Class Notes

Manuel Mateos** (’58 MS civil engr., ’61 PhD) writes: “The book number 11 of my series on water hydraulics is already printed. The 150 audits on the traffic safety can be consulted on my Web site, www.manuelmateos.info. My book in English, ‘Feelings,’ is also on my Web site. Manuel lives in Madrid, Spain.

Beryl (White) Johnson** (’47 home ec. ed.) writes: “Kenyon Place Independent Living area of Friendship haven, Fort Dodge, Iowa, was the scene of the 60th anniversary of six 1947 graduates of Iowa State College on June 22, 2007. Seven 1947 graduates started a round-robin letter and have continued it these 60 years, meeting with each other at one of their homes each year in either Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, or Florida. One member, Lucretia (Kirby) Gould (’47 home ec. ed) died in 1990, leaving six members to continue on the tradition. This year they were hosted in Kenyon Place, where they ate together in the Hearth Dining room before touring the facility and visiting in Marvin and Beryl Johnson’s apartment. Martha (May) Beeh* (’48 home ec. ed.) joined the group in the afternoon. After reminiscing and looking at pictures they all left planning to continue the letters and get together. Those attending shown in the photo are left to right: Marvin Johnson** (’48 farm op.) Beryl (White) Johnson** (’47 home ec. ed.) Gloria (Fricke) Harding** (’47 home ec. ed.) Erma (Anderson) Dirks (’47 home ec. ed.) June (Alberts) Evans Cecile (Habben) Powers (’47 applied art) Etha (Schipull) Hutchcroft** (’47 diet., ’70 MS inst. mgmt.) and Bob Powers

David Lush** (’45 mech. engr.) writes: “Got married in my longtime hometown of Annecy (Alps, just below Geneva) after 9 years widowhood. Honeymooned at Stanford (got JD in ’49), on Maui, in Los Angeles and Yosemite (three season as a Ranger) with sister, Mary Elizabeth (Lush) Hausrath* (’46 food sci.) and brother-in-law, Al Hausrath* (’47 engr.). ‘Mel’ has a Cornell master’s and Al has an ISU master’s and Illinois Ph.D. My wife was the CEO of the St. Regis Hotel in Paris in the 80s and still runs a major film studio at the Cannes Film Festival. We have each two boys and a girl, and I have five grandchildren. Main interests are golf, bridge, Rotary, and gardening in the 340 days of sunshine of the Riviera. David lives in Cannes, France.

Janet (Dieken) Jackson** (’42 applied art) writes: “While attending Iowa State College, I worked 20 hours per week. One Christmas vacation, I paged through the housing record books from the beginning of Iowa State College and wrote a history of housing for Madge McGlade. One summer I typed and edited a horticulture textbook for Richey and Schilletter, and another time I illustrated their laboratory book for the same course. A number of years I assisted in Wallace Barron’s alumni office, and one year I assisted in Harold Pride’s Memorial Union office. What a great experience.” Janet lives in Redlands, Calif.

Mary Jane (Pauley) Cox Campbell** (’40 txt/clo.) and husband, Robert E. Campbell** (’40 chem. engr.) moved from Belmond, Iowa in December 2006 to a senior living apartment complex in Edina, Minn. The Campbells have been married for 21 years after both losing their spouses. Mary Jane and Robert have been lifelong friends and ran into each other at their 45th college reunion. Soon after renewing their acquaintance, they were married. At age 89, they are content to be in their new apartment near Mary Jane’s daughter, Dr. Martha Cox ‘83.

Rachelle (Schoessler) Lynn* (’90 interior dsn.) writes: “I am excited to announce the launch of “Studio 2030”, an architecture, interior design, and urban planning studio, based in Minneapolis, Minn. The founding partners are Rachelle Schoessler Lynn, ASID, LEED AP, and David Loehr, AIA, LEED AP. Our firm is an integrated design practice merging the art and science of architecture with the values of social and ecological responsibility. www.studio2030.com “ Rachelle added that she had the honor of participating in a national ad campaign for ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). The ads can be found in magazines such as Metropolis, Dwell, and Interior Design.

Donald Jakielski** (’89 ed. Indus. tech.) was promoted on Aug. 1, 2007 to the position of chief operating officer for region one for the Housing Authority of Joliet. Donald’s responsibilities include the management and operation of four housing developments for low-income families, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities. Donald will be supervising a staff of 40 individuals that includes property managers, maintenance, security, development and rehabilitation, and social services personnel. Donald’s prior positions were director of housing management (15 years) and modernization coordinator (three years). Donald lives in Joliet, Ill.

