrated excellence in all areas of communications — career achievements, education and professional and volunteer activities — and are members of professional communications organizations. Kay has a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from Iowa State University. In 2011, The Springfield Business Journal in Springfield, Ill., named Kay on the publication’s “Forty Under 40” list, which features 40 individuals younger than 40 in Springfield and its surrounding areas. The individuals are selected based on their contributions to the local business community and the community in which they live. She is a member of AWC, for which she was a judge for the 2010 Clarion Awards Program and the Springfield, Ill., chapter’s vice president of programs from 2009 to 2011. She also is a graduate of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Springfield. Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, architecture, planning and allied services. The firm’s corporate headquarters is located at 1525 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703. The office may be reached by phone: (217) 788-2450 or fax: (217) 788-2503. -30-

Dr. William R. Brinkley was recently honored at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston with the Distinguished Faculty Award. Dr. Brinkley is a graduate of Iowa State University. BCM Reunion honors outstanding alumni and faculty Reunion Weekend at Baylor College of Medicine took place April 19-21 for M.D. class years ending in “3” and “8.” Always a highpoint of the weekend, the Awards Luncheon took place Saturday, April 20, and featured the recognition of outstanding alumni and faculty in the following categories: Distinguished Alumnus Award – Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Jose G. Esparza, M.D., Ph.D. ’74 Donald P. McDonnell, Ph.D. ’88 Distinguished Alumnus Award – Medical School D. Lynn Loriaux, M.D. ’67, Ph.D. ’68 Charles H. McCollum III, M.D. (Resident Alum) Young Alumnus Award – Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Timothy R. Hughes, Ph.D. ’98 Young Alumnus Award – Medical School Anthony J. Garcia-Prats, M.D. ’02 Lifetime Achievement Award Eugene V. Boisaubin, M.D. (Resident Alum) Wendell D. Erwin, M.D. ’66 Distinguished Service Award Douglas D. Koch, M.D. (Resident Alum) Professor of Ophthalmology at BCM Distinguished Faculty Award William R. Brinkley, Ph.D. Dean Emeritus – Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Wah Chiu, Ph.D. The Alvin Romansky Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and director of the National Center for Macromolecular Imaging at Baylor College of Medicine Humanitarian Award David S. Buck, M.D. ’90, M.P.H. Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine More than 200 alumni attended Reunion Weekend. Throughout the weekend, alumni were treated to scientific symposia, class mixers, visits to Houston attractions and tours of BCM and the Texas Medical Center.

Michael Skahill (’83 business) was appointed to Vice President, Global Affairs for the Smithfield Foods International Group. Mike’s office is in Smithfield, Virginia and he resides in Williamsburg, VA. Mike has two children: Madeline, a 2013 graduate of Wake Forest University, and a son, Connor, who attends the University of Virginia.

Kee Jeong Kim receives Virginia Tech's 2013 Sporn Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Subjects Kee Jeong Kim, associate professor of human development in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has received the 2013 Sporn Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Subjects. The annual award recognizes a Virginia Tech faculty member who teaches introductory-level courses. Students submit the nominations. Award recipients are selected by a committee composed of student representatives from the Omicron Delta Kappa and Golden Key honor societies, as well as the faculty member who won the award the previous year. Award winners receive $2,000 and are inducted into the university's Academy of Teaching Excellence. The award was established in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Sporn and is sponsored by the Center for Instructional Development and Educational Research and the Virginia Tech Academy for Teaching Excellence. Philip Sporn was a Virginia Tech alumnus and president and chief executive officer of American Electric Power Co. A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2004, Kim has established herself as an extremely popular and highly effective teacher, particularly in Human Development from Conception to Adolescence, a large introductory course that brings together majors and non-majors along with students from all class levels. In fall 2012 alone, 51 out of 190 students declared a primary or secondary major in human development during or after taking Kim’s class. “This is very compelling evidence of Dr. Kim’s effectiveness in this introductory course,” said Rosemary Blieszner, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Human Development. “Her passion motivates her students to attend class regularly. She is always upbeat and cares deeply about the course content.” In 2009, Kim was a finalist in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars’ Inspire Integrity Awards. This is the only national student-nominated faculty awards program. Six of her students anonymously nominated her for the award. Student evaluations of Kim’s introductory course recently averaged 3.9 out of a possible 4.0. One student wrote, “I enjoy her class even though it’s at 8 a.m. Dr. Kim is super enthusiastic, lively, and passionate about the subject, which she makes interesting. She cares about her students and remembers them individually, which surprised me in a lecture class.” Kim received a bachelor’s degree from Hanyang University (South Korea) and a master’s degree (1995) and Ph.D.(1998)from Iowa State University. The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech includes programs in the arts, humanities, social and human sciences, and education. The college seeks to illuminate human experience and expression by creating works of lasting scholarly, cultural, and aesthetic value; empower individuals to engage critically with the complexities of a diverse, global society; and foster the inquiry, innovation, and growth that produce individual and social transformation.

