Class Notes

Michael M. Rogers (Col ’98 L/M) is CEO of Dorsey Alston, Realtors, and is also a member of the Buckhead Coalition, a chamber of commerce type organization in Atlanta.

Derek Hagemeyer (Engr ’87 L/M) is the program manager at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Tennessee. A large part of his work is under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., for which he gives professional papers in Paris, France and Vienna, Austria, on the topic f nuclear processes. One such paper was accepted for presentation at Cambridge, U.K., in November.

Conor W. Hiney (Engr ’01) is a U.S. Air Force major. He and his wife, Kristen, moved to Las Vegas. Major Hiney is assigned to Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas, which is the home of the Air Force Weapons School, where he graduated in December 2008. He previously completed his second combat tour at Bagram AFB in Afghanistan with the 4th Fighter Group and then was stationed at Lakenheath AFB in England, where he was a navigator/weapons officer aboard an F-15E.

Candace Darnall Powell (Nurs ’70 A/M) completed her first year as the clinical and laboratory coordinator in the Department of Nursing, Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. This comes after 21 years managing the maternal child health program at a local visiting nurse agency.

Ethan Moitra (Col ’02) and Claire Alexis Moitra welcomed their first child, Miles, on April 25, 2010. They reside in Providence, R.I., where Dr. Moitra is a postdoctoral fellow in clinical psychology at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Rachel St. John (Med ’99 L/M) is working as a consultant for the Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Pilot Program as a health educator and member of the Family Support Program development team. She also received her advanced level National Interpreters Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Her husband, Shane T. Hamilton (Col ’93, Grad ’97, Law ‘97 L/M), has joined the law firm of Anthony & Middlebrook in Grapevine, Texas, as a shareholding partner.

Tim Whalen (Engr ’83 L/M) and Janelle Whalen (Engr ’83 L/M) proudly welcome their son, Jake Whalen (Engr ’14) to Grounds this fall, when he joins his sister, Savannah Whalen (Engr ’12 L/M), and cousin, Katelyn Zimmerman (Col ’11).

Chris Harris (Col ’93, Grad ’98, ’01 L/M) and Courtney Gaber Harris (Col ’00, Nurs ’03 L/M) welcome Eleanor Virginia, born on Dec. 28, 2009. Eleanor joins her brother, Charlie. The family lives in Golden, Colo. Charlie and Eleanor are the grandchildren of Joseph W. Harris Jr. (Col ’71 L/M) and Joan Brooks Harris (Educ ’70 L/M), and the nephew and niece of Jamey Harris (Col ’99, Law ’05).

Benjamin Trichilo (Law ’74) is an attorney with the Fairfax, Va., law firm of Trichilo, Bancroft, McGavin, Horvath & Judkins. He was selected as a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Trichilo is a senior litigator handling civil litigation, sports injuries and workers’ compensation cases. He has represented clients in both federal and state courts and has argued before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Trichilo serves as a neutral case evaluator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court, is the past president of the Northern Virginia Defense Attorneys and a former director of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys.

Roger Millar (Engr ’82 L/M) is director of land use and transportation policy for Smart Growth America, the coalition of national, state, and local organizations working to improve how America’s communities grow. He previously served as director of the Missoula City-County Office of Planning and Grants.

Lauren Pool (Col ’05) began her master’s degree in teaching biology with a focus on sustainability and conservation through Miami University and Earth Expeditions. As a part of the program, Ms. Pool spent ten days in Belize in July. She resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Jennifer Berger (Col ’05 L/M) and her husband, Jonathan Berger, both graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine on May 28, 2010. Ms. Berger started her pediatric residency at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., on July 1, 2010.

Jaime Wisegarver (Col ’05 L/M) graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law on May 8, 2010. She will be moving to Wheeling, W.Va., to clerk for the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.

Omar Archer (Com ’94 L/M) and Gena Rhone Archer (Col ’94 L/M) welcomed their first daughter and second child, Halle Victoria, on March 5, 2010. She joins her brother, Brandon Omar. The family lives in White Plains, N.Y.