Lee Shervheim** (’88 indus. engr., ’90 MS Indus. mfg. sys. engr.) has been appointed to the position of plant manager of the Wahpeton, N.D. Imation site, effective Sept. 1, 2007. Lee joined the Wahpeton site in June 1993 as diskette quality engineer and has had varied responsibilities since that time in operations, quality, production management and, most recently, as the site’s optimized operations, quality systems, and compliance manager. Lee has completed the Imation black bet training program and is an ASQ certified black belt. Lee’s responsibilities will include all aspects of plant performance and operations. Lee lives in Wahpeton, N.D.

Ruth (Engle) Larner** (’85 music) was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. This three-year term will oversee and support activities of Suzuki music teachers throughout North, South, and Central America. Ruth lives in Ft. Collins, Colo.

Peri Van Tassel* (’84 French) has returned to Iowa as of January 2007, after 22 years of teaching high school French & German. Peri is now a UniServ Director for the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) – the state branch of the NEA (National Education Association). Peri lovess living in Des Moines, meeting other ISU alums, and participating in cultural and sporting events in Ames.

Clay Anderson* (’83 aero. engr.) is the first Iowa State alumnus to live onboard the International Space Station. Clay lives in Houston, Texas.

Allen Johnson** (’80 ag. bus.) accepted a position of associate vice president – investments with Wachovia Securities in Mesa, Ariz., in July 2006. Allen continues to retain CFP (certified financial planner) designation. Allen lives in Chandler, Ariz.

Kristen (Kerns) Wheeler ** ('91 leisure stds.) was selected to receive the James Beard Foundation's Chef Mavro award. A scholarship which is given to a deserving student enrolled in the culinary arts program at Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI.

John Laflen* (’72 Ph.D. ag engr.) has been named the 2007 winner of the John Deere Gold Medal Award. This is a prestigious award and is given for distinguished achievement in the application of science and art to the soil. John lives in Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Ferdinand Chabot* (’67 hort./’75 land. arch.) writes, “This year finds me in my third career. The first one was as a practicing landscape architect. The second was as a U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Officer. The current career is that of the safety manager at Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Johnston, Iowa. My wife’s and my immediate family has grown to include two daughters, two son-in-laws, four grandsons, and one grand-daughter. We count ourselves as very well blessed! Upkeep on a Queen Anne Victorian home, gardening, and church committees fill my discretionary time. I’ve crammed preparation for RAGBRAI 35 into the discretionary time also. Seeing a restored Morrill Hall at ISU is terrific. I practiced with the ISU symphony orchestra there while a student in 1963-1967.” Ferdinand lives in Newton, Iowa.

Roger Silberstein* (’63 dairy sci.) is currently semi-retired/disabled with crippling arthritis in the hip, neck, and spine, which all started back with his football playing days. For more than 40 years, Roger has owned a small vending company. He has taken care of the Aurora, Iowa, waste-water treatment plant since 1981. Roger is has been married to his second wife, Delia (Philippino) for nine and a half years. She is actively engaged in Hometown Vending’s day-to-day operations, along with helping Roger raise a large vegetable garden and selling its products at a local farmer’s market. Roger has done many things: He was a semi driver for five years, a correctional officer for 16 years at Anamosa, and a farmer for eight years. Roger writes, “Most memorable of them all was being Lowell Walter’s last farm. The greatest asset of my college education was learning the trait of flexibility. I’ve used it many times throughout my working life.” Roger lives in Quasqueton, Iowa.

Mary (Lush) Hausrath* (’46 exp. cooking) and husband, Alfred (Al) Hausrath III* ‘(’47 gen. engr.) write, “Enjoyed our 65th reunion at Gateway in May. Al has assembled a computer report of the three-day event. We were impressed at the jewelry and the furniture-making labs in the Design College. Students and faculty graciously answered all our questions. Intra-college projects at ISU proliferate, a sign of the future. Lita Albuquerque, whose art is in Sweeny hall, is an L.A. friend.” The Mary and Al live in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.

Alicia (Schiller) Holland* (’02 bot./sci. ed.) married her high school sweetheart, Jarrod Holland, in Key West, Fla., on Dec. 27, 2007. Their wedding was held on the beach at sunset with many family and friends present. Following their vacation with family and friends in Key West, they all headed back to West Point, Iowa, where the newlywed couple lives.

Linda Lucille (Kelley) Galkowski* (’88 soc., ’93 MS) gave birth to a daughter, Taylor Kelley Galkowski, on May 24, 2007. Taylor weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz and was 19 ” long. Taylor is the first and only child of Linda and her husband, John Galkowski. The family lives in San Diego, Calif.