Glenn Bugh, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has received the university's 2013 Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education. Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, the Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education is presented annually to a Virginia Tech faculty or staff member who has had a significant impact on international education at the university. Selection is based upon contributions to the internationalization of Virginia Tech, the impact on students, the impact on the campus and community, the significance of the initiative, and the sustainability of the initiative. Awardees receive $2,000. Bugh joined the university in 1979 and was part of a small cohort of faculty members and administrators who helped establish the university’s Center for European Studies and Architecture in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. The center is home to a number of semester-long and summer study-abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to providing input into the original structure of the program, Bugh has spent significant time teaching courses there. Bugh has also been involved in the prestigious American School of Classical Studies in Athens, a consortium of American colleges that provides yearlong and summer graduate programs in Greece. Bugh secured the university’s membership in the group in 1987 and has served repeatedly on a variety of committees that support the institution’s programming. In addition, Bugh has been closely involved in creating the American Research Center in Sofia, the first such institution to be established in former communist Bulgaria. Bugh participated in the inaugural summer program there in 2006, and in 2011-12, he helped remake its summer travel program into an archaeology field school. Bugh has led more than a dozen study-abroad tours for the Smithsonian Institution, work that he has subsequently incorporated into his classes and has led him to create several new undergraduate courses and honors colloquia. “Glenn’s scholarship, teaching, and outreach are all deeply interwoven in a burning desire to share his profound knowledge of the ancient world,” said Mark Barrow, professor and chair of the Department of History. “He has untiring support for education abroad here at Virginia Tech.” Bugh received a bachelor’s degree in 1970 and master’s degree in 1972 from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.

Michael Stimson joined the Austin office of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. as Senior Counsel and is working in the Intellectual Property and Technology department. Prior to joining Fulbright, he was an in-house counsel at Kinetic Concepts. Michael’s practice focuses on patent prosecution, patent counseling and patent litigation. He is experienced in technology transfer, including in-licensing, out-licensing and acquisition of technology for both small and large scale transactions. Michael received his J.D. from George Washington University and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1992. Here is a link to Michael Stimson's Fulbright bio page: http://www.fulbright.com/mstimson

Oscar is the senior author of the 2013 book Powerful Learning Communities. Although he has authored, co-authored or edited 29 books and monographs, this is the first one with a hard-cover version. The book is co-authored by Dr. Kevin Saunders, who is an ISU alum and former ISU faculty member. Oscar writes: "You may be interested to know that the book has some very good things to say about the learning communities at ISU, and that it is a follow-up to a 1999 book titled The Powerful Potential of Learning Communities that was co-authored with ISU professor Larry Ebbers. That 1999 book was stimulated into being by my involvement along with others in working with departments throughout the university in an attempt to institutionalize learning communities across the Campus at ISU when I served as a visiting professor there during the mid-nineties."

VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES KRISTI GANNON AS NEW BOARD MEMBER The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) has announced that Kristi Gannon, DVM, DACVECC, will serve a three-year term on the association’s Executive Board. Dr. Gannon joins the Board from Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus where she serves as the Director of the Emergency and Critical Care Services. She is a 1996 graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. “I am an advocate of organized veterinary medicine because it provides a more effective method for the profession to recognize and address issues as a collective unit,” said Dr. Gannon. “As a profession, we must continue to provide affordable care while delivering the best possible care to our patients.” As a member of the NJVMA Executive Board, Dr. Gannon will be charged with serving as the governing body of the association, establishing the strategic plan of the association, and providing direction to the various committees and task forces that support the implementation of the association objectives as directed by the Executive Board. The NJVMA Executive Board also includes Dr. Neal Beeber of Little Falls Animal Hospital in Little Falls, Dr. Anthony DeCarlo of Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, Dr. Ian Driben of Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital in Moorestown, Dr. Mary Moon of Hamilton Veterinary Hospital in Trenton, and Dr. Daniel Stobie of NorthStar VETS in Robbinsville.

