Class Notes – 2000-2009
Joel Glassburn '00 was inducted into the Ohio Golf Coaches Hall of Fame. At the May ceremony, Joel was honored in front of a room full of varsity golf coaches from across the state. A 7th grade science teacher at Olentangy Berkshire Middle School, Joel is in his 23rd year of teaching. He coached varsity golf at Olentangy High School for 17 years. Joel played varsity golf at OWU for four years and was a member of the team that won an NCAC Championship. He also received the Dick Gordin Award as Player of the Year in the NCAC. (12/23)
Raymond Butler Jr. '01 was named dean of students at Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, OH. He has two decades of experience in education, including 18 years as a social studies teacher and two years as dean of students at LaSalle High School. (12/23)
Allura "Allie" Logan Watson '01 was named president of the Richland County (OH) Foundation. Since 2012, she has helped facilitate grants and support nonprofit organizations as the foundation's senior community investment officer. (7/24)
Edward Canterbury '02 was elected managing lawyer at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt in southwest Florida for a three-year term. Edward joined Henderson Franklin in 2005 and represents a diverse clientele, including developers, builders, governmental agencies, lending institutions, nonprofit corporations, and national title insurance underwriters. His practice spans commercial and residential development, acquisitions, finance, survey matters, title insurance, and commercial leases. (7/24)
Martha Loizeaux '02 received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award to Colombia for the 2023-24 cycle from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. She currently is a science teacher and head of the science department at Ocean Studies Charter School in Key Largo, FL. The award will allow Martha to teach and/ or conduct research in Colombia before returning home to share her stories, welcome foreign scholars, and encourage colleagues and students to go abroad. (12/23)
OWU alumni spanning generations are teaming up as staff members at Carlisle Elementary School in Delaware, OH. The proud Bishops and Pacers are, standing from left, Laura Houtz Waltz '02, Gracie Clevenger Roberts '21, Janet Dickey Seese '72, Theresa Beach Carlson '86, Natalie Geer '16, Michelle Howison Burkart '90, and Marcy Burgie Terry '00; kneeling is Cory Lawrence '11X. (12/23)
Levi Williamson '03 joined CREC Real Estate, a private equity real estate investment firm, as director of business development. He will focus on fundraising and growing the firm's relationships with institutional investors and financial intermediaries in North America and globally. Previously, he was director of business development at Optima Asset Management. (12/23)
Tami McCandlish '04 published a memoir, Let the Bees Buzz: Finding Redemption in the Aftermath of School Bullying. It became a No. 1 new release on Amazon. As a writer, speaker, and business executive for the past 20 years, Tami has shared her story with thousands. She is also a fitness coach who has inspired thousands to healthier lifestyles. She and her husband, Charlie, live in Ohio with their kitties. To learn more, visit www.tamimccandlish.com. (12/23)
Courtland Smith Stevens '05 was appointed to the board of trustees at Telfair Museums, a group of museums in Savannah, GA. Since 2005, Courtland has owned a Savannah-based retail store, Courtland & Company, which is now a prominent leader in the linen and interiors world. (7/24)
Kyle Drexler '06 joined Goldmark Advisers, Inc., an investment banking firm in New York, NY, as investment banking director. Kyle has successfully managed capital raising and strategic consulting engagements for startups and middle-market businesses throughout the United States, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East. Over the course of his career, he has led more than 18 full-cycle transactions, raising over $300 million in debt and equity financing. (7/24)
Andrew Keatts '06 was hired to coauthor a new newsletter from Axios Local in San Diego. He previously worked at the Voice of San Diego for more than 10 years as investigative reporter and assistant editor. (12/23)
Mitchell Briant '07 was named one of the national Delta Tau Delta 40 Under 40 for his career helping others—from starting out with families and children with developmental disabilities to now serving as director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio. He also continues to support his fellow brothers as president of the Alumni Interfraternity Council. With this recognition, Mitchell was featured on the cover of the Delta Tau Delta magazine The Rainbow. (7/24)
Brent Perrin '07 was promoted to account manager and manager of the Washington, D.C., office for Majority Strategies, where he's been for over two years. For the past 18 years, he has worked in the campaign, nonprofit, and corporate arena in account/project management and research/strategic communications. He's lived and worked in the Washington, D.C., area for over 13 years. (7/24)
Julie Peterson '07 was appointed associate director of the University of Nebraska's West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center in North Platte, NE. She leads the center's Agroecosystems Entomology Lab, researching the ecology and management of agricultural pests in her role as an entomologist and extension specialist. (7/24)
Earle Havran '09 was promoted to investment advisor at Key Bank Corp. in Pittsburgh, PA, where he ranks in the top five revenue producers in the company. He specializes in assessing and suggesting investment opportunities, conducting research to execute finance deals, and facilitating deals with investors. He also is a dedicated father, husband, and coach. He is pictured here with his wife, Melissa, and son, Michael. (12/23)
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