Information received prior to approx. October 1, 2023
M = Master’s Degree; D = Doctorate
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1970s
Donald Taylor ’73 received the Salisbury Award for his long record of leadership on behalf of youth, volunteerism and service to the less fortunate.
Granvil Jones ’75 was honored by the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary, Berlin, MD, for his years of volunteer service.
Andrea (Hedrick) Williams ’79, M’95 was recognized by Perdue Farms, Inc. of Salisbury, MD, for his years of service with the company.
Reverend J. Joseph Hart ’79 retired after 30 years of dedicated service as Greater Baltimore Medical Center director of spiritual support services.
Salisbury University honored the following alumni with the inaugural Meritorious Staff Award at the 2023 Employee Appreciation Day: Richard Culver ’70; Joanna (Horsey) O’Neal ’84, M’11; Kathy Pusey ’86; and Charlotte Rayne ’89. Pictured are Culver (right) and Pusey with SU Chief of Staff Eli Modlin ’16.
1980s
Jacqueline Banks ’82, M’85 had a virtual presentation of her newly released book The Black Mermaid: Topaz’s First Integration sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations of Johns Hopkins University.
Allen Brown M’82 was presented with the Individual Community Service Award by the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association for his hours of volunteering to a variety of groups.
Kory Hooker ’83 was recognized by Perdue Farms, Inc. of Salisbury, MD, for his years of service with the company.
Bonnie (Waite) Willey ’83 of Community Wellness at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, MD, was selected as the 2022 third quarter recipient of the MacGyver Award, which recognizes social workers and counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession.
Scott Allison M’87 retired from Roanoke College, Salem, VA, as the director of athletics after over 30 years of service.
Karen (Clarke) Ferruzza ’87 was named an honoree for the Maryland School Librarian of the Year award, sponsored by the Maryland Association of School Librarians.
Mary Catherine Klein M’87 was recognized by Perdue Farms, Inc. of Salisbury, MD, for her years of service with the company.
James Sturgell ’87 took on the new role of executive vice president/chief commercial officer of U.S. Foods, Rosemont, IL, as part of restructuring changes in the executive leadership team.
1990s
John Baugher ’91 is the new high school principal at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown, DE.
William “Bill” Lewit ’91, M’93 is one of the new assistant coaches for men’s basketball at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK.
Barrett Mincey M’91 was inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry for his example of hard work, drive and ambition as an educator and consultant.
Tammy (Brumley) DeBerardinis ’92, M’99 received the Extra Mile Award from Wicomico County Public Schools, Salisbury, MD.
Patricia (Keene) Walls ’92 was named the deputy director of human resources by the Worcester County Commissioners, Snow Hill, MD.
Tae Johnson ’93 retired as the deputy director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency after over 30 years serving or country.
Thomas King ’93 is the new assistant coach and director of operations at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD.
Deborah (Holloway) Moreno ’93 completed her M.B.A. from Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL.
Timothy Robinson ’93, M’06 was appointed the new chief of police for the Ocean Pines community, Berlin, MD.
Rhonda Hall M’94 was named the superintendent of the Accomack County Public Schools system in Accomac, VA.
Jessica (McArdle) Kubek ’94 was a graduate of the 2023 class of Cecil Leadership Institute of Cecil County, MD. The institute provides a framework where business and government leaders engage and commit to ongoing development within the county.
Patricia Crankshaw-Quimby ’94 earned her certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential through the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
Kathy Melvin ’94 (above) is now a certified family nurse practitioner at TidalHealth Primary Care in Georgetown, DE.
Jason McLaughlin ’95 was recognized on the top 1% list of mortgage originators by Mortgage Executive Magazine. He works for NFM Lending, Linthicum Heights, MD.
Ron Greene ’96, M’04 took the position of assistant principal at James M. Bennett High School, Salisbury, MD.
Stephanie Stone ’96 was appointed to the post of supervisor of accountability for St. Mary’s County Public Schools in Leonardtown, MD.