Timothy Greene** (’85 bus. admin.) has been promoted to the director of sales, branded and private label, Century Foods International (a division of Hormel foods.) Tim lives in Onalaska, Wis.

Pamela (Rypkema) Wright** (’84 history/ed.) lives in Virginia with her husband, Andy Wright, and son, Richard Wright. Pam serves as the risk manager for Gallaudet University, a school for the deaf in Washington, D.C.

Carol Pugsley* (’77 ad dsn.) is employed at Wendy’s as grill master, dining hostess, and drive-through window coordinator. Carol sewed a fashionable boat neck dress and completed a 12 x 24 oil and acrylic painting of The Cross, and created some collages. She sang alto in the Baptist Choir at a 4th of July event and has also attended a Beth Moore Bible seminar in Albuquerque. Carol is a current student in an ongoing Bible class and provides tea service for the group. In fall 2007, she attended a He Speaks to Me seminar and attended a walking for fitness exercise class. Carol lives in Carlsbad, N.M.

Neale Zellmer* (’47 elec. engr.) enrolled at Iowa State (with the target of earning a BSEE degree) in early December 1946, shortly after receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in late November. Neale originally received credit for about two-thirds of his three years of college credits toward a B.A. degree with math and chemistry majors and history & education minors at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. Neale earned them before being drafted in October 1942. With a good enough grade-point average, he was invited to join the Eta Kappa NU EE Fraternity and the Phi Kappa Phi, Scholastic Honorary. Neale received a MSEE degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., in 1973. After receiving an offer that was promising as an electronic engineer for Lenkurt Electric, in San Carlos, Calif., and moving there, he met a girl, an elementary school teacher, who was born and raised in western Iowa about 35 miles from the farm where Neale was born and raised. Upon his return to San Diego for their June wedding after she finished that year of teaching, Neale and his wife, Arlene, moved to San Carlos. Arlene got a job with the San Carlos elementary school district, and three years later they bought a new house where they had two sons and 51 happy years of life.

Joseph Stoddard** (’43 engr.) writes, “Aloha from Kauai! In as much as the nearest Alumni Club is several thousand miles away, I always look forward to “VISIONS’! It’s an excellent publication and I particularly enjoyed the spring issue reviewing the past 150 years! Mahalo (Thank you) for all your good work! Should any alums be traveling our way, look me up! We’re in the phone book!” Joe lives in Kapaa, Hawaii

Robert Cooper** (’39 chem. engr.) writes, “Since losing my wonderful wife, Ruth (Deems) Cooper** (’39 txt. cloth.) I have moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where my son, Dr. James Cooper lives. I have a very nice apartment in Trinity Towers. It turns out to be a great place to live. In October, I sold my home in Charles City, Iowa, but still spend part of the summer in Mercer, Wis. – another great place to be. I’m looking to be 90 in December. I’m a very lucky man and plan to continue for some time.”

Kimberly (Windom) Martinez graduated from the Stanford Graduate School of Business on July 17, 2007 with her MBA. Kim graduated from ISU in 1998 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with Honors and Distinction. Kim will be joining DaVita in a general management position later this summer.

M.A., Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995

Jennifer (Guggisberg) Estochen** (’99 transp./logistics, ’99 MIS) and husband, Brad Estochen** (’97 civil engr., ’99 civil & const. engr.) welcomed twin daughters, Kylie Rose and Neela Marie, on Feb. 17, 2007. Both girls are ready to join their parents, Shih Tzu, Cy, and Aunt Angie Guggisberg (’04 constr eng) at Cyclone football tailgates this fall. Brad and Jen live in Woodbury, Minn. Brad is currently employed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as a Metro Area Maintenance Operations Engineer. Jen is currently employed by 3M as a supply chain analyst in the Electronics Markets Materials Division.

Courtney (Reyes) Wagler* (’06 child/adult & fam. svcs.) and Michael Wagler* (’06 comm. reg. plan.) were married Oct. 28, 2006 at the Bloomfield United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, Iowa. Courtney is a case manager at the House of Mercy in Des Moines, and Michael is a design consultant with Main Street Iowa in Des Moines. The couple resides in Ankeny, Iowa, with their dog, Jerry.

David Olds** (’02 hotel rest./inst. mgmt, ’04 MS food svc. & lodging mgmt.) has been awarded the Hettie Margaret Anthony Doctoral Fellowship from Kappa Omicron Nu, the national honor society for students in the human sciences. The fellowship recognizes quality scholarship and potential for leadership. David lives in Manhattan, Kan.

