on June 12, 2021.
and her husband, Adam, welcomed a daughter, Sloane Penelope Galvan, on Jan. 8, 2022.
started as a subcontract administrator in the aerospace and defense industry with United Launch Alliance.
Kate VonDeBur '10
Kate VonDeBur earned a juris doctorate from Valparaiso University in May 2017. She began working at the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office as an assistant state’s attorney in October 2017.
Jared Thoele '10 Â
Jared Thoele was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Capital Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers in February. Jared recognized with the award based on his engineering achievements; professional and technical society activities; civic, humanitarian and social activities; and continuing professional competence. He is a structural engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield, Ill., headquarters.
Kaitlin Salisbury '10
Kaitlin Salisbury is a third-year law student at Loyola University Chicago. She is a law clerk at Daley and Georges in Chicago.
Ashley Johns '10
Ashley Johns earned a master’s degree in global sustainability from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. She is currently an administrative assistant for the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
Lauren Dwyer '09
Lauren Dwyer is a sales and marketing assistant at Bound to Stay Bound Books in Jacksonville, Ill. Sarah Hicks earned a master’s degree in sociology from Lindenwood University this May.
Megan Trimpe Whitaker '07
¶¶Òõpro extends its sympathies to Megan Trimpe Whitaker on the death of her mother, Lynda Stewart Trimpe ’79, on January 20, 2018.
John and Rachel Smith Rohn '07
John and Rachel Smith Rohn purchased the former Northridge Hills Golf Course in Jacksonville, Ill., in March. The renovated course and clubhouse re-opened this spring as K’s Creek Golf Club and Wine Bar.
Tiffaney Rains '06
Tiffaney Rains is the new Quincy High School head volleyball coach. A behavioral health therapist with Quincy Medical Group, she served as assistant volleyball coach at QHS from 2009 to 2013.
Amy Parnell Hozian '05
Amy Parnell Hozian earned a doctorate in business administration with a specialization in management information systems from North Central University in May 2017. She is a senior systems analyst with Memorial Health System in Springfield, Ill.
Josh Evans '02
Josh Evans was recently promoted to chief executive officer of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Ryan Alwood '02
Ryan Alwood was honored as one of Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in February. He is a senior vice president at PNC Bank and resides in Milwaukee, Wis.
Angie Kuebrich Noble '00
Angie Kuebrich Noble was a top ten finalist for the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year competition. Angie is a third-grade teacher at Jerseyville East Elementary School in Jerseyville, Ill.
Missy Olinger Block '00
Missy Olinger Block was recently promoted to manager of the Management, Research and Analysis Unit at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of the Inspector General.
Charlie White '99
Charlie White is senior vice president at Illinois Business Financial Services in Springfield, Ill.
Kristin Van Aken Jamison '99
Kristin Van Aken Jamison is co-owner of Jamison’s Future Swings in Jacksonville, Ill. The baseball and softball academy provides education for youth learning the foundations of baseball and softball, as well as further instruction for those playing competitively in high school and college.
Darin Gehrke '98
Darin Gehrke is executive vice president and community president of Town and Country Bank in Jacksonville, Ill.
Amy Hull Logsdon '96
Amy Hull Logsdon was appointed president of the National Bank of Petersburg by the Board of Directors of NBP Financial Services. She joined the bank located in Petersburg, Ill., in 1996 and most recently served as vice president of bank operations and cashier.
Jim Lale '96
Jim Lale is a secondary education teacher at Bloom Township School District 206 in Chicago Heights, Ill., where he also serves as assistant football coach. He is a trustee on the District 206 Education Foundation and is a member of the district’s finance committee.
Alice Grady '96
Alice Grady is currently in her 20th year of employment on the Spirit of Peoria and her 10th year as captain of the riverboat.
Julie Minch-Dailey '93
Julie Minch-Dailey is a payroll analyst for the Illinois Teacher’s Retirement System in Springfield, Ill. Her artwork is featured at Keefner’s Restaurant in Springfield.