Chris Tickle (Col ’84 L/M) received the Steward School’s Paul R. Cramer “Best Faculty Award” in February. The Cramer Award, established in 2008, is given annually to the faculty member who best embraces the characteristics of “balance, perspective, and humor.” Mr. Tickle has taught 4th grade at Steward for seven years. He resides in Richmond, Va., with his wife, Lynne Barnard Tickle (Col ’84 L/M) and his two sons, Philip and Pierce.

John-Paul Shebalin (Engr ’96) married Theresa McReynolds on May 17 2010. They reside in Durham, N.C., where Mr. Shebalin works in engineering consulting and sustainable forestry.

Gabriela A. Gutowski (Arch ’05) graduated from University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design in 2007 with a master’s degree of science in historic preservation. She is a landmarks preservationist with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Eric Katkow (Col ’65 L/M) is a former Lawn resident, past president of the Maryland State board of dental examiners and past president of the University of Maryland Dental School Alumni Association. He completed the Columbia Triathlon and the JFK 50 miler. He practices general dentistry in Columbia, Md. with his son, Lawrence Katkow (Col ’94 L/M).

Catherine Jordan (Col ’99) and G. William Thomas were married on May 1, 2010, in Washington, D.C. The couple lives in Washington, D.C., but will be moving to London in September.

David Thurlow (Col ’80) is a civilian employee of the U.S. Department of the Air Force, assigned to Joint Task Force-Alaska, at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. He and his wife, Kathryn, live in Eagle River, Alaska.

Mark J. Rebein (Com ’85 L/M) is the founder and president of Specialty Global Insurance. He sold the company to a unit of Alleghany Corp. Founded in 2005, Specialty Global developed proprietary technology and risk selection methodologies in markets including the technology, internet, advertising, marketing, media, consulting, management and business services industries. Prior to starting Specialty Global, Mr. Rebein resided in London from 1993 to 1999, serving as managing director of international operations of Media Professional. Returning to the U.S. in 1999, he was appointed president and CEO of the company. Media Professional was sold to Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. in 2005. Mr. Rebein resides in Kansas City, Mo., and Albemarle County, Va., with his wife and five children.

Scott Slankard (Com ’96 L/M) and his wife, Alissa, welcomed the birth of their first child and son, Alexander “Xander” Chase Slankard, born on Sept. 19, 2009. Mr. Slankard is software quality assurance manager at LPL Financial, which was listed as #686 in the Fortune 1000.

Ashley Booth Kyle (Col ’02 L/M) and Connor Kyle (Engr ’02 L/M) welcomed their first child, Bryson Timothy, on May 3, 2010. The family resides in Ashburn, Va.

Patrick Calpin (Col ’96 L/M) and his wife, Christine, welcomed their second child, Elizabeth Regina, on Dec. 1, 2009. She joins her brother, Henry Joseph, 2. Mr. Calpin is the director of legislative affairs for the National Automobile Dealers Association in Washington, D.C. The family resides in Falls Church, Va.

Nicholas Lawton (Grad ’05) and his wife, Elizabeth, recently welcomed a baby girl, Ella Grace. She was born May 13, 2010, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Steven W. Broadbent (Engr ’76 L/M) is the Republican candidate for chairman of the Fulton County board of commissioners in Georgia. The election will be held in November.

Andrew M. Girvin (Engr ’94 L/M) and his wife, Jerri, welcomed their son, William Bain, on March 25, 2010.  He joins sisters, Mallory, 10; and Karson Ann , 8, and brother, Drew, 6. The family resides in Madison, N.J.

Karen Stenson O’Toole (Col ’98 A/M) and her husband, Kevin, welcomed a daughter, Mary Elaine, on April 23, 2010. Lainey joins brothers Liam and Colin. The family lives in Atlanta.

Ellsworth K. “Kenny” Johnson III (Col ’92 L/M) and his wife, Terri, welcomed their second child, Zachary Evan, on Jan. 13, 2010. Zachary joins brother, Nicholas Ryan, 7. Mr. Johnson was also promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army on Nov. 1, 2009. He currently serves as the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center’s Functional Area 51C (Contracting) Prepotency Officer. The family resides in Fort Belvoir, Va.