Dominick E. Fazarro* (’01 PhD. indus. ed.), associate professor in the industrial technology program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, received the 2006 National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators’ (NAITTE) G. Harold Silvius Outstanding Young Teacher Educator Award, which was recently presented at the 2006 Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) conference in Atlanta. Dominick lives in White Hall, Ariz.

Shelly (Bruening Broich) Richard* (’97 speech comm., ’06 ed.) and husband, Bryce Richard* (’97 hort.) wish to announce the birth of their son, Henry Isaac, and daughter, Macy Elizabeth. The Richards live in Boone, Iowa.

Srikanth Padmanabhan** (’91 PhD. mech. engr.) is now the managing director of a division of Cummins Power Generation headquartered in Stamford, England. Srikanth writes, “We have been in England now for over three years. My wife, Usha, and daughter, Megna, hove moved with me from Tennessee to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to England.”

Katie (Kingsley) Messerli** (’87 pol. sci., ’87 int’l. stds) and husband, Todd Messerli** (’87 arch.) are the proud parents of a son, Nicholas Peter Alexander Messerli, born Jan. 15, 2007. Katie and Todd live in Golden Valley, Minn.

Mike Orso** (’83 ag. journalism) recently spoke to nearly 200 college and university students at the Alpha Zeta national Agriculture Leadership Conference. The conference’s workshops focused on ethics in agribusiness, shaping the image of agriculture, and developing sound pubic policy. Mike and approximately 20 other employers met students and discussed career opportunities during the NALC’s career and internship fair. Mike lives in St. Louis, Mo.

Timothy Reinert* (’85 ag. bus./acct.) has been named director of accounting for Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. As director of accounting, Timothy will oversee Woodmen of the World’s financial transactions, as well as those performed on behalf of Woodmen of the World’s subsidiary companies. Timothy will also be responsible for budget administration, general accounting operations, and financial reporting for Woodmen of the World. He lives in Glenwood, Iowa.

Michael Dombeck** (’84 PhD. ag) was awarded an honorary degree during commencement exercises at Haverford College in Haverford, Pa., May 20, 2007. Michael is the recipient of the prestigious Audubon Medal, the Lady Bird Johnson Conservation Award, and the Presidential Rank – Distinguished Executive Award, the highest award in federal service. He has authored, co-authored, and edited more than 200 scholarly and popular publications, including the book "Watershed Restoration: Principles and Practices," and most recently the book "From Conquest to Conservation: Our Public Lands Legacy." Michael lives in Stevens Point, Wis.

Kyoko Mizuno** (’89 English) was one of six recipients of the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. This award is presented to honor outstanding teaching, advising, and administrative skills at Kansas State University. Kyoko lives in Manhattan, Kan.

Andrew Beaver** (’86 ag. engr.) writes: “I just wanted to give you an update on what the family and I have been up to. I believe my last update was when we were living in Rhode Island. Last summer my wife, Rebecca, our two sons, Alexander and Colin, and I moved all the way across country to Ketchikan, Alaska, where I have taken over command of the NOAA Ship FAIRWEATHER. The ship conducts nautical charting in Alaskan waters for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. We use sophisticated multibeam sonar systems to completely map the ocean floor. The data is then used to update the nation’s nautical charts as part of our safety of navigation mandates, as well as for researching essential fish habitat and many other uses. We all love it here in Alaska! The only drawback is that I'm at sea about 200 days per year, managing the ship and our mission, so I don't get to see the family as much as I'd like. On the other hand, it's good to be the king! After 20 years in the NOAA Corps, it's great to finally get to this part of the country since most of my time has been on the east coast.”

John Hoover* (’76 speech) is the author of a new book entitled “Bullwinkle on Business: Motivational Secrets of a Chief Executive Moose,” written in the spirit of Hoover’s mantra: “When businesses want to get serious about making money, it’s time to start having some fun.” He is the author of more than a dozen books about motivational and business topics. John resides in Millburn, N.J.

Bill Good** (’72 ag business) and wife, Linda (Lindy) Good** (‘68 elementary education) are now house parents at Bill's fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, at Iowa State. Phi Kappa Psi has returned as a colony and has petitioned to become a chapter. Bill and Lindy recently finished their first year there after having served as house parents for three years at Phi Delta Theta, their son’s fraternity. They are the parents of Anne (who lives in Omaha, Neb.) and Steve (who lives in Oxford, Ohio). Bill continues his work as an attorney.

Patricia Bukowski May* (’75 distributed studies) is the Compensation Manager for Lattice Semiconductor in Hillsboro, OR. She and her husband, Terry, reside in Beaverton, OR

Arlan N. Stavnheim* (’61 indus. admin.) received the Governor of Indiana Distinguished Hoosier Award for work in the formation of the Lafayette Tree Fund, Inc., and in planting more than 800 street trees in the city of Lafayette, as well as other civic activities. Arlan lives in Lafayette, Ind.

