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Bruce Krieger (B ’64) was appointed to a second term as mayor of Scottville, Michigan.
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Jerry Koster (B ’72) is vice president of sales for ALT Enterprise, where he is responsible for North American sales representatives as well as marketing activities. He and his family reside in Indiana.
Glenn A. Croxton (AS ’74) is director of procurement and vendor compliance for Henry Ford Health System. He was recently awarded ranking of assistant professor at Baker College in Flint, Michigan, where he has been adjunct faculty for the past six years. He resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Robert Earl Smith (MCO ’74) was awarded the National Optometric Association’s Founders Award for “outstanding and unselfish contributions to the NOA and the visual welfare of all the citizens of the nations.” NOA Founder Dr. C. Clayton Powell presented him the award in July at the NOA’s national convention in San Antonio, Texas.
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Sam Watson (HP ’86) was named one of the “50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety” by Becker’s Hospital Review. He is senior vice president of patient safety for the Michigan Health & Hospital Association and executive director of the MHA Keystone Center.
Curt McAllister (B ’89) was recognized as 2018 Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators at its Renaissance Awards on Oct. 9. McAllister is Midwestern Public Relations Manager for Toyota Motor North America.
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Glen Cromwell (B’ 90) has become president of the National Hot Rod Association. His promotion was announced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 31. Cromwell joined the NHRA in 1997.
Carter Bright (EHS ’93), director of law enforcement for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, was invited to the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony. He was welcomed by Rep. Dave Maturen.
Wylon Harper (ET ’93) was promoted to general manager of the Lexus Central Area sales region in Naperville, Illinois. The region comprises sales operations in 13 states. Harper joined parent company Toyota Motor North America more than 25 years ago.
Todd M. Vagi (ET ’93) is general manager and operating partner for Kahlig Auto Group – Audi North Park, which recently opened its 12th new vehicle franchise in San Antonio, Texas.
Andy Satterfield (EHS ’97) was promoted to lieutenant of the Troy Police Department in Troy, Michigan.
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Lindsey (Wolfsen) Borek (AS ’00) was promoted to marketing and Communications Director at Eastgate, a retirement community in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Nichole (Wheelock) Dilloway (AS ’08) and Shane Dilloway, of Traverse City, Michigan, celebrated the birth of their son, Sawyer Richland Dilloway, in November 2017.
Ashley (Lodholtz) Visner (AS ’09) and Robert Visner (ET ’08) welcomed son Seth Peter Visner in October 2017. The family resides in Chase, Michigan.
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Daniel Culpepper (EHS ’10) married Allison (Meeker) Culpepper on Sept. 8, 2018. The couple resides in Laingsburg, Michigan.
Julie (Padar) Earby (P ’11) and Brandon Earby (HP ’10) welcomed a son, Patrick Christopher Earby, in May 2018.
Ashley Bregg (HP ’13) and Sam Youngs (B ’11) were married on August 26, 2017. They reside in Midland, Michigan.
John Mrazek (ET ’15) was hired to join TMP Architecture’s Bloomfield Hills office. He resides in Novi, Michigan.
Amber Sheerin (B ’16) was named East Lansing Marriot employee of the year and promoted from sales assistant to sales manager. She resides with her husband, Stuart, in Lansing, Michigan.
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