Shannon (Cordell) Berg ’97, executive director of the Nir Family YMCA in Wilmington, NC, participated with thousands of kids and adults in the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson!,” a global event designed to send the message that swimming lessons saves lives.
Kirby Bryson M’97 is the new supervisor of Title 1 for Wicomico County Public Schools, Salisbury, MD.
Kendra Decker ’97 has been appointed as the National Managing Partner of Professional Practice at Grant Thorton, LLP.
Matthew McGinnis ’97 was named the athletic director for Delmarva Christian Schools, Georgetown, DE.
Valerie Moyers ’97, M’01 earned her Master of Education in curriculum and development from the University of Phoenix and continues to teach at Northwestern Elementary in Mardela Springs, MD.
Corey Snelson ’97 is the new director of evaluation at the University of Washington Institute of Translational Health Sciences.
Anthony Villanova M’97 was named the new vice president of PickPal Solutions of Orlando, FL.
Tara (McIntyre) O’Barsky ’98, M’04 took the position of supervisor of community schools in the Division of Student and Family Services for Wicomico County Public Schools.
Alissa (McClintic) Fraser ’99 was named the new principal of Ferry Farm Elementary School in Fredericksburg, VA.
Carl Johnson M’99 was recognized by Perdue Farms, Inc. of Salisbury, MD, for his years of service with the company.
Kara Layfield M’99 is the new financial aid coordinator in Salisbury University’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
Kamesha Miller ’99, M’04 is the new assistant principal at Wicomico High School in Salisbury, MD.
2000s
Clara Outten ’00, M’06 was honored with the Exemplary Mentor Award by the National Association for Professional Development Schools. She is a teacher and mentor at Snow Hill Elementary School, Snow Hill, MD.
James Hesen ’01, M’01, M’10 is now a pupil personnel worker in the Wicomico (MD) County Public Schools.
Joshua Mitchell ’01, M’03 is the new civil information model coordinator for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District.
Danielle Repetti ’01 was appointed as chief revenue officer for the Dallas-based Solutions By Text.
Stacie Wentz ’01 was named head men’s and women’s cross-country coach at the University of Saint Joseph’s Department of Athletics.
Marie (Hofmeister) Baker ’02, M’04 is the new assistant principal at Pittsville Elementary and Middle School, Pittsville, MD.
Diana (Federici) Cropper ’02, ’04 was selected as the Salisbury University Employee of the Month for May 2023. Diana is the assistant director of housing and residence life.
Juanita Parks ’02 was recognized with the 15 Under 50 award by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce. She is the chief financial officer of Williamsburg Landing, Williamsburg, VA.
Elizabeth Trott ’02 is the new instructional coach at Beaufort County School District in Beaufort, SC.
Christian Lowe ’03 is the new principal at J.P. Knapp Early College High School in Currituck, NC.
Michelle (Weiler) McGeogh ’04 (above) was appointed co-chair of the Equal Justice Council, which supports the Maryland Legal Aid through fundraising and advocacy.
Katy (Turner) Pietroski ’04 was named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital’s Second Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for her nursing services.
Jonathan Richardson ’04 was welcomed by the Virginia Department of Health as the new health director for the Eastern Shore Health District.
Matthew Ripa ’04 is the new visiting professor of theatre at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA.
Jessica Cooper ’05 is a new registered respiratory therapist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, MD.
Marina (Walters) Edwards ’05 was promoted to executive vice president of Presque Isle Rehabilitation Service, LLC in Edinboro, PA, and obtained her legal nurse consultation certification.
Jamie Heater ’05, M’06 is the new director of marketing at Gillis Gilkerson, Inc. of Salisbury, MD.
Ryan Kessler ’05 is the new principal at Delmar Elementary School in Delmar, MD.
Tashica Hilliard ’05 was a graduate of the 2023 nursing class of Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, MD.
Rachel (Lyons) Smith ’05 was reappointed to a three-year term on the Talbot County Commission on Aging, Easton, MD.
Charles Cook ’06 was appointed as the chief legislative officer for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Lanham, MD.
Kurt Dawson ’06 joined WBOC-TV in Salisbury, MD, as the pilot of Chopper 16.