Richard Anson* (’70 MS indus. rel., ’73 Ph.D rural soc.) retired in 2001 as chair of the department of criminal justice/director of the Criminal Justice Institute at Albany State University. Richard was elected as the at-large member of the Dougherty County Board of Education in 1996 and was recently elected vice chairman of the Board of Education. Two years ago, Richard was re-elected to a third term as the school board’s county-wide representative.

Roger Silberstein* (’63 dairy sci.) writes: “My Iowa State experience was very rewarding both from the financial [standpoint] as well as making my adult life wholesome and well-rounded in every aspect. The real prize I gained from my ISU experience, along with an excellent education, was learning to be flexible. This factor has helped me be successful in many endeavors, not even remotely connected to the dairy industry. I was brought up with hard work and good ethics. Those are the salt & pepper. Flexibility is the tobasco sauce. Take those three and the flavor will come out right.” Roger lives in Quasqueton, Iowa.

Houston Hewlett-Packard design engineer Jim Mann** (’88 comp. engr., ’90 MS elec. & comp. engr.) and his wife, Pam (Coberley) Mann** (’90 elem. ed.), a teacher, donated a laptop computer to the Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences to aid in the update of administrative services and preparation of Texas family and consumer sciences research publications. TAFCS president Marlene (Lewis) Lobberecht* (’80 MS home ec. ed.) accepted the donation from Jim, Braden, Pam and Kylee Mann. Their paths originally crossed in 1992 at an elementary Parent/Teacher Night, when Pam Mann taught Marlene’s son in 4th grade math. Marlene also taught Kylee and Braden Mann as preschoolers at Cypress Creek H.S. Laboratory School. Acknowledging strong ISU alumni bonds, their friendship continues supporting education, as well as family and community betterment efforts. Jim and Pam Mann live in Cypress, Texas, and Marlene Lobberecht lives in Houston, Texas.

Kieren P. Knapp** (’76 zool.) a family practice physician was recently re-elected as vice speaker of the House of Delegates during the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association’s (POMA) 99th annual clinical assembly. Kieren lives in Jacobus, Pa.

Retired in 1985 from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as director of the Division of Hydropower Resources. Neal moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1989 and founded Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale, a volunteer pet therapy corporation. He also wrote a book entitled, “A Pet-Visitation Therapy Program – Starting One and Keeping it Going,” as well as several articles. Neal has also received numerous awards for volunteering, including Arizona’s top Hon Kachina Award. Neal and his wife, Anne, have been involved in community service for more than 20 years. www.petsonwheelsscottsdale.com

We have just discovered this great site. I hope that it will bring many Iowa Staters back together again. We have lived in several areas of the country and have been in Masachusetts since 1976 My background is Child Development and Nutrition and am married to Dick Becker ( 1968 / 1970 ) who also went to Iowa State. His background is Aero Space Engineering, Finance and Real Estate. For the past 12 years we have owned our own internet based business and help people all over the country build buisinesses. Please see the Class notes area.

Randy (VM '79) and Amy Shirbroun had a new baby girl, Kylee Margaret, on February 23, 2007.

Phil Jasper has been appointed vice president and general manager of Integrated Systems for Rockwell Collins.

Corinne Holtz,MS ATP ME'95 transferred positons to coordinator of assistive technology assessment and training services at the Coalition For independence in Kansas City, Kansas. May 2007

In March 2007, Chad Harris was selected to serve as the fifth Executive Director in the 102-year history of FarmHouse Fraternity. A former Iowa State FarmHouse chapter president, Harris served as the Senior Director of Campus Relations with the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association in Madison from 2003 to 2007. As the chief executive officer for the fraternity, Harris oversees the organization’s strategic initiatives, national and regional educational conferences, alumni outreach efforts, marketing and communications, expansion efforts and membership growth, risk management assessment and budgetary planning. With International headquarters located in Kansas City, Missouri, FarmHouse Fraternity is a men’s international agriculturally-related fraternity that seeks to build men intellectually, spiritually, socially, morally and physically. FarmHouse is located on 30 campuses throughout the United States and Canada, with 1,300 undergraduates and 25,000 living alumni.

A fellow Cyclone Alumni, Brad Snedden, and I founded Sawtooth Marketing. Sawtooth Marketing assists companies with their on-line marketing campaigns. We currently manage over $1.5 Million in Search Engine advertising expenditures, and our client base is growing every month. We have on-line programs that fit companies of any size.

