1990-1999
Alycia Orcena '90 was ordained a deacon in the United Methodist Church in May 2024. She was appointed to serve at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio and William Street UMC, both in Delaware, OH. (06/25)
Michael Reese '90 was nominated by the mayor for Cleveland Heights (OH) for the role of city administrator. Michael previously served 19 years in Columbus city government in a variety of leadership roles, including deputy development director and assistant director of policy. Most recently, he served as the city manager of Maplewood, MO, from 2021-23. (06/26)
Catie Butt '91 published a book about the surprising and uplifting story of her father. Charlie's Way describes how Bowdoin College coach and multinational top-tier athlete Charlie Butt escaped communist China and became a legendary figure in Bowdoin athletics, at Piping Rock Club in New York, at Springfield College, and in U.S. squash. With stories told in Charlie's own words, and content from figures throughout his life, this book tells an inspiring story of a man that left an indelible mark on the communities and students he encountered. Catie's book can be ordered at store.bowdoin.edu. Search for "Charlie Butt." All proceeds go to the Charles J. Butt Scholarship Fund. (06/26)
Linda Gail Adams '91 recently published her first three books, Uprooted, In Limbo, and The Shaking. After graduating from OWU, Linda Gail went to Asbury Theological Seminary and earned her master's degree in youth ministry. She has spent the last 20 years serving her local church working with middle schoolers. She writes with her students in mind, but her books are enjoyed by people of all ages. Find her work on Amazon. (06/26)
Michael Hamra '91 joined the board of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mike serves as chairman and CEO of Hamra Enterprises, a family-owned franchisee of nearly 200 restaurants operating under the Wendy's, Panera Bread, Noodles and Co., and Caribou brands. (06/26)
Lori Houston '91 moved from Columbus, OH to New Hope, PA, in 2022. She holds a master's degree in social work, working toward PA licensure. She speaks Spanish fluently and a little Somali and Arabic. She currently serves the underserved as a mental health/substance abuse counselor in a dual diagnosis residential treatment facility. Lori enjoys spending time with family and friends, including her Doberman/Rottweiler mix, Cassie. She invites anyone in the Philadelphia area (or other) to reach out on Facebook or through OWU. (06/26)
Christopher Kahler '91 presented "FLUID," an art exhibition, at Bruno David Gallery in Missouri. This was his 13th solo exhibition with the gallery. His "FLUID" series uses mixed media to explore the overlapping relationships between abstract expressionism, color field, psychedelia, and pop art. (06/25)
Ann Piroumoff Kelly '92 was promoted to chief financial officer and treasurer of SJW Group, a national investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utility. She previously served as chief accounting officer at SWJ Group and as chief financial officer of American Electric Power and AmeriGas Propane. (06/26)
Joel Schumm '92 was named Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice in Indianapolis in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers. He is a professor of law at Indiana University, where he directs the law school's judicial externship program and teaches in the Appellate Clinic. (06/26)
Thomas Winston '92 received an honorary degree from Lourdes University. He is on the University's Board, and serves as the president and CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. Thomas was also the Commencement speaker for Lourdes University in May, offering insights from his extensive business and leadership experience. (06/26)
Loretta Ishida '93 joined the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) as chief operating officer. NCAT is a nonprofit that focuses on regenerative agriculture and clean energy solutions in the U.S. (06/26)
Deborah Jones Young '93 was named in the Top 50 Women Leaders of Cincinnati for 2025 by Women We Admire. She serves as the system director, nursing professional development and education of UC Health, a nonprofit health system. She first joined the team in 2020 as a clinical education manager. (06/26)
Scott McBride '93 retired from his position as associate deputy chief counsel for trade enforcement and compliance at the U.S. Department of Commerce. After 25 years of service, he had defended the U.S. before numerous dispute panels; managed, updated, and drafted dozens of regulations and preambles; prepared over 100 briefs and motions; and reviewed and edited over 1,000 commerce decision documents. Government service took Scott around the globe, from Cambodia to Peru. He recently joined the international trade law firm The Bristol Group, PLLC as Counsel, advising and representing U.S. manufacturers in federal courts and before U.S. government agencies. (06/26)
Jeffrey Molter '93 was named 2025-26 president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. As a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) for more than 25 years, he began his career at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland and has since worked at hospitals and surgery centers throughout OH. (06/26)
Deydre Smyth Teyhen '93 joined Medical Readiness Command, Pacific as commander. She brings experience from the Defense Health Network-National Capital Region and is an advocate for truly sustaining and optimizing soldier health and readiness. (06/26)
Michael Tiedemann '93 was awarded the inaugural Simone Biles Give Back Award from the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation. He is the CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global and serves on the board of multiple organizations. He both established and is the Chairman of the Board of RIVER FUND, a nonprofit organization that provides food, education, and support services to New York City families. (06/26)
Kevin Gosselin '94 joined Jack Martin U.S., a global brand experience agency, as SVP, senior executive creative director. He has more than 15 years of experience leading creative teams and managing projects for brands such as Amex, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Porsche, and Ford. (06/26)