William C. Savage ’06 was recognized as a Gold Badge member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company and honored for his lifelong commitment to the safety and well-being of the residents and visitors to the Ocean City, MD, community.
At a baseball tournament in July 2023 (above), several former SU baseball players ran into one another while now coaching their own sons in baseball. Pictured are Jason Lively ’07 and his two sons; Nicholas Pegelow ’06, M’07 and his son; Jesse Trout ’06 and his son; and Colin Kraus ’09 and his son.
Shauna (Metz) Aherne ’07 was appointed as president of medical excellence and specialized services at Inizio Medical, Yardley, PA.
Brian Briggs M’07 is the new principal at Parkside High School in Salisbury, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools.
Doug King ’07 was the recipient of the Extra Mile Award from Wicomico County Public Schools for his extraordinary work at the Wicomico High School, Salisbury, MD.
Katrina (Dixon) Patterson ’07, M’08 was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award by Salisbury University’s School of Social Work.
MaryClare Cernik ’08 was awarded the Independent Catholic High School Teacher of the Year for her work as a computer science teacher at Mercy High School in Baltimore, MD.
Heather Cherry ’08, ’12 took the position of assistant principal at Westside Intermediate School in Hebron, MD.
Hunter Emory ’08 has been inducted into the 12th Man Gridiron Club. He is also the current director at large for Delaware Electric Coop, Inc.
Margaret Evans ’08 has been appointed as director of portfolio management working with Thomas Park Management in Towson, MD.
Jason Capobianco ’09 is now the supervisor of special education for Wicomico County Public Schools, Salisbury, MD.
Jeff Emden ’09, general manager at Chesapeake Plywood in Baltimore, MD, received a professional recognition by the Baltimore Business Journal for his dedication and leadership in the industry.
Katey (Algier) Evans ’09, (above) founder and CEO of The Frozen Farmer, celebrated two impressive distinctions in spring 2023 – she made the sixth annual Female Founders list, which honors 200 women whose innovations shape the world into a better place, and The Frozen Farmer was ranked sixth on the Inc. 5000 Regionals Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the region’s fastest-growing private companies.
Paige (Paxton) Larmore ’09 was the recipient of the Extra Mile Award from Wicomico County Public Schools for her extraordinary work at the central office, Salisbury, MD.
2010s
Carol Kurtz ’10 was promoted to director of operations for InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc., Salisbury, MD.
Valerie Folsom ’11, M ’15 is the new principal at Pemberton Elementary School, Salisbury, MD.
Julia Glanz ’11, M’13 was announced as one of The Daily Record’s Leading Women Under 40.
Ashley Kishorn ’11 is the new associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator at Mitchell College in New London, CT.
Matthew Cohen ’12, co-founder of SIMPLi Food and Beverages in Baltimore, MD, was selected by the University System of Maryland for the Maryland Momentum Fund.
April Ferraro ’12 made partner with the firm of Abrams & Bayliss, LLP of Wilmington, DE.
Amy (Markley) Jones ’12, M’15 was honored by Salisbury University with its 2023 President’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion award.
Heather Montgomery ’12, ’16 was appointed the new coordinator of multilingual learners for Caroline County Public Schools, Denton, MD.
Jenna Payne ’14, M’16 was announced as Salisbury University’s Employee of the Month for July 2023. Jenna is an admissions counselor at the University.
Jennifer Sami ’14, M’18 is a first grade teacher in the Wicomico County School District in Salisbury, MD.
Diana Chavis ’15 has earned the designation of Master Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Inc.
Brittany Jackson ’15 assumed the position of assistant principal at Parkside High School, Salisbury, MD.
Rachel Markow ’15, D.N.P.’19 (above) recently opened a new business called Perpetual Skin in Annapolis, MD.
T. Mitchell Northam ’15 authored Rowdy and Proud: Atlanta United’s 2018 MLS Cup Season and Other Southern Soccer Stories, which appeared at number one in new release soccer books on Amazon.
