“Other” Class Notes

Michael Kolatis (Engr ’90 CM) is a veterinarian and owner of Fort Lawn Animal Hospital in Fort Lawn, S.C. Dr. Kolatis lives in Fort Lawn with his wife, Barbara Ann; their daughter, Costner Belle, age 5; and their two dogs, Molly and Pepper.

Leslie Greenwald (Grad ’88, Grad ’94) was elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance for her work in Medicare program and payment system evaluation. Academy membership recognizes those who make distinguished and continuing achievements in the field. Ms. Greenwald is a chief scientist at RTI International and has conducted health services research for more than 20 years.

Bill Crump (Col ’63 CM) retired in 2003 as senior manager for professional development and international training for Fluor Daniel, a global engineering construction company. He is now a sailing instructor in Deltaville, Va., where he lives with his wife, Mary.

Terrell Bowers (Col ’85) released Turning Point, an album of original guitar-driven rock music. The album’s 11 songs deal, sometimes earnestly and sometimes lightheartedly, with events of the last five years. Mr. Bowers and his wife of 25 years, Deane Valentine Bowers (Col ’86 L/M), have four children and live on Kiawah Island, S.C.

John Anderson (Col ’82 CM) is president of medicine and science for the American Diabetes Association. He will serve as the association’s principal spokesperson and advocate regarding diabetes-related medicine and science issues. Additionally, he will work closely with the association’s volunteers and staff on initiatives in support of the organization’s mission. Dr. Anderson has practiced internal medicine, with a focus on diabetes care, for more than 20 years. His wife, Glenda Holcomb Anderson (Com ’82); and son, Michael C. Anderson (Col ’11 L/M) are also Wahoos.

Kerri Topping (Col ’79) has published a children’s and young adult novel, Hunter Crispian & The Little Brother of War, a story of two lacrosse-playing New York City kids and one spunky little sister who journey back in time while sailing in the Bermuda Triangle.

Philip White (Com ’78 CM) is the president and chief executive officer of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. He has worked in the industry for 32 years, many of them with Sotheby’s International Realty, and has served in a management capacity and as a broker and owner. Most recently, he served as the brand’s president and chief operating officer, leading it to win Franchise Business Review’s “Best in Category” for real estate franchisee satisfaction for the last five years.

Patti Tereskerz (Col ’78, Grad ’84, Grad ’94, Law ’92) has published a book, Clinical Research and the Law, which examines the increasingly complex legal implications of conducting clinical research and trials, and provides answers to the legal questions and potential pitfalls encountered in medical research. Ms. Tereskerz is an associate professor and the director of the Program in Ethics and Policy in Health Care at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Nancy Kelly (Col ’77) is the executive director of Health Volunteers Overseas. Recently awarded honorary membership in the American Dental Association, she was also named an honorary fellow of the International College of Dentists in recognition of her work in advancing dental health globally.

Elizabeth Meyer (Arch ’78, Arch ’82) has received appointment from President Barack Obama to a four-year term on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. She is the only landscape architect on the commission. DesignIntelligence magazine has also named Ms. Meyer, an associate professor of architecture at the University, one of the 30 most admired educators in design for 2013.

Barbara Wall (Col ’76, Law ’79 CM) received the First Amendment Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press at the committee’s annual gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27, 2012. She was honored for her efforts to promote press freedom and government transparency. Ms. Wall lives with her husband, Chris Wall (Law ’79), in Washington, D.C., where she is vice president and senior counsel of Gannett Co.

Jill Tietjen (Engr ’76 CM) received the 2012 Daughters of the American Revolution History Award Medal for her book Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America. The DAR bestows the award on an individual or group whose study and/or promotion of some aspect of the American past has significantly advanced the understanding of American history.

Donald Lopez (Col ’74, Grad ’77, Grad ’82) published a book, The Scientific Buddha: His Short and Happy Life, with Yale University Press. The book, which tells the story of the Scientific Buddha, “born” in Europe in the 1800s but commonly confused with the Buddha born in India, 2,500 years ago, is based on the Terry Lectures, which Mr. Lopez delivered at Yale in 2008. Previous Terry lecturers include John Dewey, Carl Jung, Paul Tillich and Stephen Jay Gould. Mr. Lopez is the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. A leading scholar of Buddhism, he is the author or editor of more than 20 books.

Denis Deane (Educ ’72 CM) has retired from his position as vice president of human resources and support services of a retirement community. Previously, he spent 13 years as an elementary school assistant principal and principal before leaving public education for a career in the private industrial sector as a personnel manager and vice president of administration. He is thoroughly enjoying his retirement.

John OBrion (Law ’68) received the 2012 Excellence in Civil Litigation Award from the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. He is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for the past 22 years. Since 1995, Mr. OBrion has served as a mediator in more than 900 disputes. In 2005, lawyers of Virginia voted him Virginia Business Magazine’s top mediator in Virginia. He resides in Richmond, Va.

Gregory Johnson (Col ’68 CM) has retired after 45 years of service to the University community in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library.