Hal Henderson Appointed to HGA Board of Directors HGA Architects and Engineers (HGA) has appointed Hal Henderson, AIA, to its Board of Directors for 2013. Henderson is vice president and director of the firm’s Rochester office. He will serve alongside seven other board members and executive leaders representing HGA’s offices in Rochester and Minneapolis, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento, California; and Washington D.C. “As a Board member, my role is to help align HGA’s integrated, firm-wide resources to identify opportunities for our clients at the local and national level,” Henderson said. “Here in Rochester, we continue to support economic growth through partnership with local businesses to meet their growing facility needs. Because we are a small office, we are able to provide personalized one-on-one service to our clients while providing support to our other offices nationally.” Among HGA’s notable Rochester projects are 318 Commons, University of Minnesota Rochester downtown campus, BioBusiness Center, Rochester Art Center, and the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic. Henderson has served on the Board of Directors and Committee leadership roles for numerous civic organizations, including Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Downtown Alliance, Grow Minnesota!, Olmsted Medical Center Regional Foundation, West Bank Community Board, and Rochester Golf and Country Club, among others. Hal Henderson graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Iowa State University.

Laura A. Beal,is receiving an Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Alumni Association in honor of distinguished teaching in the classroom. The award will be presented Thursday, April 11, during UNO’s Faculty Honors Convocation & Breakfast. UNO Alumni Association President Lee Denker will present the awards, established in 1997 to honor distinguished teaching in the classroom. Peer committees in each college choose recipients, each of whom receives a $1,000 award. Denker will present recipients with commemorative plaques during the convocation breakfast in the Milo Bail Student Center. Laura Beal is a finance lecturer who joined the College of Business Administration faculty in 1991 at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Her primary teaching focus includes Principles of Financial Management and Financial Reporting & Analysis for undergraduates. She also teaches accounting in the Executive MBA program. Beal, a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder, recently became director of the UNO CFA Review, a course that prepares candidates for the annual CFA exams. The CFA designation is considered the most valued credential for investment management professionals. Beal is leading efforts to have UNO recognized as a premier institution by the CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence. Laura earned a BSBA in finance from Iowa State University (1987) and an MBA from UNO (1991).

Jennifer Soma (’00 communication studies), a business lead at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, was named to the 2013 Des Moines Business Record’s prestigious “40 Under 40” in March 2013. Jennifer was recognized in 2012 with the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award (gold level) for volunteering more than 1,000 hours. She serves as a board member and volunteer for AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport and also volunteers and lobbies for Iowa Voters for Companion Animals/Iowa Friends of Companion Animals. In her work for Principal, Jennifer oversees product development and new initiatives in the individual disability insurance business, serving as a liaison between the information technology, quality assurance, and operations areas.

Jennifer Cognard-Black earned her M.A. from Iowa State University and is currently a professor of English at St. Mary's College of Maryland. We'd like to bring to your attention the following news about her award from the Maryland State Arts Council. Jennifer Cognard-Black, professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, has been chosen for a Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Individual Artist Award in Fiction. The award comes with a $3,000 grant to support Cognard-Black’s writing. The MSAC makes awards to Maryland artists annually through a competitive application process, aimed to promote and support artistic excellence across the state. This year, MSAC awarded individual works in the following categories: fiction; theater: solo performance; visual arts: media/digital/electronic arts; visual arts: painting; and visual arts: works on paper. The awards program is administered by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. The formal announcement of the MSAC Individual Artist Awards was made on Thursday, March 21. Professor Cognard-Black joined the English Department faculty of St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2000. Her teaching and research interests are in Anglo-American literature of the Victorian period, fiction writing, women writers, and the literatures of food. A selection of her publications includes “Narrative in the Professional Age” (Routledge, 2004); “Advancing Rhetoric” (Kendall/Hunt, 2004); and “Kindred Hands: Letters on Writing” (Iowa Press, 2006). A 2012 Fulbright Scholar to Slovenia, she is also a regular contributor to Ms. Magazine. Under the pseudonym J. Annie MacLeod, she publishes short fiction. Her stories have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and have been featured in publications from Another Chicago Magazine to Versal to Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Her anthology of food literature, “Books that Cook: The Making of a Literary Meal,” co-edited with Melissa Goldthwaite, is forthcoming from New York University Press in the spring of 2014. Cognard-Black holds a B.A. from Nebraska Wesleyan University, an M.A. from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