Stephanie (D’Anna) Scherer ’15, M’21 was named the 2023 Geospatial Professional of the Year by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Victoria Shull ’15, M’18, M’20 was appointed as the coordinator of multilingual learners for the Caroline County Public Schools in Denton, MD.
Kylie Weinel ’15 Is the new personnel services administrative coordinator at Frederick County Parks and Recreation in Frederick, MD.
Thelonious “Theo” Williams ’15 was named the special assistant for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Lanham, MD.
Eli Modlin ’16 has been added as a member of the Joshua M Freeman Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Katelin Talbert ’16 is now a Certified Physician Assistant to the Bloom Health Centers, Lewes, DE, location.
Christopher Eccleston M’17 was named the recipient of the 2023 Lower Shore Distinguished Citizen Award from the Del-Mar-Va Boy Scouts Council.
David G. Root ’17 has retired as the Sussex Center director at the Small Business Development Center in Georgetown, DE.
Jared Sherman M’18 was appointed the new principal of Colonel Richardson High School, Federalsburg, MD.
Jenna Haines ’17, M’19 earned the Rising Professional Alumni award from Salisbury University’s School of Social Work.
Mary Jo Kerr M’17 was appointed as the new principal of Greensboro Elementary School, Greensboro, MD.
Stephen Romano M’17 is now the assistant principal at Wicomico High School in Salisbury, MD.
Keaton Burke ’19 has been named an assistant swimming coach at Salisbury University.
Tineka Harmon ’19, M’20 graduated in the 116th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy at Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, MD.
Christopher Messick ’19 is a new associate advisor with the McClellan team of SVN/Miller Commercial Real Estate, Salisbury, MD. At the SVN National Conference, he received the President’s award as part of the McClellan team.
Aprile Preller ’19 was named the 16th head women’s basketball coach for Salisbury University.
Kaitlyn Sroka ’19 joined TidalHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic, Salisbury, MD, as a patient advocate/clinician.
2020s
Emily Sayers ’20 is a new enrollment specialist at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, MD.
Hira Shahbaz ’20 was selected as a 2023-24 Fulbright Student and will fulfill her English Teaching Assistantship award in Kazakhstan. (Read more.)
Jenna Gibbons M’21 was selected as the 2022 fourth quarter recipient of the MacGyver Award from TidalHealth Crisis Center, Salisbury, MD, which recognizes social workers who contribute a positive image to their profession.
Malcolm Gibson ’21, M’23 was named the running back/special teams assistant football coach at Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA.
Chloe Hellams ’21 is a new school teacher at Flagler County School District in Bunnell, FL.
Breonna Hopkins ’21 became assistant principal at North Salisbury Elementary School in Salisbury, MD.
Samantha Bartell ’22 was selected as a 2023-24 Fulbright Student and will fulfill her English Teaching Assistantship award in Moldova. (Read more on page 20.)
Kendall Dixon ’22 (above) received the Rookie Therapist of the Year award from the Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care. She is a respiratory therapist at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, Chestertown, MD.
Nathaniel Trice ’22 joined the team at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, MD, as a photographer.
Ryan Mackesey ’23 joined the team at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, MD as a photographer and editor.
Blake Thomas ’23 is working his ideal post-graduation job as a park ranger at Janes Island State Park in Crisfield, MD.