Erik Haglund (Engr ’04 L/M) and Erin Shook Haglund (Col ’03 L/M) are proud to announce the birth of their first child, James Evan, born on Feb. 8, 2010.

Sara Bidgood (Col ’96) and her husband, Jason, welcomed their first child, Claire Elizabeth, on May 2, 2009. The family resides in the Atlanta area.

Molly Dornan Smith (Col ’01) and Michael Andrew Smith (Engr ’01, Engr ’05) welcomed their first child, daughter Maya Elizabeth, on March 17, 2010. The family resides in Washington, D.C.

Luis Calderon (Engr ’00) and Jacqueline Brown (Col ’01) were married on Dec. 22, 2009, in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The couple resides in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Molley Jesse Clarkson (Col ’00 L/M) and her husband, Edward Clarkson, welcomed their second child and first son, Andrew Marion, on March 9, 2010. Andrew joins sister, Libby, 2.  The family lives in Atlanta.

William A. Almond III (Com ’89 L/M) is senior vice president of commercial banking at MB Financial Bank. Mr. Almond has 18 years of commercial banking experience and joined MB from First Chicago Bank & Trust, where he spent the past four years as senior vice president, division manager of commercial and industrial banking.

Julie Dudley (Col ’82 L/M) left her job as an assistant United States attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia, on May 21, 2010, to become the clerk of court for the Western District of Virginia. She has worked as an AUSA since October, 1988—nearly 22 years. While with the U.S. attorney’s office, she litigated both civil and criminal cases and served as the United States Attorney from May 17, 2008, until October 15, 2009.  Over the course of her tenure, she also served as a branch office manager, chief of the civil division and first assistant U.S. attorney.

Christy MacDowell Houston (Col ’06, Educ ’09 L/M) and Kenneth Paul Anderson were married on April 10, 2010, at Grace Church of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The couple resides in Washington, D.C., where Ms. Anderson is a program manager for the master of professional studies in real estate program at Georgetown University and Mr. Anderson is a Consultant with Concentrance Consulting Group.

Jennifer Taylor Hodge (Col ’91 L/M) wrote a nonfiction piece, Mother Dearly Loved Flowers, which was published in April in the Smithfield Review, a journal of history west of the Blue Ridge. Ms. Hodge adapted the piece from her 2009 master’s thesis from Hollins University about the women involved in the inspiration and creation of the Beale Memorial Garden at Hollins as well as the recent restoration by the Garden Club of Virginia. Ms. Hodge lives in Blacksburg, Va., and is the daughter of H. Robert Taylor (Col ’67 L/M).

Dave Trinkle (Col ’83, Med ’87 L/M) won re-election as vice-mayor for the City of Roanoke in May and began his four-year term in July. He has served on Roanoke City council, including as vice-mayor, from 2006-2010 and previously on the Roanoke City school board. He is also the associate dean of community and culture with the new Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, opening in August. He and his wife, Ann, have three children: Clay, 17; Ella, 15; and Owen, 10.

Deisy Yamile Lemus-Suarez (Col ’02 L/M) and Gemal Jahi Brangman (Col ’02 L/M) were married in Alexandria, Va., on May 25, 2008, with many U.Va. alumni in attendance. Members of the wedding party included: Candice A. Hassell (Col ’02), Tamara Crawford (Col ’02), Emir Delic (Col ’02) and Lawrence E. Carter (Col ’02). During the ceremony Ms. Hassell recited a poem by Mauwse A. Dogbe (Col ’02). The couple resides in Arlington, Va. Ms. Brangman works in construction management with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Mr. Brangman received a master’s degree in international commerce and policy from George Mason University in 2005 and is an international trade analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Brian T. Davis (Engr ’99 L/M) and his wife, Jill, welcomed their first child, Brayden Thomas, on March 11, 2010. The family resides in Reston, Va.