March 22 to May 23, 2023

1990s

Dr. Joseph Steensma (BS ’94) received the “Excellence in Mentorship” award at Washington University for his commitment to entrepreneurship.

2000s

David Luetzelschwab (BS ’02) became Midwest business development manager at Curtis Metal Finishing Group.

2010s

Jonathan T. Lehman (BSE ’12), partner and private wealth advisor at Summit Financial Group, earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from the American College of Financial Services. This is in addition to the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designations he previously held. Jon has been in the financial services industry since 2013.

Cassandra DeGood, J.D. (BA ’14) started a new position as child services attorney at Indiana Department of Child Services.

Thea Smekens (BA ’14) became the director of First-Generation Student Success, a newly created position at Ohio Wesleyan University. This program supports services to ensure students progress to graduation.

Gretchen Johnson (MSE ’15) started a new position at USF. Her role as the data, information and reporting manager supports the work of the Office of Institutional Research.

Cassandra Mitchell (BA ’17, MBA ’18) started a new position as credit analyst at Nucor Corporation.

Jeremy Rice (BBA ’05, BSN ’18) started a new position as director, supply chain integration at Parkview Health.

2020s

Macy Burtch (BS ’20, BA ’20) joined the Human Resources Department at Parkview Health and completed her master’s degree in human resources. She also received Kendallville’s Young Professional of the Year award.

Jackson Long (BS ’22) started a new position as business development manager at Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership.

Hunter Alles (BSN ’23) accepted a position as a nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Kendyhl Black (BSN ’23) began working in the emergency room as a registered nurse at Parkview Hospital Randallia.

Chloe Bowman (BSN ’23) started as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital.

Kyndel Buchanan (BSN ’23) began work in the inpatient oncology unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Gabrielle Buday (BSN ’23) accepted a position in pediatrics with Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Morgan Bair (BS ’22) started a new position as spirit director at Indiana Institute of Technology.

Olivia Byers (BSN ’23) is working in the emergency room at Parkview Hospital Randallia.

Aerika Campbell (ASN ’23) started in a position at the Parkview Heart Institute at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Miranda Eldridge (ASN ’23) became an emergency room nurse at Parkview Warsaw.

Lauren Etzler (BSN ’23) began working as a labor and delivery nurse in obstetrics at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Alisha Farner (ASN ’23) started a position as an obstetrics nurse at Parkview Noble Hospital.

Melissa Hall (ASN ’23) began working as a community flex nurse for Parkview Health.

Jasmin Hoot (BSN ’23) started as a community flex nurse in the Neurological Unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Hannah Hopkins (ASN ’23) began working in the neuro trauma unit as a registered nurse at Parkview Hospital Randallia.

Brittany Jones (ASN ’23) accepted a position as an emergency room nurse in obstetrics at Parkview Hospital Randallia.

Ally Keaffaber (BS ’23) accepted a full-time position with MedPro Group as a commercial lines account executive.

Meleah Kunkel (BSN ’23) will begin as a labor and delivery nurse in Medical/Surgical at Parkview Noble Hospital.

Elizabeth Laker (MHA ’23) completed her Master of Healthcare Administration degree.

Natalie Montoya (BSN ’23) began work as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Parkview Noble Hospital.

Brianna Sartuche (BSN ’23) began work in the emergency room as a registered nurse at Parkview Hospital Randallia.

Katie Schier (BSN ’23) started a position as an operating room nurse at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Carrie Schmit (ASN ’23) began work at Parkview Hospital Randallia as a registered nurse.

Meagan Schoeff (BSN ’23) began work in the Orthopedic/Trauma Unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse.

Madison Stoy (BSN ’23) started a position in the emergency room as a registered nurse at Parkview Hospital Randallia.