Births
Raymond Edelen ’11 and Angelica (Doran) Edelen ’12 – Son: Declan Raymond
Chase Lewis ’14, M’22 and Rebecca (Beute) Lewis ’15 – Son: Graham William Lewis
Trenton Garman ’08 and Meredith (Ray) Garman ’09 – Daughter: Elizabeth “Libby” Caroline
Jonathan Bucheimer ’15 and Emily (Gubish) Bucheimer ’14 – Son: Edward Bucheimer
Not Pictured:
Finith Jernigan ’07 – Son: Finith Scott IV
John Sheridan ’07
Carl Blickle ’08, M’10 and Allison (Vanocker) Blickle ’11
Kyle Banks ’13 and Bethany (Wilson) Banks – Son: Lucas Mitchell Banks
Charles Almer IV ’15, M’17 and Michelle (Clark) Almer ’15 – Son: Charles V
Marriages
Brendan Bromwell ’17 and Valerie (Byron) Bromwell ’17
Stephen Skiscim ’16 and Kaitlyn (Kalnoske) Skiscim ’18 – July 9, 2022
Not pictured: Kevin Miller ’17 and Margaret Lenz ’17 – September 23, 2023
In Memoriam Alumni
- Elizabeth Hickman Oliphant ’43 – August 27, 2023
- Roger M. Ayers Jr. ’54 – June 18, 2023
- Gilmer B. Williar Jr. ’58 – October 5, 2022
- William E. Bailey ’59
- John “Jack” R. Savage ’63 – May 8, 2023
- The Honorable Donald F. Johnson ’64 – October 14, 2023
- Leland T. Short Jr. ’64 – December 18,2020
- George M. Pearce ’68, M’80 – April 29, 2023
- Stephen L. White ’68 – July 11, 2023
- Ellen F. Pilchard ’69, M’74 – June 12, 2023
- Laura C. (Hill) Layton ’71, M’77 – August 18, 2023
- Nancy (Fykes) Nelson ’72 – August 23, 2023
- Margaret F. Wells ’72 – September 19, 2023
- Michael R. Bernstein ’74 – September 8, 2023
- John H. Truitt Jr. ’74 – December 9, 2022
- Richard S. Dubsky ’75 – May 15, 2023
- Christopher W. Foreman ’75 – July 29, 2023
- Phyllis H. Horn ’75 – September 26, 2023
- Eugene N. Nero ’75 – May 30, 2023
- Leon W Tyler Jr. ’75 – September 6, 2023
- Scott H. Parker ’76 – May 25, 2023
- Harriette W. (Renken) Schmick ’76 – September 4, 2023
- James S. Lasley ’79 – May 26, 2023
- Mary K. (Dyson) Bohanan ’80 – October 12, 2023
- David J. Grise ’82 – August 14, 2023
- Christopher Romett ’83 – October 17, 2023
- Linda (Foote) King ’84 – August 31, 2023
- Jeremiah “Jere” M. Lynch ’85 – May 22, 2023
- William E. Postles III ’85 – August 18, 2023
- Tammy S. Gharbi ’88, M’07 – May 19, 2023
- Christopher L. Higgins ’88, ’92 – October 17, 2023
- Susan “Joanne” (Hudson) Oakes ’91 – May 28, 2023
- Kathryn M. (Kinchliffe) Staples ’91 – July 28, 2023
- Joyce A. Balderson ’92 – August 22, 2023
- Laverne G. Wright ’93 – August 14, 2023
- John William Schubert Jr. ’95 – November 21, 2023
- Melissa D. (Fehrer) Wanner ’95 – June 15, 2023
- Willard M. Morris ’98 – August 30, 2023
- Sarah R. (Hudson) Layfield ’99 – July 9, 2023
- Kimberly A. Phillips ’00 – June 8, 2023
- Jeffrey S. Turner ’00 – July 31, 2023
- William A Walker ’00 – June 23, 2023
- Kathleen J. Fichtel M ’06 – June 17, 2023
- Emily E. Norman ’11 – August 5, 2023
- Edward J. Washington ’13 – August 22, 2023
- Hannah (Gowe) Gevaudan ’15 – August 7, 2023
- Lewis M. Alexander III ’19 – June 30, 2023
- Derrick C. Taylor ’20 – July 15, 2023
In Memoriam Faculty & Staff
- Lola M. Andrews, Food Services – September 24, 2023
- Julie A. Benge, Dining Services – June 25, 2023
- Deane Deshon, Athletics & Physical Education – December 2, 2023 (Read about Deshon.)
- Shirley F. (Dean) King, Human Resources Department – June 28, 2023
- Dr. Dennis Pataniczek, Seidel School of Education Dean – September 24, 2023
- Robert L. Taylor, Housekeeping – August 18, 2022
- Betty Jean (Jackson) Watson, Registrar’s Office – May 15, 2023