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Alumni News1950sAdde Lou (Schott) Garter(1958) – After studying at MCCfor two years, Adde earned a BSin 1961 and an MA in 1965 fromWestern Michigan University. Shecurrently runs an art studio at herhome in Muskegon.1960sJohn Miller (1966) – John studiedpsychology and history beforemoving on to Western MichiganUniversity, earning a BA, and theUniversity of Akron. He is nowPresident of Student Senate Men’sUnion and resides in St. Augustine,Florida.1970sRandy Pearson (1974) – Aftergraduating with an Associate inScience degree in 1974, Randyenrolled at Michigan StateUniversity, where he graduatedwith a BS in Microbiology in1976, and an MD from WayneState University in 1981. Aftercompleting a residency in FamilyMedicine at St. Lawrence Hospitalin Lansing he joined the facultyat MSU where he is currentlyemployed as a professor of postgraduateeducation. He lives inLansing with his wife and threedaughters.Andy Hass (1975) – Andyattended MCC, and latertransferred to Kalamazoo ValleyCommunity College to takecourses in solar and electricalengineering. He is currently a selfemployedIT professional.Allen Thomas (1977 & 2004)– Allen received his Associate’sdegree in Automotive Technologyand later attended MCC from1996 to 2004, earning a degreein automotive, and ComputerTechnology. From there he wentto Ferris State, earning his BS inComputer Information Systems,and MS in Information SecurityManagement. He is currently anAutomotive Technology insturctorat Muskegon Community College.Elizabeth Giammarco (1979)– After earning her Associate’s,Elizabeth went on to earn a BAin Psychology, an MS in mentalhealth counseling, and a PhD inPsychology. Favorite activitiesat MCC were Poetry Club anddramatics. She currently teachesfor a number of universities, andpublishes books for introductorycollege classes.1980sPaula (Tillman) Butler (1980)- After earning her Associate’s inCriminal Justice, Paula attendedGrand Valley State University andThomas Cooley Law School for herJ.D. She was admitted to practicelaw in Michigan in 1992 and iscurrently the Legal Advocate forthe Office of Muskegon CountyVeterans Affairs.Tina Garzelloni (1981) – AfterTina earned her Associate’s degree,she attended Michigan StateUniversity and graduated in 1983.She remembers meeting peoplefrom other schools and studyingin the library. She is currentlyemployed at the White LakeCommunity Library.Greg McCrea (1982) – Kevinstudied electronics at MCC andreceived an Associate’s degree.He later attended Arizona StateUniversity where he earned a BS inElectrical Engineering, and currentlyis employed at Boeing.Michelle DeWitt (1983) –Michelle earned her Associate’sin Business in 1983, and laterreceived her BA in Marketing atWestern Michigan University.She has published a book titled“Competitive IntelligenceCompetitive Advantage, ”, andis currently employed at GraniteTransformations.Rev. Dennis J. McMurray (1983)– A former MCC basketball player,he attended MCC for three years,earning an Associate’s in business,and later earned a BBA at GrandValley State University. He is nowSenior Pastor at RenaissanceChurch, married and has threechildren.Karen Johnson-Cole (1987) –After concluding studies at MCC,Karen attended Grand Valley StateUniversity where she earned a BSin Criminal Justice in 1993, and anMA in Education from WesternMichigan University in 2012. Shehad done adjunct work for BakerCollege for 14 years. The USAF andNational Guard veteran is currentlyemployed by Muskegon CountyHuman Services as Child HavenSupervisor.Shawn Freeman (1989) – Shawnis now employed at DassaultSystems after earning an Associate’sin Arts and Science.1990sKelly (Van’tHof) Curow (1994)– After receiving her Associate’s inCriminal Justice, Kelly earned a BAfrom GVSU in 1996, and an MSAfrom Central Michigan Universityin 2005. She is married and has twochildren, and is currently works forthe Department of Human Servicesin Muskegon.16 Summer 2013 | muskegoncc.edu
Mary K (Hagen) Callahan(1995) – After completing generalstudies at MCC, Mary married inOctober of 2011 and currentlyworks for the Saint Joseph Hospitalof Atlanta.Christine (Yeck) Fry (1996) –After earning an Associate’s Degreein Education, Christine earned aBachelor’s in Education, Englishand Psychology from SaginawValley State University. In 2004 sheearned a Master’s in EducationalLeadership. She is married, has twochildren, and remembers MCC’ssmall class sizes and the willingnessof instructors to help students. Sheis currently employed by SaginawTownship Community Schools.Lisa Hackney (1996) – Lisareceived an Associate of Arts,and Medical Transcription in1996. She is a 2012 Grand ValleyState University graduate with aBachelors of Science in LiberalStudies with a minor in HumanResources. She is currentlya Graduate Assistant at theMuskegon regional campus forGVSU.Dr. Ramon Hinojosa (1997)– Ramon completed his generalstudies at MCC, and went on toearn a BS from Grand Valley StateUniversity in 2000, an MA from theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago in2003, and complete his doctoratein 2007 at the University of Florida.He is married with two children,and currently works for theDepartment of Veterans Affairs asa Research Health Scientist.2000sMatt Wiedenhoeft (2003) –Once earning his Associate’s inAccounting, Matt founded andis the president of PALANOConsulting and Hockey TalentManagement. He is married and hasthree children.Shania (Brown) Beasley (2005)– After earning her Associateof Arts, Shania attended GrandValley State University and earnedher Master in Social Work.She currently works for theDepartment of Human Services inMuskegon.Steve Mason (2006) – Steveearned an Associate’s Degree inIndustrial Technology, and laterattended Ferris State University.He is presently working for SunChemical, Inc.2010sBrad Austin (2011) – Aftercompleting studies in biomedicalelectronic technologies, Brad isnow employed with SpectrumHealth in Grand Rapids.Amy Deater (2011) – This MCCalumni received her Associate’s inArts and Science, and will completeher degree in Science inBusiness Administration and LegalStudies at Ferris State University.She is currently employed atReaderlink.Coffey (Davis) Penn (2012) –Coffey returned to MCC in 2001to earn her Associate’s in SocialWork, and is currently employedwith Mercy Health Partners.Faculty/AdminNew HiresEduardo Bedoya, Director ofInstitutional Research & GrantsDebra Grube, Nursing InstructorMike Myers, Institutional Research &Grants CoordinatorJerry Wallace, Enrollment ServicesRepresentativePromotionsHeather Vanderzaden,to full-time Nursing InstructorRetirementsPhil Anderson, Faculty/AppliedTechnology Department (36 Years ofservice)Steve Fiorenzo, Faculty, Business (14Years of service)Elena Garcia, Faculty, ForeignLanguage (15 Years of service)Terri Hoffman, Testing Center (14Years of service)Mary Ottman, Testing Center (40Years of service)Sandy Ring, Student Life (27 Years ofservice)Let’s Stay in Touch!Please let us know if your addresshas changed, needs a correction,or if you’re receiving multiplecopies by calling us at (231)777-0461. And, we always lovehearing from our MCC alumni!Let us know what’s happening inyour lives. Maybe you’ve startinga new job or business? Got apromotion? Received an awardor honor? Just retired? Sharethe good news with us online atwww.muskegoncc.edu/alumni.Reflections Magazine 17
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