Ryan McAlvey, Arts ’98, was appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA’s Initial Eligibility Waiver Committee and International Student-athlete Eligibility Subcommittee. He is assistant athletic director for compliance and student services at the University of Portland.
Timothy Blazek, Bus Ad ’98
Timothy Blazek, Bus Ad ’98, is senior director of national accounts and channel expansion at Lineage Logistics.
Mike Klug, Arts ’88, Grad ’98
Mike Klug, Arts ’88, Grad ’98, is president of the Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin Board of Directors. He is vice president for community outreach and program development at MCFI NEXDAY Neuro-Rehab, which focuses on recovery and regaining independence after acquired and traumatic brain injuries.
Sandi (Swincicki) Pagenkopf, Nurs ’98
Sandi (Swincicki) Pagenkopf, Nurs ’98and Kelly Pagenkopf, son Benjamin Michael, June 7, 2015. He was 9 pounds, 10 ounces and 19 inches. He is the second child for the family, which lives in North Lake, Wis.
Erin Troia, Comm ’98
Erin Troia, Comm ’98 is chief development officer for Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, headquartered in Indianapolis.
Matthew Gill, Arts ’98
Matthew Gill, Arts ’98 and Amy (Schmid) Gill, Arts ’97: daughter Johanna Clare, May 4, 2015. She was 7 pounds, 2 ounces.
In Memoriam: Michael C. Bruno, Comm ’98
Michael C. Bruno, Comm ’98
Katherine (Gardner) LaMantia, Bus Ad ’98
Katherine (Gardner) LaMantia, Bus Ad ’98, and Michael LaMantia, Arts ’97: son Peter John, Oct. 17, 2014. He joins sister Ally and brother Michael.
Jennifer (Elling) Bigelow, Arts ’98, H Sci ’00
Jennifer (Elling) Bigelow, Arts ’98, H Sci ’00, and Ryan Bigelow: son Blake Thomas, Oct. 25, 2015. He joins sister Kirra, 9, and brother Cole, 7.
Scott Niederjohn, Ph.D, Eng ’96, Grad ’98
Scott Niederjohn, Ph.D, Eng ’96, Grad ’98, is an economics professor and director of the Lakeland College Center for Economic Education in Plymouth, Wis. The center works with Wisconsin K–12 teachers to improve students’ economic and financial literacy. He was named Money Magazine Money Hero of the Month in December 2014.