Kevin Hinkle '94 was announced as the new managing director of CEBCO, a risk sharing pool offering wellness and health management services to OH counties. Prior to joining CEBCO in 2023, he spent the previous 17 years as regional vice president of sales at Anthem and held various other positions within Anthem for over a decade prior. (06/26)
Adam Lieb '94 joined Crescent Grove Advisors, an employee-owned boutique wealth management firm, as chief business development officer. He previously worked at BNY Wealth Management and Fidelity Family Office Services. (06/26)
Richard Ritter '94 was named head coach of Cedarville University's (OH) golf programs. Previously, he coached at New Albany High School, serving as the head coach of both the boys and girls programs since 2021. (06/25)
Maria McCauley '95 was elected president of the American Library Association. She is currently serving as the director of libraries at Cambridge Public Library (MA) and is a member of the Association of College and Research Libraries, Core, and the Public Library Association. (06/26)
Rajesh Raman '95 joined Lanai, a company that helps enterprises navigate AI adoption, as chief technology officer. He previously has worked with companies such as Google, Meta, and Splunk. (06/26)
Randy Runser '95 was promoted to assistant vice president at National Interstate Insurance Company in Richfield, OH. Randy lettered for four years on the OWU varsity baseball team. He lives in North Ridgeville, OH, with wife Amy and daughter Reese. (06/25)
Vivek Sujan '95 was named a 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow. The NAI promotes inventors with patents, and the fellow status is nationally recognized as the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors. Vivek is an expert in vehicle mobility systems and holds more than 250 patents across many domains, including vehicle ecosystems, system dynamics, diesel engines, advanced powertrains, electrification, automation, and controls. (06/25)
Matthew Tenerowicz '95 was featured in Crain's Cleveland Business Who's Who, a guide to influential figures in Northeast OH. Matthew is the Cleveland office managing partner at BakerHostetler, a law firm. He is also a board member of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and Business Volunteers Unlimited. (06/26)
Lane Warner '95 joined the OH High School Athletic Association Board of Directors. He currently serves as superintendent of Elgin Local Schools in Marion County, OH. (06/26)
Eric Schiele '96 joined Paul Haustings LLP as a partner and leader of their mergers and acquisitions practice. He most recently worked at Kirkland & Ellis, working on cases with clients such as Cheez-It, Disney, Constellation Brands, and Time Warner. (06/26)
Yihao Zhang '96 retired from GE HealthCare, a global healthcare solutions provider, as their president and CEO. Since joining in 2019, Yihao has been responsible for GE HealthCare's strategic development and operations in China. (06/26)
Cindi Galaty Galabota '97 joined the Colorado State University faculty as the CSU extension director in Archuleta County. She is responsible for overseeing all extension programs in the county, which focus on natural resources, agriculture, and community education and engagement. She and her family have lived in Pagosa Springs, CO, for 20 years. (06/25)
Megan Hinton '97 was the 2024 recipient of the Provincetown Artist Association and Museum's Award for Artistic Excellence for their work as a visual artist, educator, and curator. In conjunction with the award, a survey show of Megan's work from the past three decades was featured in a solo exhibition at the museum in Provincetown, MA. (06/25)
Jason McGrath '97 was named vice president for enrollment management at the College of Wooster (OH). His career in higher education spreads across 25 years, including at Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (06/25)
Eric Nassau '97 was selected as the Honored Artist for the 2025 Community Festival, ComFest, (OH). He's still performing with his many music projects, including The San Francisco Threesome, The Devil Doves, The Goldsberrys, as well as his children's music persona, Mister E, who just received a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council. When he's not touring and performing, he teaches pickleball classes and private lessons at Pickle & Chill in Columbus. (06/26)
Kira Zeyer Baldonado '97 was promoted to executive vice president at Prevent Blindness, an eye health and safety organization. She has been with Prevent Blindness since 2003, serving in a number of roles before most recently serving as their vice president of public health and policy. (06/26)
Michael Dowgiewicz '98 accepted the position of First Gentleman of The United States to The Bahamas when he married Charge d' Affaires Kimberly Furnish in New Providence, The Bahamas. (06/26)
Louis Joseph '98 was named director of the Baltimore City Arts Council (MD). He has been with the organization for 10 years, previously serving as the Arts Council's prizes and competitions manager. He also founded and directed the Institute of Contemporary Art Baltimore from 2012 to 2022. (06/25)
Kevin McGurn '98 was named CEO at the Triller Group, an AI-powered social media and live-streaming event platform for creators. Kevin previously served in executive roles at T-Mobile, Vevo, Fullscreen, Otter Media, and Hulu. (06/25)
Brian Danzis '99 was appointed global chief revenue officer at Seedtag, an advertising agency. He first joined Seedtag in 2022 to spearhead their North American operations. (06/26)
Mark Drever '99 was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Mark currently serves as the CEO of Xcelerate Solutions, a defense and national security company. (06/26)
Matthew Garrison '99 joined American Municipal Power as vice president of accounting. He has more than 25 years of experience in accounting, including 18 years in multiple roles with Mettler- Toledo International, Inc., a corporation that produces precision instruments and services. (06/25)
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