Bryce and Shelly Richard wish to announce the birth of their son, Henry Isaac and daughter, Macy Elizabeth.

Ariella Elana Sheppard was born December 5th, 2006 to happy parents Bill Sheppard, CprEng '88 and Dr. Riki Alcheck (Brandeis '92 / GWU '95) and big sister Shira Liat.

Sandra Trca-Black** (’97 public svc. & admin in ag.) and husband, Bruce Trca-Black** (’97 ag. stud./farm op.) are parents of a son, Caden, born in August 2005. Sandra is self-employed as an administrative and personal assistant with Alloy Virtual Assistance. Bruce is employed at the New Holland Ag Information Center near Nevada, Iowa. Sandra and Bruce are nearing completion on a major renovation and addition project to their acreage home north of Ames.

Jennifer Vogel (JLMC '00) and Brad Eckerman were married November 4, 2006 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. Jennifer is a marketing and publicity design manager at Meredith Corporation, Brad is a corporate accounts project manager with Pella Corporation. The couple resides in Urbandale with their cat, Thomas and new puppy Reggie.

Three wee ones: Maria, b 12 Dec 1999 Andrew, b 21 Aug 2001 Isabel, b 9 Mar 2006

Married Susana Ramirez of Cuidad Juarez, Mex 10 Apr 1999

I'm in the Southern California area right now...always happy to hear from fellow ISU alumni.

College Human Sciences Dean's List Fall 2006 University Honors program January 2007

Amy and Jim Gregory ('98 Electrical Engineering) are the proud parents of their first child, Josiah, born December 13, 2006.

After graduating from Iowa State University in 1970 I went on to the University of Iowa and obtained a Law Degree in 1973. Since then, I have been practicing law in Richmond, Va.

I am wondering if there are any ISU graduates in this community who lived in Knapp House, Friley Hall with me from 1966-1970. Jerry Lutkenhaus

Eric Koppelman ('95 advertising) is currently serving as SVP, Sales & Customer Service for Seattle Chocolate Company, one of the fastest growing Natural/Organic food companies in the country. Over the course of his career, Eric has developed a unique expertise in leading venture-capital funded natural/organic food companies in high-growth environments and positioning them for acquisition by Fortune 500 food companies. Eric is also the Founder and Executive Director of Swim For A Cure, a non-profit organization created to generate funds in support of Multiple Sclerosis research. After being diagnosed with MS several years ago he turned to swimming as an alternative to running or bicycling to stay in shape. Today, Eric enters long-distance, open-water swim races around the country in an effort to gather support for the cause. You can track his races, his performance, and make donations via the web site at www.swimforacure.com.

Jon Sevald ('02 Community & Regional Planning) and Julia (Henderson) Sevald ('02 Accounting, '02 Business Management) are the proud parents of their first child, Ethan, born September 10, 2006. The couple resides in Champlin, MN.

Kathryn Robertson ('05 graphic design) and Curtis Hammer ('02 electrical engineering) were married on October 7, 2006 at the Indianola Heights Evangelical Free church in Des Moines, Pastor Brent Thomas officiating. A reception followed at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. The parents of the couple are William and Gayle Robertson of Moores Hill, Indiana and Robert and Diane Hammer of Des Moines. The maid of honor was Amanda Robertson; the bridesmaids were Audrey Baye and Michelle Wiese. The best man was Aaron Birkland; the groomsmen were Jeff and Bret Hammer. Kathryn is a graphic designer at the Iowa State University Foundation in Ames. Curtis is an electrical engineer at ALMACO in Nevada. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple resides in Nevada.

Graeme George's e-mail address is gcgeorge@roadrunner.com He is retired and no longer works for AT&T.

Howard D. Anderson** (’88 mgmt.) of Three Rivers Hospitality, Chanhassen, Minn., was elected president of the Minnesota Lodging Association at its annual meeting at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minn. Howard lives in Excelsior, Minn.

Dan Thomson* (’99 animal sci., ’00 DVM) has been presented the Kansas State University Distinguished Service Award. Dan is an assistant professor of clinical sciences at K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Members of the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association give the award to a faculty member at the college who has given outstanding clinical and diagnostic service. Dan lives in Riley, Kan.

Marsha Peterson* (’04 accounting, ’06 MS) has been named CEO of Habitat for Humanity Iowa. Marsha lives in Ankeny.

Byron Sleugh* (’97 MS crop production, ’99 Ph.D. agronomy) is a product technology specialist for the vegetation management group within the U.S. specialties division of Dow AgroSciences in Indianapolis. He was previously an associate professor in the Department of Agriculture at Western Kentucky University.