James Schmeling, B.A., Political Science '97, is a contributing author to a policy report that details what the authors describe as a “historic opportunity” related to the potential for public and private sector collaboration in support of veterans and their families. The report, “A National Veterans Strategy: The Economic, Social and Security Imperative,” brings together academic research with contributions from a broad cross-section of public and private sector stakeholders, to develop a logical and researched case for the social, economic and security-based interests served by a whole-of-the-nation National Veterans Strategy. The call to action suggested by the report comes at a pivotal moment in the U.S. The approaching end of a decade of war and the associated military force reduction of more than one million individuals-when considered in the context of a challenged economy, uncertain fiscal environment and dynamic global security situation-serve to focus politicians and policymakers alike on opportunities and challenges associated with advancing the post-service life course of veterans and their families. This publication is a collaborative effort of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) and the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Law. Schmeling, managing director and co-founder of IVMF, was extensively quoted by the Washington Post in their coverage of the National Veterans Strategy. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/veterans-programs-should-be-overseen-by-o… Principal authors of the report are Nicholas J. Armstrong, M.P.A., Ph.D. Candidate (INSCT) and Dr. J. Michael Haynie, Ph.D. (IVMF). Contributing authors include Daniel Savage, M.P.P. (IVMF); James Schmeling, J.D. (IVMF); William Banks, J.D., M.A. (INSCT); and VADM (Ret.) Robert Murrett, M.A. (INSCT).

William J Claybaugh, 1973 Animal Science, was inducted into the Nebraska Poultry Hall of Fame on Febuary 21, 2013 at the Nebraska Poultry Industries Annual Meeting Banquet.

Finished my Masters of Divinity degree in 2012 and received a call to Trinity Lutheran Church in Coopersburg, PA in July, 2012.

ESCAPE TO FREEDOM A Story of Survival, Dreams, Betrayals, and Accomplishments by Henry A. Fribourg, Iowa State University, PhD 1954 An e-book available on Kindle Escape to Freedom is the autobiographical memoir of a 12-year old French Jewish boy who with his parents, sister and baby brother, escaped from occupied Europe in January 1942, one month after Pearl Harbor. His mother had had premonitions of the coming Holocaust (Shoah) and needed to convince her husband to leave the Old World to give their children another chance at life, even when her parents opposed her departure. He relates surviving three machine-gun strafings by a German fighter pilot, the walk of his soldier father most of the way across France, and the flight of his pregnant mother and sister with him to escape the German Panzers during the invasion of France in 1940. He describes the life in Vichy France and North Africa, and his expulsion from school; how it felt when the neutral ship on which he was sailing on the way to refuge in Cuba was stopped by a U-boat mid-way across the Atlantic; his learning Spanish and English the hard way; the murder of his grandparents – and the life his family created in the US after WW II. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Working his way through college, he had a 48-year career as a professor of crop ecology and as a successful pasture and beef cattle researcher. He married and had two children with his wife Claudia, who also had escaped Europe with her family as a very young child. He describes travelling widely to attend professional meetings and to help developing countries, while also visiting tourist venues, in Europe, the Americas and the Far East. Claudia accompanied him after the children were grown. When they were home, they spent several years building, on weekends, a log cabin vacation home on a lakeside hill with an unimpeded view of East Tennessee mountains. Genealogical research allowed him to identify numerous members of his extended family who did not survive the Holocaust. His grandmother had taken refuge in 1942 in a small town in the mountains of central France, where she was arrested by the Schutzstaffel (SS) in spring 1943 and shipped in train Convoy 72 to Auschwitz. Sixty years later, the inhabitants of the town honored her memory, and that of other victims, in a moving ceremony of remembrance, with several survivors and descendants present. This tale is a fascinating story of fortuitous luck and dogged determination to survive and create a fulfilling new life in America. Thoughout his book, he reminds his readers to not forget, but remember the events in Europe from 1933 through 1945. Available on Kindle (Amazon), 2013. $3.98 How Mother Gave Us Life TWICE Some of you may have some interest in what I have been doing after retirement 11 years ago. Regards, Henry A. Fribourg, Ph. D. Iowa State ‘54 Professor Emeritus of Crop Ecology, University of Tennessee 7421 Somerset Road, Knoxville, TN, 37909-2356, USA Voice: 865-560-1247 e-mail: fribourg@tennessee.edu