Suzanna de Baca ** (’86 art & design) is the featured finance writer for Reed Business Information’s new online magazine, Expertbusinesssource.com. Based in Des Moines, Suzanna will write “The Financial Blueprint” three times a week. A financial adviser, Suzanna is the founder and owner of Private Capital Solutions Group.

Robert Antol** (’78 math.) and his wife, Barb, have added a 16-foot observatory dome to their home in Poughquag, N.Y. The observatory is called “Stargate 4173 at Grimaldi Tower.” Bob is a senior programmer for IBM. He has been interested in astronomy for more than 40 years.

William Chilton ** (’76 architecture), managing principal at Pickard Chilton architectural firm headquartered in New Haven, Conn., was featured recently along with his business partner and fellow Iowa Stater Jon Pickard (’76 architecture) in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Pickard Chilton designed the award-winning 1180 Peachtree building in Midtown Atlanta, and the firm is planning a 350,000-square-foot headquarters for Newell Rubbermaid in Sandy Springs as well as a 40-plus-story tower in downtown Atlanta, the tallest structure built there in more than a decade. Chilton and Pickard have done extensive design work in Atlanta since the 1990s.

Mary Dodds Schlick ** (’47 household equip.) has just published her latest book, Coming to Stay: A Columbia River Journey, published by the University of Washington Press along with the Oregon Historical Society Press. Mary is also the author of Columbia River Basketry: Gift of the Ancestors, Gift of the Earth. A master artist in the Oregon Traditional Arts Program, Mary received an Oregon Governor’s Arts Award in 1998. She lives in Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Tim Quick* ('01 mktg. & international bus.) has been named assistant vice president and business development officer for Bank of the West branch locations in West Des Moines and Waukee. In this role, Tim is responsible for building and developing relationships with business clients in West Des Moines. There are 47 Bank of the West locations in Iowa, and 12 in Des Moines and surrounding communities.

Jeffrey W. Miller* ('83 dsn.) is currently working as an account representative for Woolverton Printing Company in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Jeff has two daughters, aged 16 and 14, and lives in Waterloo, Iowa.

Deborah (Benson) Ashby* ('73 dietetics; '06 fam. con. sci) has been a clinical dietitian at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center for 32 years, 20 of which she has spent as Chief Clinical Dietitian. Deborah has mentored dietetic interns from ISU for 11 years. "So when the opportunity to earn a MFCS presented itself, I seized the chance to increase my skills in my profession and to give back to that," she writes. "Lifelong learning is rewarding, continuous, energizing, awesome, and achievable." Deborah lives in Gilman, Iowa.

John Parry Dodds** (’39 ag. econ., ’40 MS, ’51 Ph.D.) and wife, Barbara (Degen) Dodds** (’49 MS psych.) write: “We are in a “continuing care ‘home,’ and the politics are as rabid as the class of ’39 in college…except there aren’t any fraternities.” John and Barbara live in Fresno, Calif.

Wayne Maley** (’49 ag. engr.) is calling it a “second retirement, if you will,” after working with the international office of ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological/Engineers). Wayne has completed several consulting projects, including helping develop the Retired Engineers Technical Assistance Program in Michigan. Wayne and his wife, Marianne, have moved to Las Cruces, N.M., and hope to do more writing in the warmer desert climate.

Robert Arthur** (’40 animal sci.) and his wife, Jean (Kachelhoffer) Arthur** (’39 home ec. ed.), 89, live in Milford, Iowa, during the winter and in Spirit Lake, Iowa, during the summer. They have a daughter who is an ISU grad in interior design; Mary Arthur is now an artist in Massachusetts. Robert specialized in beef cattle and was a buyer for John Morrell in northwest Iowa for 24 years.

Ruth (Warye) Clark** (’40 dietetics) was a hospital dietitian for 33 years and is enjoying retirement. Ruth and her husband, Glenn, moved from their home to Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa, two years ago.

David H. Anderson** (’56 journalism) has written a book, How to Tame Parkinson’s by Keeping Fit. Information about the book and what readers are saying about David’s personal story can be found on his Web site at www.tamingparkinsons.com. David lives in Sarasota, Fla.

Wayne G. Johnson* (’54 engr.) is emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. He published “Morality: Does ‘God’ Make a Difference” in 2005. Wayne lives in Racine, Wis.

Don Arends** (’52 ag journalism) is an experienced scuba diver, writer and grandfather to 28 grandchildren in three combined families. His children’s books are designed to encourage bedtime reading, including content focused on helping expand children’s knowledge of sea life through fun adventure with happy endings. His newest book is Grandpa Grouper, the Fish with Glasses. Don lives in Oak Brook, Ill.

Duane Acker** (’52 animal sci., ’53 MS) is the author of the book, Can State Universities be Managed? Duane earned two degrees from Iowa State and later served on its faculty. From Iowa State, he moved on to administrative posts at several universities and for 11 years was president at Kansas State University. He now holds a collaborative professorship in Iowa State’s Animal Science department. Duane lives in Atlantic, Iowa.

Bill McElwee* (’52 civil engr.) and his wife, Mary McElwee, visited Iowa State for the first time in about 50 years on June 30, 2006. They were pleased to see what was the same and what had been added. They used to be active in the ISU Alumni Association Club of Milwaukee. The McElwees live in Waukesha, Wis.

Ray Lett* (’56 farm op.) has just had his first historical novel published. Patriot Rebel features Ray’s great-great uncle, who was a leader in the 1837-38 Canadian Rebellion to gain freedom from the British. He was involved in battles from Detroit to Montreal. The complications of war and romance make his life traumatic and dangerous. You may purchase Ray’s book on Amazon.com or contact Ray directly at lettr@sbcglobal.net Ray lives in Plano, Ill.

Richard Ford* (’56 botany) retired from and became Professor Emeritus of plant pathology at University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill., in 1998. In 1999, Richard was hired as executive director of CICP (The Consortium for International Crop Protection), which has a membership of 11 major land grant universities and the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Richard “re-retired” from that position in 2005. More than 200 scientific publications, a major handbook of plant virus diseases, and many book chapters resulted from his research career on both applied and basic research on corn, soybean, and pea viruses. Richard established the plant virology research program at ISU, and also served as the head for the plant pathology department at University of Illinois from 1972 to 1992. Richard’s research publications are dated 1959-2005. Richard is happily retired on a 40-acre timber property in Corvallis, Ore.

Robert Scott** (’50 aero. engr.) was in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1970 with rank of Colonel with command of Cannon A.F.B., Commander of Tactical Air commands (TAC) 832 Air Division. Robert flew 54 missions in WWII, 117 missions in Korea, and 134 combat mission over north Vietnam. He has more than 16, 000 hours in 65 types of air machines, 5,000 of which are in single engine jet fighters. Robert is a member of the elite American “MIG Killers.” For three years and held the transcontinental speed record in a F84F from LAX to Floyd Bennet in New York. To celebrate his 85th birthday, friends and family gave the 10,000-acre cattle rancher a surprise party. The high point of the party was a call from Pres. George W. Bush, who thanked Robert for being a true American hero. He received a happy birthday wish from Mrs. Bush also. Robert lives in Tehachapi, Calif.

Jean (Wendorf) Robinson** (’53 institution mgmt.) wrote a book to help people affected by Alzheimer’s. The title is, “Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Families, and Friends." Jean lives in Ormond Beach, Fla.

Mary Kelleher Nelson** ('50 home ec. ed.) will be inducted along with her husband, R.W. Nelson, into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame for her role in the creation and growth of Des Moines-based Kemin Industries. The Greater Des Moines Committee honored Mary and R.W. Nelson at its annual Black Tie Dinner that was held on Dec. 7, 2006. The Nelsons live in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Kay (Kretschmar) Runge** (’69 history) is director of the new Des Moines Central Library and has been named as a winner of a Central States Region (CSR) Award from the American Institute of Architecture (AIA). The CSR includes Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Awards are given annually for architecture, interiors, and planning. This year’s winners were selected from among 200 entered projects. Projects entered must have been constructed in the last five years. Kay lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

R. Dean Riess** (’63 math, ’65 MS, ’65 Ph.D.) was recently given the title “professor emeritus” by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Dean is a professor of mathematics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. Dean lives in Blacksburg, Va.

Robert Manders** (’62 aero. engr.) retired from United Defense in March 2005. Robert is now living in West Des Moines, Iowa, and is happy to be back in the state.

John Franklin** (’62 animal husb.) was appointed to a three-year term to the board of directors of the Helena, Mont., branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. John is chairman of the board of directors, chief executive officer and president of the 1st Bank, Sidney, Mont., where he currently resides.

William Orville Thom** (’61 farm op.) recently became the director of regulatory services in the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky after 27 years as extension specialist in soils. William lives in Nicholasville, Ky.

Kenneth L. Campbell* (’67 ag. engr., ’70 MS, ’73 Ph.D.) was named winner of one of the most prestigious awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers: the Hancor Soil and Water Engineering Award. The award is given in recognition of noteworthy contributions to the advancement of soil and water engineering. Kenneth lives in Gainsville, Fla.